Maytag MES8880DS Manual De Propietario

The Dual Zone cooking element offers flexibility depending on the 
size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as 
a regular element. The dual size combines both the single and 
outer element and is recommended for larger size cookware.

The Rapid Boil cooking element offers additional cooking flexibility. 
The Rapid Boil cooking element can be used to boil liquids faster. 
The lowest melt setting can be used to prepare sauces, to brown 
or saute foods and to keep foods at a low temperature. Use 
cookware appropriate in size for the Rapid Boil cooking element.

The Melt cooking element offers flexibility due to a wide range of 
settings between High and Melt. The High heat option can be used 
to boil small amounts of liquid quickly. To reduce the power setting, 
turn the knob clockwise. The Melt setting is designed for delicate 
foods that require low heat, such as when melting chocolate or 
holding sauces. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Melt 
cooking element.

Use the Warm Zone element to keep cooked foods warm. 
One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food 
quality.

Do not use it to heat cold foods.

The Warm Zone element can be used alone or when any of the 
other surface cooking areas are being used.

The Warm Zone element area will not glow red when cycling on. 
However, the Cooktop On indicator light will be displayed when the 
Warm Zone is in use.

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Use only cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use.

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Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming 
baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to 
escape.

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To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use plastic wrap to 
cover food because the plastic wrap may melt.

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Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.

1. To turn on, press WARM ZONE ON/OFF and then WARM 

ZONE CONFIRM.

2. To turn off, press WARM ZONE ON/OFF.

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface 
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.

Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or coils. 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 
surfaces.

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.

Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the 
broiler.

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