Maytag MGR5710 User Manual page 3

General Instructions
_,_i ,_WA R NIN G To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surface burn-
i ers, cabinet storage should not be provided directly above
• ALL RANGESCAN TIP AND a unit. If storage is provided, it should be limited to items
CAUSE INJURIESTO
which are used infrequently and which are safely stored
' PERSONS in an area subjected to heat from an appliance. Tempera-
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• INSTALL ANTI-TIPDEVICE
tares may be unsafe for some items, such as volatile liq-
(_ _ PACKEDWITH RANGE
uids, cleaners or aerosol
sprays.
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• FOLLOWALL INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
In Case of Fire
WARNING: To reduce risk of tipping of the appliance from
abnormal usage or by excessive loading of the oven door, the Turn off appliance and ventilating _'_1_
appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip de- hood to avoid spreading the flame.
vice. Extinguish flame then turn on hood
to remove smoke and odor.
Tocheck if device is properly installed, remove storage drawer
and look underneath range to make sure one of the rear level- Use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher or baking soda
ing legs is properly engaged in the bracket slot. The anti-tip to smother fire or flame. Never use water on a grease fire.
device secures the rear leveling leg to the floor when properly
engaged. You should check this anytime the range has been If fire is in the oven or broiler pan, smother by closing
moved, oven door.
If fire is in a pan on the surface burner, cover pan. Never
To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage
attempt to pick up or move a flaming pan.
Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance
before operating it.
Child Safety
Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible NEVER leave children alone or un- __............ %
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materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materi- supervised near the appliance when _ _
als. it is in use or is still hot. NEVER al- _
low children to sit or stand on any part ._
If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions of the appliance..,_ _., _=,=J_
should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over burn- Children must be taught that the ap- ""%_'_-_"_ ....
ers.
pliance and utensils in it can be hot. Let hot utensils cool
in a safe place, out of reach of small children. Children
NEVER leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from the
should be taught that an appliance is not a toy. Children
vent may ignite flammable items and may increase pressure in
closed containers which may cause them to burst, should not be allowed to play with controls or other parts
of the unit.
Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when exposed CAUTION: NEVER store items of ,_
to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid their use or stor-
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range. Children climbing on the ap- ' _ _
Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away from pliance door to reach items could be
parts of the appliance that may become warm or hot. Do not
leave plastic items on the cooktop as they may melt or soften seriously injured.
if left too close to the vent or a lighted surface burner.
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