Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•
Do not repair or replace any part of this appli-
ance unless specifically recommended in this
guide. All other service should be performed by
a qualified technician.
•
To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy or
unbalanced impellers, keep drywall spray, con-
struction dust, etc. off power unit.
•
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do
not damage electrical wiring or other hidden
utilities.
•
Please read the specification label on the venti-
lation hood for further information and require-
ments.
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 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 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 imme-
diately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
b)
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN—You may
be burned.
c)
DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish-
cloths or towels—a violent steam explo-
sion will result.
d)
Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1)
You know you have a Class ABC extin-
guisher, 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
PROPOSITION 65 FOR CALIFORNIA RESIDENTS
Cancer and Reproductive Harm—
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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