4 49-7000197 Rev. 0SAFETY INFORMATIONREAD AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONREAD ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCEWARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ARANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:A. Never leave surface units unattended at highsettings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasyspillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low ormedium settings.B. Always turn hood ON when cooking on high heat orwhen flambéing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, CherriesJubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).C. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should notbe allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.D. Use proper pan size. Always use cookwareappropriate for the size of the surface element.WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS,OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:A. Installation work and electrical wiring must bedone by qualified person(s) in accordance with allapplicable codes and standards, including fire-ratedconstruction.B. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion andexhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) offuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting.Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’sguidelines and safety standards, such asthose published by the National Fire ProtectionAssociation (NFPA), the American Society forHeating, Refrigeration and Air ConditioningEngineers (ASHRAE) and the local code authorities.When applicable, install any makeup (replacement)air system in accordance with local buildingcode requirements. Visit GEAppliances.com foravailable makeup air solutions.C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do notdamage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.D. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.F. Turn off breaker to adjacent rooms while working.WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.Ŷ Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of yourhood unless it is specifically recommended in thismanual. All other servicing should be referred to aqualified technician.