Maytag MGR5870 User Manual page 3

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General Instructions
ARNING Toeliminate thehazard of
reaching over
hotsurface b urn-
ers,
cabinet storage should not be provided directly above
• ALL RANGES CAN TIP AND a unit. If storage is provided, it should be limited to items
CAUSE INJURIESTO which are used infrequently and which are safely stored
PERSONS in an area subjected to heat from an appliance. Tempera-
• INSTALLANTI-TIP DEVICE
tures may be unsafe for some items, such as volatile Iiq-
PACKEDWITH RANGE
uids, cleaners or aerosol sprays.
• FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
In Case of Fire
WARNING: To reduce risk of tipping of the appliance from
abnormal usage or by excessive loading of the oven door, the Turn off appliance and ventilating
appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip de- hood to avoid spreading the flame.
vice. Extinguish flame then turn on hood
to remove smoke and odor.
To check if device is properly installed, remove storage drawer
and look underneath range to make sure one of the rear level- Use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher or baking soda
ing legs is properly engaged in the bracket slot. The anti-tip to smother fire or flame. Never use water on a grease fire.
device secures the rear leveling leg to the floor when properly
engaged. You should check this anytime the range has been If fire is in the oven or broiler pan, smother by closing
moved, oven door.
If fire is in a pan on the surface burner, cover pan with lid
To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage
or cookie sheet. NEVER attempt to pick up or move a
flaming pan.
Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance
before operating it.
Child Safety
Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materi- NEVER leave children alone or un.... _ ...........
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it is in use or is still hot.
If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions
should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over burn- NEVER allow children to sit or stand
ers. on any part of the appliance as they
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could be injured or burned.
NEVER leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from the Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in
vent may ignite flammable items and may increase pressure in it can be hot. Let hot utensils cool in a safe place, out of
closed containers which may cause them to burst.
reach of small children. Children should be taught that an
appliance is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to
Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when exposed play with controls or other parts of the unit.
to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid their use or stor-
age near an appliance. CAUTION: NEVER store items of
interest to children in cabinets above _i
Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away from an appliance or on backguard of a
parts of the appliance that may become warm or hot. Do not range. Children climbing on the appli-
leave plastic items on the cooktop as they may melt or soften ance door to reach items could be seri-
if left too close to the vent or a lighted surface burner, ously injured. ' . ..........
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