Maytag MES5775BA Use and Care Guide - Page 6

Power Boost TM Opti on (select models} The element located in the right front position offers higher speed cooking that can be used to quickly bring water to a boil and for large-quantity cooking when combined with the dual or triple element option. Low 2 ,._.o.._.,_, 4 8 ,_d_m...... Warming Center Use the Warming Center to keep hot cooked foods warm, such as vegetables and gravies. Setting the Control: 1. Push in and turn the knob. Warming temperatures are approximate and are hdicated on the control as Low, 2-10 and High. However, the control can be set to any position between Low and High. Warrnin{_ oOO@Center OFF Low High 2. When done, turn the control to OFF and remove food. The Hot Surface indicator light will go off when the Warming Center surface has cooled. .... M_d_om Notes: . Never warm food for longer than one hour (eggs for 30 minutes], as food quality' may deteriorate. . Do not heat cold food on the Warming Center. . Heat settings will vary depending on type and amount of food. Always hold food at proper food temperatures. USDA recommends food temperatures between 140°-170° F. Warming Center Suggested Settings Betting = Type of food Low - 2 Breads/Pastries Casseroles Gravies Eggs 2 - Medium Sauces Stews Meats Soups (Cream] Vegetables Medium - High Fried Foods Soups (Liquid] Hot Beverages 5 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 utensils 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. Be very careful not to allow aluminum foil to touch the cooktop. If foil melts, do not use the cooktop. Call an authorized Maytag servicer. BEFORE COOKING - Always place a pan on the surface unit before _ou turn it on To prevent damage to range, never operate surface unit without a pan in place o NEVER use the cooktop as a storage area for food ou cookware DURING COOKING o Be sure you know which knob controls which surface unit. Make sure you turned on the correct surface unit o Begin cooking on a higher beat setting then reduce to a lower setting to complete the operation. Never use a high beat setting for extended cooking. ° NEVER allow a pan to aoil dry. This could damage [he pan and the appliance. - NEVER touch cooktop until it has cooled. Expect some parts of the cooktop, especially around the surface units. te become warm or hot during cooking. Use potholders to protect hands. AFTER COOKING - Make sure surface unit is turned off, o Clean up messy spills as soon as possible OTHER TIPS o ff cabinet storage is provided directly above cooking surface, reit it to terns that are infrequently used and can be safel] stored in an area subjected to heat. Temperatures may be unsate for items such as volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays, - NEVER leave an_ items, especially plastic items, on the cooktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items, melt or soften plastics, or increase pressure in closed containers causing them to burst. - NEVER allow aluminum foil, meat probes or an_ other metal object, other than a pan on a surface element, to contact heating elements. ° NEVER store heavy items above the cooktop that could fall and damage Jr.