Important Safety Instructions; What To Do If You Smell Gas - Maytag Gas Range User Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
The following instructions are based on safety Have your appliance installed and properly grounded by a
considerations a nd mustbe strictly followed to eliminate the qualifiedinstalleraccording to the installation instructions.
potential r isksoffire, electricshock,or personal i njury. . Have the installershowyou the locationof the gas shut off
valveand howto shutit offin an emergency.
Alwaysdisconnectpower to appliancebefore servicing.
WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed-exactly, a fire or To ensure proper
operation
andavoid
possible
injuryor
explosion may result causing property
damage to unitdo not attemptto adjust,repair,service,or
replaceany part of yourapplianceunlessit is specifically
damage, personal injury or death,
recommendedin this book. All other servicingshouldbe
referredto a qualifiedinstalleror servicer.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Besureall packingmaterialsareremoved fromthe appliance
beforeoperating it.
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: Keepareaaroundappliance clearandfree fromcombustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and
• Do not try to light any appliance,
materials.
•
Do not touch any electrical switch; do
If applianceis installedneara window,properprecautions
should be taken to prevent curtains from blowingover
not use any phone in your building,
burners.
•
Immediately call your gas supplier
Do notleaveanyitemsonthe cooktop. T he hotairfromthe
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
vent mayigniteflammableitemsandmay increase pressure
gas supplier's instructions,
in closed containerswhich may cause them to burst.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier,
Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when
exposedto heatand may be highlyflammable.Avoidtheir
call the fire department,
use or storagenear an appliance.
-
Installation and service must be
Many plasticsare vulnerableto heat. Keep plasticsaway
frompartsofthe appliance thatmaybecomewarmor hot.Do
performed by a qualifiedinstaller,service
not leave plastic items on the cooktop as they may melt or
agency or the gas supplier,
soften if lefttooclosetothe ventor a lightedsurfaceburner.
Toeliminate the hazardof reachingoverhotsurfaceburners,
cabinetstorageshouldnotbe provideddirectlyabovea unit.
ifsuchstorageis provided, i tshouldbe limitedtoitemswhich
WARNING are used infrequentlyand whichare safelystored in an area
_1_) subjected to heatfrom an appliance. Temperaturesmay be
unsafefor some items, such as volatile liquids, cleaners or
aerosol sprays.
• ALL RANGES CAN TIP AND
CAUSE INJURIES TOPERSONS. IN CASEOF FIRE
Turn off appliance and ventilating hoodto avoidspreading
_i
" INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICES the flame. Extinguishflame then turn on hood to remove
PACKED WITH RANGE.
smokeand odor.
Use dry chemicalor foam-type extinguisher or bakingsoda
•
FOLLOW
ALL INSTALLATION
to
smotherfire or flame. Neverusewateron a greasefire.
INSTRUCTIONS, If fire is inthe ovenor broilerpan, smotherby closingoven
door.
If fire is in a pan on the surface burner, cover pan, Never
attempt to pick up or move a flaming pan.