Maytag MER6741BAS Use and Care Guide - Page 7

SuffecCe ooking Coil Elements . When an element is on, it will cycle on and off to maintain the heat setting . Coil elements are self-cleaning Do not immerse in water To remove: When cool, raise element Carefully pull out and away from receptacle To replace: Insert element terminals into receptacle. Guide the element into place. Press down on the outer edge of element until it sits level on drip bowl. TERMINALS Drip Bowls The drip bowls under each surface element catch boilovers and must always be used. Absence of drip bowls during cooking may damage wiring. To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire, never line drip bowls with aluminum foil. Drip bowls will discolor ([blue/goldstains) or craze over time if overheated. This discoloration or crazing is permanent. This will not affect cooking performance. Cooking Areas The cooking areas on your range are identified by permanent circles on the smoothtop surface. For most efficient cooking, fit the pan size to the element size. Pans should not extend more than !/2 to 1=inch beyond the cooking area. When a control is turned on, a glow can be seen through the smoothtop surface. The element will cycle on and off to maintain the preset heat setting, even on Hi. For more informationon cookware, refer to Cookware Recommendations on page 7. DUAL ELEMENT MODELS) _"__ _'/// _ DUAL ELEMENT (SELECT MODELS) Hot Surface Light The Hot Surface indicator light is located on the control panel. The light will be illuminated when any cooking area is hot. It will remain on, even after the control is turned off, until the area has cooled. Hot Surface Smoothtop Surface Notes: . Cooktop may emit light smoke and odor the first few times the cooktop is used This is normal . Smoothtop cooktops retain heat for a period of time after the element is turned off. Turn the elements off a few minutes before food is completely cooked and use the retained heat to complete cooking. When the hot surface light turns off, the cooking area will be cool enough to touch. Because of the way they retain heat, the smoothtop elements will not respond to changes in settings as quickly as coil elements. . In the event of a potential boilover, remove the pan from the cooking surface. . Never attempt to lift the cooktop. . The smoothtop surface may appear discolored when it is hot. This is normal and will disappear when the surface cools. Tips to Protect the Smoothtop Surface Cleaning ([seepage 18 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 and 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. Cont. 6