User Manual Maytag MEC8830HS 30 inch Electric Cooktop

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User manual Electric Cooktop for Maytag MEC8830HS

Table of contents

• COOKTOP SAFETY
• COOKTOP USE
• COOKTOP CONTROLS
• Dual Zone Element
• Bridge Element
• Ceramic Galss
• Driddle
• Home Canning 
• Cookware
• COOKTOP CARE
• General Cleaning
• TROUBLESHOOTING
• ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
• In the U.S.A
• Accessories
• In Canada
• In Mexico

Dual Zone Element (on some models)

To Use SINGLE:

• Push in and turn knob from the OFF position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between LOW and HIGH.
• Turn knob to OFF when finished.

To Use DUAL:

• Push in and turn knob from the OFF position to the DUAL zone anywhere between LOW and HIGH.
• Turn knob to OFF when finished.

Ceramic Glass

• Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping 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 slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills using a scraper while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills are allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause pitting and permanent marks.
• To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on the cooktop.
• Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that cannot be removed completely.
• To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part of the entire cooktop.
• To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a cutting board.

To Use the Griddle:

• Locate the griddle on the Bridge Element (Left side) as shown.
• Before each use, brush on a thin layer of cooking oil to keep food from sticking. Cooking sprays may leave a sticky residue on the griddle that is hard to remove.
• For best results, preheat the griddle for 5 minutes. Preheating the griddle slowly will ensure even heat distribution and will avoid warping the griddle.
• For preheating and cooking, set both zones of the Bridge Element to the same heat setting for best and even performance.

To Clean the Griddle:

• Let the griddle cool, and then empty the drip tray.
• See the “General Cleaning” section for cleaning instructions.
• Store griddle in a cool dry place.

Home Canning

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

• Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or element.
• Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements or surface burners at the same time.
• On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.
• On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit is recommended. If a kit is not installed, the life of the coil element will be shortened. See “Assistance or Service” for instructions on how to order.
• For more information, contact your local agricultural department. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.