Maytag CRG8200B Manual page 2

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using
Have your appliance installed and properly grounded by
this appliance,
a qualified installer according to the installation
instructions. Have the installer show you the location of
The following instructions are based on safety the gas shut off valve and how to shut it off in an
considerations and must be strictly followed to reduce emergency.
the potential risks of fire, electric shock, or personal
injury. Always disconnect power to appliance before smMeing.
Do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or replace any
part of appliance unless it is specifically recommended
WARNING: If the information in this in this book. All other servicing should be referred to a
manual is not followed exactly, a fire
qua]ii)ed servicer.
or explosion may result causing
To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage
property damage, personal injury or
death,
t/emove packing materials from the appliance before
operating it.
-Do not store or use gasoline or other
Keep area around appliance clear and free from
flammable vapors and liquids in the
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vicinity of this or any other appliance,
vapors and mateJials.
-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: If appliance is installed near a window, proper
precautions should be taken to prevent curtains from
• DO not try to light any appliance,
blowing over burners.
•
Do not touch any electrical switch;
Do not leave any items on the eooktop. The hot air from
do
not use
any phone
in your the vent may ignite flammable items and may increase
building,
pressure in closed containers which m_' cause them to
burst.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when
exposed to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid
gas supplier's instructions,
their nse or storage near an appliance.
•
If you cannot reach your gas
Do not leave plastic items on tbe
co&top
as flmy may
supplier, call the fire department,
melt or soften if left too close to the vent or a lighted
-Installation and service must be surfaeebnrner.
performed by a qualified installer,
To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surface
service agency or the gas supplier, burners, 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
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WARNING
are safely stored in an _u'ea subjected to heat from an
appliance. Temperatures may, be unsafe for some items,
such as volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays.
I • ALL RANGES CAN
TIP In Case of Fire
Turu off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid
• INJURY TO
PERSONS COULD spreading the flame.
)
RESULT Use dD, chemical or foam-type extinguisher or baking
soda to smother fire or flame. Never use water on a
• INSTALL ANTI-TIP
I DEVICES PACKED greasefire.
WITH RANGE
If fire is in the oven or broiler pan, smotber by closing
• SEE INSTALLATION oven door.
INSTRUCTIONS
If fire is in a pan on the surface burner, cover pan.
Never attempt to pick up or move a flaming pan.
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