Maytag MER5750BAQ User Guide - Page 3

NEVER leavesurface units unattendedespeciallywhenusinghighheat.An unattended boilovercould cause smokingand a greasy spillovercancause a fire. This applianceis equippedwith differentsize surfaceelements.Select pans with flat bottoms large enoughto cover element.Fitting pan size to elementwill improvecookingefficiency. If pan is sma/er than element,a portion of the elementwill be exposedto direct contact and could igniteclothingor potholder. and createa risk of electricshock.Contacta qualifiedtechnicianimmediately. Cleancooktopwith caution.Some cleaners can producenoxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.If a wet sponge, cloth,or paper towel is usedon a hotcookingarea,becareful to avoid steamburn. ) Iii Use extreme caution when moving grease pan or disposingof hotgrease.Allowgrease to cool beforeattemptingto move pan. Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,earthenware,or otherglazedutensils are suitable for cooktopor ovenservice withoutbreakingdue to the suddenchange in temperatureF. ollowutens/manufacturer's instructionswhenusing glass. Use care when opening door.Let hot air or steamescapebefore removingor replacing food. Turn pan handle toward center of cooktop, not outintothe roomor overanothersurface element.Thisreducesthe risk of burns,ignitionof flammablematerials,or spillageif pan is accidently bumped or reached by small children. I Forproperovenoperationand performance, do notblockor obstructovenventduct.When oven is in use, the area near the vent may becomehot enoughto cause burns. Alwaysplaceovenracksin desiredlocations while oven is coo!. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholdercontact hotelement in oven. To preventdamageto removableheatingelements,do not immerse,soak or clean in a dishwasheror self-cleanoven. A damaged elementcouldshort resultingina fireor shock hazard. Makesuredrip bowlsarein placeas absence ofthese bowlsduringcookingcoulddamage wiring. ProtectiveLiners:Do notusealuminumfoilto line surfaceunitdrip bowls or oven bottoms, exceptassuggestedinthemanual.Improper installationof these linersmay result ina risk of electricshock or fire. Cleanonly parts listed in this guide. Do not clean door gasket. The gasket is essential for a goodseal.Do notrub,damage,or move the gasket. Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial ovencleaneror oven linerprotectivecoating of any kindshouldbe usedin or aroundany part of the oven. Beforesel-clean[ngtheoven,removebroiler pan, oven racks and other utensils to prevent excessivesmoking,discolorationof the ovenracksor possibledamageto utensils. III NEVERtouch surface or oven heating elements, areas near elements, or interior surfaces of oven. Beatingelementsmaybe hoteventhoughthey' aredark in color.Areasnearsurfaceelements and interiorsurfacesof an ovenmay'become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use,do not touch or letclothingor otherflammablematerialscontactheatingelements,areasnearelements,or interiorsurfacesofoven untilthey havehad sufficienttime to cool. Otherpotenlallyhotsurfacesinclude:Cooktop, areasfacingthe cooktop,oven vent,and surfacesnear thevent opening,ovendoor,areas aroundthe door and ovenwindow. Ill[l lil,IY cabinets above an appliance or On backguard of a ra%e. Ch!dren c!imbingon appliance, door o! drawer'to leach items COU!ddamage the app!!anceor be bu!ned or seriouslyiniu_'ed, NEVERleavechildrenaloneor unsupervised in areawhereapplianceis in useor is still hot. NEVERallow ch/dren to sit or stand on any part of the app/ance as they couldbe iniured or burned. Childrenmustbe taughtthattheapplianceand utensilsin or on it can be hot. Let hot utensils cool in a safe place,out of reachof sma/children.Childrenshouldbe taught that an appliance is not a toy.Children should not be allowedto play with controls or other parts of the unit. (I111i(OI l,IIl} NEVERcook on brokencooktop. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spilloversmaypenetratethe brokencooktop Wipe up excessive sp/Iovers, especially greasy spills,beforethe clean cycle to prevent smoking,flare-upsor flaming. It is normal for the cooktop to become hot duringa clean cycle.Therefore,avoidtouching the cooktop, door,window or ovenvent duringa clean cycle. Cleanrangehoodand filtersfrequentlyto prevent greaseor otherflammablematerialsfrom accumulatingon hood or filter and to avoid greasefires. Turn the fan on when flambeingfoods (such as CherriesJub/ee) under the hood.