Maytag MGC4436BDC User Guide - Page 4

Onlycertain types ofglass, glass/ceramic, |mpo a. Safe y ceramic or glazed utensils aresuitable for No ice a.d cooktop usage without breaking due tothe sudden change in temperature. Follow Wami.g manufacturer's instructions whenusing glass. The California SafeDrinking Water and Toxic This appliance has been tested forsafe perfor- Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) mance using conventional cookware. Donot requires the Governor of California to pubuse anydevices or accessories thatarenot lish a list of substances known to the State of specifically recommended in thisguide. Do California to cause cancer or reproductive not use eyelid covers forthe surface units or harm, and requires businesses to warn cusstovetop grills. The use ofdevices oraccesso-tomers of potential exposures to such subries thatarenotexpressly recommended in stances. this manual can create serious safety hazards, Users of this appliance are hereby warned result inperformance problems, and reduce that the burning of gas can result in low-level the lifeofthe components ofthe appliance. exposure to some of the listed substances, S|ectrica| Co..ec io. Appliances which require electrical power are equipped with a three-prong grounding plug which must be plugged directly into a properly grounded three-hole 120 volt electrical outlet. Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing. The three-prong grounding plug offers protection against shock hazards. DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD PLUG. If an ungrounded, two-hole or other type electrical outlet is encountered, it is the personal responsibility of the appliance owner to have the outlet replaced with a properly grounded and polarized threehole electrical outlet. C|ea.i.g Safe y Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to coolbefore touching or cleaning them. Do not touch the burner grates or surrounding areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. Clean appliance 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. including benzene, formaldehyde and soot, due primarily to the incomplete combustion of natural gas or liquid petroleum (LP)fuels. Properly adjusted burners will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can also be minimized by properly venting the burners to the outdoors. 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