Owners Manual

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READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
A. Never leave surface units unattended at high settings.
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that
may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low
or medium settings.
B. Always turn hood ON when cooking on high heat
or when flambéing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries
Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
C. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
D. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware
appropriate for the size of the surface element.
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY
TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Installation work and electrical wiring must
be done by qualified person(s) in accordance
with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-
rated construction.
B. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and
exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel
burning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow
the heating equipment manufacturer’s guidelines and
safety standards, such as those published by the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the
American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the local code
authorities.
C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not
damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
D. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
■ Do not attempt to repair or replace any
part of your hood unless it is specifically
recommended in this manual. All other servicing
should be referred to a qualified technician.