Use and Care Manual

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the
manufacturer.
B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off
at service panel and lock the service disconnecting
means to prevent power from being switched
on accidentally. When the service disconnecting
means cannot be locked, securely fasten a
prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the
service panel.
C. Do not use this unit with any solid-state speed-
control device.
D. This unit must be grounded.
CAUTION—FOR GENERAL VENTILATING
USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS
OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND VAPORS.
WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP
GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING*:
A. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet,
or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO
PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately,
EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
B. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN—You may be
burned.
C. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or
towels—a violent steam explosion will result.
D. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1. You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher,
and you already know how to operate it.
2. The fire is small and contained in the area where
it started.
3. The fire department is being called.
4. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
*Based on “Kitchen Fire safety Tips” published by NFPA.
WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A
RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
A. Never leave surface units unattended at high or
medium 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 at 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-
related 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
guideline and safety standards such as those
published by the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), and 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 .
• 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.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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