Important Safety Notice
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A STOVE TOP GREASE FIRE:
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A STOVE TOP GREASE FIRE:
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A GAS LEAKS:
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Ducted fans MUST always be vented to the outdoors.
DO NOT vent exhaust into spaces between walls, crawl spaces, ceiling, attics or garages.
Any old duct work should be cleaned or replaced if necessary to avoid the possibility of a grease
Check all joints on duct work to insure proper connection and all joints should be properly taped.
Use only metal ductwork and this unit MUST be grounded.
Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power OFF at service panel and lock service panel to
prevent power from being switched ON accidentally.
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, be careful not to damage electrical wiring or other
hidden utilities.
All electrical wiring must be properly installed, insulated and grounded.
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact
the vendor.
DO NOT touch the bottom side of the range hood directly after usage because it may be hot.
Wait until it has cooled.
Make sure to inspect shipment and it's contents as soon shipment is received.
Plug in and test range hood and all its functions, (refer to Range Hood Operations, Page 12),
directly after receiving shipment, and before scheduling an installer.
Clean grease laden surfaces frequently.
Clean ventilating fan frequently.
Keep all fan, baffle, spaces, filter,grease tunnel, oil container and grease-laden surfaces clean.
Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan, baffle, spaces, filter, grease tunnel and oil
container.
Always turn range hood ON when cooking at high heat or when cooking flaming foods. Use high
settings on cooking range only when necessary.
Never leave burners or cooktop at high settings unattended. Boil overs cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
Always use appropriate cookware and utensils size.
Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.
SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn OFF the burner.
BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN—you may be burned.
KEEP FLAMMABLE OR COMBUSTIBLE MATERIAL AWAY FROM FLAMES. If the flames DO NOT
go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT or dial your local
emergency service immediately.
DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels — a violent steam explosion may result.
Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
• You know you have a Class A, B, C extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.
• The fire is small and contained in the area where it is started.
• The fire department is being called.
• You can fight the fire while maintaining a safe exit path.
Extinguish any open flame.
DO NOT turn on the range hood fan or any type of ventilator.
DO NOT turn on the lights or any type of appliance.
Open all doors and windows to disperse the gas. If you still smell gas, call the gas company and
fire department, or dial your local emergency service immediately.
fire.
