Operating instructions
APE1  SERIES
Page 1
WARNING    
CAUTION  
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR IN-
JURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1.  Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufac-
turer. 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. Lock or tag service panel to prevent power from being 
switched on accidentally.
3.  Installation work and electrical wiring (including switch loca-
tion) must be  done  by a qualified person(s) in  accordance 
with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated 
construction.
4.  Provide sufficient air for proper combustion and exhausting of 
gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment 
to  prevent  backdrafting.  Follow  the  combustion  equipment 
standards such as those published by the National Fire Pro-
tection Association (NFPA), the American Society for Heat-
ing, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), 
and local codes.
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.  As an alternative, this product may be installed with the UL-
approved  cord  kit  designated  for  the  product,  following in-
structions packed with the 
cord kit.
10. 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 ig-
nite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
2.  Always  turn  hood  ON when  cooking  at  high heat  or  when 
flambeing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Pep-
percorn Beef Flambe).
3.  Clean ventilating fans frequently.  Grease should not be al-
lowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
4.  Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for 
the size of the surface element.
PROFESSIONAL STYLE
RANGE HOOD
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
  FOR DOMESTIC COOKING ONLY  
WARNING    
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.
2.  NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PA N — Yo u  may be burned or 
spread the fire.
3.  DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - 
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 Fire Safety Tips” published by NFPA.
1.  Fo r  indoor use only.
2.  For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust haz-
ardous or explosive materials and vapors.
3.  For best capture of cooking impurities, range hood should be 
mounted so that the bottom of the hood is 18”-24” above the 
cooking surface.
4.  Read specification label on product for information and  re-
quirements.
Installer: Leave this manual with the homeowner.
Homeowner: Cleaning, Maintenance and Operating instructions on page 2.
NOTE These instructions are for ducted installations only.
If hood is to be installed non-ducted:
Purchase a non-ducted filter kit from your local distributor or 
retailer. Follow instructions included with the non-ducted kit.
Conversion to non-ducted nullifies ENERGY STA R
®
 qualification.
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