Maytag MER5875RAS Use and Care Guide - Page 7

Surface Cooking Setting Min - 2 2 - 5 5 - Max Suggested Settings Type of food Breads/Pastries Casseroles Gravies Eggs Dinner Plate with Food Soups (Cream) Vegetables Sauces Stews Meats Fried Foods Soups (Liquid) Hot Beverages Warming Center Notes: • Use only cookware and dishes recommended as safe for oven and cooktop use. • Always use oven mitts when removing food from the Warming Center as cookware and plates will be hot. • All foods should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain food quality. • When warming pastries and breads the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. • Do not use plastic wrap to cover foods. Plastic may melt on to the surface and be very difficult to clean. Flex-ChoiceTM Elements (select models) The Flex-ChoiceTM elemenst are fully functioning elements that provide an ultra low Melt heat setting for melting chocolate and butter. They are located in the left rear and right positions. The Melt setting is located between 2 and OFF. Heat settings outside of this area function as a normal element, with 2 (Low) to High settings. Note: When using the normal settings for preparing foods, it may take a few minutes for the cooking area to cool to the Warm heat setting. Tips to Protect the Smoothtop Surface Cleaning (see page 21 for more information) • Before first use, clean the cooktop. • Clean your cooktop daily or after each use. This will keep your cooktop looking good and can prevent damage. • If a spillover occurs while cooking, immediately clean the spill from the cooking area while it is hot to prevent a tough cleaning chore later. Using extreme care, wipe spill with a clean dry towel. • Do not allow spills to remain on the cooking area or the cooktop trim for a long period of time. • Never use abrasive cleansing powders or scouring pads which will scratch the cooktop. • Never use chlorine bleach, ammonia or other cleansers not specifically recommended for use on glass-ceramic. To Prevent Marks & Scratches • Do not use glass pans. They may scratch the surface. • Never place a trivet or wok ring between the surface and pan. These items can mark or etch the top. • Do not slide aluminum pans across a hot surface. The pans may leave marks which need to be removed promptly. (See Cleaning, page 21.) • Make sure the surface and the pan bottom are clean before turning on to prevent scratches. • To prevent scratching or damage to the glass-ceramic top, do not leave sugar, salt or fats on the cooking area. Wipe the cooktop surface with a clean cloth or paper towel before using. • Never slide heavy metal pans across the surface since these may scratch. To Prevent Stains • Never use a soiled dish cloth or sponge to clean the cooktop surface. A film will remain which may cause stains on the cooking surface after the area is heated. • Continuously cooking on a soiled surface may/will result in a permanent stain. 6