Maytag 500 Series Important Safety, General Instructions, In Case of Fire

Models: 500 Series

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Important Safety

Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance.

Consumer: Please read and keep this guide for future refer- ence. Keep sales receipt and/or canceled check as proof of purchase.

Model Number __________________________________

Serial Number __________________________________

Date of Purchase ________________________________

If you have questions, call: Customer Assistance

1-800-688-9900 USA

1-800-688-2002 Canada

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Internet: http://www.maytag.com

In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance of our cooking products, it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide.

For service information, see back page.

Important Safety

Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance.

Always contact your manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

Instructions WARNING

WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels CAUTION

CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury.

Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the appliance. Use appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this guide.

General Instructions

To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this guide. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified servicer.

Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing.

General Instructions WARNING

• ALL RANGES CAN TIP AND CAUSE INJURIES TO PERSONS

• INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE

PACKED WITH RANGE

FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce risk of• INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE tipping of the appliance from •FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS abnormal usage or by excessive loading of the oven doors, the appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip device.

To check if device is properly installed, look underneath range with a flashlight to make sure one of the rear leveling legs is properly engaged in the bracket slot. The anti-tip device secures the rear leveling leg to the floor when properly engaged. You should check this anytime the range has been moved.

In Case of Fire

Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreading the flame. Extinguish flame then turn on hood to remove smoke and odor.

Cooktop: Smother fire or flame in a pan with a lid or cookie sheet.

NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan.

Ovens: Smother fire or flame by closing the oven doors.

Do not use water on grease fires. Use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher to smother fire or flame.

In Case of Fire WARNING

NEVER use an appliance as a step to reach cabinets above. Misuse of appliance doors, such as stepping, leaning or sitting on the door, may result in possible tipping of the appliance, breakage of door, and serious injuries.

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Maytag 500 Series Important Safety, General Instructions, In Case of Fire, Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels