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Maintenance

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SAFETY WARNING: Never put your hand into area housing the fan while the fan is operating!

For optimal operation, clean range hood and all baffle/spacer/filter/grease tunnel/oil container regularly. Regular care will 

help preserve the appearance of the range hood.

Cleaning Exterior surfaces:

Clean periodically with hot soapy water and clean cotton cloth. Do not use corrosive or abrasive detergent (e.g. Comet 

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Power Scruv

®

, EZ-Off

®

 oven cleaner), or steel wool/scoring pads, which will scratch and damage the stainless steel 

surface. For heavier soil use liquid degrease such as “Forumla 409

®

” or “Fantastic

®

” brand cleaner.

If hood looks splotchy (stainless steel hood), use a stainless steel cleaner to clean the surface of the hood. Avoid getting 

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cleaning solution onto or into the control panel. Follow directions of the stainless steel cleaner. 

CAUTION: Do not 

leave on too long as this may cause damage to hood finish. 

Use soft towel to wipe off the cleaning solution, gently 

rub off any stubborn spots. Use dry soft towel to dry the hood.

After cleaning, you may use non abrasive stainless steel polish such as 3M

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®

 or ZEP

®

, to polish and buff out the stainless 

luster and grain. Always scrub lightly, with clean cotton cloth, and with the grain.

DO NOT allow deposits to accumulate or remain on the hood.

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DO NOT use ordinary steel wool or steel brushes. Small bits of steel may adhere to the surface and cause rusting.

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DO NOT allow salt solutions, disinfectants, bleaches, or cleaning compounds to remain in contact with stainless steel 

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for extended periods. Many of these compounds contain chemicals, which may be harmful. Rinse with water after ex

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posure and wipe dry with a clean cloth.

Cleaning Aluminum Grease Filter / Stainless Steel Filterless Grill:

IMPORTANT:

 Drain oil from oil containers before oil and residue overflow!

The metal filters fitted by the factory are intended to filter out residue and grease from cooking. It need not be replaced 

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on a regular basis but are required to be kept clean.

Filters should be cleaned after every 30 hours of use.

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Remove and clean by hand or dishwasher. Spray “Formula 409

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®

” or equivalent degreasing detergent and leave to soak 

if heavily soiled. Dry filters and re-install before using hood.

Replacing Filters:

Should filters wear out due to age and prolonged use, please contact your local reseller for replacement filters.

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Note: Also replace damaged filter that has punctured or broken mesh, bent or broken frame.

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Replacing the light bulb:

Should the light bulb burned out due to age and prolonged use, replace with following:

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Description: 40W E12/40W E14 or 35W GU10 Bulb

 

Available at your local hardware store

Turn off the range hood.

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Make sure the lights are cool to touch, replace with a new 

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light bulb.

Hazard of Burns!

Light  bulb  become  extremely  hot  when  turned  on. 

DO  NOT  touch  bulb  until  switched  off  and  cooled. 

Touching  hot  bulbs  could  cause  serious  burns.

Summary of Contents for 168 SERIES

Page 1: ...NT Read and save these instructions NOTICE Installer Leave this guide with the homeowner Homeowner Keep this guide for future reference Rev 1052u 3a Installation Guide and Users Manual Elite Built In Series Insert Liners E50 E70 ...

Page 2: ...rities Before servicing or cleaning unit switch power OFF at service panel and lock service panel to pre vent power from being switched ON accidentally Clean grease laden surfaces frequently To reduce the risk of fire and to disperse air properly make sure to vent air outside DO NOT vent exhaust into spaces between walls crawl spaces ceiling attics or garages Ducted fans MUST always be vented to t...

Page 3: ...ny bodily injuries whether caused directly or indirectly by the range hood Clean ventilating fan frequently Always use appropriate cookware and utensils size Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element To reduce the risk of injury to persons in the event of a stove top grease fire SMOTHER FLAMES with a close fitting lid cookie sheet or metal tray then turn OFF the burner BE...

Page 4: ...f hood and duct cover 4 For the most efficient and quiet operation It is recommended that the range hood be vented vertically through the roof through 6 15 cm round metal alu minum vent work The size of the vent should be uniform Use no more than three 90 elbows Make sure there is a minimum of 24 61 cm of straight vent between the elbows if more than one elbow is used Do Not install two elbows tog...

Page 5: ... than 24 Maximum mount height should be no higher than 30 It is important to install the hood at the proper mounting height Hoods mounted too low could result in heat damage and fire hazard while hoods mounted too high will be hard to reach and will loose its performance and efficiency If available also refer to manufacturer s height clearance requirements and recommended hood mounting height abov...

Page 6: ...alled When converted the hood functions as a purifying hood rather than an exhaust hood Fumes and exhaust from cooking is drawn and filtered by a set of charcoal filters The air is then purified and re circulated back within the home We recommend to ALWAYS exhaust air outside of the home by employing existing or installing new duct work if possible Only when the exhaust option is not possible shou...

Page 7: ...ays use plug provided If not possible connect three wires ac cording to its color black to hot white to neutral and green to ground to house wires and cap with wire connectors Wire sizes copper wire only and connections must conform with the rating of the appliance as specified on the model serial rating label Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA 70...

Page 8: ...e panel from the range hood 1 Cut a hole in the bottom of the cabinet using the dimensions shown in the table below ref to Fig A 2 Insert the hood in the cabinet and secure with the 4 mounting screws from the inner side of the range hood 3 Fig B Note Wood blocking might need to be built if it s not available in order to secure the mounting screws In the Non Ducted Recirculation Configuration insta...

Page 9: ... switch to select the desired level of power Once button is pressed the previous speed mode will cancel Press the Light Switch to power on the lights Turn Off Press the Power Switch to turn off the power Press the Light Switch to power off the lights Power Switch Low Speed Medium Speed High Speed Light Switch ...

Page 10: ...ly with insufficient duct size For example 7 duct over 6 hole and loosely secured Check if duct is clogged or if damper unit is not opening properly A tight mesh on a side wall cap unit might also cause restriction to the air flow The lights work but the blower is not spinning at 4 all is stuck or is rattling The blower might be jammed or scraping the bot tom due to shipping damage The hood is not...

Page 11: ...RSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING SMOTHER FLAMES with a close fitting lid cookie sheet or metal tray then turn off the burner BECAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS If the flames do not go out immediately EVACU ATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN you may be burned DO NOT USE WATER including wet dishcloths or towels a violent steam explosion will resul...

Page 12: ...l or steel brushes Small bits of steel may adhere to the surface and cause rusting DO NOT allow salt solutions disinfectants bleaches or cleaning compounds to remain in contact with stainless steel for extended periods Many of these compounds contain chemicals which may be harmful Rinse with water after ex posure and wipe dry with a clean cloth Cleaning Aluminum Grease Filter Stainless Steel Filte...

Page 13: ...d Consumable parts such as light bulbs metal and charcoal filters The natural wear of finish and wear due to improper maintenance use of corrosive and abrasive cleaning products pads and oven cleaner products Chips dents or cracks due to abuse misuse freight damage or improper installation Damage of product caused by accident fire floods or act of God The manufacturer and or distributor reseller i...

Page 14: ...ing fee of 15 will be charged for all approved return s Exchanges or returns may not be accepted if any packaging is missing Make sure to inspect the hood for damages and defects before installation Appearance flaws of the hood found after installation and not affecting hood performance is not covered under our warranty for returns or exchang es Service visits not covered under warranty will carry...

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