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OVEN OPERATION

Basic Instructions

1. Position oven racks.

2. Press OVEN TEMP pad.

3. Turn SET knob to desired temperature.

To set oven for baking or roasting:

1. Press OVEN TEMP pad.

S

000

°

and BAKE indicator words will appear in the

display.

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The display will return to the current time of day if
the oven temperature is not entered within 30 se-
conds.

2. To enter the oven temperature, turn the SET knob un-

til the desired temperature is displayed.

S

350

°

will appear in the display when the SET knob

is turned one click in either direction. The tempera-
ture can be set from 170 to 550

°

.

S

The oven will turn on within a few seconds. The ON
indicator word and 75

°

or the actual oven tempera-

ture, whichever is higher, will appear in the display.

S

The temperature in the display will increase in 5

°

in-

crements until the oven reaches the preset temper-
ature. A single beep will signal that the oven is pre-
heated. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the oven to pre-
heat.

3. Place food in the oven. Check food at the minimum

cooking time. Cook longer if needed.

4. At the end of cooking, remove food and press the

STOP/CLEAR pad to cancel the operation. The cur-
rent time of day will reappear in the display.

To recall

the preset temperature during preheat, press

the OVEN TEMP pad.

To change

the preset temperature, turn the SET knob

until the desired temperature is displayed.

The oven will automatically turn off if it is left on for 12
hours.

Automatic Oven Cooking Feature

The Automatic Oven Cooking feature is used to turn the
oven on and off at a preset time of day. This feature can
be used for a conventional cook or a self-clean operation.
See page 17 for instructions on delaying a self-clean op-
eration.

The Automatic Oven Cooking feature will not operate un-
less the clock is functioning and is set at the correct time
of day.

Highly perishable foods such as dairy products, pork,
poultry, stuffing, seafoods, or baked goods are not rec-
ommended for delay start cooking. If cooking more than
one food, select foods that cook for the same length of
time and at the same oven temperature.

Basic Instructions

Example: Food is to cook for 2 hours and 30 minutes
(2:30) at an oven temperature of 350

°

F. You wish the

food to be cooked by 6 o’clock (6:00).

1. Press COOK TIME pad.

2. Turn SET knob until 2:30 (2 hours and 30 minutes)

is displayed.

3. Press STOP TIME pad.

4. Turn SET knob until 6:00 (6 o’clock) is displayed.

5. Press OVEN TEMP pad.

6. Turn SET knob until 350

°

is displayed.

7. Press CLOCK pad and time of day reappears in the

display.

The oven will turn on at 3:30; will cook the food for 2 1/2
hours at 350

°

F, and will automatically turn off at 6:00.

NOTE: If you wish cooking to begin immediately, omit
steps 3 and 4.

(continued on next page)

Summary of Contents for 6898XVB

Page 1: ...uminum foil Preheating Door lock lever Oven operation 10 Automatic oven cooking feature 10 11 Baking tips 12 Roasting tips Common baking problems chart 13 Broiling 14 MAINTENANCE 15 Cooktop light Oven...

Page 2: ...ns about using your new electric range please write to us at this address MAYTAG CUSTOMER SERVICE 240 Edwards Street S E Cleveland TN 37311 Be sure to include the model and serial numbers of your rang...

Page 3: ...lace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the Own er s Guide All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Al ways disconnect unit or cut off power to unit b...

Page 4: ...ving the grease kettle or dis posing of hot grease Do not touch surface elements or oven elements areas near elements or interior surfaces of oven Ele ments may be hot even though they are dark in col...

Page 5: ...ould be taught that an appliance is not a toy They should not be allowed to play with controls or other parts of the unit IN CASE OF FIRE 1 Turn off appliance and ventilating hood 2 Use dry chemicalor...

Page 6: ...Press CLEAN 2 Close and lock oven door 3 Oven will automatically clean for 3 hours Select 2 or 4 hours by turn ing SET knob door will appear in display until the door is properly locked See pages 16 a...

Page 7: ...h glow when a surface element is on The indicator light will re main on until the element is turned off After a cooking operation be sure the element and indicator light are off Drip Bowls S Be sure d...

Page 8: ...ting If you do begin cooking on HIGH reduce to a lower setting before liquids come to a full boil If food is cooking too fast or if a boilover occurs remove lid or remove cookware from cooking area an...

Page 9: ...y apply with a soft cloth or a non abrasive plastic brush nylon or plastic pad or paper toweling rinse completely and dry When cooktop is cool place edge of single edge razor on cooktop at a 30 angle...

Page 10: ...en heating Different types of cookware materials require different heat settings for the same cooking operation The chart below is based on heavy gauge aluminum cookware Lower the heat setting if usin...

Page 11: ...k positions 4 and 2 for cakes and rack positions 4 and 1 when using cookie sheets Never place two cookie sheets on one rack If roasting a large turkey place turkey on rack 1 and side dishes on rack 5...

Page 12: ...P pad To change the preset temperature turn the SET knob until the desired temperature is displayed The oven will automatically turn off if it is left on for 12 hours Automatic Oven Cooking Feature Th...

Page 13: ...t 1 Press COOK TIME pad S 0 HR 00 will appear in the display and SET COOK TIME will flash in the display 2 Turn the SET knob to enter the cooking time S The display will show cooking time in HOURS MIN...

Page 14: ...2 inch cake pan or two 9 inch round cake pans on one rack Stagger pans when baking on two racks so one pan is not directly over another pan Allow two inches between the pan and the oven walls Check th...

Page 15: ...n on bottom Pies have soaked crust Pans too close or touching each other or oven walls Batter uneven in pans Temperature set too low or baking time too short Oven not level Undermixing Too much liquid...

Page 16: ...n and preheat broil element 3 to 5 minutes 4 Broil with the oven door opened to the broil stop posi tion opened about 6 inches Turn meat once about half way through cooking Check for doneness by cutti...

Page 17: ...Never turn on the oven unless door is properly in place When baking be sure the door is completely closed Baking results will be affected if the door is not securely closed To remove lift off door Op...

Page 18: ...oatings of any kind on the self clean oven finish or around any part of the oven To prevent damage do not clean or rub the gasket around the oven door The gasket is designed to seal in heat during the...

Page 19: ...er the clean cycle ends the LOCK in dicator will turn off and the oven door can be opened The oven door and door lock lever will be damaged if the oven door is forced to open when the LOCK indicator i...

Page 20: ...detergent or soap water Cleansing pow ders and non abrasive nylon or plastic pads Wash with soap and water Remove stubborn soil with paste of bak ing soda and water Do not use oven cleaners abrasive o...

Page 21: ...oven racks level S Was good cookware bakeware of the proper size used S Was the oven vent covered or blocked on the range surface S Are you using a tested recipe from a reliable source Baking results...

Page 22: ...Oven Temperature Your new appliance has been factory tested for oven temperature accuracy Even though your range has been tested you may find that the cooking results with your new oven are different...

Page 23: ...with the local response to your service requirements call or write Maytag Customer Service 240 Edwards Street S E Cleveland TN 37311 615 472 3500 Include or have available the complete model and seria...

Page 24: ...d Incorrect electrical current voltage or supply e Improper setting of any control 2 Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have been removed altered or cannot be readily determined 3 Ligh...

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