4IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USINGREAD AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.SAFETY PRECAUTIONSWARNING —TO REDUCE THERISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK ORINJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THEFOLLOWING:A. Use this unit only in the manner intendedby the manufacturer. If you have questions,contact the manufacturer.B. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switchpower off at service panel and lock theservice disconnecting means to preventpower from being switched on accidentally.When the service disconnecting meanscannot be locked, securely fasten aprominent warning device, such as a tag,to the service panel.C. Do not use this unit with any solid-statespeed control device.D. This unit must be grounded.CAUTION—FOR GENERALVENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT USETO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVEMATERIALS AND VAPORS.WARNING —TO REDUCE THERISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THEEVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE,OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING*:A. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid,cookie sheet or metal tray, then turn offthe burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENTBURNS. If the flames do not go outimmediately, EVACUATE AND CALLTHE FIRE DEPARTMENT.B. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN—You may be burned.C. DO NOT USE WATER, including wetdishcloths or towels—a violent steamexplosion will result.D. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:1. You know you have a Class ABCextinguisher, and you already knowhow to operate it.2. The fire is small and contained in thearea where it started.3. The fire department is being called.4. You can fight the fire with your backto an exit.*Based on “Kitchen Firesafety Tips” publishedby NFPA.WARNING —TO REDUCE THERISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:A. Never leave surface units unattended at highsettings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasyspillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly onlow or medium settings.B. Always turn hood ON when cooking at highheat or when flambéing food (i.e. CrepesSuzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn BeefFlambé).C. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Greaseshould not be allowed to accumulate onfan or filter.D. Use proper pan size. Always use cookwareappropriate for the size of the surfaceelement.WARNING —TO REDUCE THERISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK ORINJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THEFOLLOWING:A. Installation work and electrical wiring mustbe done by qualified person(s) in accordancewith all applicable codes and standards,including fire-related construction.B. Sufficient air is needed for propercombustion and exhausting of gasesthrough the flue (chimney) of fuel burningequipment to prevent back drafting. Followthe heating equipment manufacturer’sguideline and safety standards such as thosepublished by the National Fire ProtectionAssociation (NFPA), and the AmericanSociety for Heating, Refrigeration andAir Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE),and the local code authorities.C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling,do not damage electrical wiring and otherhidden utilities.D. Ducted fans must always be vented to theoutdoors.WARNING —TO REDUCETHE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METALDUCTWORK.• Do not attempt to repair or replace anypart of your hood unless it is specificallyrecommended in this manual. All otherservicing should be referred to a qualifiedtechnician.