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Read before operating your cooktop
All appliances - regardless of the manufacturer-havethepotential
through improperor careless use to create safety problems.
Thereforethe following safety precautionsshouldbe observed:
1. Never use yourapplianceforwarmingor heatingthe room.
2. Childrenshouldnotbeleftaloneor unattendedin area where
applianceis in use. They shouldnever be allowedto sit or
standon any part of the appliance.
3. Wear proper apparel
Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the appliance.
4. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically recommended inthis manual. All other servicing
should be referred to an authorized Maytag Service Techni-
cian.
5. Flammable materials should not be stored near surface units.
6. Do not usewater on grease fires. Smother fire or flame or use
dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
7. Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot
surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder
touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky
cloth.
8. Useproper pan size. Many appliances are equipped with one
or more surface units of different size. Select cookware
havingflat bottomslarge enoughto coverthe surface unit
heating element.
The use of undersizedcookware will
exposea portionof the heatingelement todirect contactand
may result in ignitionof clothing. Proper relationshipof
cookwareto heatingelementwillalso improveefficiency and
performance.
9. Never leavesurface unitsunattendedat highheat settings.
Boil over causes smoking and greasy spilloversthat may
ignite.
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