Maytag MEC4430AAW - Manual (Page 4)

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Cooktop
• NEVER leave surface units unattended especially when
using high heat. An unattended boilover could cause
smoking and a greasy spillover can cause a fire.
• This appliance is equipped with different size surface
elements. Select pans with flat bottoms large enough
to cover element. Fitting pan size to element will
improve cooking efficiency.
• If the pan is smaller than the element, a portion of the
element will be exposed and could ignite clothing or
potholder.
Coil Elements
• To prevent damage to removable heating elements, do
not immerse, soak or clean in a dishwasher or self-
clean oven. A damaged element could short resulting
in a fire or shock hazard.
• Make sure drip bowls are in place as absence of these
bowls during cooking could damage wiring.
• Protective Liners: Do not use aluminum foil to line
surface unit drip bowls, except as suggested in the
manual. Improper installation of these liners may result
in a risk of electric shock or fire.
Deep Fat Fryers
Use extreme caution when moving the grease pan or
disposing of hot grease. Allow grease to cool before
attempting to move pan.
Ventilating Hoods
• Clean cooktop hood and filters frequently to prevent
grease or other flammable materials from accumulating
on hood or filter and to avoid grease fires.
• When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
Cleaning Safety
• Clean cooktop with caution. Turn off all controls and
wait for appliance parts to cool before touching or
cleaning. Clean with caution. Use care to avoid steam
burns if a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on
a hot surface. Some cleaners can produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
• Clean only parts listed in this guide.
Important Safety Notice
and Warning
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PET BIRDS:
Never keep pet birds in the kitchen or in rooms where
the fumes from the kitchen could reach. Birds have a
very sensitive respiratory system. Fumes released during
an oven self-cleaning cycle may be harmful or fatal to
birds. Fumes released due to overheated cooking oil, fat,
margarine and overheated non-stick cookware may be
equally harmful.
Important Safety Instructions