Maytag MEC8830HB00 User Instructions Download Page 9

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. If you need further assistance or more 

recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, refer to the warranty page in this manual, or visit 

http://www.maytag.com

In Canada, visit 

http://www.maytag.ca. 

In Mexico, visit 

http://www.maytag.mx/servicio.

Contact us by mail with any questions or concerns at the address below.
In 

the 

U.S.A.: 

   In 

Canada: 

   In 

Mexico:

Maytag Brand Home Appliances 

Customer eXperience Center 

553 Benson Road 

Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692

Whirlpool Canada LP 

Customer eXperience Center 

200 - 6750 Century Ave. 

Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7

Whirlpool México, S. de R.L. de C.V. 

Carretera Miguel Alemán Km 16.13 

Col. El Milagro Apodaca, Nuevo León 

México C.P. 66634

Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.

Nothing will operate

 

Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker 

tripped?

Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem 

continues, call an electrician.

 

Is the cooktop wired properly?

See Installation Instructions.

Cooktop will not operate

 

Is the control knob set correctly?

Push in knob before turning to a setting.

Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop

 

Is the cookware the proper size?

Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking 

area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend 

more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.

Cooktop cooking results not what expected

 

Is the proper cookware being used?

See “Cookware” section.

 

Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?

See “Cooktop Controls” section.

 

Is the cooktop level?

Level the cooktop. See the Installation Instructions.

A vapor is being emitted from the knobs of the cooktop

 

Is the cooktop in its first use(s)?

During the first use(s), a vapor may be seen exiting the holes 

around the knobs of the cooktop. This behavior is normal and 

should disappear after use.

Summary of Contents for MEC8830HB00

Page 1: ...ww maytag mx Model Number__________________________________________ Serial Number___________________________________________ Table of Contents ELECTRIC COOKTOP USER INSTRUCTIONS W11161590A COOKTOP SAFETY 2 COOKTOP USE 4 COOKTOP CONTROLS 5 Dual Zone Element 5 Bridge Element 6 Ceramic Glass 6 Griddle 7 Home Canning 7 Cookware 7 COOKTOP CARE 8 General Cleaning 8 TROUBLESHOOTING 9 ASSISTANCE OR SERVIC...

Page 2: ...is manual and on your appliance Always read and obey all safety messages This is the safety alert symbol This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean follow instructions instructions DANGER WARNING State of California Proposition 65 Warnings WARNING Thi...

Page 3: ...sils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ign...

Page 4: ...dicator light F Cooktop on indicator light B A C D E F A B C D F G E A Left rear control knob B Center rear control knob C Right rear control knob D Right front control knob E Cooktop on indicator light F Hot surface indicator light G Left front control knob A Left rear cooking surface B Right rear cooking surface C Control panel D Right front dual element cooking surface E Left front cooking surf...

Page 5: ...Heat Element Hot Surface Indicator Light This unit features a Hot Surface Indicator Light The Hot Surface Indicator Light will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch even after the surface cooking area s is turned off Cooktop On Indicator Light Each cooktop has a Cooktop On Indicator light When a control knob is on the light will glow Dual Zone Element on some models The dual...

Page 6: ...ropping a heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the cooktop To avoid damage to the cooktop do not leave a hot lid on the cooktop As the cooktop cools air can become trapped between the lid and the cooktop and the ceramic glass could break when the lid is removed For foods containing sugar in any form clean up all spills and soils as soon as possible Allow the cooktop to cool down sligh...

Page 7: ...vice for instructions on how to order For more information contact your local agricultural department Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance 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 well fitting lid and the material should be of medium to h...

Page 8: ...DLE To avoid damaging the nonstick surface do not use steel wool and abrasive cleaners Cleaning Mild detergent CERAMIC GLASS TCleaning Method To avoid damaging the cooktop do not use steel wool abrasive powder cleansers chlorine bleach rust remover or ammonia 1 Remove food residue with the Cooktop Scraper For best results use the Cooktop Scraper while the cooktop is still warm but not hot to the t...

Page 9: ...g will operate Has a household fuse blown or has a circuit breaker tripped Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker If the problem continues call an electrician Is the cooktop wired properly See Installation Instructions Cooktop will not operate Is the control knob set correctly Push in knob before turning to a setting Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop Is the cookware the proper size ...

Page 10: ...liances with any questions or concerns at Maytag Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence Accessories Cooktop Cleaner ceramic glass models Order Part Number 31464 Cooktop Protectant ceramic glass models Order Part Number 31463 Cooktop Scraper ceramic glass models Order Part Number WA906...

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