Maytag CWE4020ACB - User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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For Future Reference ................................................................................ 1

• Model Identification ........................................................................... 1

Safety Instructions ...................................................................................... 2-4

Electronic Clock .......................................................................................... 5

• Function Buttons ................................................................................ 5

Automatic Oven Cooking .......................................................................... 6

Self-Clean Oven ........................................................................................... 7-8

Using Your Oven .......................................................................................... 8 12

• Oven Characteristics ........................................................................... S

• Oven Controls ..................................................................................... 8

• Indicator Lights ................................................................................... 9

• Oven Racks .......................................................................................... 9

• Rack Positions ..................................................................................... 9

• Preheating ........................................................................................... 9

• How to Bake ........................................................................................ 9-10

• How to Roast ....................................................................................... 11

• How to Broil ........................................................................................ 1"2

Maintenance ................................................................................................. 13

• Light Replacement ............................................................................. 1,3

• Removable Oven Door ....................................................................... 13

• Oven Temp Knob Adjustment ........................................................... 13

Care and Cleaning ...................................................................................... 14

• Cleaning Chart .................................................................................... 14

Service ........................................................................................................... 15

• Troubleshooting Chart ........................................................................ 15

Wall Oven Warranty ................................................................................... 16

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Overview

Function Description
Electronic Clock and Controls
Automatic Oven Cooking
Self-Clean Oven (If Equipped)
Usage Features
Maintenance Features
Important Technical Specifications (Implied)
Safety Instructions

This document is a user manual for a Maytag wall oven, providing comprehensive information on its operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

Function Description:

The Maytag wall oven is designed for various cooking operations, including baking, roasting, and broiling, and features an electronic clock for time management. It also includes an automatic oven cooking feature that allows for delayed start and automatic shut-off, and a self-clean oven function (if equipped) for convenient maintenance. The oven is available in single and double oven configurations, with specific features like self-cleaning and automatic cooking being exclusive to the upper oven in double wall models.

Electronic Clock and Controls:

The electronic clock serves multiple purposes:

Time-of-Day Clock: Displays the current time and is set using the TIMER and BAKE TIME buttons in conjunction with the CLOCK SET knob.
Timer (Minute Minder): Functions as a countdown timer, set via the TIMER button and CLOCK SET knob. An alarm sounds when the time lapses.
Bake Time: Programs the oven for a specific cooking duration, automatically turning it off at the end. This feature is activated using the BAKE TIME button and CLOCK SET knob.
Stop Time: Used to delay the start of a cooking operation, set via the STOP TIME button and CLOCK SET knob.
Self-Clean: Initiates a self-cleaning cycle, set using the SELF CLEAN button and CLOCK SET knob.

The oven controls include:

OVEN TEMP Knob: Used to select the desired oven temperature for baking, roasting, or broiling. In double ovens, there are separate knobs for the upper and lower ovens (UPPER OVEN TEMP and LOWER OVEN TEMP).
OVEN SET Knob: Selects the type of oven operation (OFF, BAKE, BROIL, TIMED BAKE, CLEAN). For double wall ovens, this knob is used only with the UPPER OVEN TEMP knob.
Indicator Lights: The OVEN indicator light illuminates when the oven is on, cycling with the heating elements. The door LOCK indicator light activates during self-clean operations, indicating the door is locked.

Automatic Oven Cooking:

This feature allows the oven to turn on and off at preset times. It can be used for delayed starts or to automatically end a cooking cycle. It is important to note that highly perishable foods are not recommended for delayed cooking. The feature requires the clock to be set and involves programming both the desired cooking time (Bake Time) and, for delayed starts, the desired stop time.

Self-Clean Oven (If Equipped):

The self-clean function uses high temperatures to burn off food soil, reducing it to a gray ash that can be easily wiped away. This feature is only available in the upper oven of double wall models. Before self-cleaning, all pans, oven racks, and other utensils must be removed. The oven door gasket should not be cleaned or rubbed. The self-clean cycle typically runs for 3 hours, but can be adjusted. During the cycle, the oven door locks automatically. Some smoke and odor may be detected, especially during initial uses or if the oven is heavily soiled.

Usage Features:

Oven Racks: The oven is equipped with two lock-stop oven racks (one "straight" and one "off-set" for single ovens; lower ovens have one rack). Racks should be positioned when the oven is cool.
Rack Positions: Specific rack positions are recommended for different cooking tasks:
- Rack 4 (top): Broiling thin foods, two-rack baking.
- Rack 3: Baking, broiling thicker cuts of meat.
- Rack 2: One- or two-rack baking, roasting some meats.
- Rack 1 (bottom): Larger foods, angel food cake, pie shells.
Preheating: Necessary for proper baking results (10-15 minutes), but not for broiling or roasting.
Baking: Involves setting the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired temperature and OVEN SET knob to BAKE. Food should be placed in the center of the oven with adequate clearance.
Roasting: For tender cuts of meat with dry heat, typically at 325°F (except tenderloin and smaller poultry). A meat thermometer is recommended for accuracy. Meat should be removed from the oven and allowed to stand for 15-20 minutes after cooking. Frozen meats can be roasted, but cooking time should be increased.
Broiling: Requires positioning the straight oven rack, setting OVEN TEMP and OVEN SET knobs to BROIL. The oven door should be left open 4-6 inches during broiling. The broiler insert and pan must be used to allow fat to drain and prevent ignition.

Maintenance Features:

Light Replacement: The 40-watt appliance bulb, located on the back oven wall, should be replaced only after disconnecting power and ensuring the bulb is cool. For self-clean ovens, four screws and plates must be removed to access the bulb.
Removable Oven Door: The oven door can be removed for cleaning or maintenance by opening it to the broil stop position (4-6 inches) and lifting it straight up. Special hinges on some models lock into place when the door is removed.
Oven Temp Knob Adjustment: The oven temperature can be adjusted if it seems hotter or colder than desired. This involves pulling the knob off, loosening two screws on the backside, and rotating the outer portion of the dial clockwise to raise or counterclockwise to lower the temperature, then retightening the screws.
Care and Cleaning: The manual provides a detailed cleaning chart for various parts of the oven, including the broiler insert and pan, control knobs, glass surfaces, metal finishes, oven racks, porcelain enamel oven interior, and plastic finishes. It emphasizes using mild detergents and non-abrasive cleaners, and ensuring all parts are cool before cleaning. For self-clean ovens, racks should be removed to prevent discoloration.

Important Technical Specifications (Implied):

Oven Temperature Range: The temperature conversion chart indicates a range from 200°F (100°C) to 450°F (230°C).
Light Bulb: 40-watt appliance bulb.
Self-Clean Cycle Duration: Typically 3 hours, adjustable from 2 to 4 hours.
Power Requirements: The device requires electrical power, and troubleshooting includes checking circuit breakers or fuses.

Safety Instructions:

The manual stresses several safety instructions:

Installation: Must be done by a qualified installer and properly grounded.
Flammable Materials: Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable materials near the appliance.
Servicing: Refer all servicing not specifically recommended in the booklet to a qualified technician. Always disconnect power before servicing.
Fire Safety: Turn off controls, smother fires with dry chemical, foam extinguisher, or baking soda. Do not use water on grease fires.
Oven Safety: Use caution when opening the oven door, slide racks out to add/remove food, and always use dry, sturdy pot holders. Position racks when the oven is cool.
Child Safety: Do not leave children unsupervised near a hot appliance, allow them to sit or stand on it, or play with controls. Store items of interest to children away from cabinets above the appliance.
Venting: Never block the oven vent.
Self-Cleaning Oven: Do not clean the door gasket, and remove all items before self-cleaning.
Storage Above Oven: Limit storage to infrequently used items that are safe in heated areas.
Grease: Use extreme caution with hot grease, prevent grease accumulation, and do not attempt to move a pan during a grease fire.

This comprehensive manual ensures users can effectively operate, maintain, and troubleshoot their Maytag wall oven for optimal performance and safety.