Maytag X9112VUV - Manual (Page 2)

in/IPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: If the infor­
mation 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
liquids in the vicinity of
this or any other
appliance.
- WHAT TO DO 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.
GENERAL SAFETY
CAUTION; Some cabinets and
building materials are not designed to
withstand the heat produced by the
normal, safe operation of a cooking
appliance. Discoloration or damage,
such as delamination, may occur.
Therefore, care should be given to
the location of this appliance.
• Be sure all packing materials
are removed from the appliance
before operating it to prevent fire or
smoke damage should the packing
material ignite.
• Have your appliance installed
and properly grounded by a
qualified installer, in accordance
with the Installation Instructions. Any
adjustment or service should be
performed only by a qualified installer
or servicer.
• Have the installer show you the
location of the gas shut off valve
and how to shut it off in an
emergency.
No cooking appliance should be
used as a space heater to heat or
warm a room. This instruction is
based on safety considerations to
prevent potential hazard to the
consumer as well as damage to the
appliance.
• Don’t attempt to repair or
replace any part of your appliance
unless it is specifically
recommended in this book. All
other servicing should be referred to
a qualified servicer.
• Always disconnect power to
appliance before servicing.
• If appliance is installed near a
window, proper precautions
should be taken to prevent
curtains from blowing over
burners creating a FIRE HAZARD.
• Keep area around appliance
clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline, and other
flammable vapors and materials.
• Many aerosol-type spray cans
are EXPLOSIVE when exposed to
heat and may be highly flammable.
Avoid their use or storage near an
appliance.
ABOUT YOUR APPLIANCE
• Your appliance is vented through
the base of the control panel. Never
block oven vent or air intakes. Do
not obstruct the flow of
combustion and ventilation air.
Restriction of air flow to the burner
prevents proper performance.
Avoid touching oven vent area
while oven is on and for several
minutes after oven is turned off.
Some parts of the vent and
surrounding area become hot
enough to cause burns.
• Do not use the oven as a
storage area for food or cooking
utensils.
This instruction is based on
safety considerations to prevent
potential hazard to user and to the
appliance. .
• Misuse of appliance doors,
such as stepping, leaning or
sitting on the door, may result in
possible tipping of the appliance,
breakage of door, and serious
injuries.
CAUTION; Do not use an appliance
as a step stool to cabinets above.
• Temperatures in storage areas
above the appliance may be unsafe
for some items, such as volatile
liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays.