Important Safety Information; Safety Precautions - GE JVB67 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
WARNING!
For your safety, the information in this manual must be followed to minimize the risk of fire or explosion,
electric shock, or to prevent property damage, personal injury, or loss of life.
WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
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.
CAUTION: For general ventilating use only.
Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive
materials and vapors.
Installation work and electrical wiring must
be done by qualified person(s) in
accordance with all applicable codes and
standards, including fire-rated construction.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
Keep fan, filters and grease laden
surfaces clean.
Always turn hood ON when cooking
at high heat.
Use high range settings on range only when
necessary. Heat oil slowly on low to
medium setting.
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
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
hidden utilities.
Ducted fans must always be vented to the
outdoors.
To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal
ductwork.
PVC sewer pipe can be used as duct under
concrete slab if allowed by local code board.
This unit must be grounded.
Don't leave range unattended when cooking.
Always use cookware and utensils
appropriate for the type and amount
of food being prepared.
When flaming foods, turn the fan on.
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