Maytag MER8600DS Manual De Propietario

Tap water was used in the Clean 
cycle.

Use distilled or filtered water in the Clean cycle. 
To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use 
a cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar 
residue.

Range is not level.

Mineral deposits will collect on dry areas of the oven bottom 
during the Clean cycle. Level the range. See the Installation 
Instructions.
To remove deposits, use a cloth soaked with vinegar. Then use 
a cloth dampened with water to thoroughly remove any vinegar 
residue.

Range is not level.

Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.

The temperature set was 
incorrect.

Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.

Oven temperature needs 
adjustment.

See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Electronic Oven 
Controls” section.

Oven was not preheated.

See “Baking and Roasting” section.

Racks were positioned 
improperly.

See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

Not enough air circulation around 
bakeware.

See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.

Batter distributed unevenly in pan

Check that batter is level in the pan.

Darker browning of food caused 
by dull or dark bakeware

Lower oven temperature 25°F (15°C) or move rack to a higher 
position in the oven.

Lighter browning of food caused 
by shiny or light colored 
bakeware

Move rack to a lower position in the oven.

Incorrect length of cooking time 
was used.

Adjust cooking time.

Oven door was not closed.

Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing.

Oven door was opened during 
cooking.

Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer 
cooking times.

Rack is too close to bake burner, 
making baked items too brown 
on bottom.

Move rack to higher position in the oven.

Pie crusts browning too quickly.

Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce 
baking temperature.