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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ A INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING: T REDUCE THE RISK
F FIRE, ELECTRIC SH CK R INJURY T
PERS NS, BSERVE THE F LL WING:
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.
CAUTI N: F R GENERAL
VENTILATING USE NLY. D N T USE
T ExHAUST HAzARD US R ExPL SIVE
MATERIALS AND VAP RS.
CAUTI N: T REDUCE RISK F FIRE
AND T PR PERLY ExHAUST AIR, BE SURE T
DUCT AIR UTSIDE. D N T VENT ExHAUST AIR
INT SPACES WITHIN WALLS R CEILINGS R
INT ATTICS, CRAWL SPACES R GARAGES.
WARNING: T REDUCE THE RISK
F INJURY T PERS NS IN THE EVENT F A
RANGE T P GREASE FIRE, BSERVE THE
F LL WING*:
A. SMOTHER F AMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie
sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE
CAREFU TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do
not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CA THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
B. NEVER PICK UP A F AMING 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 ON Y 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 Fire Safety” published by NFPA.
WARNING: T REDUCE THE RISK
F A RANGE T P 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: T REDUCE THE RISK
F FIRE, ELECTRIC SH CK R INJURY T
PERS NS, BSERVE THE F LL WING:
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), 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: T REDUCE THE RISK
F FIRE, USE NLY METAL DUCTW RK.
•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.
•PVC sewer pipe can be used as duct under
concrete slab if allowed by local code board.
•Make sure all fingers are away from the
downdraft top when it is lowered.
