Maytag MER6875AAB/F/N/Q/S/W Important Safety Information, W Arning, Safety Practices for Servicer

Models: MER6775ACB/F/N/S/W MER6555ACW MER6755ACB/S/W MER6755AAB/Q/S/W MER6875AAB/F/N/Q/S/W MER6751AAB/Q/S/W MER6875ACB/F/N/S/W MER6555AAB/Q/W MER6775AAB/F/N/Q/S/W

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Important Safety Information

Important Safety Information

Recognize this symbol as a safety precaution.

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!WARNING

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

There can be a risk of injury or electrical shock while performing services or repairs. Injury or electrical shock can be serious or even fatal. Consequently, extreme caution should be taken when performing voltage checks on individual components of a product. The electrical power supply should ALWAYS be disconnected when servicing a product.

This appliance must be properly grounded. Never plug in or direct-wire an appliance unless it is properly grounded and in accordance with all local and national codes. See "Installation Instructions" that accompany the product for the appropriate grounding procedures.

GROUND PATH SPECIFICATIONS:

Ground Path Resistance:

0.1 ohms maximum

Insulation Resistance:

250k ohms minimum

!WARNING

To avoid risk of electrical shock, property damage, personal injury or death; verify wiring is correct, if components were replaced. Verify proper and complete operation of unit after servicing.

This appliance contains or produces a chemical or chemicals which are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. To reduce the risk from substances in the fuel or from fuel combustion, make sure this appliance is installed, operated, and maintained according to the instructions in this manual.

!W ARNING

Due to the nature of cooking, fires can occur as a result of overcooking or excessive grease. Although a fire is unlikely, if one occurs proceed as follows:

Oven Fires

1.Do not open the oven door.

2.Turn all controls to the OFF position.

3.As an added precaution turn off the electricity at the main circuit breaker or fuse box.

4.Allow the food or grease to burn itself out in the oven.

If smoke or fire persist call the local fire department.

To avoid risk of property damage or personal injury, do not obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air to the oven.

To avoid risk of electrical shock, serious personal injury or death: Verify the oven has been properly grounded and always disconnect the electrical supply before servicing this unit.

Safety Practices for Servicer

Safe and satisfactory operation of electrical ranges depends upon its design and proper installation.

Servicing

Listed below are some general precautions and safety practices which should be followed in order to protect the service technician and consumer during service and after service has been completed.

1.Check range when service is complete—After servicing, make visual checks on electrical connection. Inform consumer of the condition of range before leaving.

2.Adhere to all local regulations and codes when performing service.

Electrical Requirements

120-volt, 60 Hertz, 15 amp, individual circuit which is properly grounded, polarized and protected by a circuit breaker or fuse.

Extension Cord

Due to possible pinching during installation, extension cords should not be used on products.

Extension cords will adversely affect the performance of spark system.

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