Important Safety Instructions - Maytag CRE9830BCE Owner's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using
this appliance.
The following instructions are based on safety
considerations and must be strictly followed to reduce
the potential risks of fire, electric shock, or personal
inju U.
Be sure appliance is properly installed and grounded by
a qualified technidan.
WARNING
• ALL RANGES CAN
TIP
• INJURY TO
PERSONS COULD
RESULT
• INSTALL ANTI-TIP
DEVICES PACKED
WITH RANGE
• SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
WA/LNING: To reduce the risk of tipping of appIiance
from abnormal usage or by excessive loading of the
oven door, tim appliance must be secured by a properly,
installed anti-tip device. When removing the appliance
for cleaning, be sm-e the anti-tip de_iee is engaged when
the range is replaced. Look underneath range to verify
that 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.
Do not attempt to adjust, repair, serviee, or replace any
part of appliance unless it is specifically recommended
in this book. All other servicing should be referred to a
qualified servicer. Always disconnect power to unit
before any" servicing by tripping circuit breaker to the
OFF position or removing the filse.
Locate and mark the breaker or fuse. Never replace a
blox_m fuse or reset a breaker until you know what has
caused the problem. Alwws replace a blown fi.lse with
one of the correct amperage.
To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage
Bemove all packing materials from the appliance before
operating it.
Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or
on or near surface elements.
If appliance is installed near a window, proper
precautions should be taken to prevent curtains from
blowing over surIhce elements.
Do not leave any items on the eooktup. The hot air fi'om
the vent may ignite flammable items and may increase
pressure in closed containers which may canse them to
burst.
Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when
exposed to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid
their use or storage near an applianee.
Do not leave plastic items on the eooktop as they may
melt or soften if left too elose to the vent or surface
element.
To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surface
elements, cabinet storage should not be provided
directly above a unit. If such 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. Ternperatures may be unsate for
some items, such as volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol
spr_s.
In Case of Fire
Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid
spreading the flame.
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 dosing
oven door.
If fire is in a pan on the surface element, cover pan.
Never attempt to pick up or move a flaming pan.
Child Safety
Do not leave children alone or unsupervised near the
appliance when it is in use or is still hot.
Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils
in or on it can be hot.
ChiIdren should be taught that an appliance is not a toy.
Children should not be '_lowed to play with controls or
other parts of the unit. Children should never be
allowed to sit or stand on any pm-t of the applim, ce.
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