Maytag CWG4600 - User Manual

This document is a user's guide for Maytag gas wall oven models CWG4100, CWG4600, CWG3100, and CWG3600, providing comprehensive instructions for operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. It emphasizes safety, proper usage, and care to ensure optimal performance and longevity of the appliance.

Function Description

The Maytag gas wall oven is designed for baking, roasting, and broiling, offering a versatile cooking experience. It features a pilotless ignition system, which uses a glow bar ignitor to light the oven burner, ensuring efficient and reliable operation. The oven is equipped with an electronic clock and oven control, which manages various functions including the time-of-day clock, timer, bake, broil, and programmed oven operations. This control allows users to set precise cooking times and temperatures, and even program the oven to start and stop automatically.

For baking and roasting, the oven allows for temperature selection and preheating. Preheating is crucial for proper baking results, and the oven signals when the desired temperature is reached. The oven racks are designed with a lock-stop position to prevent accidental removal when food is placed on them, enhancing safety and convenience. The oven vent, located between the control panel and the oven door, ensures proper airflow for combustion and ventilation, which is critical for both performance and safety. An internal oven light, controlled by a rocker switch, illuminates the oven cavity for easy monitoring of food.

The broiling function offers two heat selections: Hi and Lo. Hi broil is suitable for most broiling operations, while Lo broil is recommended for thicker meats or foods requiring shorter cooking times to prevent excessive browning. The broiler pan and insert, supplied with the oven, are designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from the cooking surface, minimizing spatters, smoke, and fire hazards.

Programmed oven operations allow for advanced cooking scheduling. Users can set the oven to turn off at a specific time or delay the start of cooking and then turn off automatically. This feature is particularly useful for meal planning and convenience, though it comes with warnings about highly perishable foods.

Usage Features

The electronic clock and oven control are central to operating the oven. The display flashes when power is first supplied or after a power failure, prompting the user to set the time-of-day clock. A beep sounds with each pad press, providing tactile feedback. The oven automatically turns off if left on for 121 hours as a safety measure. The control also includes a self-diagnostic feature that displays fault codes (e.g., F1) and emits a continuous beeping sound if a functional error is detected, guiding users to troubleshoot or seek service.

Setting the time-of-day clock involves pressing the CLOCK pad and using the arrow pads to adjust the time. The timer function, accessible via the TIMER pad, can be set for durations from 1 minute to 9 hours and 50 minutes, counting down in seconds or minutes. The CLOCK pad can also be used to recall the current time of day while the timer is active.

For baking and roasting, users press the OVEN TEMP pad, then use the arrow pads to select the desired temperature. The display shows "Bake" and the temperature, rising in 5° increments during preheating. The oven light can be turned on or off using the OVEN LIGHT rocker switch on the control panel.

The oven racks can be easily removed and replaced. To remove, pull the rack straight out to its stop position, tilt the front end up, and continue pulling. To replace, tilt the front end up, slide it between the supports, push it back past the lock-stop, then lower the front and slide it straight in. Proper rack positioning is crucial for optimal air circulation and even cooking, with specific recommendations for different types of food and multi-rack baking.

Broiling involves pressing the BROIL pad and selecting either Hi or Lo heat using the arrow pads. The broiler pan should be placed on the recommended rack position, and food should be checked for doneness by cutting a slit near the center.

Programmed oven operations are initiated by pressing the COOK TIME pad to set the cooking duration, followed by the OVEN STOP pad to set the desired turn-off time, and then the OVEN TEMP pad to set the cooking temperature. The control confirms these settings with specific messages in the display.

Maintenance Features

The user's guide provides detailed instructions for cleaning and maintaining various parts of the oven to ensure its continued performance and appearance. It emphasizes that all parts should be cool before cleaning and correctly replaced afterward.

For the oven or broiler door, instructions are given for safe removal and replacement, highlighting the importance of not placing excessive weight on an open door and being cautious of spring-mounted hinge arms. The oven bottom can also be removed for cleaning, with specific steps to lift and clear it from the oven frame. Similarly, the broiler bottom has removal and replacement instructions, varying slightly by model.

The oven light bulb, located on the back oven wall, requires power disconnection before replacement. Users are advised to ensure the bulb is cool and to use a dry pot holder to prevent burns or breakage.

The guide includes a comprehensive cleaning chart detailing appropriate cleaning agents and directions for different oven components:

Broiler Insert and Pan: Detergent and water, plastic scouring pad, soap-filled scouring pad, or dishwasher.
Control Panel: Detergent and water, mild liquid sprays, and a clean, soft cloth.
Glass (Oven Door): Glass cleaner or soapy water, applied with a cloth wrung out, avoiding abrasive materials or excessive water.
Metal Finishes (Trim Parts): Detergent and water, avoiding abrasive or caustic agents.
Oven Racks: Soapy water, cleansing powder, plastic pads, or soap-filled scouring pads.
Porcelain Enamel (Interior Oven and Door): Detergent and water, cleansing powder, plastic pads, or commercial oven cleaner. Spillovers, especially acidic or sugary ones, should be wiped immediately with a dry cloth when cool.
Continuous Cleaning Oven (select models): This special finish absorbs spatters, and a catalyst speeds oxidation when exposed to heat during normal oven use. Manual cleaning of heavy spillovers is recommended using a nylon brush or plastic pad, avoiding paper towels, cloths, or sponges, and never using oven cleaners, abrasive materials, or sharp instruments.
Plastic Finishes (Door Handle): Detergent and water, or mild liquid sprays, avoiding abrasive or caustic agents.

For servicing or cleaning that requires removing the wall oven from the cabinet, the guide outlines steps to shut off gas and electrical supplies, disconnect gas tubing, and remove securing screws. It stresses that a qualified servicer should handle gas supply disconnection and reconnection and warns against abnormal usage or tip-over risks if the appliance is not reinstalled according to instructions.

Maytag CWG4600 Specifications

General

Brand	Maytag
Model	CWG4600
Fuel Type	Gas
Capacity	5.0 cu. ft.
Number of Oven Racks	2
Self-Cleaning	Yes
Convection Cooking	No
Installation Type	Freestanding
Width	30 inches
Product Type	Oven
Color	Stainless Steel
Oven Type	Single