Maytag MEW5527DDW Owners Manual - Page 2

Installer: Please leave this manual with this appliance. Consumer: Please read and keep this manual for future reference. Keep sales receipt and/or canceled check as proof of purchase. Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase If you have questions, call: Customer Assistance 1-800-688-9900 USA 1-800-688-2002 Canada 1-800-688-2080 (U.S. TTY for hearing or speech impaired) (Mon.-Fri., 8 am-8 pm Eastern Time) Internet: http://www.maytag.com In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance of our cooking products, it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide. For service information, see page 21. Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance. Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand. Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels WARNING WARNING - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death. CAUTION CAUTION - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury. Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the appliance. Use appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this guide. To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this guide. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified servicer. Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing. To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage • Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating it. • Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible materials. Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven. • Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away from parts of the appliance that may become warm or hot. • To prevent grease fires, do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the appliance. In Case of Fire Use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher or baking soda to smother fire or flame. Never use water on a grease fire. 1. Turn off appliance to avoid spreading the flame. 2. NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan. 3. Smother fire or flame by closing the oven door. Child Safety CAUTION NEVER store items of interest to children in cabinets above an appliance. Children climbing on the appliance or on the appliance door to reach items could be seriously injured. • NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised near the appliance when it is in use or is still hot. Children should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance as they could be injured or burned. • Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in it can be hot. Let hot utensils cool in a safe place, out of reach of small children. Children should be taught that an appliance is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with controls or other parts of the unit.