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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
8
Proper use
W
ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A COOKTOP GREASE
FIRE:
– a) Never leave surface units unattended at high settings.
Boi
lovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite. Heat
oils slowly on low or medium settings.
– b) Always turn the hood on when cooking at a high heat.
– c) Clean the ventilation hood frequently. Grease should not be
all
owed to accumulate on the fan or filter.
– d) Use the proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for
the siz
e of the cooking area.
Never use an open flame beneath the ventilation hood.
T
o avoid the risk of fire, do not flambé or grill over an open flame.
When turned on, the ventilation hood will draw any flames into the
filter. Fat deposits may ignite.
W
ARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN
THE EVENT OF A COOKTOP 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
vio
lent steam explosion will result.
– d) Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:
– 1) You have a class ABC extinguisher, and you 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.
*Based on "Kitchen Firesafety Tips" published by NFPA.