RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
WARNING
1. Before servicing or cleaning unit, unplug or disconnect the rangehood from the power supply.
2. 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 rangehood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes
Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe’).
C. Clean ventilation fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or
filter.
D. Use a pan of the proper size. Always use cookware of an appropriate size for the element.
3. TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP
GREASE FIRE, TAKE THE FOLLOWING PRECAUTIONS:
A. SMOTHER FLAMES with a tight-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 get 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.
4. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid-state speed
Control device.
5. To provide protection against electric shock, connect to properly grounded outlets only.
CAUTION
: For general ventilation use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive
materials and vapours.
