Maytag MER5550 Range User Manual


 
General Instructions Cooktop
or drawer, if equipped, as a step stool or seat especially when using high heat settings, ilqi_'%' '"_:'
appliance,damagetotheappliance,andse- smokingandagreasyspi.overcancanse
rious injuries, a fire.
If appliance is installed near a window, This appliance is equipped with different
proper precautions should be taken to pre- size surface elements. Select pans having ,,_............_,_.
vent curtains from blowing over surface ._,...... '_:, flat bottoms large enough to cover ele- _!i
elements, j ment. Proper relationship of pan to ele-
_ :_ ment will improve cooking efficiency.
NEVER use appliance to warm or heat the IE
room. Failure to follow this instruction can If pan is smaller than element, a portion "_.... .J_"
lead to possible burns, injury, fire, or dam- _. ........ _' of the element will be exposed to direct
age to the appliance, contact and could ignite clothing or potholder.
NEVER wear loose-fitting or hanging gar- i_i!% _,_ii _ Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthen-
ments
while
using
the
appliance.
Clothing
if [-"'_ B_-i_ ware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop or oven
iii. __ service without breaking due to the sudden change in tem-
could catch utensil handles or ignite and
cause burns if garment comes in contact with '_'_!_.__.,ll_'_!!_J % _' perature. Follow utensil manufacturer's instructions when us-
hot heating elements. _ ing glass.
To ensure proper operation and to avoid damage to the ap- Turn pan handle toward center of cooktop .... _% '%pliance or possible injury, do not adjust, service, repair or not out into the room or over another sur- _'_ '_'
replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recom- face element. This reduces the risk of m_"r_.
mended in this guide. Refer all other servicing to a qualified burns, ignition of flammable materials, or _ii / _KI"--.. %._ _iii
technician, spillage if pan is accidently bumped or
NEVER store or use gasoline or other combustible or flam- reached by small children.
mable materials in the oven, near surface units or in the vi- To prevent damage to removable heating elements, do not
cinity of this appliance as fumes could create a fire hazard immerse, soak or clean in a dishwasher or self-clean oven. A
or an explosion, damaged element could short resulting in a fire or shock
hazard.
To prevent grease fires, do not let cooking grease or other
flammable materials accumulate in or near the appliance. Make sure drip bowls are in place as absence of these bowls
Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp j¢,,_-w,_%_ during cooking could damage wiring.
potholders on hot surfaces may result in
a steam burn. Do not let potholder touch
hot heating elements. Do not use a towel iii 'ii_ ii
Glass-Ceramic Cooktop (select models)
or other bulky cloth which could easily _ ___"'" '" ¢_' NEVER cook on broken cooktop. If cooktop should break,
touch hot heating elements and ignite, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken
Always turn off all controls when cooking is completed, cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a quali-
fied technician immediately.
NEVER heat unopened containers on the surface unit or in
the oven. Pressure build-up in the container may cause con- Clean cooktop with caution. Some cleaners can produce nox-
tainer to burst resulting in burns, injury or damage to the ious fumes if applied to a hot surface. If a wet sponge, cloth,
or paper towel is used to wipe spills on ahot cooking area, be
appliance, careful to avoid steam burn.
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 Deep Fat Fryers
only as directed in this guide.
Use extreme caution when moving the grease pan or dispos-
ing of hot grease. Allow grease to cool before attempting to
move pan.
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