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Vent-a-Hood M series Owner And Maintenance Manual

M600/m1200 blowers
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Owner and Maintenance Guide
for M Line Range Hoods with
Thank You For Choosing Vent-A-Hood
We know you will be pleased with your purchase decision.
Since 1933, our company has earned an outstanding reputation
because of our commitment to performance, quality, and
reliability.
The Importance of Cooking Ventilation
The main purpose of cooking ventilation is to capture the
by-products of cooking. These by-products are heat, steam,
smoke, odor, hazardous gases, and grease. Without proper
cooking ventilation, these by-products can cause a great deal
of harm to the home. Vent-A-Hood
all cooking by-products to the outside with the exception of
GREASE.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.
If you have questions, call 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.
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M600/M1200 Blowers
FOLLOWING:
range hoods exhaust
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  • Page 1 These by-products are heat, steam, smoke, odor, hazardous gases, and grease. Without proper cooking ventilation, these by-products can cause a great deal of harm to the home. Vent-A-Hood range hoods exhaust ® all cooking by-products to the outside with the exception of GREASE.
  • Page 2 Safety C. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-related construction. D. 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.
  • Page 3 Safety (Continued) C. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish cloths or towels - a violent steam explosion will result. D. Use an extinguisher ONLY IF: 1) You know you have a Class ABC fire 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. CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, AND TO PROPERLY EXHAUST AIR, BE SURE TO DUCT EXHAUST AIR OUTSIDE.

  • Page 4: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions A. Fan Control Dial The fan control is on the right when facing the hood. It has five setting levels; off and four fan speed control settings from low to high. To operate the fan, rotate the dial through the fan speed settings by turning it clockwise (facing the knob).

  • Page 5: Hood Cleaning

    Stainless steel should be treated with a quality stainless steel cleaner such as Stainless Steel Magic (Vent-A-Hood part number ® SS64 ). Follow all label instructions. Do not polish across the grain ®...
  • Page 6 Halogen Bulbs To remove the bulb, turn it 1/4 turn counterclockwise. If the light is difficult to remove, obtain a light bulb suction cup from a lighting/ hardware store or directly from Vent-A-Hood ® Replace the bulb with a 120 volt, 50 watt maximum, GU10 halogen bulb (Vent-A-Hood P/N: P1110).
  • Page 7 Maintenance/Troubleshooting (Continued) equipment. Is the hood ducted properly? The duct should be smooth walled. Corrugated or “flex” type duct must not be used as it restricts airflow. The duct work should be the same square inch area (or larger) as the hood discharge for the entire length of the duct run. Run the duct as short and straight as possible. Enlarge the duct for longer duct runs. Maintain 4 to 5 foot spacing between turns.
  • Page 8 Service To make a warranty claim, contact the dealer where the hood was purchased. They will contact the appropriate service agents. It is not necessary to register the product directly with Vent-A-Hood ® Model No.: (Eg. MRC, M600, M1200, etc.) Serial No.:...

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