Broan PMA400SS Installation, Use & Care Manual page 4

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 (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 .
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE
FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:*
1 . 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 .
2 . NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You may be burned .
3 . DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - violent steam explosion will result .
4 . Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
A . You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher and you already know how to operate it .
B . The fire is small and contained in the area where it started .
C . The fire department is being called .
D . You can fight the fire with your back to an exit .
* Based on "Kitchen Fire Safety Tips" published by NFPA .
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• For indoor residential use only .
• To reduce risk of fire and to properly 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 .
• Take care when using cleaning agents or detergents .
• Avoid using food products that produce flames under the Range Hood .
• For general ventilating use only . Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors .
• To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced impellers, keep drywall spray,
construction dust, etc . off power unit .
• Your hood motor has a thermal overload which will automatically shut off the motor if it becomes
overheated . The motor will restart when it cools down . If the motor continues to shut off and restart,
have the hood serviced .
• The bottom of the hood MUST NOT BE LESS than 24" and recommended at a maximum of 30" above
the cooktop for best capture of cooking impurities .
• Use only with range hood cord connection kits that have been investigated and found acceptable for
use with this model range hood .
• Please read specification label on product for further information and requirements .
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