Maytag MGR5875QDW Use and Care Guide - Page 3

Tocheckif deviceis properlyinstalledl,ookunderneath rangewith a flashlighto makesureoneofthe rear levelinglegsis properlyengagedinthe bracketslot.The anti-tipdevicesecuresthe 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 or Smoke Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating it. Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materials. 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 flammable items and may increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them to burst. Many aerosokype spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when exposed to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid their use or storage near an appliance. Many plastics are vulnerable 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 uniL 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. , Cooktop: Smother fire or flame in a pan with a lid or cookie sheet. NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan. . Ovens Smother fire or flame by closing the oven door. above an appliance or on backguard of a range. Children climbing on the appliance door to reach items could be seriously injured. 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 pars of the unit. About Your Appliance NEVER use appliance door as a step stool or seat as this may result in possibietipping of the appliance and serious injuries. NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat ol warm a room. Doing so may resuit in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven. NEVER cover any slots, hotes or passages in the oven bottom or cover 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 may also trap heat causing a fire hazard. NEVER obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air b\, blocking the oven vent or air intakes. Doing so restricts air to the burners and may result in carbon monoxide poisoning. 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 ofL Some parts of