Important Safety Instructions - Thermador PH Serie Manual De Cuidado Y Uso

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OB-
SERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Use this unit only in the manner intended
by the manufacturer. If you have ques-
tions, contact the manufacturer (800/735-
4328).
2. Before servicing or cleaning the unit,
switch power off at service panel and lock
service panel. This will prevent power from
being switched on accidentally. When the
service panel cannot be locked, securely
fasten a prominent warning device, such
as a tag to the service panel.
WARNING
FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY.
TO AVOID A FIRE OR EXPLOSION HAZ-
ARD DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST HAZ-
ARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS OR
VAPOR.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP
GREASE FIRE.
1. 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.
2. Always turn hood ON when cooking on high
heat or when flambéing foods.
3. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on fan
or filter.
4. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware
appropriate for the size of the surface
element.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PER-
SONS, IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP
GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
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 dish
cloths or towels - a violent steam explosion
may result.
d) Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1) You know you have a class ABC extin-
guisher, 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.
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