Important Safety Instructions
Warning and important safety instructions appearing in this
guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and
situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care
must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating
the appliance.
Always contact the manufacturer about problems or
conditions you do not understand.
CAUTION
Safety instruction: Failure to observe this instruction can
cause fatal or serious injury.
● For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust
hazardous or explosive materials or vapors.
● Do not allow insulation, ceiling finishing materials,
roofing materials, or other debris to enter the fan
housing or ductwork.
Motor failures due to debris are not subject to warranty
coverage.
RANGE HOOD SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very
important.
We have provided many important safety messages in
this manual and your appliance. Always read and obey all
safety messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill
or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow
the safety alert symbol and either word "DANGER" or
"WARNING".
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
● Do not use this fan with any solid state speed control
device.
● Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by
qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable
codes and standards, including fire related construction.
● 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
Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE), and local code authorities.
● When cutting into walls or ceilings, do not damage
electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
● Use only metal ductwork. Exhaust air must be ducted to
the outside. Do not vent exhaust air into spaces within
walls, ceilings, attics, crawl spaces or garages.
● Inadequate repairs may cause serious hazards. For
repair service, please contact the service centre in your
country.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO
PERSONS, OBSERVE THE 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 the
service panel and lock 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.
● People (including children) whose physical, sensory
or metal capacities or whose lack of experience or
knowledge prevent them from using this product safely
should not use it without the supervision or instruction
of a responsible person.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE
EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
● 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.
● NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN! You may be burned.
● DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels -
a violent steam explosion will 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
started.
− The fire department is being called.
− You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
Based on 'Kitchen Fire Safety Tips' published by the NFPA.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY OF A RANGE HOOD
GREASE FIRE:
● Never leave surface units unattended at high settings.
Boilovers 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 or flambeing food.
● 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.
Save these instructions for future reference!
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