SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION:
For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials or vapors.
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 oil slowly on low or medium settings.
B.Always turn venthood “ON” when cooking at high heat or when flambeing foods (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe’).
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 unit.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, or injury to persons, observe the following guidelines.
A.Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer.
B.Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service panel 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.
C.Installation and electrical wiring must be performed by qualified personnel in accordance with all applicable codes & standards, including
D.To prevent backdrafting, sufficient air is needed to maintain proper combustion and safe exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment. Follow the heating equipment manufacturers guideline and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and the American Society for Heating, Refrig- eration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
E.Use caution when cutting or drilling into walls or ceilings as not to damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
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