Maytag MGC5430 - Manual (Page 2)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safety Instructions ap-
pearing 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 dealer, distributor, service
agent, or manufacturer about problems or con-
ditions you do not understand.
RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS,
LABELS
WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which
COULD result in minor personal injury.
WARNING
CAUTION
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 in-
tended purpose as described in this guide.
To ensure proper and safe operation: Appli-
ance must be properly installed and grounded by
a qualified technician. Do not attempt to adjust,
repair, service, or replace any part of your appli-
ance unless it is specifically recommended in
this guide. All other servicing should be referred
to a qualified servicer. Have the installer show
you the location of the gas shut off valve and how
to shut it off in an emergency.
Always disconnect power to appliance before
servicing.
WARNING: If the in-
formation in this manual is
not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion may result causing
property damage, personal
injury or death.
– Do not store or use gasoline or
other flammable vapors and liq-
uids in the vicinity of this or any
appliance.
– IF YOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical
switch.
• Do not use any phone in your
building.
• Immediately call your gas
supplier from a neighbor’s
phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire
department.
– Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
WARNING
Gas leaks may occur in your system and
result in a dangerous situation. Gas leaks
may not be detected by smell alone. Gas
suppliers recommend you purchase and
install an UL approved gas detector. In-
stall and use in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions.
To Prevent Fire or
Smoke Damage
CAUTION
NEVER leave any items on the cooktop.
The hot air may ignite flammable items
and may increase pressure in closed
containers which may cause them to
burst.
Be sure all packing materials are removed
from the appliance before operating it.
Keep area around appliance clear and free
from combustible materials, gasoline, and
other flammable vapors and materials.
If appliance is installed near a window,
proper precautions should be taken to pre-
vent curtains from blowing over burners.
Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLO-
SIVE when exposed to heat and may be
highly flammable. Avoid their use or stor-
age near an appliance.
Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep
plastics away from parts of the appliance
that may become warm or hot. Do not leave
plastic items on the cooktop as they may
melt or soften if left too close to a lighted
surface burner.
To eliminate the hazard of reaching over
hot surface burners, cabinet storage should
not be provided directly above a unit. If
storage is provided, it should be limited to
items which are used infrequently and which
are safely stored in an area subjected to
heat from an appliance. Temperatures may
be unsafe for some items, such as volatile
liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays.