IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Operation and maintenance
This appliance is intended for normal family household
use only. It is not approved for outdoor use. See the
Statement of Limited Product Warranty on pages 18 and
19. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors,
fl ammables or nonfood products in or near this appliance.
It is specifi cally designed for use when heating or cooking
food. The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or
cleaning will damage the appliance and could result in
injury.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly,
or if it has been damaged. Contact an authorized servicer.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specifi cally recommended in this manual. Refer all
servicing to a factory authorized service provider.
WARNING
Improper installation of gas appliances and ventilation
hoods can create a risk for carbon monoxide which can be
harmful. To reduce the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning,
ensure the gas appliance is properly installed according
to the manufacturer's instructions, as well as ensuring the
hood is vented to the outside for proper exhausting of gases
or fumes.
Refer to local building codes for latest requirements
and restrictions when installing ventilation products in
recirculation mode.
CAUTION
Grease left on fi lters can melt and move into the vent and
catch fi re.
WARNING
Hidden surfaces may have sharp edges. Use caution
when reaching behind, in or under appliance.
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WARNING
Tie long hair so that it does not hang loose, and do not
wear loose fi tting clothing or hanging garments, such as
ties, scarves, jewelry, or dangling sleeves.
WARNING
When the hood is operated in exhaust-air mode
simultaneously with a different appliance which also
makes use of the same chimney
fi red heaters, continuous-fl ow heaters, hot-water boilers)
care must be taken to ensure that there is an adequate
supply of fresh air which will be needed by the appliance
for combustion.
This can be achieved if combustion air can fl ow through
non-lockable openings, e.g. in doors, windows and via
the air-intake/exhaust-air wall box or by other technical
measures, such as reciprocal interlocking, etc.
WARNING
Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning – Make sure there
is adequate make up air so that combustion gases are
extracted.
NOTE: When assessing the overall requirement, the
combined ventilation system for the entire household
must be taken into consideration. This rule does not apply
to the use of cooking appliances, such as cooktops and
ovens.
(such as gas, oil or coal-