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WARNING!
When using this appliance always exercise basic safety precautions including the following:
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 have questions,
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contact the manufacturer.
Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service
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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.
Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in
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accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.
Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the
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flue (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 electrical wiring and other
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hidden utilities.
Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal duct work
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To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid-state
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speed control device.
General
CAUTION: For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous
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or explosive materials and vapors.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of a range top grease fire:
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Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and
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greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
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Always turn hood on when cooking at high or when flambéing food
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(ie Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé)
Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate
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on fan or filter.
Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury to persons in the event of a range top grease
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fire, observe the following:*
Smother flames with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off
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the burner. Be careful to prevent burns. If the flames do not go out immediately,
evacuate and call the fire department.
Never pick up a flaming pan – you may be burned.
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Do not use water, including wet dishcloths or towels – a violent steam explosion will result.
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Use an extinguisher only if:
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– You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know
how to operate it.
– The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
– The fire department is being called.
– You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
* Based on "Kitchen Firesafety Tips" published by NFPA.
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