Maytag MGR8800FZ Use & Care Guide - Page 7

To Clean: IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers. 1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean according to "General Cleaning" section. 2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth. 3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a trained repair specialist. 4. Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins are properly aligned with the burner cap. A B A. Incorrect B. Correct 5. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist. Burner Size Select a burner that best fits your cookware. See the following illustration and chart. Burner Size Small Medium Large Extra-Large Recommended Use ■ Low-heat cooking ■ Melting chocolate or butter ■ Multipurpose burner ■ For large cookware ■ Most powerful burner ■ For large cookware Cookware IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner. Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a wellfitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness. Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or grates. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results. Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware. 1 2 3 1 4 5 6 2 7 8 3 9 1 0 1 1 4 1 2 1 3 5 1 4 1 5 6 1 6 1 7 1 8 7 1 9 2 0 Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler. 7