IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Read all of the instructions carefully before using the
appliance. In order to reduce the risk of fire, electric
shocks and personal injuries when using the appliance,
follow the basic safety precautions, including the following
safety instructions.
1.1 Safety definitions
Here you can find explanations of the safety signal words
used in this manual.
WARNING
This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as
a result of non-observance of this warning.
CAUTION
This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur
as a result of non-observance of this warning.
NOTICE:
This indicates that damage to the appliance or property
may occur as a result of non-compliance with this
advisory.
Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips.
1.2 General information
Here you can find general information about this manual.
¡ Please read this manual carefully.
¡ Observe the safety instructions and warnings.
¡ Keep the manual and the product information in a safe
place for future reference or for the next owner.
¡ Check the appliance for damage after unpacking it. Do
not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in
transit.
This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height
of 6,560 feet (2000 meters) above sea level.
1.3 Safe use
WARNING
When properly cared for, your new appliance has been
designed to be safe and reliable.
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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
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precautions must be followed, including those in the
following pages.
CAUTION
For General Ventilating Use Only.
Do Not Use To Exhaust Hazardous Or Explosive
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Materials And Vapors.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE
FIRE
Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High
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Settings - Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or
medium settings.
Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat.
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Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be
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allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate
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for the size of the surface element.
Do not flambé food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries
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Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef 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!.
A fire could occur during cooking.
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Always have a working smoke detector near the
kitchen.
Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby,
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highly visible and easily accessible near the appliance.
In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire,
drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames.
Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires.
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Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
There is a risk of fire, if cleaning is not carried out in
accordance with the instructions in the section on cleaning
and maintenance → Page 9 . Grease deposits in the
grease filter can ignite.
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Clean the grease filter at least every two months or
more often if necessary.
Never operate the appliance without the grease filter.
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Grease deposits in the grease filter can catch fire.
Never work with a naked flame near the appliance (e.g.
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flambéing).
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Install the unit near a heat-producing appliance for solid
fuels (e.g. wood or coal) only if there is a closed, non-
detachable cover. There must be no flying sparks.
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