Safety Instructions - Maytag CWE5800 User Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The [bllowing instructions are based
on
safe_'
considerations and must be stfietlv followed to
eliminate the potential risks of fire, electric
shock or personal injuu'.
Installation
Adjustment and service of this unit must be done
by a qualified installer to insure proper operation,
avoid possible damage of the unit or injuo" to an
unqualified installer. Be sure appliance is
properly grounded to avoid shock hazard.
Installation of unit must be in ac_ardance with
local and national fire codes and with clearances
from combustible surface or materials as listed in
the Installation Instructions.
Be certain all packing materi',ds are
removed from the oven before operating,
to prevent fire or smoke damage should the
packing material ignite.
Circuit Breaker or Fuse
locate and mark circuit breaker or fuse. Never
replace a blown fuse or reset a circuit breaker
until you know what
has caused the fuse to
blow or circuit to be
broken. Mways
replace a blown fuse
with one of the
correct amperage, do
not use a substitute.
General
Never use oven to heat or warm a room.
This
instruction is
based on safety
considerations,
to prevent
potential
hazards and to
prevent
damage to the
unit.
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Do not store nr use gasoline or other
flammable materials, vapors and liquids in
the vlcini_ of this or any other appliance.
Servicing
Do nut repah or replacxe any part of this refit
unless such service is specifically rec_mmended
in this [×)oklet. All servicing not specifically
rec_ommeuded in this booklet nmst be referred
to a qualified service technician.
Always disconnect unit or cut-off power to unit
by removing fuse or by tripping circuit breaker
manually to the "off" position, before anv
servicing.
IN CASE OF FIRE:
I 1. Turn oven controls and ventilating hood, if
equipped, off immediately.
2. Smother fire or flame, use dr), chemical, or a
foam -_'pe extinguisher.
• If the fire is in the oven, smother it by closing
the oven door.
• Baking soda is also effective, if available.
• Do not use water on grease fires.
Oven Safety
Use care when upening oven door Let hot air or
steam escape before removing or replacing food.
Slide oven rack out
to
Md or remove food, using
dry, sturdy pot holders. Always avoid reaching
into oven to place or remove tood.
Al,a-ays plaee oven racks in the desired tx)sitions
while oven is c_x)l. Ira rack must be removed
while hot. be earetul to avoid contact of pot
holders with hot oven elements.