Maytag CRG8200B Manual page 3

Child Safety when the range is replaced. Look underneath range to
Do not leave children alone or unsupervised near the verify that one of the rear leveling legs is properly
appliance when it is in use or is still hot. engaged in the bracket slot. The anti-tip device secures
the rear leveling leg to the floor when properly engaged.
Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils Mso, be sure the range is properly re-installed.
in or on it can be hot.
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as
Children should be taught that an appliance is not a toy, the bulb could break. Should the bulb break, cliseonneet
Children should not be allowed _-- ___ _ power to the applianee before removing bulb to avoid
to play with controls or other - electrical shock.
parts of the unit. Children should
never be allowed to sit or stand
Cooking Safety
on any part of the appliance. Always plaee a pan on a su_aee burner before turning it
CAUTION: Do not store items on. Be sure you know whieh knob controls which
of interest to children in cabinets r-¢_ _a/ |_t ,-_-, i surlZace burner. Make sure the correct burner is turned
above an appliance or on the _ on and that the burner has ignited. When cooking is
backguard of a range. Children completed, turn burner off before removing pan to
climbing on the appliance or the prevent exposure to burner flame.
appliance door to reach items Always adjust suriZaee burner flame so that it does not
could be seriously injured, extend beyond the bottmn edge of the pan. An excessive
About Your Appliance
flame is hazardous, wastes energy" and may damage the
Do not use appliance appliance, pan or cabinets above the appliance.
e ee v lacco
heat or warm a room. _ ing operations unattended
Also, do not use the at high heat settings or
eooktop or oven as a when deep fat frying .....
storage area for food Boilovers eause smoking
or cooking utensils, and greasy spillovers may
ignite, f
Do not obstruct the
flow of combustion and ventilation air by blocking the Never heat an unopened food container. Pressure
oven vent or air intakes. Restrietion of air flow to the build-up may cause container to burst resulting in
burner prevents proper performance and increases personal iujury or damage to the appliance,
carbon monoxide emission to unsafe levels. Use dry, sturdy potholders. Damp potholders on hot
surfaces may eanse burns from steam. Towels or other
Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and for substitutes should never be used as potholders because
several minutes after oven is turned off. Some parts of they can trail across hot surface burners and ignite or
the vent and surrounding area become hot enough to get caught on appliance parts.
cause bums.
Always let quantities of hot fat cool before attempting to
CA UTION:Donotuse __._,[ move or handle.
an appliance as a step
stool to cabinets above. Do not let grease or other flammable materials
Misuse of appliance "_ accumulate in or near the appliance, hood or vent fan.
Clean hood frequently to prevent grease from
doors or drawers, such as J_ accumulating on hood or filter.
stepping, leaning or
sitting on the door or Loose fitting or long
drawer, may result in possible tipping of the appliance, hanging-sleeved apparel I __ _ I
breakage of door, and serious injuries, should not be worn while
WAIlNINC,: To reduce the risk of tipping of the cooking. Clothing may ignite
appliance from abnormal usage or by excessive loading or catch utensil handles.
of the oven door, the appliance must be secured by a
properly installed anti-tip device. If the range is moved
from the wall, be sure the anti-tip device is engaged
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