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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
TOREDUCETHERISKOFFIRE,ELECTRICSHOCKOR
PERSONALINJURY,PLEASEREADTHEFOLLOWING
CAREFULLY BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO ASSEMBLE,
INSTALL,OPERATEORMAINTAINTHERANGEHOOD:
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Always disconnect,lockandtagthepowersource
before installing or servicing the range hood. Failure
to do so may result in fire, shock or serious injury.
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Installation and eletrical wiring must be done
by qualified technician(s) in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated
construction.
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Whencuttingordrillingintowallsorceilings,please
be carefulnot to damage any eletrical wirings and
other hidden utilities.
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Verifyandensuretheratedvoltageandfrequency
of the range hood is in compliance with the nearby
power source.
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Always unplug therange hoodfromthe power
source before cleaning it.
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Usetherangehoodonlyasdirectedinthismanual.
Do not use it to vent hazardous or explosive
materials or vapors.
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Cleanthebafflefiltersregularlytopreventitbecome
blockedorclogged.Goodairflow isessentialforthe
range hood to work propoerly.
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Do not install, repair or replace any parts of the
rangehoodunlessyouareinstructed todosoby
the manufacturer.
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Do not tamper with or modify the PCB.
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Thisrangehoodmodelrequiresaducttoventthe
air outside. Do not vent the air into spaces within
walls,ceiliings,attics,crawlspacesorgarages.
TOREDUCETHERISKOFARANGETOPGREASEFIRE:
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Never leave surface units unattended at high
settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that mayignite. Heat oils slowly on low or
medium settings.
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Always turn the hood ON when cooking at high
heat or when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette,
Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
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Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on the fan or filter.
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Useproperpansizes.Always usecookware
appropriateforthesize ofthe surfaceelement.
TOREDUCETHE RISKOFINJURYTO PERSONS INTHE
EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
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SMOTHERFLAMESwithaclose-fittinglid,cookie
sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE
CAREFULTOPREVENTBURNS.Iftheflamesdonot
go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
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NEVERPICK UPA FLAMINGPAN-youmay be
burned.
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DO NOT USE WATER,including wet dish cloths or
towels - a violent steam explosion may result.
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Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:
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YouhaveaClassABCextinguisher,andyou
already know how to operate it.
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Thefireissmallandcontainedinthearea
where it started.
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The fire department is being called.
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You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
TOREDUCETHERISKOFPERSONALINJURYINTHE
EVENT OF A GAS LEAK:
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Extinguish any openflame.
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DO NOT turn on the lights or any type of appliance.
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Openall doorsandwindows todispersethegas.
Ifyoustill smellthegas, callthegas company, fire
department, or 911 immediately.
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