Thermador HDW, HSW Important Safety Instructions, To Reduce The Risk Of A Range Top Grease Fire

Models: HGSW HDW HCSW HSW

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE. WARNING

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

3.Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to ac- cumulate on fan or filter.

4.Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.

CAUTION

FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS OR VAPOR.

1.Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer (800/735-4328).

2.Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service panel.This will prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service panel cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag to the service panel.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE.

1.Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boil-overs cause smoking and greasy spill-overs that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.

2.Always turn hood ON when cooking on high heat or when flambéing foods.

CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. 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 other metal tray, then turn off the gas burner or the electric element. 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 USEWATER, including wet dish cloths or towels - a violent steam explosion may 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.

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Thermador HDW, HSW Important Safety Instructions, To Reduce The Risk Of A Range Top Grease Fire, Call The Fire Department