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Vent-a-Hood Equipped with Magic Lung Blower Owner And Maintenance Manual

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Owner and Maintenance Guide
for Models Equipped with Magic
Thank You For Choosing Vent-A-Hood
We know you will be pleased with your purchase decision.
Since 1933, our company has earned an outstanding reputation
because of our commitment to performance, quality, and
reliability.
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 0909A
®
Lung
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internal blower system was originally patented
®
pressurizes grease-laden air as it
Blower
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range hoods exhaust
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- How It Works
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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 ®...
  • 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...
  • Page 5 Operating Instructions A. Models with Halogen Lights On halogen light models, motors 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 motors as required. Red Switch - This switch operates a two-speed motor.
  • Page 6 Operating Instructions (Continued) Black Switch - This switch operates a single-speed motor. The single-speed motor is either off or on, and is not controlled by the ® SensaSource heat sensor or the red switch. Black Switch Note: The location of the switches on the hood corresponds to the location of the motors in the hood (i.e.
  • Page 7 Operating Instructions (Continued) B. Models with Fluorescent Lights On Fluorescent light models, motors are switched independent from one-another, with the exception of island hoods which are switched in pairs of motors. The user should generally start with one motor and turn on additional motors as required. White Switch - This switch controls the light(s).
  • Page 8 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 or in circles.
  • Page 9 Hood Cleaning (Continued) Clean the shield(s), damper(s), and/or blower housing(s) in a sink of warm soapy water (liquid dish detergent) and let soak for a few minutes. Wash with sponge or dishcloth, rinse and let drain. Reinstall blower housing and snap suitcase latches in place. The blower housing and shield(s) alternatively may be placed into a dishwasher.
  • Page 10 Replace the bulb with a 120 volt, 50 watt maximum halogen bulb. The bulb model number can be found on the hood identification label which is located on the front of the blower housing. GU10 Bulb: Vent-A-Hood part number P1110 PAR20 Bulb: Vent-A-Hood part number P1130 L023 Page 10...
  • Page 11 Maintenance/Troubleshooting (Continued) Fluorescent Bulbs and Starter Non-covered fixtures - To Remove the lamp, facing the hood, grasp the bulb at each end and twist up and away. Take Care not to put too much force on the glass as it may easily be broken. Covered Fixtures - To remove the lamp, facing the hood, remove the plastic cover, grasp the bulb at each end and twist down and away.
  • 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). To 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 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 Vent-A-Hood Ltd. P.O. Box 830426 Richardson, TX 75083-0426 (972) 235-5201 www.VentAHood.com...