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Safety Information (continued)
6 . Ducted fans should always be vented to the outdoors . Never
vent exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceilings, attics,
crawl spaces, or garages .
7 . When cutting or drilling into the wall or ceiling, do not damage
electrical wiring or other hidden utilities .
COOkInG SafeTy InfOrMaTIOn
1 . Never leave the range hood unattended when in use .
2 . Never cook over open flames under the range hood .
3 . Always turn the range hood on when cooking at high heat
or when cooking flaming foods .
4 . If you choose to hang the range hood 457 mm–710 mm
(18 in .–28 in .) from the cooktop surface, use extra caution,
as the surface of the range hood may be extremely hot to the
touch .
5 . Use caution when cooking with oil or with deep-fryers .
Overheating may cause oil to reach its flash point and ignite .
Used oil will ignite at lower temperatures than fresh oil . Heat
oils slowly on low to medium setting .
6 . Avoid boil overs, as they may cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that could ignite .
7 . To prevent burns or fires, always use cookware appropriate to
the size of the heating element that you are using .
8 . In event of a cooking fire, observe the following:
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Be careful to avoid burns .
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Smother flames with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or
metal tray, then turn off the burner . If the flames do not go
out immediately, evacuate and call the fire department .
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Never pick up a flaming pan .
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Do not use water, including wet dishcloths or towels, as you
could cause a steam explosion .
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Use an extinguisher only if: (a) you have a class ABC
extinguisher and you know how to operate it, (b) the fire is
small and contained in the area where it started, (c) the fire
department is being called, and (d) you can fight the fire with
your back to the exit .
CleanInG SafeTy InfOrMaTIOn
1 . The fan and filters must be cleaned periodically and kept free
from accumulation of cooking residue . Old and worn filters must
be replaced immediately .
2 . Never disassemble parts to clean . Parts should be disassembled
by qualified persons only .
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal duct
work . Never use plastic duct work .
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do
not use this range hood with any external solid state speed
control device .
CAUTION:
For general ventilation use only . Do not use the
range hood fans to exhaust hazardous or explosive vapours .
CAUTION:
Never dispose of cigarette ashes, ignitable
substances, or any foreign objects in fans .
CAUTION:
At least two people are needed to move and
safely install the unit . Failure to properly lift the range hood
could result in product damage or personal injury .
