Safety Information - GE JV247 Series Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
A WARNING- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF F IRE,
ELECTRIC S HOCK ORINJURYTOPERSONS, OBSERVE T HE
FOLLOWING:
A. Usethis unit only in the manner intendedby the manufacturer.If
you havequestions,contact the manufacturer.
B. Beforeservicingor cleaningunit, switch power off at service
panel and lockthe servicedisconnectingmeansto prevent
power from being switchedon accidentally.Whenthe service
disconnectingmeans cannot be locked,securelyfasten a
prominentwarning device,such as a tag, to the servicepanel.
C. Do not usethis unit with any solid-statespeedcontrol device.
D. If usinga cord connectionkit,useonlywith range hood cord-
connectionkit JXHC1that has been investigatedand found
acceptablefor usewith this modelrange hood.
E. Thisunit must be grounded.
CAUTION- mR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY
DONOTUSE TOEXHAUST H AZARDOUS OREXPLOSIVE MATERIALS
AND VAPORS.
WARNING- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF I NJURY TO
PERSONS I N THEEVENT OFA RANGE TOPGREASE FIRE, O BSERVE
THEFOLLOWING*:
A. SMOTHER F LAMES with a close-fittinglid,cookiesheet or metal
tray,then turn off the burner.BECAREFUL TOPREVENT BURNS.
If the flamesdo not go out immediately,EVACUATE ANDCALL
THEFIRE DEPARTMENT.
B. NEVER PICK UPA FLAMING PAN-You may be burned.
C. DONOTUSE WATER, includingwet dishclothsor towels-a violent
steam explosionwill result.
D. Usean extinguisherONLY if:
1. You knowyou havea ClassABCextinguisher, a nd you already
know how to operate it.
2. Thefire issmall and containedin the area where it started.
3. Thefiredepartment is being called.
4. Youcan fight the fire with your back to an exit.
* Basedon "KitchenFireSafetyTips"publishedby NFPA.
A WARNING- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE
TOPGREASE FIRE:
A. Neverleavesurfaceunits unattended at high settings.Boilovers
causesmokingand greasyspilloversthat may ignite.Heat oils
slowlyon low or medium settings.
B. Alwaysturn hood ONwhen cooking on high heator when
flamb_ingfood (i.e.CrepesSuzette, C herries Jubilee,Peppercorn
BeefFlamb_).
C. Cleanventilatingfans frequently.Greaseshouldnot be allowedto
accumulateon fan or filter.
D. Useproper pan size.Alwaysusecookwareappropriatefor the
sizeof the surfaceelement.
,& WARNING- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF F IRE,
ELECTRIC S HOCK ORINJURYTOPERSONS, OBSERVE T HE
FOLLOWING:
A. Installationwork and electricalwiring must be done by qualified
person(s) i n accordancewith all applicablecodes and standards,
includingfire-rated construction.
B. Sufficientair isneededfor propercombustion and exhausting
of gasesthroughthe flue (chimney) o f fuel burningequipment
to prevent back drafting.Followthe heating equipment
manufacturer'sguidelineand safety standardssuch as
those publishedbythe NationalFireProtectionAssociation
(NFPA), the AmericanSocietyfor Heating,Refrigerationand Air
ConditioningEngineers (ASHRAE)and the localcodeauthorities.
When applicable,installany makeup (replacement) a ir system
in accordancewith localbuilding coderequirements. V isit
GEAppliances.com for availablemakeup air solutions.
C. Whencutting or drilling into wall or ceiling,do not damage
electricalwiring and other hidden utilities.
D. Ductedfans must always be ventedto the outdoors.
,& WARNING- TO REOUCE THE RISK OF F IRE AND T O
PROPERLY EXHAUST AIR,BESURE TODUCT AIR OUTSIDE--DO NOT
VENTEXHAUST A IRINTOSPACES W ITHINWALLS ORCEILINGS OR
INTOATTICS, CRAWL SPACES ORGARAGES.
A WARNING- TO REOUCE THE RISK OF F IRE, USE
ONLYMETAL DUCTWORK.
[] Donot attempt to repair or replaceany part of your hood unlessit
is specificallyrecommendedin this guide.All other servicingshould
be referredto a qualifiedtechnician.
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