Use & care guide Guia de uso y cuidado Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien 36” and 42” Island Range Hood FHPC3660LSA+FHPC4260LSA 316902444 Rev A February 2012
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Important safety instructions Important safety instructions IMPORTANT Indicates installation, operation, or maintenance information which is important but not hazard-related. Child safety Packing materials: • Packing cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic sheets, or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers and can quickly cause suffocation. • Remove the protective film covering the appliance before putting it into operation.
Important safety instructions Important safety instructions WARNING To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal duct work. Install this hood in accordance with all requirements specified. WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this hood with any external solid state speed control device. WARNING To reduce the risk of a cooktop grease fire: • Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Intended use / Parts supplied IMPORTANT 4 Upper bracket 1 5 Lower bracket 1 6 Collar 1 7 Recirculation kit (optional accessories) Elux code: FHPRKT60LS 1 8 Bulb 20W, 120V~, GU10 (preassembled) 4 9 Bolt, rubber washer, washer 4 sets 10 Long screw (15/64" x 2-3/4") 4 Power requirement: 120V~, 60Hz, 15 or 20A branch circuit 11 Washer (dia. 23/32" x 1/4" x 5/64") 4 Intended use 12 Washer (dia. 5/32" x 15/32" x 3/64") 8 13 M15/64" x 3/16" nut 4 14 Span washer (dia.
Installing the hood Tools/Materials required • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Duct tape Wire nuts Tape to mount template 6" rounded metal duct, length to suit installation (5" optional) Measuring tape Pliers Gloves to protect against sharp edges Knife Safety glasses Electric drill with 5/32” bit Strain relief Spirit level Phillips (Pozidrive) # 2 screwdriver + torx # 2 Wire cutter/stripper Masking tape Hammer Saw, jig saw or reciprocating saw 8 to 9 ft Installation height Installing the hood Ducting
Installing the hood Removing the packaging IMPORTANT Framing must be capable of supporting 150lbs. CAUTION Remove the carton carefully. Wear gloves to protect against sharp edges. WARNING Remove the protective film covering the product before putting into operation. 5/32 Ceiling Support Structures • • • • This vent hood is heavy. Adequate structure and support must be provided in all types of installations. Framing must support minimum 150lb load.
Installing the hood Examples of possible ducting or air recirculation Roof pitch with flashing and cap Recirculator NOTE Have a suitable ladder ready so that you can easily reach up to the ceiling. Desired range hood distance above a 36” high cooktop Pipe Ceiling height Pipe Collar Collar 24” 26”* This range hood is very heavy. Adequate structure and support must be provided in all types of installations. Step 1: • Make sure that no cables or pipes will become damaged (e.g.
Installing the hood Step 2: • Mount the upper bracket (4) onto the ceiling with 4 sets of long screws (10) and washers (11) (fig. ). • Make sure the power cable for the range hood is routed inside the bracket. Step 4: • Attach the collar (6) to the range hood (1). Secure it with 2 short screws (19) (fig. ). • Depending on the ceiling height ensure required power cable length. See the table and fig. below for reference. Ceiling height Power cable length 8 feet 9 feet 10 feet 3.3 feet 4.3 feet 3.
Installing the hood Step 6: • Install the lower bracket (5) onto the range hood (1) and secure it with 4 sets of nuts (13), span washers (14) and washers (15) (fig. ). Step 7: • Loosen the 2 short screws from the junction box and remove the cover (fig. ). • • • Install the upper and lower chimney (3) onto the range hood (1) (fig. ). Place the range hood above the cooktop. Connect the incoming positive, neutral and ground cables to the respective terminals.
Installing the hood 11 Step 8: • Lift the assembled range hood (1) and fix it to the upper bracket (4) with 8 short screws (19) and washers (12) [4 on each side] (fig. ). • In assembling the upper bracket to lower bracket that Dimension A on page 8 should be reference to make the correct mounting height above the cooktop. CAUTION Danger of injury. The chimney skirts may have some sharp edges.
Operation / Cleaning and maintenance Installing range hood to the ceiling in recirculation mode • • • • For the operation of the range hood with Recirculation mode, a recirculator, model no. FHPRKT60LS, needs to be obtained. Please call Frigidaire at 1.800.944.9044 to order this kit. Fix the recirculation kit (7) to the upper bracket (4) with 2 short screws (20) (fig. ). • Turn on the range hood before starting to cook. Clean the filters frequently (refer to Cleaning and maintenance below).
every 4 - 6 months Troubleshooting 13 Charcoal filters: • If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through disposable charcoal filters that help remove smoke and odors. • The charcoal filters cannot be cleaned, they must be replaced regularly (depending on range hood usage). • NOTE: Do not rinse or put charcoal filters in a dishwasher. • NOTE: Charcoal filters are not included with the range hood. Please call Frigidaire at 1.800.944.9044 to order this kit.
Warranty information Warranty information Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will pay all costs for repairing or replacing any parts of this appliance that prove to be defective in materials or workmanship when such appliance is installed, used and maintained in accordance with the provided instructions. Exclusions This warranty does not cover the following: 1.
