Maytag MER4530 Range User Manual


 
General Instructions Cooktop
WARNING: NEVER use appliance door, "%, NEVER leave surface units unattended ..,S......."_ _':%_.......
or drawer, if equipped, as a step stool or seat especially when using high heat settings, i_. _"%
as this may result in possible tipping of the An unattended boilover could cause _
appliance, damage to the appliance, and se- smoking and a greasy spillover can cause _|i'_ !:'.i!
rious injuries, a fire. .ii_:, [ _l
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If appliance is installed near a window, This appliance is equipped with differ- "_°_'
proper precautions should be taken to pre- ent size surface elements. Select pans
vent curtains from blowing over surface ...... having flat bottoms large enough to ....... ,,..
elements, cover element. Proper relationship of .ii ,
pan to element will improve cooking
NEVER use appliance to warm or heat the _i_ efficiency.
room. Failure to follow this instruction can
lead to possible bums, injury, fire, or dam- If pan is smaller than element, a portion
age to the appliance, of the element will be exposed to direct
.... contact and could ignite clothing or potholder.
NEVER wear loose-fitting or hanging gar-
ments while using the appliance. Clothing Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earth-
could catch utensil handles or ignite and '_i,. enware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop
cause bums if garment comes in contact with or oven service without breaking due to the sudden change
hot heating elcments, in temperature. Follow utensil manufacturer's instructions
when using glass.
To ensure proper operation and to avoid damage to the ap-
pliance or possible injury, do not adjust, service, repair or Turn pan handle toward center of _i_i_.
replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recom- cooktop, not out into the room or over :_ _.....
mended in this guide. Refer all other servicing to aqualified another surface element. This reduces the
technician, risk of bums, ignition of flammable ma .._!ilii_
NEVER store or use gasoline or other combustible or flam- terials, or spillage if pan is accidently ...... .....
mable materials in the oven, near surface units or in the vi- bumped or reached by small children.
cinity of this appliance as fumes could create a fire hazard To prevent damage to removable heating elements, do
or an explosion, not immerse, soak or clean in a dishwasher or self-clean
oven. A damaged element could short resulting in a fire
To prevent grease fires, do not let cooking grease or other or shock hazard.
flammable materials accumulate in or near the appliance.
Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp , . Make sure drip bowls are in place as absence of these
.,_, bowls during cooking could damage wiring.
potholders on hot surfaces may result in ,_' _ '
a steam bum. Do not let potholders touch
hOtorotherheatingbulkyelementS'clothwhichD°nOtcoulduseaeasilyt°Welii_' "' _'_:"_"J' Deep Fat Fryers
touch hot heating elements and ignite. Use extreme caution when moving the grease pan or dis-
Always turn off all controls when cooking is completed, posing of hot grease. Allow grease to cool before attempt-
ing to move pan.
NEVER heat unopened containers on the surface unit or in
the oven. Pressure build-up in the container may cause con-
tainer to burst resulting in bums, injury or damage to the
appliance.
NEVER use aluminum foil to line drip bowls, or 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.
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