Maytag MGT8775X Guía Del Usuario
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3. The locating tabs on the bottom side of the griddle at the
grease trap end should be placed over the grate fingers
closest to the electronic control.
closest to the electronic control.
4. The notch of the griddle should fit over the center support of
the grate.
NOTE: When properly installed, the bottom of the griddle will
rest securely just above the top surface of the grate.
rest securely just above the top surface of the grate.
IMPORTANT: Do not allow griddle to overhang controls.
To Use:
IMPORTANT: To avoid damaging the griddle, the griddle is to be
used on the center burner on Low to Medium heat only.
used on the center burner on Low to Medium heat only.
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The griddle is intended for direct food cooking. To avoid
damaging the finish of the griddle, do not use pans or metal
utensils on the griddle.
damaging the finish of the griddle, do not use pans or metal
utensils on the griddle.
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To avoid damaging the nonstick finish, do not use nonstick
cooking sprays.
cooking sprays.
Home Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently
used areas to cool.
burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently
used areas to cool.
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Center the canner on the grate.
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Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
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For more information, contact your local agricultural
department. Companies that manufacture home canning
products can also offer assistance.
department. Companies that manufacture home canning
products can also offer assistance.
Cookware
IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area, element or surface burner.
cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a
well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy
thickness.
well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy
thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or grates. Aluminum and
copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However,
when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the
grates.
copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However,
when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the
grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is
transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has
the same characteristics as its base material. For example,
aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the
properties of aluminum.
transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has
the same characteristics as its base material. For example,
aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the
properties of aluminum.
Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the
broiler.
broiler.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
characteristics.
A. Grate fingers closest to controls
B. Center support of grate
B. Center support of grate
C. Notch
D. Locating tabs
D. Locating tabs
A
B
C
D
COOKWARE
CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum
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Heats quickly and evenly.
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Suitable for all types of cooking.
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Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
most cooking tasks.
Cast iron
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Heats slowly and evenly.
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Good for browning and frying.
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Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
Ceramic glass
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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
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Heats slowly, but unevenly.
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Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
settings.
Copper
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Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware
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Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
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Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain
enamel-on-
steel or cast
iron
enamel-on-
steel or cast
iron
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See stainless steel or cast iron.
Stainless steel
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Heats quickly, but unevenly.
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A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
heating.
on stainless steel provides even
heating.