Frigidaire FHWC3025 Installation, Use & Care page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do
Not Use This Hood With Any External Solid State
Speed Control Device.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP 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 flambeing food (l.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries
Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe').
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.
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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 USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or
towels - a violent steam explosion will 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.
OPERATION
Always leave safety grills and filters in place.Without
these components, operating blowers could catch onto
hair, fingers and loose clothing.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the
event of failure to observe the instructions given here
for installation,maintenance and suitable use of the
product. The manufacturer further declines all respon-
sibility for injury due to negligence and the warranty of
the unit automatically expires due to improper mainte-
nance.