General Safety - Whirlpool AKR 036/1 G BL Instructions For Use Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY

• Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, disconnect hood from the mains by
removing the plug or disconnecting the mains electrical supply.
• Always wear work gloves for all installation and maintenance operations.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if
they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• The premises where the appliance is installed must be sufficiently ventilated, when the
kitchen hood is used together with other gas combustion devices or other fuels.
• The hood must be regularly cleaned on both the inside and outside (AT LEAST ONCE
A MONTH).
• This must be completed in accordance with the maintenance instructions provided.
Failure to follow the instructions provided regarding the cleaning of the hood and filters
will lead to the risk of fires.
• Do not flambé under the range hood.
• Do not remove filters during cooking.
• For lamp replacement use only lamp type indicated in the Maintenance/Replacing
lamps section of this manual.
The use of exposed flames is detrimental to the filters and may cause a fire risk, and
must therefore be avoided in all circumstances.
Any frying must be done with care in order to make sure that the oil does not overheat
and ignite.
CAUTION: Accessible parts of the hood may become hot when used with cooking
appliances.
• Do not connect the appliance to the mains until the installation is fully complete.
• With regards to the technical and safety measures to be adopted for fume discharging
it is important to closely follow the regulations provided by the local authorities.
• The air must not be discharged into a flue that is used for exhausting fumes from
appliance burning gas or other fuels.
WARNING! Failure to install the screws or fixing device in accordance with these
instructions may result in electrical hazards.
• Do not use or leave the hood without the lamp correctly mounted due to the possible risk of electric shocks.
• Never use the hood without effectively mounted grids.
• The hood must NEVER be used as a support surface unless specifically indicated.
• Use only the fixing screws supplied with the product for installation or, if not supplied, purchase the correct screws type.
• Use the correct length for the screws which are identified in the Installation Guide.
• In case of doubt, consult an authorized service assistance center or similar qualified person.
WARNING!
Do not use with a programmer, timer, separate remote control system or any other device that switches on
automatically.
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