Maytag MER5775RAB Use and Care Guide - Page 4

hazardsr,esultin performancperoblemsa,ndreducethe lifeofthe componentosfthe appliance. If panissmallerthanelementa, portionofthe element will beexposedto directcontactandcouldigniteclothing or potholder. Onlycertaintypesofglassg, lass!ceramic,eramic, earthenwareo,r otherglazedutensilsaresuitablefor cooktopor ovenservicewithoutbreakingdueto the suddenchangeintemperatureF.ollowutensil manufacturer'isnstructionws henusingglass. Turnpanhandletowardcenterofcooktopn, otout into the roomor overanothersurfaceelementT. hisreduces the riskof burns,ignitionofflammablematerialso,r spillageif panis accidentlybumpedor reachedbysmall children. NEVERleavesurfaceunitsunattendedespeciallwy hen usinghighheat.An unattendedboilovecr ouldcause smokinganda greasyspillovecr ancausea fire. Thisapplianceis equippedwith differentsizesurface elementsS. elecpt answithflat bottomslargeenoughto coverelementF. ittingpansizeto elemenwt ill improve cookingefficiency. G[ASS-CERAMUC SURFACE: NEVER cook on broken cooktop. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediateJy. 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. Ventimating Hoods Clean range 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. Cmeaning 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. Se f-C ean Oven utensils, etc. in the oven during the stir-dean cycle. Do not dean door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket. Do not use oven cleaners or oven liners of any kind in or around any part of the self-clean oven. Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, oven racks and other utensils, and wipe off excessive spillovers to prevent excessive smoke or flare ups. important Safety Notice and Warning The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65} requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances. Users of this appliance are hereby warned that when the oven is engaged in the self-clean cycle, there may be some low-level exposure to some of the listed substances, including carbon monoxide. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by properly venting the oven to the outdoors by opening the windows and/or door in the room where the appliance is located during the self-clean cycle. UMPORTANT NOTUCE REGARDUNG PET BURDS: 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 selfcleaning 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