Fire Safety - Bosch HUI34253UC Installation Instructions Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
English 6
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 burner or element.
a lid, a fi re blanket or similar.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
Grease deposits in the grease fi lters can ignite.
Clean the grease fi lters at least every two months, or as
frequently as necessary. Never operate the appliance
without the grease fi lters.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
Use only metal ductwork.
WARNING
RISK OF BURNS
The accessible parts get hot during operation.
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.
Smoother fl ames carefully with
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