ELICA EAS430SS, Use, Care And Installation Manual

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

A.  Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug. 

Discard fan or return to an authorized service facility for 

examination and/or repair.

B.  Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with 

throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route cord 

under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from 

traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.

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CAUTION

FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO 

EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS OR 

VAPOURS.

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WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR

INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

C.  Use this unit only in the manner intended by the 

manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the   

manufacturer.

D.  Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off  

at service panel and lock service panel disconnecting  

means to prevent power from being switched on  

accidentally. 

When the service cannot be locked, securely fasten a pro-

minent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.

E.  Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by  

qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes 

& standards, including fire-rated construction.

F.  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 manufacturers guideline  

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 the local code authorities.

G.  When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not  

damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

H.  Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoor. 

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CAUTION

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.

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WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCT 

WORK.

Install this hood in accordance with all requirements specified.

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WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this 

hood with any external solid state speed control device.

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WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE.

a)  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.

b)  Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when 

flambeing food (I.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee,  

Peppercorn Beef Flambe’).

c)  Clean ventilating 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.

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WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS, IN THE 

EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE 

FOLLOWING:

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a)  SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet,  

or other metal tray, then turn off the gas burner or  the 

electric element. 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.

aBased on “Kitchen Fire Safety Tips” published by NFPA.

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CAUTION

Automatically Operated Device - To Reduce The Risk Of

Injury Disconnect From Power Supply Before Servicing.

OPERATION

Always leave safety grills and filters in place. Without these 

components, operating blowers could catch onto hair, fingers 

and loose clothing.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of

failure to observe the instructions given here for installation,

maintenance and suitable use of the product. 

The manufacturer further declines all responsibility for injury 

due to negligence and the warranty of the unit automatically 

expires due to improper maintenance.