Whirlpool WT7BTAS Health & Safety, Use & Care, Installation Manual And Online Warranty Registration Information page 19

or other fuels, but must have a separate outlet. All national regulations governing extraction of fumes must
Range hoods and other cooking fume extractors may adversely affect the safe operation
be observed.
of appliances burning gas or other fuels (including those in other rooms) due to back flow of
combustion gases. These gases can potentially result in carbon monoxide poisoning. After
installation of a range hood or other cooking fume extractor, the operation of open flue gas
appliances should be tested by a competent person to ensure that back flow of combustion gases
does not occur.
 Do not remove filters during cooking.
 Do not use or leave the hood without its lamps correctly installed which has risk of electric shock
Always do:
 The Manufacturer will not be liable for any improper use or incorrect operation.
 Important! Always switch off the electricity supply at the mains during installation and maintenance,
such as light bulb replacement.
 Before touching the bulbs, ensure they are cool.
 Before scrapping the appliances, cut the power supply lead and make it unusable.
 Wear work gloves for all installation and maintenance operations.
 Installation or maintenance must be carried out by a specialized technician, in compliance with the
manufacturer's instructions and local safety regulations
 Please dispose packing material carefully. Children are vulnerable to it.
 Pay attention to the sharp edges inside the cooker hood especially during installation and cleaning.
 Warning: Failure to install the screws or fixing device in accordance with these instructions may
result in electrical hazards.
 Warning: Before obtaining access to terminals, all supply circuits must be disconnected.
 Always put lids on pots and pans when cooking on a gas cooker.
 When in extraction mode, air in the room is being removed by the cooker hood. Please make sure
that proper ventilation measures are being observed. The cooker hood removes odours from room
but not steam.
 There shall be adequate ventilation of the room when the cooker hood is used at the same time as
appliances burning gas or other fuels.
 Cooker hood is for home or indoor use only. Do not use it outside.
 Gas appliances must be used under the extractor hood only with pans resting.
 When using more than three gas burners, the hood should be operate at power level 2 or greater.
This will eliminate heat congestion in the appliance.
 If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly
qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety
 Children must be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
 Please follow the instructions in the manual to clean the cooker hood, clean and replace filter to
avoid the risk of fire and electric shock.
 Regular cleaning and maintenance is essential to ensure good performance and hood can be
functioned normally. Frequently clean all encrustations from dirty surfaces to prevent the
accumulation of grease. Regularly clean oil cup and filters, and replace filters when necessary.
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