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TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website and reference FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions)
to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
www.maytag.com
In Canada, reference the Customer Service section at www.maytag.ca.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING
PROBLEM
POSSIBLE CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
Nothing will operate.
Power supply cord is unplugged.
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Household fuse is blown or a
circuit breaker is tripped.
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
Main or regulator gas shutoff
valve is in the off position.
See the Installation Instructions.
The range is improperly
connected to the gas supply.
Contact a trained repair specialist or see Installation
Instructions.
Surface burners will not
operate.
The control knob is not set
correctly.
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
Air in the gas lines.
If this is the first time the surface burners have been used, turn
on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air from the
gas lines.
Clogged burner ports.
See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.
Surface burner flames are
uneven, yellow and/or noisy.
Clogged burner ports.
See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.
Burner caps positioned
improperly.
See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.
Range converted improperly.
If propane gas is being used, contact a service technician or
see cover for contact information.
Excessive heat around
cookware on cooktop.
Cookware that is not the proper
size.
The cookware should be centered above the burner with the
bottom sitting level on the grate. The flame should be adjusted
so that it does not extend up the sides of the pan.
Cooktop cooking results not
what expected.
Improper cookware.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and
a well fitting lid, and the material should be of a medium to
heavy thickness.
Control knob set to incorrect heat
level.
See “Cooktop Use” section.
Range is not level.
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
Oven Light
The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Before
replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the
control knobs are in the off position.
To Replace:
1. Unplug range or disconnect power.
2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven
counterclockwise to remove.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.
4. Replace bulb, then bulb cover by turning clockwise.
5. Plug in range or reconnect power.
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