. 11 Model and Serial Numbers. . 2 Owner’s Registration for Canadian Customers. . 9 Problem Solver. . 8 Safety Instructions. . 3 Warranty. . 12 Controls and Features. . 4 Care and Cleaning Charcoal Filter. . 6 Drip Tray. . 7 Hood Surfaces. . 6 Light Bulbs. . 7 Metal Baffle Grease Filter. . 6 Before using your stainless steel hood Read this manual carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new stainless steel hood properly. Keep it handy for answers to your questions. If you don’t understand something or need more help, there is a list of toll-free consumer service numbers included in the back section of this manual. OR Visit our Website at: monogram.com Write down the model & serial numbers You’ll find them on a label behind the filters. These numbers are also on the Consumer Product Ownership Registration Card packed separately with your hood. Before sending in this card, please write these numbers here: Model Number Serial Number Use these numbers in any correspondence or service calls concerning your hood. Save time & money Before you request service, check the Problem Solver in the back of this manual. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself. If you need service To obtain service, see the Consumer Services page in the back of this manual. We’re proud of our service and want you to be pleased. If for some reason you are not happy with the service you receive, here are some steps to follow for further help. FIRST, contact the people who serviced your appliance. Explain why you are not pleased. In most cases, this will solve the problem. NEXT, if you are still not pleased, write all the details—including your phone number—to: Manager, Customer Relations GE Appliances Appliance Park Louisville, KY 40225 If you received a damaged hood Immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you the hood. 3 Impor tant Safety Instructio ns REA D ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer. B. 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. C. Do not use this unit with any solid-state speedcontrol device. D. This unit must be grounded. CAUT ION—For General Ventil ating Us e Only. Do No t Us e To Exhaust Hazardo us Or Explosiv e Materi als and Vapors . WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RAN GE TOP GREA SE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING*: 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: 1. You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it. 2. The fire is small and contained in the area where it started. 3. The fire department is being called. 4. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit. *Based on “Kitchen Firesafety Tips” published by NFPA. WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RAN GE TOP GREA SE FIRE: A. Never leave surface units unattended at high or medium settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings. B. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe). C. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter. D. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element. WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: A. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including firerelated construction. B. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting. 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 for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities. C. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities. D. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors. WARNING—TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY META L DUCTWORK. • Do not attempt to repair or re...