Fire Safety - Thermador UCVRECIRC Installation Manual

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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 fire, drop and roll immediately
to extinguish flames.
Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible
and easily accessible near the appliance.
Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires with baking
soda. Never use water on cooking fires.
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-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal
tray, then turn off the burner. 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:
- 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.
a Based on "Kitchen Fire Safety Tips" published by NFPPA.
Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation system during a
cooktop fire. However, do not reach through fire to turn it off.
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WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
Hot oil and fat catch fire fast. Never leave hot oil and fat unsupervised.
Never extinguish a fire with water. Switch off the cooking position.
Suffocate flames carefully with a lid, a fire blanket or similar.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
Grease deposits in the grease filter can ignite.
Clean the grease filter at least every two months or as frequently as
necessary.
Never operate the appliance without the grease filter.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
Grease deposits in the grease filter can catch fire. Never work with a
naked flame near the appliance (e.g. flambéing). Install the unit near a
heat-producing appliance for solid fuels (e.g. wood or coal) only if there
is a closed, non-detachable cover. There must be no flying sparks.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
Use only metal ductwork.
WARNING
RISK OF BURNS
The accessible parts get hot during operation. Never touch hot parts.
Keep children away.
CAUTION
It is recommended to wear gloves and long sleeves to protect hands
and forearms from abrasion and potential scratches during the
installation process.