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Testing Procedures 

 

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WARNING

 

To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to oven before servicing, unless  
testing requires power. 

 

©2004 Maytag Services 

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Component Testing 

Illustration Component 

Test 

Procedure 

Results 

 

 

 

Oven light socket 

Remove one wire from receptacle and 
test resistance of terminals ..................
Measure voltage at oven light ..............

 
Indicates continuity with bulb screwed in.
120 VAC, see wiring diagram for terminal 
identification. 
If no voltage is present at oven light, 
check wiring or light switches. 

4-turn 
5-turn 
(Model MER6555AA*) 

Coil elements 

Remove element and measure 
resistance across terminals. ................ 

Continuity, if not replace. 
4-turn: 

37 to 45 

 Approximately 

5-turn: 

23 to 27 

 Approximately

 

1200 W 
2500 W 

Ribbon elements 

Remove element and measure 
resistance across terminals. ................ 

Continuity.  If not, replace. 
1200W:  45 to 49 

 Approximately 

2500W:  20 to 24 

 

Approximately

 

2400 W/1100 W (Dual) 
2700 W/1700 W (Dual) 
(Models MER6775AA*, 
MER6875AA*) 

Ribbon elements 

Remove element and measure 
resistance across terminals. ................ 

Continuity.  If not, replace. 
1100W:  40 to 46 

 

Approximately (Inner) 

1300W:  47 to 54 

 

Approximately (Outer) 

1700W:  30 to 36 

 

Approximately (Inner) 

1000W:  53 to 59 

 

Approximately (Outer) 

2700 W (Single) 
(Model MER6755AA*) 

Ribbon elements 

Remove element and measure 
resistance across terminals. ................ 

Continuity.  If not, replace. 
2700W:  19 to 23 

 

Approximately 

100 W (Warmer) 
(Models MER6775AA*, 
MER6875AA*) 

Ribbon elements 

Remove element and measure 
resistance across terminals. ................ 

Continuity.  If not, replace. 
100W: 

132 to 146 

 

Approximately 

 

L2

L1

H2

P

H1

1

2

3

4

5

 

Snap Action Infinite 
switch 

Connect Volt-ohms meter to  
H1 and H2. 
 
Measure the following for voltages at 
LO, MED, HI: 
  H1 to H2 ............................................ 

                      Approximate 
                

 

Time On 

Time Off 

LO 5% 

 

95% 

MED (4-5) 

35% 

 

65% 

HI 100% 

 

0% 

240 VAC, if not replace switch. 

 

 

Bake element, Upper 

Disconnect wire leads to element and 
measure resistance of terminals ..........
Measure voltage at bake element ........

 
Approximately 31.0 

, if not replace. 

240 VAC, see wiring diagram for terminal 
identification. If no voltage is present at 
bake element check wiring. 

 

 

Bake element, Lower 

Disconnect wire leads to element and 
measure resistance of terminals ..........
Measure voltage at bake element ........

 
Approximately 21.3 

, if not replace. 

240 VAC, see wiring diagram for terminal 
identification. If no voltage is present at 
bake element check wiring. 

 

 

Broil element, Upper 

Disconnect wire leads to element and 
measure resistance of terminals ..........
Measure voltage at broil element .........

 
Approximately 25.4 

, if not replace. 

240 VAC, see wiring diagram for terminal 
identification. If no voltage is present at 
broil element check wiring. 

 

 

Broil element, Lower 

Disconnect wire leads to element and 
measure resistance of terminals ..........
Measure voltage at broil element .........

 
Approximately 18.6 

, if not replace. 

240 VAC, see wiring diagram for terminal 
identification. If no voltage is present at 
broil element check wiring. 

Summary of Contents for Gemini MER6755AAS

Page 1: ...le Oven Electric Range This Base Manual covers general information Refer to individual Technical Sheet for information on specific models This manual includes but is not limited to the following Servi...

Page 2: ...WARNING To avoid risk of severe personal injury or death disconnect power before working servicing on appliance to avoid electrical shock To locate an authorized servicer please consult your telephon...

Page 3: ...venControlTesting 18 H3OvenControlTesting 19 Quick Test Mode 20 DisassemblyProcedures Movingand orReplacingRange 22 LevelingLegs 22 Anti Tip Bracket 22 SmoothtopRemoval 22 Side Panel 22 Bake Element 2...

Page 4: ...ircuit breaker or fuse Extension Cord Due to possible pinching during installation extension cords should not be used on products Extension cords will adversely affect the performance of spark system...

Page 5: ...d may ignite Only certain types of glass ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for oven use Unsuitable utensils may break due to sudden temperature change Use care when opening ove...

Page 6: ...ven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven In Case of Fire Fires can occur as a result of over cooking or excessive grease Though a fire is unlikely proceed as follows Surface...

Page 7: ...R 6 8 7 5 A A W Brand A Amana C Magic Chef G Graffer Sattler H Hardwick J Jenn Air M Maytag N Norge U Universal Y Crosley Product Type A Accessory Cartridge C Cooktop Updraft Countertop D Downdraft C...

Page 8: ...ag com For product in Canada call 1 866 587 2002 or visit the Web Site at www maytag com When contacting provide product information located on rating plate Record the following Model Number _________...

Page 9: ...Surface Controls Oven Vent Broiler Oven Rack 1 Bake Element Oven Window Oven Racks 2 Door Gasket Electronic Oven Control Data Plate Backguard Single Surface Elements Anti Tip Bracket Leveling Leg Bake...

Page 10: ...on this panel to discharge any static charge built up on your body Control Systems Troubleshooting Description of Error Codes The Diagnostic Code Display Mode allows viewing of the error diagnostic co...

Page 11: ...bles all outputs 1 2 Disables lights and timers 1c2c Keyboard loop improper value Nothing Disables audible for key depression Disables all outputs 1 Disables lights and timers 1c31 Cancel key improper...

Page 12: ...ed position is achieved The unlock position may be identified by a successful unlock switch closure or as the result of timing when the unlock switch is not functioning properly If the last known good...

Page 13: ...en controls have been properly set Ensure oven is not set for a delayed oven operation Upper oven may be in a toasting operation Lower oven will operate when the toasting operation is completed Glass...

Page 14: ...ity Check for a frozen motor shaft Check for broken wiring between motor and neutral terminal block Oven light does not operate Failed oven lamp Failed wiring Failed light socket Failed light plunger...

Page 15: ...f not replace 2700W 19 to 23 Approximately 100 W Warmer Models MER6775AA MER6875AA Ribbon elements Remove element and measure resistance across terminals Continuity If not replace 100W 132 to 146 Appr...

Page 16: ...r plunger switch Measure continuity at the following points C NO Plunger in continuity Plunger out infinite Autolatch assembly with switch Disconnect wires and test for continuity per wiring diagram S...

Page 17: ...er Light Autoset Lower Keep Warm Conv Roast Lower Broil Upper Bake Timer 2 Cook Hold Upper Broil Timer 1 Toast Warm Zone Trace 14 16 16 17 6 8 6 7 8 17 7 14 6 15 5 14 6 14 8 14 1 2 or 3 11 12 or 13 4...

Page 18: ...s clock to be toggled On or OFF H2 Controlled 24 Hour Clock Press and hold Upper Cancel and Favorite pads for 3 seconds Allows the time on the clock to be toggled from 12 hour or 24 hour display H2 Co...

Page 19: ...Controlled Clock Display Press and hold Upper Cancel and Clock pads for 3 seconds Allows clock to be toggled On or OFF H3 Controlled 24 Hour Clock Press and hold Upper Cancel and Delay pads for 3 sec...

Page 20: ...HOLD Displays last diagnostic code FAVORITE Displays EEPROM version number TIMER Displays main code version number CLOCK All display segments illuminated OVEN LIGHT Oven light activated CANCEL Exit Qu...

Page 21: ...ot correct F9 5 Lower unlock switch is not correct F9 6 Control does not see lower door lock EE Control cannot read E PROM Unit will shut down Default from factory Replace control Replace control Chec...

Page 22: ...Side Panel NOTE Removal of range from installation position is required 1 Disconnect power before servicing 2 Remove range from installation position see Move and or Replacing Range procedure 3 Remove...

Page 23: ...ns G5 3 Type Halogen Bi Pin 120 volt 20 watt Oven Door s Do not place excessive weight on an open oven door or stand on an opened door as in some cases the range may tip over break or cause serious in...

Page 24: ...24 16023416 2004 Maytag Services Disassembly Procedures To avoid risk of electrical shock personal injury or death disconnect electrical and gas supply before servicing WARNING LowerOvenDoor...

Page 25: ...rocedure 4 Remove smoothtop see Smoothtop Removal procedure Perform steps 1 5 5 Remove left side panel see Side Panel procedure 6 Disconnect and label wiring from door lock switch and motor 7 Remove s...

Page 26: ...oor Plunger NOTE Removal of range from installation position is required 1 Disconnect power before servicing 2 Remove range from installation position see Move and or Replacing Range procedure 3 Remov...

Page 27: ...d disconnect wiring and remove outlet 6 Reverse procedures to reassemble Oven Racks All racks are designed with a lock stop edge Upper Oven Equipped with one rack and rack position When pulling the up...

Page 28: ...eath disconnect electrical and gas supply before servicing WARNING Oven Cavity Components Electric Open or remove the oven door The following components are accessible Upper Oven Racks Oven Sensor Bro...

Page 29: ...2004 Maytag Services 16023416 A 1 Appendix A...

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Page 42: ...B 1 16023416 2004 Maytag Services Appendix B...

Page 43: ...pan to boil dry This could damage the pan and the appliance NEVER touch cooktop until it has cooled Expect some parts of the cooktop especially around the surface units to become warm or hot during co...

Page 44: ...r time if overheated This discoloration or crazing is permanent This will not affect cooking performance Notes Clean cooktop after each use Wipe acidic or sugary spills as soon as the cooktop has cool...

Page 45: ...ds after pressing the More or Less pad the time or temperature will automatically be entered If more than 30 seconds elapse between touching a function pad and the More or Less pad the function will b...

Page 46: ...seconds while the doors are unlocking Note The touchpads and oven doors cannot be locked if the oven temperature is 400 F or above Fault Codes Bake or Lock may flash rapidly in the display to alert yo...

Page 47: ...eheating with a baking pizza stone inside the upper oven do not set above 400 F To use baking pizza stones at temperatures above 400 F in the upper oven put stone in after preheat beep To change the o...

Page 48: ...ount of time you want to delay the Cook Hold cycle While dLY is still flashing 3 Press the Cook Hold pad 000 flashes in the display Bake and Hold flash 4 Press More or Less pad to enter the oven tempe...

Page 49: ...the CANCEL pad 2 Remove food from the oven Toasting upper oven only For toasting bread and products that are toasted in a toaster or toaster oven Toast time can be set from 10 seconds up to six minute...

Page 50: ...ease and browning to be slightly lighter if appliance is installed on a 208 volt circuit If more than 30 seconds elapse between pressing the Broil pad and the More or Less pad the oven will not be set...

Page 51: ...amel Use the correct pan size to avoid spillovers and boilovers Do not place utensils or aluminum foil directly on the oven bottom Lower Oven Is equipped with two regular flat racks To remove oven rac...

Page 52: ...mel Use the correct pan size to avoid spillovers and boilovers Do not place utensils or aluminum foil directly on the oven bottom Lower Oven Is equipped with two regular flat racks To remove oven rack...

Page 53: ...ing RACK 1 Use for roasting large cuts of meat and poultry frozen pies dessert souffles or angel food cake and two rack baking Multiple Rack Cooking Two rack Use rack positions 2 and 4 1 and 4 or 2 an...

Page 54: ...heat setting then reduce to a lower setting to complete the operation Never use a high heat setting for extended cooking NEVER allow a pan to boil dry This could damage the pan and the appliance NEVE...

Page 55: ...tes 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 us...

Page 56: ...Protect the Smoothtop Surface Cleaning see page 20 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...

Page 57: ...oms pans Pans with uneven bottoms do not cook efficiently and sometimes may not boil liquid Heavy gauge pans Very thin gauge metal or glass pans Pans that are the Pans smaller or larger than the same...

Page 58: ...r LO broil L CANCEL Cancels all operations except timer and clock A B C D E F G H I J K L Note Four seconds after pressing the More or Less pad the time or temperature will automatically be entered If...

Page 59: ...ven doors cannot be locked if the oven temperature is 400 F or above To lock both doors Press and hold the Upper Oven CANCEL and Cook Hold pads for three seconds Lock flashes in the display while both...

Page 60: ...pper oven do not set oven above 400 F To use baking pizza stones at temperatures above 400 in the upper oven put stone in after the preheat beep To change the oven temperature during cooking press the...

Page 61: ...remain steady 5 Press More or Less pad to set the baking time Time flashes After several seconds the delay time will count down dLY Bake and Hold light in the display 2 Select the oven temperature Th...

Page 62: ...m 1 Press the CANCEL pad 2 Remove food from the oven Toasting upper oven only For toasting bread and products that are toasted in a toaster or toaster oven Toast time can be set from 10 seconds up to...

Page 63: ...8 12 flaky 8 13 flaky Steaks 1 thick on rack 4 LO 10 14 flaky 10 16 flaky Pork Chops 1 thick on rack 4 HI 18 24 well 22 27 well Broiling Chart Broil times are based on a 4 minute preheat When broiling...

Page 64: ...or a bake operation before setting the Automatic Shut off Sabbath Mode To cancel the 12 hour shut off and run the ovens continuously for 72 hours 1 Set the oven to bake see page 10 2 Press and hold th...

Page 65: ...Do not use the oven for storing food or cookware All racks are designed with a lock stop edge Upper oven Is equipped with one rack and rack position When pulling the upper oven rack out to remove or c...

Page 66: ...aking RACK 1 Use for roasting large cuts of meat and poultry frozen pies dessert souffles or angel food cake and two rack baking MULTIPLE RACK COOKING Two rack Use rack positions 2 and 4 1 and 4 or 2...

Page 67: ...eat setting for extended cooking NEVER allow a pan to boil dry This could damage the pan and the appliance NEVER touch cooktop until it has cooled Expect some parts of the cooktop especially around th...

Page 68: ...page 7 and Cooking Made Simple booklet included with your range Hot Surface Indicator Light The Hot Surface indicator light is located on the control panel The light will be illuminated when any cook...

Page 69: ...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 d...

Page 70: ...ans with uneven bottoms do not cook efficiently and sometimes may not boil liquid Heavy gauge pans Very thin gauge metal or glass pans Pans that are the Pans smaller or larger than the same size as th...

Page 71: ...ven Light Use to turn the oven lights on or off O Favorite Use to set and save a specific Cook Hold procedure P Autoset Use to quickly set temperatures Q Surface Use to keep foods warm on the cooktop...

Page 72: ...be displayed 3 Press Timer pad again or wait four seconds The colon stops flashing and the time begins counting down The last minute of the timer countdown will be displayed in seconds 4 At the end of...

Page 73: ...time four minutes of toasting time 170 F keep warm temperature Baking To set Bake 1 Press the Bake pad for desired oven BAKE and 000 will flash in the display 2 Select the oven temperature Press the A...

Page 74: ...rogress Cook longer if needed 3 Press Convect Bake pad again or wait four seconds LOWER BAKE will stop flashing PREHEAT and LOWER will light in the display 100 or the actual oven temperature if over 1...

Page 75: ...ok Hold for items that require a preheated oven such as cakes cookies and breads Do not use Delayed Cook Hold if oven is already hot After one hour in WARM HOLD The oven turns off automatically Press...

Page 76: ...times Toasting Notes Lower oven may not be operated while upper oven is toasting If the lower oven is operating when the Toast pad is pressed a beep will sound Toasting is based on time not temperatu...

Page 77: ...flaky Steaks 1 thick on rack 4 LO 10 14 flaky 10 16 flaky Pork Chops 1 thick on rack 4 HI 18 24 well 22 27 well Broiling Chart Broil times are based on a 4 minute preheat When broiling fish spray bro...

Page 78: ...es could cause crazing or breakage To cancel Keep Warm 1 Press the CANCEL pad 2 Remove food from the oven Favorite The Favorite pad allows you to save the time and temperature from a Cook Hold Bake Co...

Page 79: ...ature 1 Press the appropriate Bake pad 2 Enter 550 by pressing the appropriate number pads 3 Press and hold the Bake pad for several seconds or until 00 appears in the display If the oven temperature...

Page 80: ...lock stop edge Upper oven Is equipped with one rack and rack position When pulling the upper oven rack out to remove or check food grasp the top edge of the rack Lower oven Is equipped with one Rolle...

Page 81: ...e cuts of meat and poultry frozen pies dessert souffles or angel food cake and two rack baking MULTIPLE RACK COOKING Two rack Use rack positions 2 and 4 1 and 4 or 2 and 5 Three rack Userack positions...

Page 82: ...or and window 4 To prevent damage do not clean or rub the gasket around the oven door The gasket is designed to seal in heat during the clean cycle 5 Wipe up excess grease or spillovers from the oven...

Page 83: ...lean cycle LOCK will turn off The doors can then be opened Some soil may leave a light gray powdery ash Remove it with a damp cloth If soil remains after wiping that means the clean cycle was not long...

Page 84: ...s have been correctly replaced Cooktop Never use oven cleaners chlorine bleach ammonia or glass cleaners with ammonia NOTE Call Glass Ceramic an authorized servicer if the glass ceramic top should cra...

Page 85: ...ne of the following soapy water white vinegar water solution Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner or a similar glass cleaner using a sponge or soft cloth Rinse and dry To polish and help prevent fing...

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