Ductless recirculation is intended for applications where an exhaust duct work is not possible to be installed. When converted, the hood functions as a recirculating hood rather than an exhaust hood. Fumes and exhaust from cooking are drawn and fi ltered by an optional charcoal fi lter. The air is then purifi ed and recirculated back within the home.
We recommend to ALWAYS exhaust air outside of the home by employing existing or installing new duct work, if possible. The hood is most effective and effi cient as an exhaust hood. Only when the exhaust option is not possible should you recourse to converting the hood into a recirculating hood.
When converted to be a recirculating hood, a charcoal fi lter is required on top of the decorative mesh fi lter. Order according to its part number below. The decorative mesh fi lter is intended to capture residue from cooking and the optional charcoal fi lter helps to purify fumes exhausted from cooking for recirculation.
RECIRCULATING KIT (REQUIRED IF NOT DUCTED OUTSIDE THE HOME)
Kit includes charcoal fi lter, brackets and return air vent.
Hood Model | Part No. | Filters in Pkg. |
ZGE (all models) |
| 1 |
1.Purchase recirculating kit per the part number above.
2.Remove decorative mesh fi lter from hood and place charcoal fi lter on top of mesh fi lter. Secure charcoal fi lter to mesh fi lter by using the supplied wire brackets as shown in Fig.13.
3.Reinstall decorative mesh fi lter.
4.In order to recirculate the air properly, a return air vent must be installed to allow recycled air to be returned to the kitchen, Fig. 14. Ducting must be run from the blower to the return air vent. The return air vent can be positioned on top of the cabinet or in a soffi t/ceiling.
5.Enable Charcoal Filter Change indicator on control panel. See page 15.
6.Charcoal fi lter must be replaced after every 120 hours of use or approximately every 3 to 4 months based on an average daily use of 1 hour of cooking time) The microprocessor in the controls, when set, will elapse and count usage time and indicate when charcoal fi lter replacement is required every 120 hrs.
Charcoal Filter Replacement
Hood Model | Part No. | Qty to Order |
ZGE (all models | 1 |
Fig.13
Fig.14
Installation – Ductless Recirculation
13