Important Safety Instructions - Maytag CHE9830BCB Repair Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage
this appliance.
Remove all packing materials from the appliance before
The following instructions are based on safety operatingit.
considerations and nmst be strictly followed to reduce Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or
the potential risks of fire, eleetric shock, or personal on or near surface elements.
injury.-. If appliance is installed near a window, proper
Be sure appliance is properly installed and grounded by preemltions should be taken to prevent eurtains from
a qualified technician, blowing over surface elements.
Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from
the vent may ignite flammable items and may increase
WARNING
pressure in closed containers which may cause dram to
burst.
• ALL RANGES CAN Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when
TIP exposed to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid
their use or storage near an appliance.
• INJURY TO
PERSONS COULD
Do not leave plastic items on the cooktnp as they may
RESULT
melt or soften if left too close to the vent or surface
element.
• INSTALL ANTI-TIP
DEVICES PACKED
To eliminate the bazard of reaching over hot surface
WITH RANGE
elements, cabinet storage should not be provided
directly above a unit. If such storage is provided, it
• SEE INSTALLATION
should be limited to items which are used infrequently
INSTRUCTIONS and which are safely stored in an area subjected to heat
from an appliance. Temperatures may be unsalb for
some items, such as volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol
WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping of appliance sprays.
fi-om abnormal usage or by excessive loading of the
oven door, the appliance must be secured by a properly
In Case of Fire
installed anti-tip device. When removiug the appliance
for cleaning, be sure the anti-tip device is engaged when Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid
the range is replaced. Look underneath range to verify spreading the flame.
that one of the rear leveling legs is properly" engaged in Use dry chemical or foam-type extingnisher or baking
the bracket slot. The anti-tip device secures the rear soda to smother fire or flame. Never use water on a
leveling leg to the floor when properly engaged, grease fire.
Do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or replace any If fire is in the oven or broiler pan, smother by closing
part of appliance unless it is specifically recommended oven door.
in this book. All other servicing should be referred to a If fire is in a pan on the surface element, cover pan.
qualified servicer. Always disconnect power to unit Never attempt to pick up or move a flaming pan.
before any servicing by tripping circuit breaker to the
OFF position or removing tile filse.
Child Safety
Locate and mark the breaker or fuse. Never replace a Do not leave children ahme or unsupervised near the
blown fnse or reset a breaker until yon know what has appliance when it is in use or is still hot.
caused the problem. Always replace a blown filse with
Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils
one of the correct amperage. Jn or on it can be hot.
Children should be taught that an appliance is not a toy.
Children should not be allowed to play with controls or
other parts of the unit. Children should never be
allowed to sit or stand on any patt of the appliance.
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