Thermador VTD600P Installation instructions - Page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Fire Safety WARNING Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen. In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire, drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames. Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible and easily accessible near the appliance. Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires with baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires. 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 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. 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: - You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it. - The fire is small and contained in the area where it started. - The fire department is being called. - You can fight the fire with your back to an exit. a Based on "Kitchen Fire Safety Tips" published by NFPA. Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation system during a cooktop fire. However, do not reach through fire to turn it off. Seal the connection points of the ducts appropriately. - Ductwork must vent outside, not in attic spaces for example, unless the available 'Non-duct Recirculation Kit' is used. WARNING RISK OF FIRE Hot oil and fat catch fire fast. Never leave hot oil and fat unsupervised. Never extinguish a fire with water. Switch off the cooking position. Suffocate flames carefully with a lid, a fire blanket or similar. WARNING RISK OF FIRE Grease deposits in the grease filter can ignite. Clean the grease filter at least every two months or as frequently as necessary. Never operate the appliance without the grease filter. WARNING RISK OF FIRE Grease deposits in the grease filter can catch fire. Never work with a naked flame near the appliance (e.g. flambéing). Install the unit near a heat-producing appliance for solid fuels (e.g. wood or coal) only if there is a closed, non-detachable cover. There must be no flying sparks. WARNING RISK OF FIRE Use only metal ductwork. WARNING RISK OF BURNS The accessible parts get hot during operation. Never touch hot parts. Keep children away. CAUTION It is recommended to wear gloves and long sleeves to protect hands and forearms from abrasion and potential scratches during the installation process. WARNING RISK OF FIRE When gas burners are in operation without any cookware placed on them, they can build up a lot of heat. A ventilation appliance installed above the cooker may become damaged or catch fire. Only operate the gas burners with cookware on them. Page 3