Safety Precautions - GE Profile PV977 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING –
THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY
TO 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.
CAUTION –
only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive
materials and vapors.
CAUTION –
to properly exhaust air, be sure to duct air outside.
Do not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls
or ceilings or into attics, crawl spaces or garages.
2
TO REDUCE
For general ventilating use
To reduce risk of fire and
WARNING –
OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF
A RANGE TOP 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. If the flames do not go out
immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
B. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN—
You may be burned.
C. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet
dishcloths or towels—a violent steam
explosion will result.
D. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1. You know you have a Class ABC
extinguisher, 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 Fire Safety Tips" published
by NFPA.
TO REDUCE THE RISK