Energy star certified ligh glacier 30-inch under-cabinet 4-way convertible range hood with 2-speed exhaust fan and light, 300 max blower cfm (23 pages)
Energy star certified ligh glacier 30-inch under-cabinet 4-way convertible range hood with 2-speed exhaust fan and light, 300 max blower cfm (23 pages)
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WWW.BROAN.COM WWW.BROAN.CA RANGE HOOD Series: BKDB1, BKDEG1, BKSA1 and BKSH1 INSTALLATION, USE AND CARE MANUAL English - See page 2 HOTTE DE CUISINIÈRE Séries : BKDB1, BKDEG1, BKSA1 et BKSH1 MANUEL D’INSTALLATION, D’UTILISATION ET D’ENTRETIEN Français - Voir en page 31 CAMPANA DE COCINA Series: BKDB1, BKDEG1, BKSA1 y BKSH1...
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Intended for domestic cooking only INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS MANUAL WITH HOMEOWNER. In U.S.A., register your range hood online at www.broan.com In Canada, register your range hood online at www.broan.ca WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: •...
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WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE: a) Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings. b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambeing food (i.e.: Crêpes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambé).
Operation Always turn your hood on before you begin cooking to establish an air flow in the kitchen. Let the blower run for a few minutes to clear the air after you turn off the range. This will help keep the whole kitchen cleaner and fresher. Operate the hood as follows: BKDB1 BKDEG1 SERIES...
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BKSA1 SERIES BLOWER SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH Turns blower on to LOW speed. Turns light on in LOW intensity. • • Turns blower OFF. Turns light OFF. Turns blower on to HIGH speed. Turns light on to HIGH intensity. BKSH1 SERIES BLOWER SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH ...
Cleaning and Maintenance Proper maintenance of the Range Hood will assure proper performance of the unit. MOTOR The motor is permanently lubricated and never needs oiling. If the motor bearings make excessive or unusual noise, replace the motor with the exact service motor. The fan blade should also be replaced.
For ADA compliance installation guidelines, please visit www.broan-nutone.com Recommended Tools and Accessories for Installation • Measuring tape • Phillips screwdriver no. 2 • Flat blade screwdriver (to open knockout holes) • Drill, 1/8” drill bit and 1½” hole saw (to mark holes for ducting and cut electrical access hole) •...
NOTE: 6" round ducting is possible but may reduce exhaust efficiency. Contents Before proceeding to the installation, check the contents of the box. If items are missing or damaged, contact the manufacturer. Make sure that the following items are included: BKDB1 Series BKDEG1 Series IND INSIDE IND INSIDE OF HOOD OF HOOD (1) 3¼”...
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BKSH1 Series BKSA1 Series (2) S HIELDED ALOGEN ULBS (50W, GU10) (2) G (1) G REASE ILTERS REASE ILTER IND INSIDE OF HOOD (2) S HIELDED ALOGEN ULBS (50W, GU10) (1) 7” R OUND (1) 3¼” 10” ONNECTOR AMPER ASSEMBLY EZ1 C IND INSIDE OMPONENTS...
Prepare the Hood NOTE: Since this manual covers many range hood models, some details in the following illustrations may sligthly differ from your unit. 1 ] If present, remove all protective polyfilm from the hood and/or parts. 2 ] Using the finger cup or tab, remove the grease filters from the hood by pushing down ...
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5 ] Remove 7” Round Duct Plate from top/back of hood (see illustration below). Keep the screws for further use. 7” ROUND DUCT PLATE 2 SCREWS 6 ] Remove Electrical Power Cable Knockout from top (vertical exhaust) or back (horizontal exhaust) of hood.
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DUCTED INSTALLATION ONLY 8 ] Remove 3¼” x 10” vertical, 3¼” x 10” horizontal, or 7-inch round knockout plate as appropriate for your ducting method (see F 1 A and 1 B). IGURES IGURE IGURE 7” ROUND KNOCKOUT PLATE ( ALSO REMOVE VERTICAL KNOCKOUT PLATE 3¼”...
Prepare the Hood Location NOTE: Before starting installation, read all the steps of these instructions. Use the illustration below to identify your kitchen cabinet type. FRAMED CABINET FRAMELESS CABINET This manual covers 2 kinds of installation: the standard (without EZ1 brackets) and the EZ1 one-person installation system (using included template and brackets).
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4 ] Drill a 1/8” dia. pilot hole for house wiring, at A location on template. 5 ] Use a sharp pencil or 1/8” drill bit to mark the locations for the appropriate duct access holes (16 locations for 7” round duct, or 4 corner locations for rectangular duct). Remove the template.
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FRAMELESS CABINET Refer to the marking on brackets to determine the correct installation side and orientation. 7/64” Align the corresponding bracket to the cabinet side, while placing rear end of bracket against the wall. Draw a line on the outer edge of the bracket (as shown). ...
Install the Hood (EZ1 Bracket) OTE: The following procedure applies to both framed or frameless cabinet installations. 1 ] Run house power cable between service panel and hood location. 2 ] There are 2 pairs of recessed holes on each side of the top of the hood (on rear: A and B, on front C and D on illustration below);...
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7 ] For framed cabinet, secure the hood to the EZ1 brackets using 4 no. 8-18 x 1/2” metal screws (included in parts bag). Insert 2 screws per side, in the slots (as shown in insets on illustration below). 8 ] For frameless cabinet, secure the hood to the cabinet using 4 no. 8 x 5/8” round head wood screws (included in parts bag).
Standard Installation (without EZ1 brackets) 1 ] Use the proper diagram below for placement of ductwork and electrical cutout in cabinet or wall. For a non-ducted installation, DO NOT cut a duct access hole, only cut the hole for electrical wiring. 3¼"...
Install the Hood (Standard Installation) 1 ] Run house power cable between service panel and hood location. Run the house power cable into the hood through the strain relief previously installed in step 6 on page 12. 2 ] Hang hood from (4) mounting screws previously installed. Slide hood back towards wall until mounting screw heads are engaged in narrow end of keyhole slots in top of hood.
Connect the Wiring WARNING Risk of electric shock. Electrical wiring must be done by qualifi ed personnel in accordance with all applicable codes and standards. Before connecting wires, switch power off at service panel and lock service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.
Light Bulbs (BKSA1 and BKSH1 Series only) The BKSA1 and BKSH1 Series range hoods require two shielded Halogen Bulbs (120 V, 50 W max., MR16 or PAR16 with GU10 base), included. WARNING Do not touch lamps during or soon after operation. Burns may occur. In order to prevent the risk of personal injury, only install shielded halogen lamps.
ARTS AND EPAIRS In order to ensure your unit remains in good working condition, you must use Broan-NuTone LLC or Venmar Ventilation ULC genuine replacement parts only. Broan-NuTone LLC or Venmar Ventilation ULC genuine replacement parts are specially designed for each unit and are manufactured to comply with all the applicable certification standards and maintain a high standard of safety.
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ARTS AND EPAIRS In order to ensure your unit remains in good working condition, you must use Broan-NuTone LLC or Venmar Ventilation ULC genuine replacement parts only. Broan-NuTone LLC or Venmar Ventilation ULC genuine replacement parts are specially designed for each unit and are manufactured to comply with all the applicable certification standards and maintain a high standard of safety.
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ARTS AND EPAIRS In order to ensure your unit remains in good working condition, you must use Broan-NuTone LLC or Venmar Ventilation ULC genuine replacement parts only. Broan-NuTone LLC or Venmar Ventilation ULC genuine replacement parts are specially designed for each unit and are manufactured to comply with all the applicable certification standards and maintain a high standard of safety.
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ARTS AND EPAIRS In order to ensure your unit remains in good working condition, you must use Broan-NuTone LLC or Venmar Ventilation ULC genuine replacement parts only. Broan-NuTone LLC or Venmar Ventilation ULC genuine replacement parts are specially designed for each unit and are manufactured to comply with all the applicable certification standards and maintain a high standard of safety.
Limited Warranty Warranty Period and Exclusions: Broan-NuTone LLC and Venmar Ventilation ULC (either being the “Company”) warrants to the original consumer purchaser of its product (“you”) that the product (the “Product”) will be free from material defects in the Product or its workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase (or such longer period as may be required by applicable law).
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