User's Guide - Page 7

For MEC5430BDS. Also, The document are for others Maytag models: MEC4430, MEC5430, MEC5536

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Suggested Heat Settings Coil Element Surface (selectmodels)
The size and type of cookware will affect the heat setting. For Coil Elements
information on cookware and other factors affecting heat
settings, refer to "Cooking Made Simple" booklet. When an element is turned on, it will cycle on and
Setting Uses off to maintain the heat setting.
Coil elements are self-cleaning.
HIGH:
Usetobringliquidtoaboil, blanch,orreach Do not immerse in water. _.,
pressurein a pressure cooker. Always re-
. duce settingto a lower heat when liquids To remove: When cool, ,_m--,_,,_-_-__//'/c't_(_))_/\\/(/
beginto boilor foods begin tocook. raiseelement. Carefullypull _ _.
%0 ,.o_" out and away from recep-
tacle.
MED. HIGH: To replace: Insert terminals on
e_. Use to brown meat, heat oil for deep fat the element into receptacle.
frying, saute or fry. Maintain fast boil for
e_ .' large amountsof liquids. Guide the element into place.
Gently press down on the outer
edge of the element until it sits level TERMINALS
off _'°_ on the drip bowl.
MEDIUM:
Use to maintain moderateto slow boil for
largeamountsofliquidsandformostfYying Drip Bowls
operations.
The drip bowls, located under each surface element, are
designed to catch boilovers and must always be used.
Absence of these bowls during cooking may damage
MED. LOW: wiring or other parts underneath the cooktop.
* Usetocontinuecookingcoveredfoods and
tomaintainpressureinmostpressurecook- To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire, never line drip
ereandstew or steam operations, bowls with aluminum foil.
Drip bowls will discolor (blue/gold stains) over time, if
,.o_ overheated. This discoloration is permanent. However, it
will not affect cooking performance.
LOW:
Usetokeepfoodswarmandmeltchocolate
and butter. To protect drip bowl finish:
Avoid using high heat settings for long periods of
time.
Do not use oversized cookware. Pans should not
extend more than 1-2 inches beyond the element.
Surface Indicator Light When using oversized cookware or home canning,
There is a surface indicator light on the control panel area. use the Canning Element (Model eEl). Contact your
When any surface control knob is turned on, the light will turn Maytag dealer for details.
on. The light will turn off when the surface element(s) is turned Clean frequently. (See cleaning section, page 8.)
off.
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