Maytag MEC4536WB - Manuel (Page 5)

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The surface cooking area locator shows which element is turned
on. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
Power On Light
Each control knob will activate the POWER ON light. The light will
glow red when any control knob is on
Coil Elements and Burner Bowls
Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner
bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also
help catch spills.
Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) over the coil
element. If cookware is uneven or too large, it can produce
excess heat, causing the burner bowl to change color. For more
information, see the “General Cleaning” section.
NOTE: Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner
bowls, make sure they are cool and the control knobs are in the
Off position.
To Remove:
1. Push in the edge of coil element toward the receptacle. Then
lift it enough to clear the burner bowl.
2. Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle.
3. Lift out the burner bowl.
To Replace:
1. Line up openings in the burner bowl with the coil element
receptacle.
2. Holding the coil element as level as possible, slowly push the
coil element terminal into the receptacle.
3. When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it
will go, push down the edge of the coil element opposite the
receptacle.
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 ½" (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.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HIGH ■ Start food cooking.
■ Bring liquid to a boil.
Medium High ■ Hold a rapid boil.
■ Quickly brown or sear food.
Medium ■ Maintain a slow boil.
■ Fry or sauté foods.
■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
■ High simmer or simmer without
lids.
Medium Low ■ Stew or steam food.
■ Simmer.
LOW ■ Keep food warm.
■ Melt chocolate or butter.
■ Low simmer using lids.
REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop
area may become hot.