Maytag MER5770AAA User Manual page 3

General Instructions
WARNING: NEVER use appliance door,
or drawer, if equipped, as a step stool or seat
as this may result in possible tipping of the
appliance, damage to the appliance, and se-
rious injuries.
If appliance is installed near a window,
proper precautions should be taken to pre-
vent cm'tains from blowing over surface
elements.
NEVER use appliance to warm or heat the
room. Failure to follow this instruction can
lead to possible burns, injury, fire, or dam- ,
age to the appliance.
NEVER wear loose-fitting or hanging gar-
ments while using the appliance. Clothing [
could catch utensil handles or ignite and
cause burns if garment comes in contact with ....
hot heating elements.
TO ensure proper operation and to avoid damage to the appli-
ance or possible injury, do not adjust, service, repair or replace
any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in
this guide, Refer all other servicing to a qualified technician.
NEVER store or use gasoline or other combustible or flam-
mable materials in the oven, near surface units or in the vicin-
ity of this appliance as fumes could create a fire hazard or an
explosion.
*lb prevent grease fires, do not let cooking grease or other flam-
mable materials accuraulate in or near the appliance.
Use only dry potholders. Moist o1"damp
potholders on hot surfaces may result in
a steam burro Do not let potholder touch
hot heating elements. Do not use a towel _,_511
or other bulky cloth which could easily _,
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touch hot heating elements and ignite.
Always turn off"all controls when cook-
ing is completed.
NEVER heat unopened containers on the surface unit or in
oven. Pressure
build-up
in the container may cause container
to burst resulting in burns, injury or damage to the
appliance.
NEVER use aluminum foil to line drip bowls, or to cover an
over, rack or oven bottom. Misuse could result in risk of
electric shock, fire, or damage to the appliance. Use foil only
as directed in this guide.
Deep Fat Fryers
Use extreme caution when moving the grease pan or dispos-
ing of hot grease. Allow grease to cool before attempting to
move pan.
Cooktop
NEVER leave surface units unattended
especially when using high heat settings.
An unattended boilover could cause
smoking and a greasy spillover can cause
a fire.
This appliance is equipped with different
size surface elements. Select pans having
flat bottoms large enough to cover ele-
ment. Proper relationship of pan to ele-
ment will improve cooking efficiency.
If pan is smaller than element, a portion
of the element will be exposed to direct
contact and could ignite clothing or potholder.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earth-
enware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop
or oven service without breaking due to the sudden change
in temperature. Follow utensil manufacturer's instructions
when using glass.
This appliance has been tested for sale performance using
conventional cookware. Do not use any devices or acces-
sories that are not specifically recommended in this manual.
Do not use eyelid covers, stovetop grills or add-on oven
convection systems. The use of devices or accessories that
are not expressly recommended in this manual can create
serious saftey hazards, result in performance problems, and
reduce the life of the components of this appliance.
"Ihrn pan handle toward center of cooktop,
not out into the room or over another sur- --,._
face element. This reduces the risk of burns, 41_ /
ignition of flammable materials, or spill-
age if pan is accidentty bumped or reached :.
by small children.
To prevent damage to removable heating elements, do not
immerse, soak or clean in a dishwasher or self-clean oven.
A damaged element could short resulting in a fire or shock
hazard,
Make sure drip bowls are in place as absence of these bowls
during cooking could damage wiring.
Glass-Ceramic Cooktop
(select models)
NEVER cook on broken cooktop, If eooktop should break,
cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the bro-
ken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a
qualified technician immediately.
Clean cooktop with caution. Some cleaners can produce
noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. If a wet sponge,
cloth, or paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cook-
ing area, be careful to avoid
steam
burn,
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