Important Safety Instructions; Fire Safety - Thermador Masterpiece VCI3B30ZS Use And Care Manual

I M P O R T A N T S A F E T Y I N S T R U C T I O N S
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
When properly cared for, your new appliance has been designed to
be safe and reliable. Read all instructions carefully before use. These
precautions will reduce the risk of electrical shock, fi re and injury to
persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must
be followed including those in the following pages.
Examine the appliance after unpacking it. In the event of transport
damage, do not plug it in.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you
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have questions, contact the manufacturer.
Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel
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and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from
being switched on accidentally.
When the service disconnecting means cannot be locked,
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securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the
service panel.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualifi ed
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person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards,
including fi re-rated construction.
Suffi cient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of
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gases through the fl ue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to
prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer's
guideline 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.
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage
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electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
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WARNING
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fi re
or explosion may result causing property damage, personal
injury or death.
-- DO NOT store or use gasoline or other fl ammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
-- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS
• DO NOT try to light any appliance.
• DO NOT touch any electrical switch.
• DO NOT use any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone.
Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fi re department.
-- Installation and service must be performed by a qualifi ed installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
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INSTALLER: LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE APPLIANCE
AFTER INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE.
OWNER : SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR'S
USE.

Fire safety

WARNING
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual.
Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen. In the event
that personal clothing or hair catches fi re, drop and roll immediately to
extinguish fl ames.
Have an appropriate fi re extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible and
easily accessible near the appliance.
Smother fl ames from food fi res other than grease fi res with baking soda.
Never use water on cooking fi res.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A
RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: a
a. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fi tting lid, cookie sheet, or metal
tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If
the fl ames 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:
- You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and
you already know how to operate it.
- The fi re is small and contained in the area where it started.
- The fi re department is being called.
- You can fi ght the fi re with your back to an exit.
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Based on "Kitchen Fire Safety Tips" published by NFPA.
Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation system during a
cooktop fi re. However, do not reach through fi re to turn it off.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
When gas burners are in operation without any cookware placed on
them, they can build up a lot of heat. A ventilation appliance installed
above the cooker may become damaged or catch fi re. Only operate the
gas burners with cookware on them.