Cleaning Procedures; Control Knobs; Before You Call; For Service - Maytag MEC7430W User Manual

Care & Cleaning

Cleaning Procedures

CAUTION:
➢ Be sure appliance is off and all
parts are cool before handling or
cleaning. This is to avoid damage
and possible burns.
➢ To prevent staining or discoloration,
clean appliance after each use.
➢ If a part is removed, be sure it is
correctly replaced.
BURNER CAPS AND SEALED

GAS BURNERS

Removable Burner Caps
❚ Allow burner to cool. Remove burner cap
and wash in soapy water with a plastic
scouring pad. For stubborn soils, clean
with a soap-filled, nonabrasive pad or
Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part
#20000001)** and a sponge.
❚ Do not clean in dishwasher or self-clean-
ing oven.
Sealed Gas Burner
❚ Clean frequently. Allow burner to cool.
Clean with soap and plastic scouring pad.
For stubborn soils, clean with a soap-filled,
nonabrasive pad.
❚ Be careful not to get water into the center
of the burner.
❚ Use care when cleaning the ignitor. If the
ignitor is wet or damaged the surface
burner will not light.
❚ To ensure even cooking performance, keep
burner ports free of food soils/debris.
BURNER GRATES - PORCELAIN
ON CAST IRON
❚ Wash grates with warm, soapy water and
a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad. For
stubborn soils, clean with a soap-filled,
nonabrasive pad or Cooktop Cleaning
Creme (Part #20000001)** and a sponge.
If soil remains, reapply Cooktop Cleaning
Creme, cover with a damp paper towel
* Brand names are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
** To order call 1-800-688-8408.
and soak for 30 minutes. Scrub again,
rinse and dry.
❚ Do not clean in dishwasher or self-clean-
ing oven.

CONTROL KNOBS

❚ Remove knobs in the OFF position by
pulling up.
❚ Wash, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive
cleaning agents as they may scratch the
finish.
❚ Turn on each burner to be sure the knobs
have been correctly replaced.
COOKTOP - PORCELAIN
ENAMEL
Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and
may crack or chip with misuse. It is acid
resistant, not acid proof. All spillovers, espe-
cially acidic or sugary spillovers, should be
wiped up immediately with a dry cloth.
❚ When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse
and dry.
❚ Never wipe off a warm or hot surface with a
damp cloth. This may cause cracking or
chipping.
❚ Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caus-
tic cleaning agents on exterior finish of
range.
COOKTOP - STAINLESS STEEL
(SELECT MODELS)
❚ DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PROD-
UCT CONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACH.
❚ ALWAYS WIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN
CLEANING.
❚ Daily Cleaning/Light Soil –– Wipe with
one of the following - soapy water, white
vinegar/water solution, Formula 409 Glass
and Surface Cleaner* or a similar glass
cleaner - using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse
and dry. To polish and help prevent finger-
prints, follow with Stainless Steel Magic
Spray (Part No. 20000008)**.
❚ Moderate/Heavy Soil –– Wipe with one of
the following - Bon Ami*, Smart Cleanser*,
or Soft Scrub* - using a damp sponge or soft
cloth. Rinse and dry. Stubborn soils may be
removed with a damp Scotch-Brite* pad;
rub evenly with the grain. Rinse and dry. To
restore luster and remove streaks, follow
with Stainless Steel Magic Spray.
❚ Discoloration –– Using a damp sponge or
soft cloth, wipe with Cameo Stainless Steel
Cleaner*. Rinse immediately and dry. To
remove streaks and restore luster, follow
with Stainless Steel Magic Spray.

Before You Call

For Service

SURFACE BURNER FAILS TO LIGHT.
❚ Check to be sure plug is securely inserted
into receptacle.
❚ Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or
replace fuse.
❚ Check power supply.
❚ Check to be sure burner is correctly rated
for your kind of gas.
❚ Check to be sure burner ports or ignition
ports are not clogged.
❚ Check to be sure ignitor is dry and clicking.
Burner will not light if ignitor is damaged,
soiled or wet. If ignitor doesn't click, turn
control knob OFF.
❚ Check to be sure burner cap is correctly
seated on the burner base.
SURFACE BURNER FLAME LIFTS
OFF PORTS.
❚ Check to be sure a pan is sitting on the
grate above.
❚ Contact an authorized Maytag servicer.
THE FLAME IS UNEVEN.
❚ Burner ports may be clogged.
❚ Flame may need to be adjusted. Contact
an authorized Maytag servicer.
SURFACE BURNER FLAME IS
YELLOW IN COLOR.
❚ Contact an authorized Maytag servicer.
❚ Some yellow tips on the flame are accept-
able when using LP gas.
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