Maytag MGS5770 User Manual page 3

General Instructions
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• ALL RANGES CAN TIP AND
CAUSE INJURIES TO
PERSONS
• INSTALLANTI-TIP DEVICE
PACKED WITH RANGE
• FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce risk of tipping of the appliance from
abnormal usage or by excessive loading of the oven door, the
appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip de-
vice.
To check if device is properly installed, remove storage drawer
and look underneath range to make sure one of the rear level-
ing 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 arotmd appliance clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materi-
als.
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 flammable items and may increase pressure in
closed containers which may cause them to burst.
Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE 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 burn-
ers, 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 subjected to heat from an appliance. Tempera-
tures may be unsafe for some items, such as volatile liq-
uids, cleaners or aerosol sprays.
In Case of Fire
Turn offappliance and ventilating
hood to avoid spreading the flame.
Extinguish flame then turn on hood
to remove smoke and odor.
Use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher or baking soda
to smother fire or flame. Never use water on a grease fire.
If fire is in the oven or broiler pan, smother by closing
oven door.
If fire is in a pan on the surface burner, cover pan with lid
or cookie sheet. NEVER attempt to pick up or move a
flaming pan.
Child Safety
NEVER leave children alone or un-
supervised 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.
Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in
it can be hot. Let hot utensils cool in a safe place, out of
reach of small children. 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.
CAUTION: NEVER store items of
interest to children in cabinets above
an appliance or on backguard of a
range. Children climbing on the appli-
ance door to reach items could be seri-
ously injured.
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