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Owner and Maintenance Guide
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The Importance of Cooking Ventilation
The main purpose of cooking ventilation is to capture the
by-products of cooking. These by-products are heat, steam,
smoke, odor, hazardous gases, and grease. Without proper
cooking ventilation, these by-products can cause a great deal
of harm to the home. Vent-A-Hood
all cooking by-products to the outside with the exception of
GREASE, which is collected by the patented Magic Lung
blower system.
The Magic Lung Blower
The Magic Lung
in 1937. The Magic Lung
passes through the blower wheel and cools the grease from a
vapor into a liquid. The centrifugal action of the Magic Lung
traps 99% of cooking grease without the use of messy and
inefficient wire mesh or baffle filters. The constant speed
centrifugal blower is also designed to create a pressure barrier,
lowering the risk of an attic or wall fire.
L023 0314A
Magic Lung
internal blower system was originally patented
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Blower
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- How It Works
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pressurizes grease-laden air as it
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range hoods exhaust
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- Page 1 These by-products are heat, steam, smoke, odor, hazardous gases, and grease. Without proper cooking ventilation, these by-products can cause a great deal of harm to the home. Vent-A-Hood range hoods exhaust ® all cooking by-products to the outside with the exception of GREASE, which is collected by the patented Magic Lung ®...
- Page 2 Safety READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, call the manufacturer. B.
- Page 3 Safety (Continued) C. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or in blower housing. D. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface heating element. WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS, IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: A.
- Page 4 Safety (Continued) CAUTION FOR GENERAL VENTILATION USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND VAPORS. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK. THIS MANUAL SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE HOOD FOR FUTURE REFERENCE L023 Page 4...
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Page 5: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions A. Models with Rocker Switch Controls On models with rocker switches, blowers are switched independent from one-another. The user should generally start with the hood on the lowest setting, and then increase speed and/or turn on additional blowers as required. Red Switch - This switch operates a two-speed blower. - Page 6 Operating Instructions (Continued) Black Switch - This switch operates an additional single-speed blower. The single-speed blower is either off or on, and is not controlled by the SensaSource heat sensor or the red switch. This ® blower should be engaged if the heat level exceeds the capacity of the two-speed blower.
- Page 7 Operating Instructions (Continued) B. Models with Dial Controls On hood models with dial controls, blower assemblies are switched independent from one-another. The user should generally start with the hood on the lowest setting, and then increase speed and/or turn on additional blowers as required. Blower Control Dial - This switch operates a single or dual blower.
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Page 8: Hood Cleaning
Stainless steel should be treated with a quality stainless steel cleaner such as Stainless Steel Magic (Vent-A-Hood part number ® SS64 ). Follow all label instructions. Do not polish across the grain ®... - Page 9 Hood Cleaning (Continued) To remove the blower housing(s) and damper(s), first remove the E-Z Clean blower shield. The blower housing is removed for cleaning by unsnapping the suitcase latches (one on each side of the housing). Then, pull the housing forward and gently “tip” it downward to clear the blower wheel(s).
- Page 10 Hood Cleaning (Continued) For instances where the blower wheel may need to be removed, follow the instructions below. Removing the blower wheel requires a 1/8” hex wrench which has been provided with this manual. There is a small set screw on the side of the hub of the wheel (A) that tightens up against a “flat”...
- Page 11 Maintenance/Troubleshooting A. Light Bulb Replacement WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, turn off power and allow lights to cool before proceeding. Halogen Bulbs To remove the bulb, turn it counterclockwise. If the light is difficult to remove, it may be necessary to use the light bulb suction cup that has been provided with this manual.
- Page 12 Maintenance/Troubleshooting (Continued) B Motor Replacement WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, be sure the blower(s) are turned off in the hood before removing the shield(s) and blower housing(s). Remove the shield and blower housing as described in Hood Cleaning on page 8, Section B.
- Page 13 Maintenance/Troubleshooting (Continued) Does the blower capacity of the hood match the cooking equipment it is over? B100 Single Blower (300 CFM) - Under cabinet or wall mount hoods for standard electric cooking equipment. B200 Dual Blower (600 CFM) - Under cabinet or wall mount hoods for standard cooking equipment, gas or electric, and professional style ranges.
- Page 14 Maintenance/Troubleshooting (Continued) Is the hood mounted at the appropriate height off of the cooking surface? The height of the hood off the cooking surface is very important. The higher the hood is mounted, the less effective it will be. Hoods only collect cooking vapors;...
- Page 15 Maintenance/Troubleshooting (Continued) Do the dampers open and close freely? With the blower housing off (see Hood Cleaning on Page 8, Section B), locate the damper (flap) and ensure that it opens and closes freely. If it does not, identify and remove any obstructions that are preventing the damper from opening.
- Page 16 Service To make a warranty claim, contact the dealer where the hood was purchased. They will contact the appropriate service agents. It is not necessary to register the product directly with Vent-A-Hood ® Model No.: (Eg. B100MSC, B200MSC, T200MSC, T400MSC, etc.) Serial No.:...
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