Maytag MER5750BAQ User Guide - Page 2

Warningand importantSafetyinstructionsappearingin this guide are not meantto cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur.Commonsense,caution,and care must be exercisedwhen installing, maintaining,or operatingthe appliance. Alwayscontactyour dealer,distributor,service agent,or manufacturerabout problemsor conditions you do not understand. RECOGNmZESAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, LABELS A WARNING- Hazardsor unsafepracticeswhich COULDresultin severepersonaliniuryor death, CAUTmON- Hazardsor unsafepracticeswhich COULD resultin minorpersonaliniury, > ALL RANGES CAN TiP AND CAUSE iNJURiES TO PERSONS > iNSTALL ANTI_TIP DEVICE PACKED WITH RANGE > FOLLOW ALL iNSTALLATiON INSTRUCTIONS WARNINGtToreduce risk of tipping of the appliance from abnormal usage or by excessive loading of the oven door. the appliance must be secured by a properly installed antFtip device. Tocheck if deviceis properlyinstalled,lookunderneath range with a flashlightto make sure one ofthe rearlevelinglegsis properlyengaged in the bracketslot.The anti-tip device secures the rear levelingleg to the floor when properly engaged.You should check this anytime the range has been moved. Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance to preventthe potentia! riskoffire, electricshock,personalinjury or damageto the applianceas a result of improperusageof the appliance.Use appliance only for its intendedpurpose as described in this guide. To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance must be properly installed and groundedby a qualifiedtechnician. OF Turn off applianceand ventilatinghood to avoidspreadingthe flame.Extinguishflame then turn on hood to remove smoke and odor. > Cooktop: Smotherfire or flame in a pan with a lid or cookie sheet. NEVERpick up or move a flaming pan. > Oven: Smother fire or flame by closing the oven door. Do not usewater on greasefires. Use bakingsoda, a dry chemicalor foam-typeextinguisherto smotherfire or flame. NEVER use appliancedoor,or drawer,if equipped, as a Stepstool or Seatas this may result inPOssibletippingof theapp!F ance, damageto the appliance,and serf OUS injuries, If applianceis installednear a window,precautionsshouldbe takento preventcurtains from b!owingoversurfaceelements. NEVER useapplianceto warm or heatthe room. Failureto follow this instructioncan lead to possibleburns, injury,fire, or damage to the appliance. NEVER wear Ioosedittingor hanging garments while using the appliance.Clothing could catch utensil handles or ignite and cause burns if garment comes in contact with hot heatingelements. To ensure proper operationand to avoid damageto the applianceor possibleiniury, do notadiust,service,repairor replaceany partof theapplianceunlessspecificallyrecommendedinthis guide.Referall otherservicing to a qualifiedtechnician. NEVERstoreor usegasolineor othercombustibleor flammablematerialsin theoven, near surfaceunits or in the vicinity of this applianceasfumescouldcreatea fire hazard or an explosion. Topreventgreasefires, do not let cooking greaseor otherflammablematerialsaccumulate in or near the appliance. Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholderson hot surfacesmay resultin a steamburn.Do notletpotholderstouch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth which could easily touch hot heatingelementsand ignite. Alwaysturnoff all controlswhencookingis completed. NEVER heat unopenedcontainerson the surfaceunitor in the oven.Pressurebuildup in the containermay causecontainerto burst resulting in burns, iniury or damage to the appliance. NEVERusealuminumfoilto linedrip bowls or cover oven racksor oven bottom.This couldresult in risk of electricshock,fire, or damageto the appliance.Use foil only as directed in this guide. Aerosol-typecans are EXPLOSIVEwhen exposedto heat and may be highly fiammane. Do notuse or store near appliance, Thisappliancehasbeentestedforsafeperformanceusingconventionacl ookware.Do not useanydevicesor accessoriesthat are not specifically recommended in this manual.Donot useeyelidcovers,stovetop grills or add-onoven convectionsystems. The useof devicesor accessoriesthat are notexpresslyrecommendedin this manual can create serious safety hazards, result in performanceproblems,and reducethe life of the componentsof this appliance. ]