Important Safety Instructions; Fire Safety - Thermador CHFILT3036 Manuel D'installation

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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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:
• 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.
• NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may get
burned.
• DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or
towels - a violent steam explosion will result.
• Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
a) You know you have a class ABC extinguisher,
and you already know how to operate it.
b) The fire is small and contained in the area where
it started.
c) The fire department is being called.
d) You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
Based on "Kitchen Fire Safety Tips" published by NFPA.
a
Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation system
during a cooktop fire. However, do not reach through fire
to turn it off.
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a
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. flam-
béing). 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.