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).
LED cooktop illumination technology - offering bright lighting and lasting up to 25 times as long as a standard bulb. While they are available as service parts, these modules are designed to last the life of the hood. Operate the hood as follows: BCSEK SERIES BLOWER SWITCH LIGHT SWITCH Turns blower on to LOW speed.
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) •...
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: BCDF Series BCSEK Series IND INSIDE IND INSIDE OF HOOD OF HOOD (1) 3¼”...
Prepare the Hood 1 ] If present, remove all protective polyfilm from the hood and/or parts. 2 ] Using the finger cup (BCDF Series) or the tab (BCSEK Series), remove the grease filters from the hood by pushing down and tilting filter(s) out 3 ] Remove the EZ1 brackets from inside the hood by cutting off the tie wrap.
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5 ] Remove 7” Round Duct Plate from top/back of hood (see illustration below). 7” ROUND DUCT PLATE 2 SCREWS 1 ] Remove Electrical Power Cable Knockout from top (vertical exhaust) or back (horizontal exhaust) of hood. Install an appropriate strain relief, 1/2” diameter (not included). ELECTRICAL POWER CABLE KNOCKOUT...
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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 with washers (screws and washers included in parts bag). Insert 2 screws and washers per side, in the slots (as shown in inset on illustration below). 8 ] For frameless cabinet, secure the hood to the cabinet using 4 no.
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 10. 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.
ARTS AND EPAIRS In order to ensure your unit remains in good working condition, you must use Broan-NuTone LLC or Broan-NuTone Canada ULC genuine replacement parts only. Broan-NuTone LLC or Broan-NuTone Canada 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. Any third party replacement part used may cause serious damage and drastically reduce the performance level of your unit, which will result in premature failing.
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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 Broan-NuTone Canada ULC genuine replacement parts only. Broan-NuTone LLC or Broan-NuTone Canada 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. Any third party replacement part used may cause serious damage and drastically reduce the performance level of your unit, which will result in premature failing.
Limited Warranty Warranty Period and Exclusions: Broan-NuTone LLC and Broan-NuTone Canada 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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