GE Monogram ZVB30 Owner's Manual page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
,A,WARNING: To REDUCETHE RISK
OF FIRE,ELECTRIC SHOCKOR INJURYTO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the
manufacturer.
B. 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.
C. Do not use this unit with any solid-state speed
control device.
D. This unit must be grounded.
A CAUTION: FOR GENERAL
VENTILATINGUSEONLY.DO NOT USE
TO EXHAUSTHAZARDOUSOR EXPLOSIVE
MATERIALS AND VAPORS.
,A, CAUTION: To REDUCE
RISK OF FIRE
AND TO PROPERLYEXHAUST AIR, BE SURE TO
DUCT AIROUTSIDE. DO NOT VENT EXHAUST AIR
INTO SPACESWITHIN WALLS OR CEILINGS OR
INTO ATTICS, C RAWL SPACES OR GARAGES.
WARNING: TO REDUCETHE RISK
OF INJURYTO PERSONS IN THE EVENTOFA
RANGETOP GREASE FIRE,OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING*:
A. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie
sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE
CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. I f the flames do
not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALLTHE
FIREDEPARTMENT.
B. NEVER PICKUPA FLAMINGPAN--
You may be burned.
C. DO NOTUSEWATER, i ncluding wet dishcloths or
towels-a violent steam explosion will result.
D. Use an extinguisher ONLYif.
1. You know you have a ClassABCextinguisher,
and you already know how to operate it.
2. The fire is small and contained in the area
where it started.
3. The fire department is being called.
4. You can fight the fire with your back to
an exit.
*Based on "Kitchen FireSafety" published by NFPA.
,A, WARNING: TO REDUCETHE
RISK
OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
A. Never leave surface units unattended at high
settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spilloversthat may ignite. Heat oils slowly on
low or medium settings.
B.Always turn hood ONwhen cooking at high heat
or when flamb_ing food (i.e.,Crepes Suzette,
Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef FlambG).
C. Cleanventilating fans frequently. Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
D. Use proper pan size.Always use cookware
appropriate for the size of the surface element.
WARNING: TO REDUCETHE
RISK
OF FIRE, E LECTRICSHOCK OR INJURYTO
PERSONS,OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Installation work and electrical wiring must be
done by qualified person(s)in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards, including fire-
related construction.
B.Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and
exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney)of
fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting.
Follow the heating equipment manufacturer's
guidelines and safety standards such as those
published by the National Fire Protection
Association (NFPA), the American Societyfor
Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Engineers(ASHRAE) and the local code authorities.
C.When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do
not damage electrical wiring and other hidden
utilities.
D. Ducted fans must always be vented to the
outdoors.
,A WARNING: TO REDUCETHE
RISK
OF FIRE, U SE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
. Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
your hood unless it isspecifically recommended
in this manual. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.
. PVCsewer pipe can be used as duct under
concrete slab if allowed by local code board.
. Make sure all fingers are away from the
downdraft top when it is lowered.