Important Safety Notice - ELICA EPT430S2 Guía De Instalación, Uso Y Mantenimiento

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IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

I CAUTION
FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO
EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS OR
VAPOURS.
I WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the
manufacturer.
B. Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off
at service panel and lock service panel disconnecting
means to prevent power from being switched on
accidentally.
When the service disconnecting means cannot be
locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device,
such as a tag, to the service panel.
C. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by
qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable
codes & standards, including fire-rated construction.
D. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and
exhausting of gases through the flue (Chimney) of fuel
burning equipment to prevent back- drafting.
Follow the heating equipment manufacturers guideline
and safety standards such as those published by the
national fire protection association (NFPA), the american
society for heating, refrigeration and air conditioning
engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
E. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not
damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
F. Ducted systems must always be vented to the outdoors.
I CAUTION
To reduce risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, be sure to
duct air outside - do not vent exhaust air into spaces within
walls, ceilings, attics, crawl spaces, or garages.
I WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCT
WORK.
Install this hood in accordance with all requirements specified.
I WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this
hood with any external solid state speed control device.
I WARNING
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 hood ON when cooking at high heat or when
flambeing food (I.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee,
Peppercorn Beef Flambe').
c) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be
allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
d) Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate
for the size of the surface element.
I WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS, IN THE
EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING: a
a) SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet,
or other metal tray, then turn off the gas burner or the
electric element. 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 be 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.
e) Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoor.
a Based on "Kitchen Fire Safety Tips" published by NFPA.
I CAUTION
Automatically Operated Device - To reduce the risk of
Injury disconnect from power supply before servicing.
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