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Model : MGC5430 • MGC6430 • MGC6536 Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS , . . . . . . . . , . , Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag cooktop . Your complete satisfaction is very important to us . Read and follow all instructions before using this a [ Readthis user's guide carefully . It is intended to help you pliance to prevent the potential risk of fire , electric shoct personal injury or damage to the appliance as a result ( operate and maintain your new cooktop . improper usage of the appliance . In addition , you will find a booklet entitled " Cooking Made Simple . " It contains information on selecting cookware , pan WARNING : If the information in this [ sizes and heat setting recommendations . manual is not followed exactly , a fire or Save time and money . Check the " Before You Call " section explosion may result causing property of this guide . It lists causes of minor operating problems that damage , personal injury or death . you can correct yourself . However , should you need service , it is helpful to have the - Do not store or use gasoline or other model and serial numbers available . This information can be flammable vapors and liquids in the vi - found on the data plate located on the bottom of the cooktop . cinity of this or any appliance . These numbers are also on the Product Registration card that - WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS : came with your appliance . Before sending in this card , record these numbers along with the purchase date below . • Do not try to light any appliance . Model Number • Do not touch any electrical switch . * Do not use any phone in your Serial Number building . • Immediately call your gas supplier from Date of Purchase a neighbor's phone . Follow the gas supplier's instructions . IMPORTANT : Keep this guide and the sales receipt in a * If you cannot reach your gas supplier , safe place lbr future reference . Proof of original purchase call the fire department . date is needed for warranty service . - Installation and service must be per - If you have questions , write us ( include your model number formed by a qualified installer , service and phone number ) or call : agency or the gas supplier . Maytag Appliances Sales Company Attn : CAIR sMCenter P . O . Box 2370 Cleveland , TN 37320 - 2370 To ensure proper and safe operation : Appliance m _ 1 - 800 - 688 - 9900 ( USA ) be properly installed and grounded by a qualified install 1 - 800 - 688 - 2002 ( CANADA ) Have the installer show you the location of the gas shut , 1 - 800 - 688 - 2080 ( U . S . TTY for deaf , hearing valve and how to shut it off in an emergency . impaired or speech impaired ) Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing ( Mon . - Fri . , 8 am - 8 pm Eastern Time ) Internet : http : / iwww . maytag . com To ensure proper operation and avoid possible injury damage to unit do not attempt to adjust , repair , service , For service information , see page 10 . replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifice NOTE : In our continuing effort to improve the quality recommended in this guide . All other servicing should and performance of our cooking products , it may be referred to a qualified servicer . necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide .
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To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage About Your Appliance Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance NEVER use appliance as a space heater to heat or warm a room to prevent potential hazard to the user and dam - before operating it . age to the appliance . Also . do not use the cooktop as a Do not store combustible materials , gasoline , and other flam - storage area for food or cooking utensils . mable vapors and liquid near cooktop . If appliance is installed near a window , proper precautions should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over burn - Cooking Safety ers . Always place a pan on a surface burner before turning it on . Be sure you know which knob controls which sur - Do not touch surface burner areas or any areas near burners . face burner . Make sure the correct burner is turned on During and after use , these areas may be hot enough to cause and that the burner has ignited . When cooking is com - burns . Avoid contact with these areas by clothing or other flam - pleted , turn burner off before removing pan to prevent mable materials until they have had sufficient time to cool . exposure to burner flame . Many plastics are vulnerable to heat . Keep plastics away from Always adjust surface burner flame so that it does not parts of the appliance that may become warm or hot . NEVER extend beyond the bottom edge of the pan . An excessive leave plastic items on the cooktop as they may melt or soften flame is hazardous , wastes energy and may damage the if left too close to a lighted surface burner . appliance , pan or cabinets above the appliance . To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surface burners , cabinet storage should not be provided directly above a unit , NEVER leave a surface cooking op - _ , , : . . . . . . " . , . % . . eration unattended especially when ' : _ . . . . . . If storage is provided , it should be limited to items which are using a high heat setting or when deep used infrequently and which are safely stored in an area sub - fat frying . Boilovers cause smoking I _ i jected to heat from an appliance . Temperatures may be unsafe and greasy spillovers may ignite . L _ . ! . , . _ . . . for some items , such as volatile liquids , cleaners or aerosol Clean up greasy spills as soon as pos - sprays . sible . Do not use high heat for ex - tended cooking operations . In Case of Fire NEVER heat an unopened container on a surface burner . Pressure build - up may cause container to burst resulting Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreading the in serious personal injury or damage to the appliance . flame . Extinguish flame then turn on hood to remove smoke and odor . Use dry , sturdy potholders . Damp , _ S _ , - _ , , , " _ * _ ' , . _ _ , _ , , , _ Use dry chemical or foam - type extinguisher or baking soda to potholders may cause burns from . _ ' steam . Dishtowels or other substi - smother fire or flame . Never use water on a grease fire . tutes should never be used as I : , _ _ ' _ If fire is in a pan on the surface burner , cover , : _ potholders because they can trail . , _ ! _ . . . . . . pan with lid or cookie sheet . Never attempt across hot surface burners and ignite _ " _ to pick up or move a flaming pan . or get caught on appliance parts . Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials Child Safety accumulate in or near the appliance , hood or venl fan , Clean hood frequently to prevent grease from accumu - NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised near the appli - lating on hood or filter . When flaming foods under the ance when it is in use or is still hot . NEVER allow children to hood turn the tan on . sit or stand on any part of the appliance . NEVER wear garments made of _ , f _ v ' _ < _ ia , , , . Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in it flammable material or loose fitting , p . . . . . can be hot . Let hot utensils cool in a safe place , out of reach of or long - sleeved apparel while cook - i ' , ii ' small children . Children should be taught that an appliance is ing . Clothing may ignite or catch _ i : . not a toy . Children should not be allowed to play with controls utensil handles . or other parts of the unit . CAUTION : NEVER store items of interest to children in cabi - nets above an appliance . Children climbing on the appliance to reach items could be seriously injured . 2
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ( continued ) , , . , ° , , , , , ° , , , , , . , , ° ° ° , , ° . Utensil Safety Cleaning Safety Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily grasped Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to coo and stay cool . Avoid using unstable , warped , easily tipped or before touching or cleaning them . Do not touch the burne loose - handled pans . Also avoid using pans , especially small grates or surrounding areas until they have had sufficien time to cool . pans , with heavy handles as they could be unstable and eas - ily tip . Pans that are heavy to move when filled with food Clean appliance with caution . Use care to avoid steam burn _ may also be hazardous . if a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a ho To minimize burns , ignition of flammable materials and spill - surface . Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if ap age due to unintentional contact with the utensil , do not ex - plied to a hot surface . tend handles over adjacent surface burners . Always turn pan Clean only parts listed in this guide and use procedure handles toward the side or back of the appliance , not out into recommended . the room where they are easily hit or reached by small chil - dren . Never let a pan boil dry as this could damage the utensil and Important Safety Notice and Warning the appliance . The California Safe Drinking Water and _ Ibxic Entbrce merit Act of 1986 ( Proposition 65 ) requires the Governc Only certain types of glass , glass / ceramic , ceramic or glazed of California to publish a list of substances known to th utensils are suitable for cooktop or oven usage without break - State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harrr ing due to the sudden change in temperature . Follow and requires businesses to warn customers of potential er manufacturer's instructions when using glass . posures to such substances . This appliance has been tested for sate performance using Usel3 of this appliance are hereby warned that the burnin conventional cookware . Do not use any devices or accesso - of gas can result in low - level exposure to some of the liste ries that are not specifically recommended in this guide . Do substances , including benzene , formaldehyde and soot , d _ not use eyelid covers for the surface units or stovetop grills . primarily to the incomplete combustion of natural gas The use of devices or accessories that are not expressly rec - liquid petroleum ( LP ) fuels . Properly adjusted burners wi ommended in this manual can create serious safety hazards , minimize incomplete combustion . Exposure to these sut result in performance problems , and reduce the life of the stances can also be minimized by properly venting the bun components of the appliance . ers to the outdoors . Deep Fat Fryers WARNING Always let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying cool Electrical Grounding Instructions before attempting to move or handle . Be sure utensil is large enough to properly contain food and The appliance is equipped with a three - avoid boilovers . Pan size is particularly important in deep fat prong grounding plug for your protection _ against shock hazard and should be frying . Be sure pan will aceomodate the volume of food that is to be added as well as the bubble action of the fat . plugged directly into a properly grounded three - prong receptacle . © Do not cut or remove the ( ' ¥ - , _ grounding prong from this plug . Save These Instructions for Future Reference 3
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Model MGC5430 1 . Left Rear 3 . Left Front ( 11,000 BTUs ) ( 9,200 BTUs ) 4 . Right Front 2 . Right Rear ( 12,000 BTUs ) ( 7,200 - 850 BTUs ) Model MG06430 1 . Left Rear 3 . Left Front ( 9,200 BTUs ) ( 9,200 BTUs ) 2 . Right Rear 4 . Right Front ( 7,200 - 850 BTUs ) ( 9,200 BTUs ) 4
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Using Your Cooktop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Setting the Controls A CAUTIONS : 1 . Place a pan on the burner grate . • If flame should go out during a cooking operation , turn , The burner flame may lift off or appear separated the burner off . If a strong gas odor is detected , open a from the port if a pan is not placed on tbe grate . window and wait five minutes before relighting the 2 . Push down and turn the knob counterclockwise to the burner . LIGHT setting . • Be sure all surface controls are set in the OFF position prior to supplying gas to the cooktop . . A clicking ( spark ) sound will be heard and the burner will light . ( All four ignitors will spark when any surface burner knob is turned to the LIGHT posi - tion . ) Pilotless Ignition 3 . After the burner lights , urn the knob to the desired flame Pilotless ignition eliminates the need for a constant standing size . pilot light . Each surface burner has a spark ignitor . When • The ignitor will continue to spark until the knob i _ , cleaning around the surface burner use care . If cleaning cloth turned past the LIGHT position . should catch the ignitor , it could damage it preventing igni - tion . If the surface burner does not light , check if ignitor is broken , Suggested Heat Settings soiled or wet . If clogged , clean the small port beneath the The size and type ofcookware will affect the flame setting ignitor using straight pin . For information on cookware and other factors affecting BURNER HEAD flame settings , refer to " Cooking Made Simple " . Setting Uses HIGH to a boil or reach . . . . . . . pressure in a pressure . _ Use to bring liquid to . @ , cooker , Always reduce ° " - - . . . . . . . . setting to a lower heat when liquids begin to PORT BELOW IGNITOR boil or foods begin to cook . Surface Control Knobs An intermediate flame size is used to continue cooking . Food will not cook any faster when a Use to turn on the surface burners . • higher flame setting is used than needed to • • maintain a gentle boil , Water boils at the same An infinite choice of heat settings is available from LOW to " • temperature whether boiling gently or vigorously HIGH . At the HIGH setting LOW HIGH Use m simmer foods , p , - • * • ° a detent or notch may be felt , LOW keep foods warm The knobs can be set on or be - : e , , . / and melt chocolate tween any of the settings . or butter . OFF Graphics next to the knob identify which burner the knob controls . For example , the graphic below shows the left rear burner location . . - - _
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Sealed Burners NOTES . . . The sealed burners of your cooktop are secured to the cooktop A properly adjusted burner with clean ports will light and are not designed to be removed . Since the burners are within a few seconds . If using natural gas the flame sealed into the cooktop , boilovers or spills will not seep will be blue with a deeper blue inner cone . underneath the cooktop . The cooktop does not lift up . If the burner flame is yellow or is noisy the air / gas However , the burner heads should be cleaned after each use . mixture may be incorrect . Contact a service technician The head portion of the burner has a removable cap that is to adjust . ( Adjustments are not covered by the war - easily removed for cleaning . ( See page 8 for cleaning ranty . ) directions . ) With LP gas , some yellow tips on the flames are The burner will operate effectively with or without the burner acceptable . This is normal and adjustment is not cap . necessary . High Performance Burner ° With some types of gas , you may hear a " popping " ( 12,000 BTU * select models ) sound when the surface burner is turned off . This is a normal operating sound of the burner . There is one high speed burner on your cooktop located in the right front position . This burner offers higher speed f - ' - - - ' l • If the control knob is turned very quickly from HIGH cooking that can be used to quickly bring water to a to LOW , the flame may go out , particularly if the boi ! and for large - quantity cooking . burner is cold . If this occurs , turn the knob to the OFF POWERST BOO position , wait several seconds and relight the burner . Simmer Burner ( 850 BTU * - select models ) • Refer to page 7 to adjust the Low setting , if needed . Select cooktop models offer one simmer burner . ° The flame should be adjusted so it does not extend This burner is located in the right rear position . The beyond the edge of the pan . simmer burner offers a lower BTU flame for delicate sauces or melting chocolate . SIMMER * BTU ratings will va _ . when using LP gas . Burner Grates Operating During a Power Failure The grates must be properly positioned before cooking . 1 . Hold a lighted match to the desired surface burner head . Improper installation of the grates may result in chipping of the cooktop , 2 . Push in and turn the control knob slowly to LIGHT . Do not operate the burners without a pan on the grate . 3 . Adjust the flame to the desired level . The grate's porcelain finish may chip without a pan to absorb the heat from the burner flame . Although the burner grates arc durable , they will gradually sure all of the controls are in the OFF position . Strike the lose their shine and / or discolor , due to the high tempera - match first and hold it in position before turning the knob _ CAUTION : When lighting the surface burners , be tures of the gas flame , to LIGHT . 6
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Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . , Valve Adjustment How to Remove Appliance for Cleaning and Servfcing NOTE : All gas adjustments should be done by a qualified When necessary , follow these procedures to remove servicer only . appliance for cleaning or servicing . The LOW setting should produce a stable flame when turning 1 , Shut offgas supply to appliance . the knob from HIGH to LOW . The flame should extend to the 2 . Disconnect electrical supply to appliance . outer edge of the lip of the burner cap on the LOW setting and must be stable on all ports on the LOW setting . 3 . Disconnect gas supply tubing to appliance . To adjust : Operate burner on HIGH Cou _ r [ E _ CLOCKW ¢ _ [ 4 , Remove screws that secure appliance to cabinet for about five minutes to preheat _ o , _ o _ A _ Remove appliance from cabinet . burner cap . Turn knob to LOW ; ooo , o _ Kow _ , SF , FLAME SIZE 5 . Reverse procedure to reinstall . Ifgas has been discon remove knob , and insert a small nected check for gas leaks after reconnection . ( Se _ screwdriver into the center of the installation instructions for gas leak test method . ) valve stem . Adjust the flame size by turning adjustment screw in either NOTE : A trained servicer should make the gas installa direction , while holding the valve tion , disconnection and reconnection of the gas supply t < stem securely . the appliance . Flame must be of sufficient size to be stable on all burner ports . If flame adjustment is needed , adjust ONLY on the LOW setting . Never adjust flame size on a higher setting . 7
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Cleaning CAUTIONS : • Be sore appliance is off and all parts are cool before • To prevent staining or discoloration , clean appliance after each use . handling or cleaning . This is to avoid damage and • If a part is removed , be sure it is correctly replaced . possible burns • Cleaning Chart Parts Cleaning Procedure Burner Caps • Allow burner to cool . Remove burner cap and wash in soapy water with a plastic scouring pad and Sealed Gas or in the dishwasher . Wash burner head with soapy water and aplastic scouring pad . For stubborn Burners soils on the burner cap or head , clean with a soap - filled , nonabrasive pad or Cooktop Cleaning Creme ( Part # 20000001 ) and a sponge . • For burned on soil , place removeable burner cap on newspapers and spray with commercial oven cleaner . Follow manufacturer's directions . • Clean gas ports with a straight pin especially the port below the ignitor . Do not enlarge or distort holes . , Be careful not to get water into burner ports when cleaning burner head . • When cleaning , use care to prevent damage to the ignitor . If the ignitor is soiled , wet or damaged the surface burner will not light . Burner Grates • Wash grates with warm , soapy water and a nonabrasive , plastic scrubbing pad . For stubborn ( porcelain on soils , clean with a soap - filled , nonabrasive pad or Cooktop Cleaning Creme ( Part # 2000 _ 01 ) cast iron ) and a sponge . If soil remains , reapply Cooktop Cleaning Creme , cover with a damp paper towel and soak _ br 30 minutes . Scrub again . Rinse and dry . , For burned on soils , remove grates , place on newspapers and carefully spray with commercia ! oven cleaner . ( Do not spray surrounding surfaces . ) Place in plastic bags for several hours or overnight . Wearing rubber gloves , remove from bags . Wash , rinse , dry and replace on cooktop . Control Knobs • Remove knobs in the OFF position by pulling up . • Wash , rinse and dry . Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as they may scratch the finish . • Turn on each burner to be sure the knobs have been correct ! y replaced . Cooktop • When cool , wash with soap and water , rinse and buff the surface . brushed chrome • For heavier soil use a mild abrasive cleaner such as Soft Scrub * , rubbing with the grain to avoid ( select models ) streaking the surface . • To prevent scratching , do not use abrasive or caustic agents . • To restore luster and remove streaks , follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray ( Part # 20000008 ) . Chrome will permanently discolor if soil is allowed to hake on . lnore . . . 8
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Care and Cleaning ( continued ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Cleaning Chart ( continued ) Part _ Cleaning Procedure Cooktop • When cool , clean with glass cleaner or a damp , soapy cloth , followed by a clean , dry cloth , glass ' Do not use abrasive materials such as scouring pads , steel wool , or powdered cleaning agents . ( select models ) They will damage glass . • To prevent staining of glass , never use excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass . Cooktop Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chip with misuse . It is acid resistant , porcelain enamel not acid proof . All spillovers , especially acid or sugar spillovers , should be wiped up immediately select models ) with a dry cloth . • When cool , wash with soapy water , rinse and dry . • Never wipe off a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth . This may cause cracking or chipping . . Never use oven cleaners , abrasive or caustic cleaning agents on exterior finish of cooktop . * Brand names are trademarks of the respective manufacturers . i ! iii i ! ! ! ! i ! i _ ' i iii : ! i i ) i i ? : x ? c ; n ; 2 , i ! ? ! ? : ; i ? h , i } ? : 7 : } : } [ i } £ i i , i ! i i , ' } { ? ) i ; 9 : ' : } ' i , : } { ! ; i }
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i i iii ¸ Before You Call for Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • Check to be sure unit is properly connected to power supply . • Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker . Surface burner fails to light . • Check to be sure burner ports or ignition ports are not clogged . See page 5 . • Check to be sure ignitor is dry and clicking . Burner will not light if ignitor is damaged , soiled or wet . If ignitor doesn't click , turn control knob OFF . The flame • Burner ports may be clogged . is uneven . • Flame setting may need to be adjusted . Surface burner flame • Check to be sure a pan is sitting on the grate above . lifts off ports • If surface burner • Contact an authorized Maytag Servicer . flame is yellow in color • • Some yellow tips on the flames are acceptable when using LP gas . ff You Need Service : Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company , Maytag Customer Assistance at 1 - 800 - 688 - 9900 , USA or 1 - 800 - 688 - 2002 , CANADA to locate an authorized servicer . Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verit ) , warranty status . Refer to WARRANTY ( last page ) for further informa - tion on owner's responsibilities for warranty service . If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem , write to Maytag Appliances Sales Company , Attn : CAIR sM Center , RO . Box 2370 , Cleveland , TN 37320 - 2370 , or call 1 - 800 - 688 - 9900 , USA or 1 - 800 - 688 - 2002 , CANADA . U . S . customers using TTY for deaf , hearing impaired or speech impaired , call 1 - 800 - 688 - 2080 . NOTE : When writing or calling about a service problem , please include the following information : a . Your name , address and telephone number ; b . Model number and serial number ; c . Name and address of your dealer or servicer ; d . A clear description of the problem you are having ; e . Proof of purchase ( sales receipt ) . User's guides , service manuals and parts catalogs are available from Maytag Appliances Sales Company , Maytag Customer Assistance . 10
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Maytag Cooktop Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Full One Year Warranty - Parts and Labor For one ( 1 ) year from the original retail purchase date , any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge . Limited Warranties - Parts Only Second Year - After the first year from the original purchase date , parts which fail in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself , with the owner paying all other costs , including labor , mileage and transportation . Third Through Fifth Year - From the original purchase date , parts listed below which fail in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself , with the owner paying al ! other costs , including labor , mileage and transportation . • Electronic Controls Third Through Tenth Year - From the original purchase date , parts listed below which fat ! in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself , with the owner paying all other costs , including labor , mileage and transportation . • Sealed Gas Burners Canadian Residents The above warranties only cover an appliance installed in Canada that has been certified or listed by appropriate test agen - cies for compliance to a National Standard of Canada unless the appliance was brought into Canada due to transfer of residence from the United States to Canada . Limited Warranty Outside the United States and Canada - Parts Only For two ( 2 ) years from the date of original retail purchase , any part which : tails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself , with the owner paying all other costs , including labor , mileage and transportation . The specific warranties expressed above are the ONLY warranties provided by the manufacturer . These warranties , give you specific legal rights , and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state . What is Not Covered By These Warranties : 1 . Conditions and damages resulting from any of the 4 . Products purchased for commercial or industrial use . following : 5 . The cost of service or service call to : a . Improper installation , delivery , or maintenance . a . Correct installation errors . b . Any repair , modification , alteration , or adjustment b . Instruct the user on the proper use of the product . not authorized by the manufacturer or an c . Transport the appliance to the servicer . authorized servicer . c . Misuse , abuse , accidents , or unreasonable use . 6 . Consequential or incidental damages sustained by any d . Incorrect electric current , voltage , or supply . person as a result of any breach of these warranties . e . Improper setting of any control , Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of 2 . Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have consequential or incidental damages , so the above been removed , altered , or cannot be readily exclusion may not apply . determined . 3 , Light bulbs . MAYTAG • 403 West Fourth Street North • Newton , Iowa 50208 12Jg8 / A Litho U _ , , A Part No 8111P389 60 _ http : / / www maytag corn