Warning and Safety instructions
Read these Operating Instructions carefully before installing or
using the Exhaust Hood.
This appliance is intended for residential use only. Use the ap- pliance only for its’ intended pur- pose. The manufacturer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by improper use of the hood.
Read all the instructions before in- stalling or using for the first time.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND REVIEW THEM PERIODICALLY
This appliance is to be used for ventilating cooking smoke / odors
only. Do not use it to vent hazardous or flammable furnes or materials.
Be certain your appliance is properly installed and grounded
by a qualified technician.
To guarantee the electrical safety of this appliance, continuity must
exist between the appliance and an effective grounding system. It is impera- tive that this basic safety requirement be met. If there is any doubt, have the electrical system of the house checked by a qualified electrician. The manufac- turer cannot be held responsible for damages caused by the lack, or inade- quacy of, an effective grounding sys- tem.
Do not allow children to play with the hood or its controls.
Repairs on electrical appliances should only be performed by quali-
fied personnel. Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifi- cally recommended in this manual.
Before servicing, disconnect the power supply by either removing the fuse or manually “tripping” the cir-
cuit breaker.
Do not turn on the hood until it has been proberly installed.
Do not connect the appliance to the main electrical supply using an
extension cord. Extension cords do not meet the safety requirements of this ap- pliance.
Do not cook on an open flame be- neath the exhaust hood. Flames
could be drawn up into the hood by the suction or the grease filters may ignite.
Do not leave the cooktop unat- tended while in use. Overheated
food can ignite.
When installing the hood, make sure that the minimum safety
distances between the cooktop and hood are maintained.
–For electric cooktops: 18" (45 cm)
– For gas cooktops: | 26" (65 cm) |
Only metal ductwork should be connected to the exhaust hood.
Any fittings, sealant, or materials used to install the ductwork must be made of
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