Troubleshooting Guide; Grease Filters; Changing The Lamp - Air King VAL30 Operating Manual

5. Raise top chimney in place over horizontal mounting bracket and secure in place
with the two included #6 x 3/8" screws (Figure 8).
SECTION 6
Finishing the Installation
1. Install the appropriate filters.
Charcoal Filters: If the range hood will be run ductless, remove and discard the
grease filters that were included with the unit and install model BCCF-02 charcoal
filters instead.
Grease Filters: If the range hood will be vented to the exterior of the home, install
the grease filters supplied with the hood by sliding tab at rear of filter into slot in
hood. While holding in handle of filter, lift filter into palce and release handle. the
filter should snap securely into place (Figure 9).
Figure 9
2. Install two MR16, GU10 Base 50W maximum Halogen lamps by inserting lamp into
socket and turning clockwise slightly until firmly seated. DO NOT over tighten.
3. Remove any protective plastic adhered to the range hood.
4. Turn switches to the OFF ( • ) position and restore power. Test that the light and the
fan are operating properly.
5. If there is any vibration noise, check for the source and try to tighten fasteners or
adjust the tape to make a tighter connection or seal.
SECTION 7
Operation
Controls
Your Range Hood is equipped with two sliding switches with one controlling the lighting and
the other controlling the exhaust fan. The light control has two positions, ON ( I ) and OFF ( O ).
The fan is a four position control, HIGH (III), MEDIUM (II),LOW (I), and OFF ( • ) (Figure 11).
Figure 11
Trouble
1. Hood does not operate when the switch is on.
2. Hood is operating, but air moves slower than normal.
3. Hood is making a rattling noise.
Installer:
Place of Purchase:
6728025 Rev. E 7-10
SECTION 8
Maintenance
CAUTION:
BEFORE SERVICING THE UNIT.

Grease Filters

Included with your range hood are aluminum grease filters that should be washed at
least once a month. The filters are dishwasher safe and should be washed in a mild
soap or detergent. Refer to Step 3 of Section 1 Preparing the Range Hood, to remove
filters. If the grease filters become damaged, replace with Air King Model BCGF-01
Grease Filter.
Charcoal Odor Filter
If you have installed the optional charcoal odor filters, they cannot be washed and must
be discarded and replaced when they become noticeably dirty, have stopped filtering
the odors, or at least once per year. Replace with Air King Model BCCF-02 Odor Filters.

Changing the Lamp

Remove the lamp by turning slightly counter-clockwise and pulling out of the socket.
Replace with a MR16 GU10 Base 50W maximum Halogen lamp.
Fuse
To replace the fuse, turn the fuse cap located next to the wire connector counter
Filter
clockwise and pull out. Replace with a Bussman MDA 125-Volt, 5 Amp Max. fuse (models
VAL30AB and VAL36AB utilize a 3 Amp Max fuse). Reinstall the fuse back into the hood.
Cleaning
CAUTION:
ETC., AS THEY MAY DAMAGE THE RANGE HOOD.
1. Clean your range hood with a mild detergent, such as dishwashing liquid, and dry with
2. The fan assembly can be vacuumed when build up (dirt, lint, etc.) accumulates

Troubleshooting Guide

Probable Cause
1a. A fuse may be blown or a circuit tripped.
1b. Wiring is not connected properly.
2. Obstruction in the exhaust ducting.
3a. Filters are loose.
3b. Duct connection is loose.
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MAKE SURE POWER IS SWITCHED OFF AT SERVICE PANEL
DO NOT USE GASOLINE, BENZINE, THINNER, HARSH CLEANSERS,
a soft cloth. NEVER USE ANY ABRASIVE PADS OR SCOURING POWDERS. Completely
dry before restoring power. NEVER IMMERSE ELECTRICAL PARTS IN WATER.
over time. The fan is permanently lubricated and does not require oiling.
Suggested Remedy
1a. Replace fuse or reset circuit breaker.
1b. Turn off power to unit. Check that all wires are connected.
2. Check for any obstructions in the ducting including filter.
3a. Turn off power to unit. Check that all filter are securely in place.
3b. Turn off power to unit. Check that duct connection is tight.
Installation Date:
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