Fire Safety - Thermador Masterpiece VCI3B30ZS 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 fi re, drop and roll immediately to
extinguish fl ames.
Have an appropriate fi re extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible
and easily accessible near the appliance.
Smother fl ames from food fi res other than grease fi res with baking
soda. Never use water on cooking fi res.
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-fi tting lid, cookie sheet, or metal
tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If
the fl ames 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 fi re is small and contained in the area where it started.
- The fi re department is being called.
- You can fi ght the fi re with your back to an exit.
a
Based on "Kitchen Fire Safety Tips" published by NFPA.
Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation system during a
cooktop fi re. However, do not reach through fi re to turn it off.
Seal the connection points of the ducts appropriately.
• Ductwork must vent outside, not into attic spaces for example.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
When gas burners are in operation without any cookware placed on
them, they can build up a lot of heat. A ventilation appliance installed
above the cooker may become damaged or catch fi re. Only operate
the gas burners with cookware on them.
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WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
Hot oil and fat catch fi re fast. Never leave hot oil and fat unsupervised.
Never extinguish a fi re with water. Switch off the cooking position.
Suffocate fl ames carefully with a lid, a fi re blanket or similar.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
Grease deposits in the grease fi lter can ignite.
Clean the grease fi lter at least every two monts, or as frequently as
necessary.
Never operate the appliance without the grease fi lter.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
Use only metal ductwork.
WARNING
RISK OF BURNS
The accessible parts get hot during operation. Never touch hot parts.
CAUTION
It is recommended to wear gloves and long sleeves to protect hands
and forearms from abrasion and potential scratches during the
installation process and servicing.