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Safety
General Precautions
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.
• To reduce the risk of injury to persons in the event of a range top grease fire, observe
the following:
a) 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.
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.
• To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, observe the following:
a) Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have
questions, contact the manufacturer.
b) Unplug or disconnect this appliance from the power supply before servicing.
c) Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by a qualified person(s)
in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated
construction codes and standards.
d) Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through
the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent backdrafting. Follow
the heating equipment manufacturer’s guidelines 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.
e) When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and
other hidden utilities.
f) Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
g) Do not use this unit with any separate solid-state speed control device.
h) To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.
i) This unit must be grounded.