Maytag PERFORMA PER4510 - Manual (Page 5)

Coil Element
Surface Coil Elements
Lift~up Porcelain
Cooktop
To prevent the cooktop from
discoloring or staining:
• Clean cooktop after each use.
Wipe acid or sugar spills as soon as
the cooktop has cooled as these spills
may discolor or etch the porcelain.
Your range features an upswept porcelain
cooktop that can be lifted up for conve­
nient access to the area under the cooktop.
To lift cooktop: When cool, grasp the
front edge of the cooktop. Gently lift up
until the two support rods at the front of
the cooktop snap into place.
To lower cooktop: Hold the front edge of
the cooktop and carefully push back on
each support rod to release. Then gently
lower the top into place. The support rods
will slide into the range frame.
When an element is turned on, it will
cycle on and off to maintain the heat
setting.
Coil elements are self-cleaning.
Do not immerse in water.
To remove: When cool, raise element.
Carefully pull out and away from recep­
tacle.
To replace: Insert terminals on the ele­
ment into receptacle. Guide the element
into place. Gently press down on the outer
edge of the element until it sits level on the
drip bowl.
TERMINALS
Drip Bowls
The drip bowls, located imder each sur­
face element, are designed to catcb
boilovers and must always be used. Ab­
sence of these bowls during cooking ma}
damage wiring or other parts underneatf
the cooktop.
To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire
never line drip bowls with aluminum foil
Drip bowls will discolor (blue / gold stains
over time, if overheated. This discolora
tion is permanent. However, it will no
affect cooking performance.
To protect drip bowl finish:
• Avoid using high heat settings for
long periods of time.
• Do not use oversized cookware.
Pans should not extend more than
1-2 inches beyond the element.
• When home canning or cooking with
oversized pans, use the Canning
Element (Model CEl). Contact your
Maytag dealer for details or call
1-800-688-8408.
Clean frequently. (See cleaning sec­
tion, page 8.)