Maytag MEC4536WC Benutzeranleitung

The surface cooking area locator shows which element is turned 
on. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

Each control knob will activate the POWER ON light. The light will 
glow red when any control knob is on

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements or 
surface burners at the same time.

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On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.

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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.

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For more information, contact your local agricultural 
department. Companies that manufacture home canning 
products can also offer assistance.

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Start food cooking.

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Bring liquid to a boil.

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Hold a rapid boil.

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Quickly brown or sear food.

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Maintain a slow boil.

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Fry or sauté foods.

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Cook soups, sauces and gravies.

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High simmer or simmer without 
lids.

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Stew or steam food.

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Simmer.

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Keep food warm.

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Melt chocolate or butter.

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Low simmer using lids.

REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop 
area may become hot.