Delayed Ignition; In Case Of Fire; Using The Oven - Maytag DGRSC Service Manual

Safety Information

Delayed Ignition

Bake Burner Flame
Allow no more than 40–60 seconds before burner ignites
and heat is felt. To check for heat, open oven door to first
stop and place hand over oven door. If heat is not felt,
cancel bake funtion. If burner repeatedly fails to ignite,
contact an authorized servicer.
Broiler Flame
Allow no more than 40–60 seconds before burner ignites
and flame is seen. If burner does not ignite cancel broil
function. If burner repeatedly fails to ignite within 40–60
seconds contact an authorized servicer.
Radiant screen style broiler flame should appear hazy or
fuzzy. Haze should be no more than
radiant screen should begin to glow red within 1–2
minutes.

In Case of Fire

Fires can occur as a result of over cooking or excessive
grease. Though a fire is unlikely, if one occurs, proceed
as follows:
Oven Fires
1. If you see smoke from oven, do not open oven door.
2. Turn oven control to OFF .
3. As an added precaution, turn off gas supply and
power at main circuit breaker or fuse box.
4. Turn on vent to remove smoke.
5. Allow food or grease to burn itself out in oven.
6. If smoke and fire persist, call fire department.
7. If there is any damage to components, call repair
service before using oven.
If smoke or fire persist call the local fire department.
To avoid the risk of property damage or personal injury do
not obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air to
the oven.
To avoid the risk of electrical shock, serious personal
injury or death: Make sure your oven has been properly
grounded and always disconnect the electrical supply
before servicing this unit.

Using the Oven

• Do not leave children alone or unattended where a
range is hot or in operation. They could be seriously
burned.
• Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or hang on the
door. They could damage the range and cause severe
personal injury.
• Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn when using oven. Flammable
material could ignite if brought in contact with flame or
hot oven surfaces which may cause severe burns.
• Never use range for warming or heating a room. This
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• Do not use water on grease fires.
• Do not let grease or other flammable materials collect
• Do not repair or replace any part of range unless it is
• Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders
• Never leave range unattended while cooking. Boilovers
• Only certain types of glass/ceramic, earthenware, or
3 / –inch thick. The
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• Use care when opening oven door. Let hot air or steam
• Do not heat unopened food containers in oven.
• Keep range vent ducts unobstructed.
• Place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool.
• Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottom or racks.
• Do not touch interior surfaces of oven during or
• Other areas of the oven can become hot enough to
• To avoid steam burns, do not use a wet sponge or
• Do not store combustible or flammable materials, such
• Do not clean oven door gasket located on back of the
• Do not drape towels or any materials on oven door
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may cause burns, injuries, or a fire.
in or around range.
recommended in this manual.
used on hot surfaces may result in a burn from steam.
Do not let a potholder touch the flame. Do not use a
towel or a bulky cloth as a potholder.
can cause smoking and may ignite.
other glazed utensils are suitable for use in gas ovens.
Unsuitable utensils may break due to sudden
temperature change.
escape before removing or replacing food.
Build-up of pressure may cause a container to burst
and result in injury.
If a rack must be moved while oven is hot, use a dry
potholder.
Aluminum foil can cause a fire and will seriously affect
baking results, and damage to porcelain surface's.
immediately after use. Do not let clothing or other
flammable materials come in contact with bake or broil
burners.
cause burns, such as vent openings, window, oven
door and oven racks.
cloth to wipe up spills on hot cooking area.
as gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids near
or in oven.
door. Gasket is necessary to seal the oven and can be
damaged as a result of rubbing or being moved.
handles. These items may ignite causing a fire.
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CAUTION
Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets
above range. Children may climb on oven to reach
these items and become seriously injured.
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