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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
gENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using the range hood,
follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
WARNINg
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If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder. Do not
install or use a damaged hood.
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Make sure that the range hood has been properly installed and grounded by a qualified
installer according to the accompanying installation instructions. Have the installer
show you the location of the fuse or junction box so that you know where and how to
turn the power off.
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Do not install, repair or replace any part of the range hood unless specifically
recommended in the literature accompanying it. A qualified service technician should
perform all other service.
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To avoid the risk of electric shock, before servicing the range hood, switch power off at
the fuse or junction box and lock the electrical panel door to prevent power from being
switched on accidentally. When the electrical panel cannot be locked, securely fasten a
prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.
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To avoid the risk of electric shock, before cleaning the range hood, turn off the main
power switch.
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Use the range hood only for its intended purpose as outlined in this manual. DO NOT
use this range hood to vent hazardous or explosive materials or vapors. If you have
questions, contact the manufacturer.
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Do not tamper with the controls.
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Never allow the filters to become blocked or clogged. Do not allow foreign objects,
such as cigarettes or napkins, to be sucked into the hood.
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If the cooktop and range hood are near a window, use an appropriate window
treatment. Avoid long drapes or other window coverings that could blow over the
cooktop and hood, resulting in a fire hazard.
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Always run the fan(s) whenever the cooktop is operating.
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Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the cooktop and range
hood are in use. Never allow children to sit or stand on an appliance. Do not let
children play with a range, cooktop or range hood. Do not store items of interest to
children above or around the cooktop, range or range hood.
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The minimum vertical distance between the cooktop surface and the exterior part of
the hood must be no less than 26" (66 cm). The required vertical distance may be
longer for the range or cooktop being used. Consult the range or cooktop installation
instructions for the minimum vertical distance from the appliance being used.
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To reduce the risk of a range-top grease fire:
– Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boil-overs cause smoking and
greasy spill-overs that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
– Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambéing food (i.e. 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.
