Maytag MER6755ACB/S/W, MER6555AAB/Q/W Surface Cooking Units, Ovens, Case of Fire, Precautions

Important Safety Information

Surface Cooking Units

1.Use Proper Pan Size—This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.

2.Never Leave Surface Units Unattended—Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.

3.Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are In Place—Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage.

4.Protective Liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottom. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire.

5.Glazed Cooking Utensils—Do not use glass, ceramic, earthware, or other glazed utensils. They can damage smoothtop and can break due to sudden change in temperature.

6.Utensil Handles Should be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units—To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units.

7.Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements—Heating elements should never be immersed in water.

Ovens

1.Use Care When Opening Door—Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.

2.Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers—Buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

3.Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.

4.Placement of Oven Racks—Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack is removed while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.

In Case of Fire

Fires can occur as a result of over cooking or excessive grease. Though a fire is unlikely, proceed as follows:

Surface Element Fire

1.Smother fire with a nonflammable lid/baking soda, or use a Class ABC or BC extinguisher. Not water, salt or flour.

2.As soon as it is safe to do so, turn the surface controls to “OFF”.

Oven Fires

1.If smoke is visible, do not open oven door.

2.Turn oven control to “OFF”.

3.Turn off power at main circuit breaker or fuse box.

4.Turn on vent to remove smoke.

5.Allow food/grease to burn out in oven.

6.If smoke and fire persist, call fire department.

7.If there is any damage to components, call an authorized servicer before using range.

Precautions

•Do not cook food directly on range top surface, always use cookware.

•Do not mix household cleaning products. Chemical mixtures may interact with hazardous results.

•Do not put plastic items on warm cooking areas.

•Do not slide rough objects across range top surface.

•Do not leave fat heating unless you remain nearby. Fat can ignite if overheated by spilling onto hot surfaces.

•Do not allow pots to boil dry as this can cause damage to cooking surface and pan.

•Do not use range top surface as a cutting board.

Product Safety Devices

Safety devices and features have been engineered into the product to protect consumer and servicer. Safety devices must never be removed, bypassed, or altered in such a manner as to defeat the purpose for which they were intended.

Grounded Oven Frame	Ground prong on power
	cord is connected to the
	frame, usually a green
	lead fastened by a
	screw. In addition, any
	part or component
	capable of conducting
	an electric current is
	grounded by its
	mounting.
	If any ground wire,
	screw, strap, nut, etc. is
	removed for service, or
	any reason, it must be
	reconnected to its
	original position with
	original fastener before
	the appliance is put into
	operation again.
	Failure to do so can
	create a possible shock
	hazard.

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