SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
•
Clean the grease
filter every month to
prevent fire.
• The charcoal filter
traps odors and
must be replaced
at least once a year
depending on the
frequency of use of
the range hood�
•
WARNING:
Accessible parts of
this appliance may
become hot when
used with cooking
appliances�
•
For air extraction
to be as efficient
as possible, use
a straight duct or
with a minimum of
elbows� Number
of technicians
recommended for
installation: 2 to 3�
Use appropriate wall
plugs and screws on
the wall where the
hood is to be installed�
Ask a qualified
installer or technician
to select the right
dowels and screws�
In a cold climate, it
is advisable to install
an additional check
valve to minimize
cold air return, as
well as a nonmetallic
thermal barrier to
minimize heat transfer
by conduction to the
outside� The valve
must be installed on
the side of the thermal
barrier where the air
is cold� The thermal
barrier must also be
installed as close as
possible to the point
where the duct enters
the heated part of the
building�
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