Maytag MEWED7, IEW621 Important Safety Instructions, Installation and Repair, In Case of Fire

Models: MEWED7 MEW557 MEW55:3B IEW621

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .............

The following instructions are based on safety considerations and must be strictly followed to eliminate the potential risks of fire, electric shock, or personal injury,

Installation and Repair

Have your appliance installed and properly grounded by a qualified installer according to the installation instruc-

tions,

To ensure proper operation and avoid possible injury or

damage to unit do not attempt to adjust repair, service, or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically

recommended in this book. All of the servicing should be referred to a qualified installer or servicer,

To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage

Be sure all packing materials are removed from the ap- pliance before operating it.

Keep area around appliance clear and free from combus- tible materials. Flammable materials should not be stored

in an oven.

Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away from parts of the appliance that may become warm or hot.

Toprevent grease fires, do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the appliance,

Do not use the oven as a storage area for food or cooking utensils.

Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when exposed to heat and may be flammable. Avoid their use er storage near the oven.

In Case of Fire

Use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher or baking

soda to smother fire or flame. Never use water on a grease fire.

1. Turn off appliance to avoid spreading the flame,

2.NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan.

3.Smother fire or flame by closing the oven door.

Child Safety

NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised near the appliance when it is in use or is still hot. Children should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appli- ance as they could be injured or burned.

Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in it can be hot. Let hot utensils cool in a safe place, out of reach of small children. Children should be taught that an appliance is not a toy. Children should not be

allowed to play with controls or other parts of the unit.

CAUTION: NEVER store items of interest to children in cabinets above an appliance. Children climbing on the appliance or on the appliance door to reach items could be seriously injured.

About Your Appliance

To prevent potential hazard to the user and damage to the appliance, never use appliance to heat or warm

a room.

Do not obstruct the flow of air by ............

blocking the oven vent.

DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTE- RIOR SURFACES OF OVEN. Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark iu color. Interior sur- faces of any oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient

time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance may be-

come hot enough to cause burns - among these sur- faces are: oven vent openings and surfaces near these

openings, oven doors, windows of oven doors.

CAUTION: NEVER use an appliance as a step to reach cabinets above. Misuse of appliance doors, such as step- ping, leaning or sitting on the door, may result in pos- sible tipping of the appliance, breakage of door, and serious injuries.

Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as the bulb could break. Should the bulb break, discon-

nect power to the appliance before removing bulb to avoid electrical shock.

A fan should be heard during some bake, convect bake, and all broil and cleaning operations. If you do not hear the fan, call an authorized servicer.

NEVER use aluminum foil to cover an oven rack or oven bottom. Misuse could result in risk of electric

shock, fire, or damage to the appliance. Use foil only as directed in this guide. Do not allow aluminum foil to

contact heating element.

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Maytag MEWED7 Important Safety Instructions, Installation and Repair, In Case of Fire, To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage