Frigidaire FHWC3625MS Use and Care Manual - Page 4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Use This Hood With Any External Solid State Speed Control Device. 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 (l.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. 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 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. OPERATION Always leave safety grills and filters in place.Without these components, operating blowers could catch onto hair, fingers and loose clothing. The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of failure to observe the instructions given here for installation,maintenance and suitable use of the product. The manufacturer further declines all responsibility for injury due to negligence and the warranty of the unit automatically expires due to improper maintenance.