GE ZVC48LSS, 49-80565 owner manual Safety Precautions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK

OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO

PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer.

B. Before 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.

C. Do not use this unit with any solid-state speed control device.

D. This unit must be grounded.

CAUTION—FOR GENERAL

VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO

EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE

MATERIALS AND VAPORS.

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 close-fitting lid, cookie sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

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 will result .

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 .

*Based on “Kitchen Firesafety Tips” published by NFPA.

READ AND SAVE

THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

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 oils slowly on low or medium settings.

B. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambéing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).

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 element .

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

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

B. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s guidelines 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.

C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

D. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.

•Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of your hood unless it is specifically recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

CAUTION—AUTOMATICALLY OPERATED DEVICE. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY, DISCONNECT FROM POWER SUPPLY BEFORE SERVICING. THE UNIT IS EQUIPPED WITH AN INTEGRAL DISCONNECTING SWITCH LOCATED INSIDE THE BLOWER HOUSING.

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