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MODELS  QP430SS • QP436SS • QP442SS

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WARNING 

 

CAUTION 

TO  REDUCE  THE  RISK  OF  FIRE,  ELECTRIC  SHOCK,  OR 

INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1.  Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.

If you have questions, contact the manufacturer at the address

or telephone number listed in the warranty.

2.  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.

3.  Installation  work  and  electrical  wiring  must  be  done  by  a

qualified  person(s)  in  accordance  with  all  applicable  codes

and standards, including fire-rated construction.

4.  Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting

of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment

to  prevent  backdrafting.  Follow  the  heating  equipment

manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards such as those

published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),

and  the  American  Society  of  Heating,  Refrigeration  and

Air  Conditioning  Engineers  (ASHRAE),  and  the  local  code

authorities.

5.  This product may have sharp edges. Be careful to avoid cuts

and abrasions during installation and cleaning.

6.  When  cutting  or  drilling  into  wall  or  ceiling,  do  not  damage

electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

7.  Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
8.  Use only metal ductwork.
9.  Do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device.
10. As  an  alternative,  this  product  may  be  installed  with  the

UL-approved  cord  kit  designated  for  the  product,  following

instructions packed with the cord kit.

11. This unit must be grounded.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
1.  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.

2.  Always  turn  hood  ON  when  cooking  at  high  heat  or  when

flambéing  food  (i.e.  Crepes  Suzette,  Cherries  Jubilee,

Peppercorn Beef Flambé).

3.  Clean  ventilating  fans  frequently.  Grease  should  not  be

allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.

4.  Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the

size of the surface element.

TO  REDUCE THE  RISK  OF  INJURY TO  PERSONS  IN THE 

EVENT  OF  A  RANGE TOP  GREASE  FIRE,  OBSERVE THE 

FOLLOWING:*
1.  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.

EVOLUTION

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QP4 Series Range Hoods

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

 FOR DOMESTIC COOKING ONLY 

WARNING 

 

2.  NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN — You may be burned or

spread the fire.

3.  DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - a

violent steam explosion will result.

4.  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 Firesafety Tips” published by NFPA.

1.  For indoor use only.
2.  For  general  ventilating  use  only.  Do  not  use  to  exhaust

hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

3.  To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced

impeller, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc., off power

unit.

4.  Do  not  use  over  cooking  equipment  greater  than  70,000

BTU/hr. as the blower motor will shut down intermittantly.

5.  Your  hood  motor  has  a  thermal  overload  which  will

automatically shut off the motor if it becomes overheated. The

motor will restart when it cools down. If the motor continues

to shut off and restart, have the hood serviced.

6.  The top of the hood MUST NOT BE LESS than 30” and at a

maximum of 36” above cooktop for best capture of cooking

impurities.

7.  This hood is not intended to be used as a shelf.
8.  Please  read  specification  label  on  product  for  further

information and requirements.

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Homeowner: Cleaning, Maintenance and 

Operating instructions on page 2.