Maytag MGR5775QDW Use and Care Guide - Page 3

Tocheckif deviceis properlyinstalledl,ookunderneath rangewith a flashlighto makesureoneofthe rear levelinglegsis properlyengagedinthe bracketslot.The antPdpdevicesecuresthe rearlevelinglegto the floor when properlyengagedY. oushouldcheckthis anytime the rangehasbeenmoved. Donot usewateron greasefires.Usebakingsoda,a dry chemicaol r foam-typeextinguishetro smotherfire or flame. Child Safety Te Prevent Fire er Smoke Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating it. above an appliance or on backguard Of a range, items could be seriously injured. Keep area around appliance clear and free from combusdbb materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and matedab. If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over burners. NEVER leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flammabb items and may increase pressure in dosed containers which may cause them to burst. NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised near the appliance when it is in use or is still hot. NEVER allow children to sit or stand on any part of the appliance as they could be injured or burned. Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in it can be hot. Let hot utensils cool in a safe place, out of reach of small children. Children should be taught that an appliance is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with controls or other parts of the unit. Many aerosoPtype spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when exposed to heat and may be highly flammabb. Avoid their use or storage near an appliance. About Your Appliance Many plastics are vulnerabb to heal Keep plastics away from parts of the appliance that may become warm or hoL Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop as they may melt or soften if left too close to the vent or a lighted surface burner. To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surface burners, cabinet storage should not be provided directly above a unit. If storage is provided, it should be limited to items which are used infrequently and which are safely stored in an area subjected to heat from an appliance. Temperatures may be unsafe for some items, such as volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays. In Case of Fire Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreading the flame. Extinguish flame then turn on hood to remove smoke and odor. NEVER use appliance door as a step stool or seat as this may result in possible tipping of the appliance and serious injuries. NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat oJ warm a room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven. NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cove[ the entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil mav also trap heat causing a fire hazard. NEVER obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air by blocking the oven vent or air intakes. Doing SO restricts air to the burners and may resutt in carbon monoxide poisoning. , Gooktop: Smother fire or flame in a pan with a lid or cookie sheeL NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan. , Ovens Smother fire or flame by closing the oven door. The oven vent is located at the base of the backguard. Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and for several minutes after oven is turned of L Some parts of the vent and surrounding area become hot enough to 2