1. IMPORTANT SAFETY MEASURES (continued)
CAUTION
Do not exhaust hazardous or explosive material and/or vapors.
To reduce risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, be sure to duct air outside - do not vent exhaust
air into spaces within walls, ceilings, attics, crawl spaces or garages.
Automatically operated device - to reduce risk of injury, disconnect from power supply before
servicing.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY RIGID METAL DUCTWORK.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of a cooktop grease fire:
Never leave a range unattended.
Boil-overs cause smoke and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or
medium setting.
Always turn hood ON AT ALL TIMES when cooking at high heat or when flambéing food (i.e.
Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Flambés, etc.).
Clean the unit’s surfaces frequently. Grease can accumulate on fan or filters.
Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to persons in the event of a cooktop grease fire, observe the following
guidelines:
Smother flames with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, and then turn off the burner.
If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE THE PREMISES AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
Never pick up a flaming pan - you may BURN YOURSELF.
DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels – as this will result in a violent steam
explosion.
Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
a)
You know you have a class ABC extinguisher and you already know how to operate it.
b)
The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
c)
The fire department has been called.
d)
You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
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