Thermador UCVM36XS Installation Instructions - Page 6

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 ire, drop and roll immediately to extinguish lames. Have an appropriate ire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible and easily accessible near the appliance. Smother lames from food ires other than grease ires with baking soda. Never use water on cooking ires. WARNING TO REDUCE RANGE TOP THE RISK OF INJURY TO GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE TPHERESFOONLSLOINWTINHGE :EaVENT OF A a. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-itting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the lames 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 ire is small and contained in the area where it started. - The ire department is being called. - You can ight the ire with your back to an exit. a Based on "Kitchen Fire Safety Tips" published by NFPPA. Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation system during a cooktop ire. However, do not reach through ire to turn it off. 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 ire. Only operate the gas burners with cookware on them. WARNING RISK OF FIRE Hot oil and fat catch ire fast. Never leave hot oil and fat unsupervised. Never extinguish a ire with water. Switch off the cooking position. Suffocate lames carefully with a lid, a ire blanket or similar. WARNING RISK OF FIRE Grease deposits in the grease ilters can ignite. Clean the grease ilters at least every two months or as frequently as necessary. Never operate the appliance without the grease ilters. WARNING RISK OF FIRE Grease deposits in the grease ilters can catch ire. Never work with a naked lame near the appliance (e.g. lambéing). 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 lying 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. Page 6