Important Safety Instructions

4-40 Banta Place Fair Lawn, NJ 07410 1-877-RCHOODS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Please Read and Save These Instructions
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR INJURY
TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING.
CAUTION – FOR GENERAL VENTILATING
USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST
HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS
OR VAPORS.
 Use this unit only in the manner intended by
the manufacturer. If you have questions,
contact the manufacturer.
 Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch
power off at service panel and lock service
panel to prevent power from being switched
on accidentally.
 Installation work and electrical wiring must
be done by a qualified person(s) in
accordance with all applicable codes and
standards, including fire rated construction.
 Sufficient air is needed for proper
combustion and exhausting of gases through
the flue (chimney) of fuel burning
equipment to prevent back drafts. Follow
the heating equipment and safety standards
such as those published by the National Fire
Protection Association, the American
Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers, and the local code
authorities.
 Due to the size and weight of this unit, two
installers are recommended.
 When cutting or drilling into the wall or
ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and
other hidden utilities.
 Ducted fans must always be vented to the
outdoors. Do not vent to an attic or crawl
space.
 WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCT WORK.
 Install this hood in accordance with all
requirements specified.
WARNING
 Never leave surface units unattended at
high settings. Boil overs can cause
smoking and greasy spillovers may
ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or
medium settings.
 Always turn the hood on when cooking
on high heat or when flambéing or
grilling foods.
 Clean filters frequently. Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate.
 Use proper fan size. Always use
cookware appropriate for the size of the
surface element.