SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
TO | REDUCE | THE | RISK | OF | FIRE, | ELECTRICAL |
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JURY | TO | PERSONS, |
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1. | Use |
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2. | Before |
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| lock | service |
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3. | Installation |
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| and | electrical | wiring | must |
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4. | Sufficient |
| air | is | needed |
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| ment | to | prevent |
| backdrafting. |
| Follow | the | beating |
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| guideline |
| and | safety |
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| Fire | Protection | Association | (NFPA), | ||||||||||||||||||
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| the | American |
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5. | When |
| cutting | or | drilling |
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| wiring |
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6. | Ducted |
| fans |
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7. | Do | not |
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vice.
8.To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal duetwork.
9.This unit must be grounded.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
1.Keep fan, filters and grease laden surfaces clean.
2.Always turn hood ON whet) cooking at high heat.
3.Use high range settings on range only when necessary. Heat oil slowly on low to medium setting.
4.Don't leave range unattended when cooking.
5.Always use cookware and utensils appropriate for the type and amount of food being prepared.
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
EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
2.NEVER PICK LIP A FLAMING PAN - You may be burned.
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.
CAUTION
1.For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust haz- ardous or explosive materials and vapors.
2.To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced
impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power unit.
3.For best capture of cooking impurities, your range hood should be mounted
4.Please read specification label on product for further infor- mation and requirements.
OPERATION
CONTROLS
The fat) and light are each controlled by a rocker switch. Th
light switch has two positions, "ON" and _OFF'. The fan switch
has three positions - "HIGH", "LOW", and "OFF". ("OFF" is the
middle position.)
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING
Always disconnect the electricity from the range hood before servicing. Keep your range hood clean by using a mild deter- gent suitable for painted surfaces. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLOTH, STEEL WOOL PADS OR SCOURING POWDERS. The
fan assembly is designed to be easily removed for cleaning. See "Fan Assembly RemovaF below.
Aluminum filters used in vented hoods are dishwasher safe.
Avoid extremely caustic cleaning agents, however. They may discolor the aluminum. Clean filters once a month.
Ventless hoods are equipped with a special ventless filter. Do
not wash the filter - its effectiveness will be destroyed. The ventless filter will last up to twelve months with normal use. Replace the filter whenever the blue side becomes noticeably dirty or discolored.
FILTER REPLACEMENT
Filters are | removed by turn- | (clip in low position) |
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filter out. Place the filter |
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under the embossed retain- |
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ing tabs on the back of the |
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fan housing. Turn the filter |
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retaining clip so that the |
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low end of the clip holds |
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the filter | in place. |
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In ventless hoods, MAKE
SURE THAT THE BLUE Filter
SIDE OF THE FILTER IS
NEXT TO THE FAN WHEN THE FILTER IS INSTALLED.
NOTE: Make sure that the arrows on the filter retaining clip point toward the front and back of the hood.
LIGHT BULB
REPLACEMENT
The light bulb (not supplied with hood) should be 75 Watt
maximum. Remove the light
lens covering the bulb by
pressing the two extending tabs together until they re-
lease from the retaining slots
in the hood.Screws
TO REMOVE FAN ASSEMBLY
Make sure that power is
disconnected. Remove filter.
Remove two screws holding
motor bracket to range hood. Unplug fan assembly. Be careful not to allow fan
assembly to drop when
screws are removed. Be
careful not to bend or
damage the fins on the blade
- they will be put out of | Screws |
balance. |
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