Maytag MGR8880AB Use & Care Manual
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COOKTOP USE
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when
control knobs are turned to LITE.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.
Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without
cookware on the grate.
The flame should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the
edge of the pan.
control knobs are turned to LITE.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.
Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without
cookware on the grate.
The flame should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the
edge of the pan.
To Set:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE.
All surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control
knob turned to LITE will produce a flame.
knob turned to LITE will produce a flame.
2. Turn knob to anywhere between HIGH and LOW.
Speed Heat™ Burner Feature
The right front burner is designed to give ultra-power when fully on.
It can be used to rapidly bring liquid to a boil and to cook large
quantities of food.
It can be used to rapidly bring liquid to a boil and to cook large
quantities of food.
Flex-Choice™ Burner Feature
The Flex-Choice™ feature allows for more precise simmering and
low temperature cooking. It is the right rear burner.
low temperature cooking. It is the right rear burner.
Power Failure
In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit
manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob
counterclockwise to LITE. After burner lights, turn knob to desired
setting.
manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob
counterclockwise to LITE. After burner lights, turn knob to desired
setting.
Griddle
To Use the Griddle:
1. Locate the griddle on the right side grate as shown. The
locating feet on the bottom of the griddle will engage the grate
tines to keep the griddle from sliding.
tines to keep the griddle from sliding.
2. Before each use, brush on a thin layer of cooking oil to keep
food from sticking. Cooking sprays may leave a sticky residue
on the griddle that is hard to remove.
on the griddle that is hard to remove.
3. Preheat the griddle for 5 minutes. Preheating the griddle slowly
will ensure even heat distribution and will avoid warping the
griddle.
griddle.
4. For preheating and cooking, set the front burner to the lowest
heat setting and the rear burner to medium-high heat for best
performance.
NOTE: The griddle may also be used on the left side grate. For
best results, the rear burner setting should be set to Medium-
Low or Medium.
performance.
NOTE: The griddle may also be used on the left side grate. For
best results, the rear burner setting should be set to Medium-
Low or Medium.
To Clean the Griddle:
1. Let the griddle cool, then empty the drip tray.
2. See the “General Cleaning” section for cleaning instructions.
3. Store griddle in a cool dry place.
2. See the “General Cleaning” section for cleaning instructions.
3. Store griddle in a cool dry place.
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of
the pan.
the pan.
Turn off all controls when not cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
or fire.
REMEMBER: When range is in use, the entire cooktop area
may become hot.
may become hot.
A. Griddle installed on right side of cooktop
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