5
SAFETY AND WARNINGS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THE
ENTIRE
SET OF INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE
INSTALLING OR USING THIS
APPLIANCE. A copy of the user guide and installation guide for this product can
also be found at fisherpaykel.com.
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CAUTION:
For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous
or explosive materials and vapors.
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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. For
residential use
only.
–
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.
– Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by
qualified person(s)
in
accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated 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 guideline and safety standards
such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),
and the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
– When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring
and other hidden utilities.
– Ducted fans must
always be vented to the outdoors
.
– This unit must be grounded.
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CAUTION:
To
reduce the risk
of fire and 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.
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WARNING:
To
reduce the risk
of fire, use only metal ductwork.
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WARNING:
To
reduce the risk
of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any
solid-state speed control device.
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WARNING:
To
reduce the risk
of a range top 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
or when flambéing food
(ie Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé)
–
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.
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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:*
–
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
.
EN
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Based on “Kitchen Firesafety Tips” published by NFPA.
