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PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION CONTENTS Important Safety Instructions ............................... 3 List of materials ................................................... 5 Electrical requirements ......................................... 5 Location requirements .......................................... 6 Product dimensions .............................................. 6 Venting Requirements .......................................... 7 Prepare the location ............................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future references Approved for residential appliances For residential use only Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 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 RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE. a) Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings. b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambeing food (l.e.
LIST OF MATERIALS LIST OF MATERIALS ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS Parts included in your hood • 4 - 0.45 x 1.3 cm mounting screws • 2 - .35 x .65 cm rectangular vent transition mounting screws • 2 - .29 x .65 cm round metal mounting plate mounting screws • 3¼” x 10” (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular metal vent system. • 7” (17.8 cm) round metal mounting plate. Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS Cabinet Dimensions IMPORTANT Observe all governing codes and ordinances. • It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with installation clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating plate is located inside the range hood on the left side (See page 2 for location). Range hood location should be away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors and strong heating vents. • Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used.
VENTING REQUIREMENTS • Vent system must terminate to the outdoors. • Do not terminate the vent system into an attic or other enclosed area. • Do not use a 4” (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall cap. • Use a 3¼” x 10” (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular or 7” (17.8 cm) round metal vent. Rigid metal vent is recommended. Plastic or metal foil vent is not recommended. • The length of vent system and number of elbows should be kept to a minimum to provide efficient performance.
VENTING REQUIREMENTS PREPARE THE LOCATION 3¼” x 10” (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) Vent System Vent Piece 3¼” x 10” (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) 90° elbow 5.0 ft (1.5 m) 3¼” x 10” (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) flat elbow 12.0 ft (3.7 m) 3¼” x 10” (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) wall cap 0.0 ft (0.0 m) NOTE Before making cutouts, make sure there is proper clearance within the ceiling or wall. 1. Disconnect power. . Select a flat surface for assembling the range hood. Place covering over that surface. .
PREPARE THE LOCATION To wire through top: . Mark a line distance (A) from the right of the centerline on the underside of the cabinet. Mark the point on this line that is 7⁄8” (2.2 cm) from back wall. Drill a 1¼” (3.2 cm) diameter hole (B) through the cabinet at this point. hood model 30” & 36” models Dim A 8³⁄8” (21.3 cm) A B ⁄8” (2.2 cm) from wall, not cabinet frame 7 Style 2 - Cut Openings for 3¼” x 10” (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) Rectangular Vent System Roof Venting To make a 4” x 10½” (10.16 cm x 26.
PREPARE THE LOCATION Style 3 - Cut Openings for 3¼” x 10” (8.3 x 25.4 cm) Rectangular Vent Transition to Round Vent Roof Venting To make a circular vent opening on the underside of the cabinet top: 1. Mark a centerline on the underside of the top of cabinet. . Mark a line 5” (12.7 cm) from the back wall on the underside of the top of cabinet. . Use a compass or a circle template to draw a circle with a diameter of 7½” (19 cm). Use saber or keyhole saw to cut the circular vent opening.
INSTALLING THE HOOD . Lift the range hood up under cabinet and determine final location by centering beneath cabinet. Mark on the underside of cabinet the location of the 4 keyhole mounting slots on the range hood (See slot dimensions on page 6). Set range hood aside on a covered surface. Vent Connector Installation Install 7” (17.8 cm) round vent mounting plate or 3¼” x 10” (8.3 x 25.4 cm) vent connector, depending on your vent system installation.
INSTALLING THE HOOD 1. Disconnect power. NOTE G C Do not reconnect power until the installation is complete. Before starting the installation, remove the grease filter, left and right side panels Complete installation to reinstall the side panels. . Remove the screw from the terminal box cover. Remove terminal box cover and set aside. A. Terminal box cover B. Screw B A B A. Power supply knockout 4. Using 2 or more people, lift the hood into final position.
INSTALLING THE HOOD INSTALL RANGE HOOD (Recirculating version) . Remove the power supply knockout from the top or rear of the vent hood (depending on the incoming location of your home power supply cable) and install a UL listed or CSA approved ½” strain relief. 1. Lift the range hood up under cabinet and determine final location by centering beneath cabinet. Mark on the underside of cabinet the location of the 4 keyhole mounting slots on the range hood (See slots dimensions on page 6).
RANGE HOOD USE RANGE HOOD USE Cleaning The range hood is designed to remove smoke and cooking vapors from the cooktop area. For best results, start the hood before cooking and allow it to operate several minutes after the cooking is complete to clear all smoke from the kitchen. A Charcoal Filter Kit to remove odors is available. See page 15 for more information regarding this kit. The hood controls are located on the front of the range hood.
RANGE HOOD CARE . To clean grease filter, soak the filters in hot water using a mild detergent. Rinse well and shake to dry. Or place in upper rack of dishwasher to clean. NOTE: Do not use ammonia. The aluminum on the grease filter will corrode and darken. NOTE: You can use either dishwasher or hot detergent solution and rinse in clean water. NOTE The grease filter is dishwasher safe.
TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Causes Solutions After installation, the unit doesn’t work. 1. The power line and the cable locking connector is not connecting properly. 1. Check the power connection with the unit is connected properly. 2. The wires from the switches are disconnected or loose. 2. Make sure the wires on the switches are connected properly. Light works, but motor is not turning. 1. The motor is defective, possible seized. 1. Change the motor. 2.
Warranty Your appliance is covered by a one year limited warranty. For one year from your original date of purchase, Electrolux will repair or replace 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. In addition, the glass cooktop or radiant surface limited warranty.
