Maytag MEC4430AAB Use and Care Guide - Page 4

ImportanSt afety Cooktop NEVER leave surface units unattended especially when using high heat. An unattended boilover could cause smoking and a greasy spillover can cause a fire. This appliance is equipped with different size surface elements. Select pans with flat bottoms large enough to cover element. Fitting pan size to element will improve cooking efficiency. If the pan is smaller than the element, a portion of the element will be exposed and could ignite clothing or potholder. CoU Elements To prevent damage to removable heating elements, do not immerse, soak or clean in a dishwasher or self-clean oven. A damaged element could short resulting in a fire or shock hazard. Make sure drip bowls are in place as absence of these bowls during cooking could damage wiring. Protective Liners: Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls, except as suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire. Never stand on the cooktop. Deep Fat Fryers Use extreme caution when moving the grease pan or disposing of hot grease. Allow grease to cool before attempting to move pan. Ventilating Hoods Clean cooktop hood and filters frequently to prevent grease or other flammable materials from accumulating on hood or filter and to avoid grease fires. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on. Cleaning Safety Clean cooktop with caution. Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cool before touching or cleaning. Clean with caution. Use care to avoid steam burns if a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. Clean only parts listed in this guide. important Safety Notice and Warning IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PET BIRDS: Never keep pet birds in the kitchen or in rooms where the fumes from the kitchen could reach. Birds have a very sensitive respiratory system. Fumes released during an oven self-cleaning cycle may be harmful or fatal to birds. Fumes released due to overheated cooking oil, fat, margarine and overheated non-stick cookware may be equally harmful. Save These Instructions for Future Reference 3