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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.
*Based on "Kitchen Fire Safety Tips" published by NFPA.
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 on high heat or when
flambéing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn
Beef Flambé).
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.
WARNING –
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified
person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards,
including fire-rated construction.
B. 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 pub-
lished by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the
American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE) and the local code authorities. When appli-
cable, install any makeup (replacement) air system in accordance
with local building code requirements.
C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage elec-
trical wiring and other hidden utilities.
D. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
E. There should be adequate ventilation of the room when the
range hood is used at the same time as appliances burning gas or
other fuels.
WARNING –
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE AND TO PROP-
ERLY EXHAUST AIR, BE SURE TO DUCT AIR OUTSIDE—DO NOT
VENT EXHAUST AIR INTO SPACES WITHIN WALLS OR CEILINGS
OR INTO ATTICS, CRAWL SPACES OR GARAGES. DO NOT VENT
EXHAUST AIR INTO A FLUE THAT IS USED FOR EXHAUSTING
FUMES FROM APPLIANCES BURNING GAS OR OTHER FUELS.
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