Maytag RV Cooking Appliance Use And Care Manual page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SMOKE DAMAGE
Be sure all packing materials are removed from the
appliance before operating it.
Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and
materials.
If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions
should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over
burners.
Never leave any items unattended 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 storage 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
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 are safely
stored in an area subjected to heat from an appliance.
Temperatures may be unsafe for some items, such as
volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
The following instructions
considerations and must be strictly followed to eliminate
the potential risks of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
Have your appliance installed and properly grounded by a
qualified installer according to the installation instructions.
Have the installer show you the location of the gas shut off
valve and how to shut it off in an emergency.
Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing.
To ensure proper operation and avoid possible injury or
damage to unit do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or
replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically
recommended in this book. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified installer or servicer.
are based on safety
IN CASE OF FIRE
Turn off appliance 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. Never
attempt to pick up or move a flaming pan.
CHILD SAFETY
Never leave children alone or unsupervised near the
appliance when it is in use or is still hot. Children should
never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
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 the
backguard of a range. Children
climbing on the appliance or on the
appliance door to reach items
could be seriously injured.
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