Safety Instructions - Maytag RS-1 User Manual

Important Safety Instructions
Read and follow all instructions before
using this appliance to prevent the poten-
tial risk of fire, electric shock, personal
injury or damage to the appliance as a
result of improper usage of the appliance.
WARNING:
mation in this manual is not fol-
lowed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property dam-
age, personal injury or death.
– Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liq-
uids in the vicinity of this or any
appliance.
– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
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Do not try to light any
appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical
switch.
•
Do not use any phone in your
building.
•
Immediately call your gas
supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's
instructions.
•
If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire
department.
– Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
General
Instructions
To ensure proper and safe operation:
Appliance must be properly installed and
grounded by a qualified installer. Have
the installer show you the location of the
gas shut off valve and how to shut it off in
an emergency.
Always disconnect power to appliance
before servicing.
To ensure proper operation and avoid
possible injury or damage to unit do not
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attempt to adjust, repair, service, or re-
place any part of your appliance unless it
is specifically recommended in this guide.
All other servicing should be referred to
a qualified servicer.
I f the infor-
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ALL RANGES CAN
TIP AND CAUSE
INJURIES TO PER-
SONS
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INSTALL ANTI-TIP
DEVICE PACKED
WITH RANGE
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FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce risk of tip-
ping of the appliance from abnor-
mal usage or by excessive loading
of the oven door, the appliance
must be secured by a properly in-
stalled anti-tip device.
To check if device is properly installed,
look underneath range with a flashlight to
make sure one of the rear leveling legs is
properly engaged in the bracket slot. The
anti-tip device secures the rear leveling
leg to the floor when properly engaged.
You should check this anytime the range
has been moved.
To Prevent Fire or
Smoke Damage
Be sure all packing materials are removed
from the appliance before operating it.
Keep area around appliance clear and
free from combustible materials, gaso-
line, and other flammable vapors and ma-
terials.
If appliance is installed near a window,
proper precautions should be taken to
prevent curtains from blowing over burn-
ers.
NEVER leave any items on the cooktop.
The hot air from the vent may ignite flam-
WARNING:
mable items and may increase pressure in
closed containers which may cause them
to burst.
Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLO-
SIVE when exposed to heat and may be
highly flammable. Avoid their use or stor-
age near an appliance.
Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep
plastics away from parts of the appliance
that may become warm or hot. 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 sub-
jected to heat from an appliance. Tempera-
tures 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.
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Cooktop: Smother fire or flame in a pan
with a lid or cookie sheet.
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NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan.
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Oven: Smother fire or flame by closing
the oven door.
Do not use water on grease fires. Use bak-
ing soda, a dry chemical or foam-type ex-
tinguisher to smother fire or flame.
Child Safety
NEVER leave children alone or unsuper-
vised 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.