Maytag MGC5430BDB User Guide - Page 2

Warningand ImportantSafetyInstructionsappearingin this guide are notmeant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.Commonsense,caution,and caremust be exercisedwhen installing, maintaining,or operatingthe appliance. Alwayscontactyourdealer,distributor,service agent,or manufactureraboutproblemsor conditions you do not understand. RECOGNIZESAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, LABELS [ A i WARNtNG- Hazardsorunsafepracticeswhich COULDresult insevere personal injuryordeath. CAUTION- Hazardsor unsafepracticeswhich COULDresultin minor personalinjury. Readand follow all instructions before using this appliance to preventthe potentialrisk of fire, electricshock,personalinjuryor damageto the applianceas a result of improperusageof the appliance. Use appliance only for its intended purposeas described in this guide. To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliancemustbeproperlyinstalledandgroundedby a qualifiedtechnician.Do notattemptto adjust, repair,service,or replaceany partof yourappliance unless it is specificallyrecommendedin this guide.All otherservicingshouldbe referred to a qualifiedservicer. Havethe installer show youthe locationofthegasshutoffvalve andhow to shut it off in an emergency. Always disconnectpower to appliance before servicing. WARNING: ffthe in- formation in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any appliance. - IF YOU SMELL GAS: . Do not try to light any appliance. . Do not touch any electrical switch. . Do not use any phone in your building. . Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Followthe gas supplier's instructions. . If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department. - Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency orthe gas supplier. Be sureall packingmaterialsare removed from the appliancebeforeoperatingit. Keepareaaroundapplianceclear andfree from combustiblematerials,gasoline, and other flammablevaporsand materials. If appliance is installed near a window, properprecautionsshouldbe taken to prevent curtainsfrom blowingover burners. Manyaerosol-typespraycansare EXPLOSIVEwhen exposedto heat and may be highlyflammable.Avoid their use or storage near an appliance. Manyplasticsare vulnerableto heat.Keep plasticsaway from parts of the appliance that maybecomewarmor hot. Donotleave plasticitems on the cooktopas they may melt or soften if left too close to a lighted surface burner. To eliminate the hazard of reachingover hotsurfaceburners,cabinetstorageshould not be provided directly above a unit. If storage is provided, it shouldbe limitedto itemswhichare usedinfrequentlyandwhich are safely stored in an area subjectedto heatfroman appliance.Temperaturesmay be unsafefor some items,such as volatile liquids,cleanersor aerosolsprays. ] 8111P475-60 2 11/10/05, 9:16 AM