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USER’S GUIDE
USER’S GUIDE
Electric Smoothtop Range
CER3725AGW
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions 1-3
Surface Cooking .................... 9-11
Surface Controls
Care & Cleaning ....................... 4-5
Smoothtop Surface
Cleaning Procedures
Oven Cooking .......................11-14
Maintenance ............................. 6-7
Manual Clean Oven Control
Oven Window
Clock
Oven Light
Timer
Baking, Roasting and Broiling
Troubleshooting ....................... 7-8
Sabbath Mode
Form No.
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replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance. recommended in this guide. All other servicing should be Consumer: Please read and keep this guide for future referred to a qualified servicer. reference. Keep sales receipt and/or canceled check as proof Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing. of purchase. Model Number __________________________________ WARNING Serial Number __________________________________ Date
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Do not use the cooktop or oven as a storage area for food Child Safety or cooking utensils. CAUTION Cooking Safety NEVER store items of interest to children in cabinets NEVER heat an unopened food container in the oven. above an appliance. Children climbing on the appliance Pressure build-up may cause container to burst resulting or on the appliance door to reach items could be in serious personal injury or damage to the appliance. seriously injured. Use dry, sturdy potholders. Damp potholders m
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Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, Ventilating Hoods earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for Clean range hood and filters frequently to prevent grease cooktop or oven service without breaking due to the or other flammable materials from accumulating on hood sudden change in temperature. Follow utensil or filter and to avoid grease fires. manufacturer’s instructions when using glass. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. Turn pan handle toward center
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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. * Brand names are registered trademarks of the • To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance after each use. respective manufacturers. • If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced. ** To order call 1-877-232-6771 USA. PART PROCEDURE Backguard and Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or
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PART PROCEDURE Oven Window - • Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass causing staining. Glass • Wash with soap and water. Rinse with clear water and dry. Glass cleaner can be used if sprayed on a cloth first. • Do not use abrasive materials such as scouring pads, steel wool or powdered cleaners as they will scratch glass. Oven Interior - • Clean frequently using mild abrasive cleaners and a plastic pad. Manual Clean • Do not use metallic scouring pads becaus
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Maintenance Oven Door Oven Light CAUTION CAUTION • Disconnect power to range before replacing light bulb. • Do not place excessive weight on or stand on an open oven door. This could cause the range to tip over, break • Use a dry potholder to prevent possible harm to hands the door, or injure the user. when replacing bulb. • Be sure bulb is cool before touching bulb. • Do not attempt to open or close door or operate oven until • Do not touch hot bulb with a damp cloth as this may cause door is p
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3. Pull out to the second stop position. Storage Drawer 4. Grasp sides and lift drawer top up and out. To replace: CAUTION 1. Fit the ends of the drawer glides into the rails in the range. Do not store plastic, paper products, food or flammable 2. Lift up the front of the drawer and gently push in to the first materials in this drawer. The drawer may become too warm stop position. for these items when the oven is in use. 3. Lift drawer up again and push until drawer is closed. The storage drawer
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PROBLEM SOLUTION Smoothtop surface • Tiny scratches or abrasions. shows wear. - Make sure cooktop and pan bottom are clean. Do not slide glass or metal pans across top. Make sure pan bottom is not rough. Use the recommended cleaning agents. See page 4. • Metal marks. - Do not slide metal pans across top. When cool, clean with Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part No. 20000001). See page 4. • Brown streaks and specks. - Remove spills promptly. Never wipe with a soiled cloth or sponge. Make sure co
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Surface Cooking Suggested Heat Settings Surface Controls The size, type of cookware and cooking operation will affect the Use to turn on the surface elements. An infinite choice of heat heat setting. settings is available from Low to High. The knobs can be set on or between any of the settings. Low (2): Use to keep foods High (10): Use to bring warm and melt chocolate liquid to a boil. Always Setting the Controls and butter. reduce setting to a lower 1. Place pan on surface element. heat when
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the cooktop surface with a clean cloth or paper towel before Cooking Areas using. The cooking areas on your range are identified by permanent circles on the smoothtop surface. For most efficient cooking, • Never slide heavy metal pans across the surface since fit the pan size to the element size. these may scratch. 1 Pans should not extend more than /2 to 1-inch beyond the cooking area. To Prevent Stains When a control is turned on, a glow can be seen through the • Never use a soiled dish cloth
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Select Avoid Canning and Oversize Flat, smooth-bottom Pans with grooved or warped bottoms. Cookware pans. Pans with uneven bottoms do not cook All canners and large pots must have flat bottoms and efficiently and sometimes may not must be made from heavy-gauge materials. This is critical boil liquid. on smoothtop surfaces. The base must not be more than Heavy-gauge pans. Very thin-gauge metal or glass pans. 1 inch larger than the element. Pans that are the Pans smaller or larger than the Whe
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• If desired, press the BAKE or BROIL pads and the • To change oven temperature during cooking, press current temperature setting will briefly reappear in the the BAKE pad, then press the ▲ or ▼ pad until the display during a timing operation. desired temperature is displayed. To cancel the timer operation: • To change oven temperature during preheat, press the BAKE pad twice, then press the ▲ or ▼ pad until Press and hold the TIMER pad for several seconds. the desired temperature is displayed.
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Automatic Shut-Off/ Adjusting the Oven Temperature Oven temperatures are carefully tested for accuracy at the Sabbath Mode factory. It is normal to notice some baking or browning The oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours if you differences between a new oven and an old one. As ranges accidentally leave it on. This safety feature can be turned off. get older, the oven temperature can shift. To cancel the 12-hour shut-off and run the You may adjust the oven temperature if you think th
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To replace: Oven Vent 1. Place rack on the rack support in the oven When the oven is in use the area near the vent may become hot enough to cause burns. Never block the vent opening. 2. Tilt the front end up slightly. Slide rack back until it clears the lock-stop position. The oven vent is located below the backguard vent shield on your range. 3. Lower front and slide back into the oven. OVEN VENT Do not cover an entire rack with aluminum foil or place foil LOCATION Do not place on the oven bott
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Form No. A/10/05 Part No. 8113P540-60 ©2005 Maytag Appliances Sales Co. Litho U.S.A .
