User Manual Maytag MEC8830HB 30" Smoothtop Electric Cooktop

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USER INSTRUCTIONS ELECTRIC COOKTOP for MAYTAG MEC8830HB

Table of Contents

• COOKTOP SAFETY
• COOKTOP USE
• COOKTOP CONTROLS
• Dual Zone Element
• Bridge Element
• Ceramic Glass
• Griddle
• Home Canning
• Cookware
• COOKTOP CARE
• General Cleaning
• TROUBLESHOOTING
• ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.

Ceramic Glass

The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. Some parts of the surface cooking area may not glow red when an element is on. This is normal operation. The burner will cycle on and off to maintain the selected heat level. It will also randomly cycle off and back on again, even while on High, to keep the cooktop from extreme temperatures.

It is normal for the surface of light colored ceramic glass to appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As the glass cools, it will return to its original color.

Cleaning off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep it free from stains and provide the most even heating. On cooktops with light colored ceramic glass, soils and stains may be more visible, and may require more cleaning and attention. Cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are recommended. For more information, see “General Cleaning” section.

• 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.

Cooktop Care

STAINLESS STEEL

• To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soapfilled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steelwool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels

COOKTOP CONTROLS

• To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner. To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.
• When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position. On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.

GRIDDLE

• To avoid damaging the nonstick surface, do not use steel wool and abrasive cleaners.