Warning --To Reducethe Risk Of Fire, Electric Shock, Or Injuryto Persons, Observethe Following; Operation - Whirlpool KPEC992MSS Use And Care Manual

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WARNING --TO REDUCETHE
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURYTO
PERSONS, OBSERVETHE
FOLLOWING:
Use this unit only in the manner
intended by the manufacturer. If
you have questions, contact the
manufacturer. Before servicing
or cleaning unit, switch power
off at service panel and lock
switch power off at service
panel and lock service panel 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.
CAUTION: For general
ventilating use only. Do not use
to exhaust hazardous or
explosive materials and vapors.
WARNING --TO REDUCETHE
RISK OFA RANGETOP GREASE
FIRE:
Never leave surface units
unattended at high settings.
Boilovsrs cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Heat oils slowly on low or
medium settings.
Always turn hood ON when
cooking at high heat or when
cooking flaming foods.
Clean ventilating fans frequently.
Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on fan or filter,
Use proper pan size. Always use
cookware appropriate for the size
of the surface element.
WARNING --TO REDUCETHE
RISK OF INJURYTO PERSONS IN
THE EVENT OF A RANGETOP
GREASE FIRE, OBSERVETHE
FOLLOWING;
SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-
fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal
tray, then turn offthe burner. BE
CAREFULTO PREVENT BURNS. If
the flames do not go out
immediately, EVACUATEAND
CALLTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN
--You may be burned.
DO NOT USEWATER, including
wet dishcloths or towels -- a
violent steam explosion wilt
result. Use an extinguisher
ONLY if:
You know you have a Class ABC
extinguisher, and you already
know how to operate it.
The fire is small and contained in
the area where it is started.
The fire department is being
called.
You can fight the fire with your
back to an exit.
Replacing the Halogen
lamps:
The hood liner uses 12-volt, 20
watt halogen lamp bulbs.
Before you begin, make sure that
the range hood is turned off and
that the lamps have had sufficient
time to cool.
To replace a halogen lamp:
• Remove 2 screws from the
circular metal trim around the
lamp assembly.
• Pull the trim with the lamp
assembly attached down far
enough so that the lamp can be
pushed out of the socket clips.
• Insert the new lamp into the
socket clips and push the lamp
and trim assembly back up into
the hood.
• Replace the screws.
Operation
The hood liner is designed to
remove smoke, cooking vapors
and odors from the cooktop area.
For best results, start the hood
before cooking and allow it to
operate several minutes after the
cooking is complete to clear all
smoke and odors from cooking
area.
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light _itch
Mitch
Operating the lights:
ON: Move the light switch to the
"1" position.
OFF: Move the light switch to the
"0" position.
Operating the exterior
blower motor:
ON: Move the blower motor
switch to the "1" position.The
blower will begin operating at the
speed set on the speed switch.
OFF: Move the blower switch to
the "0" position.
Adj usti ng the exterior
blower speed:
Adjusting exterior blower motor
speed:
Move speed control switch to vary
the blower speed from low (at the
left) to high (at the right).The
exterior blower motor will operate
at the speed set when the motor
is turned on.