Maytag MER6872BAW range

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Readand follow all instructionsbefore us-
ingthis applianceto preventthe potentialrisk
of fire, electric shock, personalinjuryor dam-
ageto the applianceas a resultof improperus-
ageof the appliance.Use applianceonly for its
intendedpurposeas describedin this guide.
To ensureproperand safe operation:Appli-
ance must be properlyinstalledand grounded
by a qualifiedtechnician.
To check if device is properly installed, look
underneathrangewith aflashlightto makesure
oneof the rearlevelinglegsis properlyengaged
in the bracketslot. The anti-tip devicesecures
the rearleveling legto the floor when properly
engaged.You should check this anytimethe
rangehas beenmoved.
Ot:
Turnoffapplianceandventilatinghoodto avoid
spreadingtheflame. Extinguishflamethenturn
on hoodto removesmokeandodor.
Cooktop:Smotherfire or flameina pan with
a lid or cookiesheet.
NEVERpick up or move a flamingpan.
Oven: Smother fire or flame by closingthe
ovendoor.
Do not use water on grease fires. Use baking
soda,a dry chemicalor foam-typeextinguisher
to smotherfire or flame.
WARNING:NEVERuseappliancedoor(s),or
drawer,if equipped,as a stepstoolorseat as
thismayresultin possibletippingof the appli-
ance,damage to the appliance,and serious
injuries.
If applianceis installednear a window,pre-
cautionsshouldbe taken to preventcurtains
from blowingover surfaceelements.
NEVERuse appliance to warm or heat the
room.Failuretofollowthis instructioncan lead
to possibleburns,injury,fire, ordamagetothe
appliance.
NEVERwearloose-fittingorhanginggarments
whileusingthe appliance.Clothingcouldcatch
utensilhandles or ignite and cause burns if
garmentcomesin contactwithhot heatingel-
ements.
Toensureproperoperationand to avoiddam-
ageto the applianceor possibleinjury,do not
adjust,service, repairor replace any part of
the appliance unless specifically recom-
mendedin thisguide.Refer allotherservicing
to a qualifiedtechnician.
NEVERstoreor use gasolineor other com-
bustibleor flammable materialsin the oven,
near surface units or in the vicinity of this
applianceasfumes couldcreateafire hazard
or an explosion.
To prevent grease fires, do not let cooking
greaseor otherflammablematerialsaccumu-
late in or near the appliance.
Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp
potholderson hot surfaces may result in a
steam burn. Do not let potholderstouch hot
heatingelements.Do not useatowelor other
bulkyclothwhichcouldeasilytouchhot heat-
ingelementsandignite.
Always turn off all controls when cooking is
completed.
NEVERheat unopenedcontainersonthe sur-
face unit or in the oven. Pressurebuild-upin
thecontainermaycausecontainerto burstre-
suitingin burns,injuryordamageto the appli-
ance.
NEVERusealuminumfoilto linedripbowlsor
coveroven racks or oven bottom.This could
resultinriskof electricshock,fire,or damage
to the appliance.Usefoil only as directedin
thisguide.
Aerosol-type cans are EXPLOSIVEwhen
exposedtoheatandmaybe highlyflammable.
Do not useor storenearappliance.
Thisappliancehas beentestedfor safe per-
formanceusingconventionalcookware.Do
not use any devicesor accessoriesthat are
notspecificallyrecommendedinthismanual.
Do not use eyelid covers,stove top grillsor
add-onoven convectionsystems.The use
of devices or accessoriesthat are not ex-
presslyrecommendedinthismanualcancre-
ate serious safety hazards,resultin perfor-
manceproblems,and reducethe life of the
componentsof this appliance.
NEVERleavesurface units unattendedes-
peciallywhenusinghighheat.An unattended
boilovercouldcausesmokinganda greasy
spillovercan cause afire.
Thisapplianceis equippedwith differentsize
surfaceelements.Select pans with flat bot-
toms large enoughto cover element.Fitting
pansizeto elementwill improvecookingef-
ficiency.
If pan is smallerthan element,a portion of
theelementwill beexposedto directcontact
andcould igniteclothingor potholder.
Only certain types of glass, glass-ceramic,
ceramic,earthenware,or otherglazeduten-
sils are suitablefor cooktopor oven service
withoutbreakingdueto the suddenchange
intemperature.Followutensilmanufacturer's
instructionswhen usingglass.
Turn pan handletowardcenter of cooktop,
notout intothe roomor overanothersurface
element.This reducesthe risk of burns,igni-
tionofflammablematerials,or spillageif pan
is accidently bumpedor reached by small
children.
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Topreventdamageto removableheatingel-
ements,do not immerse,soakor clean in a
dishwasheror self-cleanoven. A damaged
elementcouldshortresultingina fireorshock
hazard.
Makesuredrip bowlsareinplaceas absence
ofthese bowlsduringcookingcoulddamage
wiring.
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