SAFETY PRACTICES & PRECAUTIONS
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 hood “ON”when cooking at high heat or when flambeing food (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 injury to persons, in the event of a range top grease fire, observe the following:
A. SMOTHER FLAMES with a
B.NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be burned.
C.DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion may result. Do not use water on a gease fire. Burning grease and water will explode.
D.Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1)You know you have a class ABC extinguisher, 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.
NOTE: Unit MUST be vented to the outside of the building.
IMPORTANT: Refer to ducting information supplied in the Installation Manual ( p/n 17797, Pg. 9)
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electrical shock or injury to persons, all vent hoods must be installed with ventilators that have been approved for use with the hood.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, install this rangehood only with remote blower models specified by the Manufacturer.
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