Important Safety Instructions

WARNING!

For your safety, the information in this guide must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion, electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.

WARNING!—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

AUse this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any

questions, contact the manufacturer.

BBefore 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.

CAUTION: For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

•Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.

•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.

•Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel-burning equipment to prevent backdrafting. 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.

•To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.

•PVC sewer pipe can be used as duct under concrete slab if allowed by local code board.

•This unit must be grounded.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS—WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:

ANever leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking

and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.

BAlways turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when cooking flaming foods.

CClean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on

fan or filter.

DUse proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface

element.