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SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
OPERATION
TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL
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
tile manufacturer
at the
address
or telephone
number
listed
in the
warranty.
2. Before
servicing
or cleaning
unit,
switch
power
off at ser-
vice
panel
and
lock
service
panel
to prevent
power
from
being
switched
on accidentally.
3. Installation
work
and
electrical
wiring
must
be done
by a
qualified
person(s)
in accordance
with
all applicable
codes
and standards.
4. Sufficient
air is needed
for proper
combustion
and exhaust-
ing of gases through
the flue (chimney)
of fuel burning
equip-
ment
to prevent
backdrafting.
Follow
the beating
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
au-
thorities.
5. When
cutting
or drilling
into
wall or ceiling,
do not damage
electrical
wiring
and
other
hidden
utilities.
6. Ducted
fans must
always
be vented
to tile outdoors.
7. Do not
use
this unit
with
any solid
state
speed
control
de-
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 close-fitting
lid, cookie
sheet,
or
metal tray, then turn off tile burner.
BE CAREFUL TO PRE-
VENT BURNS. If the flames
do not go out immediately,
EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
2. NEVER PICK LIPA 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
18-24" above the cooking
surface.
4. Please read specification
label on product
for further
infor-
mation and requirements.
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)
ing the filter retaining
clip
to the side and lifting
the
filter
out. Place the filter
under the embossed
retain-
ing tabs on the back of the
fan housing.
Turn the filter
retaining
clip so that the
low end of the clip holds
the filter in place.
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
balance.
Screws
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