User's Guide - Page 3

For MEC5430BDS. Also, The document are for others Maytag models: MEC4430, MEC5430, MEC5536

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NEVER store or use gasoline or other combustible or flare- This appliance has been tested for safe performance us-
mable materials near surface units or in the vicinity of this ing conventional cookware. Do not use any devices or
appliance as fumes could create afire hazard or an explosion, accessories that are not specifically recommended in this
manual. Do not use eyelid covers or stove top grills. The
To prevent grease fires, do not let cooking grease or other ram- use of devices or accessories that are not expressly rec-
mable materials accumulate in or near the appliance, ommended in this manual can create serious safety haz-
ards. result in performance problems, and reduce the life
Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp ...._,:_'__':%_, of the components of this appliance.
potholders on hot surfaces may result in " ....
a steam burn. Do not let potholders touch c,.:_ ,_, Ja-/.- Turn pan handle toward center of
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or other bulky cloth which could easily another surface element. This reduces {}
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touch hot heating elements and ignite. _._.,=,,,,_:._,_,._,,."the risk of burns, ignition of flammable ,_
materials, or spillage if pan is accidently ....'_?_._'
Always turn off all controls when cooking is completed, bumped or reached by small children. ",.,_'.":_,__.....
NEVER heat unopened containers on the surface unit. Pres- To prevent damage to removable heating elements, do
sure build-up in the container may cause container to burst not immerse, soak or clean in a dishwasher or self-clean
resulting in burns, injury or damage to the appliance, oven. A damaged element could short resulting in a fire
or shock hazard.
NEVER use aluminum foil to line drip bowls. Misuse could
result in risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the appli- Make sure drip bowls are in place as absence of these
ance. Use foil only as directed in this guide, bowls during cooking could damage wiring.
Cooktop .... Glass-Ceramic Cooktop (select models)
NEVER leave surface units unattended es- _i{''%%_ i NEVER cook on broken cooktop. If cooktop should
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pecially when using high heat settings. An _!_
unattended believer could causesmoking and ,_,.,._, broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Con-
a greasy spillover can cause a fire. . :'._',I_
.... tact a qualified technician immediately.
This appliance is equipped with different size surface elements. Clean cooktop with caution. Some cleaners can produce
Select pans having flat bottoms large enough to cover element, noxious fumes if applied to ahot surface. If awet sponge,
Proper relationship of pan to element will improve cooking cloth, or paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cook-
efficiency. .o.S_,,_:--_Ni_. ing area, be careful to avoid steam burn.
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If pan is smaller than element, a portion of
the element will be exposed to direct contact ij il_ Deep Fat Fryers
and could ignite clothing or potholder.
'%_,_,_,_._¢¢_' Use extreme caution when moving the grease pan or dis-
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthen- posing ofhot grease. Allow grease to cool before attempt-
ware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service ing to move pan.
without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
Follow utensil manufacturer's instructions when using glass.
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