Important Safety Instructions; General Notes; Fire Safety - Bosch HCP34E51UC Instructions D'installation

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
When properly cared for, your new appliance has been
designed to be safe and reliable. Read all instructions
carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk
of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons. When
using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be
followed, including those in the following pages.

General notes

Examine the appliance after unpacking it. In the event of
transport damage, do not plug it in.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
•
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the
manufacturer.
•
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.
WARNING
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING
•
Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by
qualified person(s) in accordance w ith 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 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.
•
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not
damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
•
Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
This appliance is not intended for operation with an
external clock timer or a remote control.
Do not use extension cord for installation.

Fire Safety

WARNING
To reduce risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, be sure
to duct air outside. Do not vent exhaust air into spaces
within walls, ceilings, attics, crawl spaces or garages.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.
Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.
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 at high heat.
or when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette,
Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe').
Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not
c.
be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
d. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware
appropriate for the size of the surface element.
Do not flambé under the extractor hood or work with a
naked flame. When switched on, the extractor hood
draws flames into the filter. There is a risk of fire due to
deposits on the grease filter!
CAUTION
For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust
hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire,
drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames. Smother
flames from food fires other than grease fires with baking
soda. Never use water on cooking fires.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use
this fan with any solid-state speed control device.
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