To Reduce The Risk Of A Range Top Grease Fire - Kenmore Elite 233.5480 Series Use & Care / Installation Manual

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WARNING _, _,
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the
manufacturer at the address listed in the warranty.
2. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off: at
service panel and lock the service disconnecting means
to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.
When the service disconnecting means cannot be
locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device,
such as a tag, to the service panel.
3. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by
a qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable
codes and standards, including fire-rated codes and
standards.
4. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and
exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel
burning equipment to prevent backdrafting. Follow the
heating equipment manufacturer's guideline and safety
standards such as those published by the National
Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American
Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
5. When cutting or drilling into wail or ceilincj, do not
damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
6. When performing installation, servicing or cieanincj
the unit, it is recommended to wear safety glasses and
gloves.
7. Do not use this range hood with any additional solid
state speed control device.
8. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
9. To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.
10. This unit must be grounded.
11. When applicable local recjulations comprise more
restrictive installation and/or certification requirements,
the aforementioned requirements prevail on those of
this document and the installer agrees to conform to
these at
his
own expenses.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
1. Never leave surface units unattended at high settings.
Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spiliovers that may
ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
2. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or
when flambeincj food (i.e.: CrSpes Suzette, Cherries
Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flamb_).
3. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
4. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate
for the size of the surface element.
WARNING _ Z_,
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE
EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWINGS:
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 - This could cause a violent steam explosion.
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.
CAUTION ,dA
1. For indoor use only.
2. For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust
hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
3. To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or
unbalanced impellers, keep drywall spray, construction
dust, etc. off: power unit.
4. Your hood motor has a thermal overload which
wiii automatically shut off: the motor if it becomes
overheated. The motor wiii restart when it cools down.
If the motor continues to shut off: and restart, have the
hood serviced.
5. For best capture of cooking impurities, the bottom of
the hood should be a minimum of 24" and a maximum
of 30" above the cooking surface.
6. To reduce the risk of fire and to properly exhaust air on
a ducted installation, be sure to duct air outside - Do
not exhaust air into spaces within wails or ceiling or
into attics, crawl spaces, or garage.
7. This product is equipped with a thermostat which
may start blower automatically. To reduce the risk
of injury and to prevent power from being switch on
accidentally, switch power off: at service panel and
lock or tag service panel.
8. Because of the high exhausting capacity of this hood,
you should make sure enough air is entering the house
to replace exhausted air by opening a window close
to or in the kitchen.
9. Use with approved cord-connection kit only.
10. Please read specification label on product for further
information and requirements.
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