Maytag MGC6430BDB User Guide - Page 2

Warningand ImportantSafetyInstructionsappearingin this guide are not meantto cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur,Commonsense,caution,and care must be exercisedwhen installing, maintaining,or operatingthe appliance, WARMIMG: lithe in- formation in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. Alwayscontactyour dealer,distributor,service agent,or manufactureraboutproblemsor conditions you do not understand, - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any appliance. RECOGNIZESAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, LABELS - IF YOU SMELL GAS: 1 • Do not try to light any appliance. , Do not touch any electrical switch. WARNING- Hazardsor unsafepracticeswhich COULDresultinseverepersonalinjuryor death, , Do not use any phone in your building. , Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighboCs phone. Followthe gas supplieCs CAUTION- Hazardsor unsafepracticeswhich COULDresult in minor personalinjury, instructions, • If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire Readand follow all instructions before using department. this appliance to prevent the potential risk of - Installation and service must be fire, electricshock,personalinjuryor damageto the applianceas a result of improperusage of the appliance, Use appliance only for its in- performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier. tended purposeas describedin this guide, To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliancemustbeproperlyinstalledandgroundedby a quarriedtechnician,Do notattemptto adjust, repair,sewice, or replaceanypartof yourappliance unless it is specificallyrecommendedin this guide,All otherservicingshouldbe referred to a qualifiedsewicer, Have the installer show youthe locationofthegasshutoff valveandhow to shut it off in an emergency, Always disconnectpower to appliance before servicing, Gas leaksmayoccurmyoursys[emaria result_naaangeroussituation.Gasleaks maynotbe detectedbysmellalone.Gas suppliersrecommenayou purcnaseanu _nstalal n UL aoprovedgas selector. Im sIall ana use in accoraance wire me manufacturer'sinstructions. NEVERleavesoy itemsso thecooktep. The hot air mayignite flammableitems and may increase pressure in closed Containerswhich may Cause them to burst. Be sureall packingmaterialsare removed from the appliancebeforeoperatingit, Keepareaaroundapplianceclearandfree from combustiblematerials,gasoline,and other flammablevapors and materials, If appliance is installed near a window, properprecautionsshouldbe takento prevent curtainsfrom blowingover burners, Manyaeroso!-typespraycansare EXPLOSIVE when exposed to heat and may be highlyflammable,Avoid their use or storage near an appliance, Manyplasticsarevulnerableto heat,Keep plasticsaway from parts of the appliance that maybecomewarmor hot, Donotleave plasticitems on the cooktopas they may melt or soften if left too close to a lighted surfaceburner, To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hotsurfaceburners,cabinetstorageshould not be provided directly above a unit, If storage is provided,it shouldbe limited to itemswhichareusedinfrequentlyandwhich are safely stored in an area subjectedto heatfroman appliance,Temperaturesmay be unsafefor some items, suchas volatile liquids,cleanersor aerosolsprays, 1