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Use & care guide Guia de uso y cuidado Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien 30” and 36” Free-Standing Range Hood FHWC3055LSA + FHWC3655LSA 316902442 December 2010...
Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death. Thank you for choosing Frigidaire, the new premium brand in home appliances. This Use & Care Guide DANGER is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance.
Important safety instructions Important safety instructions WARNING IMPORTANT To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, observe the following: • FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY. Indicates installation, operation, or • Use this appliance only in the manner maintenance information which is important intended by the manufacturer.
Important safety instructions Important safety instructions WARNING WARNING To reduce the risk of injury to persons, in the event of a cooker top grease fire, observe the following: To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal duct • Smother flames with a close-fitting lid, work.
Installing the hood IMPORTANT Upper bracket Save installation instructions electrical inspector’s use. The range hood must be connected with copper wire only. The range hood should be connected directly Lower bracket to the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box through metal electrical conduit. Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of Collar the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 –...
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Installing the hood Installing the hood ask your local chimney sweeper about the local regulations prior to installation. • If you are renting, then approval must be obtained from the owner of the property. • Attention! In order for the range hood to reach IMPORTANT optimal performance, install it over the middle of the cooking area.
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Installing the hood Examples of possible ducting or air fig. recirculation fig. Roof pitch with Sidewall cap Recirculator flashing and cap Pipe Pipe Pipe Collar Collar Collar Installing range hood to the wall IMPORTANT (Exhaust operation) Framing must be capable of supporting 100 lbs. IMPORTANT Step 1: • Make sure that no cables or pipes will become...
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36-5/16” escape from the duct (fig. : with 10’ extension chimney kit FW10EX55LS fig. fig. (14) (not supplied). Please call Frigidaire at 1.800.944.9044 to order this kit. : “ ” in the chart represents the height Dimension A from cook top to where the bottom screw mounting holes would be located.
Installing the hood Electrical connections • Mount the junction box onto the range hood using 2 short screws (13) (fig. DANGER fig. Danger of electric shock! All fittings must be installed by a competent person in accordance with current wiring regulations and local building regulations. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.
• For the operation of the range hood with some sharp edges. recirculation mode a recirculator, model no. FHWRKT55LS, needs to be obtained. Please call Frigidaire at 1.800.944.9044 to order this kit. • Follow steps 1 to 4 from Installing range hood to Exhaust operation the wall (Exhaust operation) chapter.
• NOTE: Charcoal filters are not included • Use low speed for normal use and higher speed with the range hood. Please call Frigidaire for strong odors or fumes. at 1.800.944.9044 to order this kit. When calling our customer service center, also have this range hood’s model number...
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting IMPORTANT Problem Cause Solution Clean the filter every month to prevent risk of fire. The appliance Take down is not fixed the appliance properly on the and check it is Maintenance brackets. properly fixed. • User servicing – Do not repair or replace Excessive The fan blade any part of the appliance unless specifically...
Warranty information Warranty information DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove PRODUCT...