Important Safety Information; All Appliances - Maytag AER5515QA Series Service Manual

Important Safety Information

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WARNING
To reduce the risk of the appliance tipping, it must be
secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket(s). To
make sure bracket has been installed properly, remove
the storage drawer or decorative panel and look under
the range with a flashlight. Bracket(s) must be engaged
in the rear corner of the range.
• ALL RANGES CAN TIP
• INJURY TO PERSONS
COULD RESULT
• INSTALL ANTI-TIP
BRACKET(S) PACKED
WITH RANGE
• SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING
To avoid personal injury, do not sit, stand or lean on
oven door or oven drawer.
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WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or
death, make sure your range has been properly
grounded and always disconnect it from main power
supply before any servicing.
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WARNING
This appliance contains or produces a chemical or
chemicals which can cause death or serious illness
and which are known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. To
reduce the risk from substances in the fuel or from fuel
combustion make sure this appliance is installed,
operated, and maintained according to the instructions
in this booklet.
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CAUTION
Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets
above a range or behind the backguard of a range.
Children climbing on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.
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To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, death,
or property damage, verify wiring is correct, if
components were replaced. Verify proper complete
operation of unit after servicing.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR
UNITS—Surface units may be hot though they are dark
in color. Areas near surface units may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing touch or other flammable
materials contact surface units or areas near surface
units until they have had enough time to cool. These
areas include the rangetop and backguard.
DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR
INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN—Oven heating
elements may be hot though they are dark in color.
Interior surfaces of an oven may become hot enough
to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or
let clothing or other flammable materials touch heating
elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have
had enough time to cool. Other range surfaces that
may become hot enough to cause burns are the oven
door and oven.

ALL APPLIANCES

1. Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
2. Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or Heating the
Room.
3. Do Not Leave Children Alone—Children should not be
alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is
in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on
any part of the appliance.
4. Wear Appropriate Apparel—Loose fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using appliance.
5. User Servicing—Do not repair or replace any part of
the appliance unless specifically recommended in the
manual. All other servicing should be referred to a
qualified technician.
6. Storage in or on Appliance—Flammable materials
should not be stored in an oven or near surface units.
7. Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires—Smother fire or
flame, or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
8. Use Only Dry Potholders—Moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do
not let potholder touch elements. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth.
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