GE PVB94STSS - Manual (Page 3)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 unit, switch power
off at service panel and lock the service
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. Do not use this unit with any solid-state speed
control device.
D. This unit must be grounded.
CAUTION:
FOR GENERAL
VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST
HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND
VAPORS.
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 OR CEILINGS OR
INTO ATTICS, CRAWL SPACES OR GARAGES.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE
TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING*:
A. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie
sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE
CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do
not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
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C. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or
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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.
* Based on “Kitchen Fire Safety” published by NFPA.
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 flambéing food (i.e., Crepes Suzette,
Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
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.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Installation work and electrical wiring must be
done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all
applicable codes and standards, including fire-
related construction.
B. 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 manufacturer’s
guidelines 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. When applicable, install any makeup
(replacement) air system in accordance with local
building code requirements. Visit GEAppliances.
com for available makeup air solutions.
C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do
not damage electrical wiring and other hidden
utilities.
D. Ducted fans must always be vented to the
outdoors.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
• Do not attempt to repair or replace any part of
your hood unless it is specifically recommended
in this manual. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.
• PVC sewer pipe can be used as duct under
concrete slab if allowed by local code board.
• Make sure all fingers are away from the
downdraft top when it is lowered.