Air Recovery System Owner and Maintenance Guide 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.
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. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.
Safety (Continued) 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 (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe). C. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or in blower housing. D. Use proper pan size.
Safety (Continued) CAUTION TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, AND TO PROPERLY EXHAUST AIR, BE SURE TO DUCT EXHAUST AIR OUTSIDE. DO NOT VENT EXHAUST AIR INTO SPACES WITHIN WALLS OR CEILINGS, OR INTO ATTICS, CRAWL SPACES, OR GARAGES. WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS FAN WITH ANY SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL DEVICE. CAUTION FOR GENERAL VENTILATION USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND VAPORS.
Operating Instructions A. Models with Halogen Lights 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 White Switch - This switch controls the lights. “LOW” level lighting (position I) is 25 watts per bulb, “HIGH” level lighting (position II) is 50 watts per bulb. Off is in the middle position.
Hood Cleaning A. Hood Canopy Wipe down the interior and exterior of the hood as needed with a soft cloth and warm soapy water (liquid dish detergent is acceptable). Do not use acids, abrasives, strong detergents, solvents, or scouring pads. 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. B.
Hood Cleaning (Continued) The grease pan (B) may now be lowered from the hood. B Clean the grease pan in a sink of warm, soapy water (liquid dish detergent) and let soak for a few minutes. Wash with a sponge or dishcloth, rinse and let drain. Reinstall the grease pan and snap the suitcase latches in place. The grease pan alternatively may be placed into a dishwasher. C. Blower Wheel WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, be sure the power is turned off in the hood before removing the grease pan.
Hood Cleaning (Continued) Remove the grease pan as described in Hood Cleaning, Section B. If the blower wheel needs to be removed, a 1/8” T-handle hex wrench is necessary. A T-handle hex wrench (A) may be obtained from Vent-A-Hood® to accomplish this (Vent-A-Hood® part number AW101). There is a small set screw on the side of the hub of the wheel that tightens up against a “flat” spot on the motor shaft. The set screw must be turned 1/2 turn counterclockwise to remove the blower wheel.
Maintenance/Troubleshooting Replacing the ARS Filter Components 1. Remove the duct cover front panel. The panel is held in place with four snaps at the corners and at least one snap on the left and right. Begin by pulling the panel away at one corner either with finger tips or a plastic utensil. Work around the duct cover disengaging one snap at a time until all of the snaps are loose. Beware of sharp corners and edges. Use caution to prevent bending, scratching, or sropping the cover. 2.
Maintenance/Troubleshooting (Continued) A. Light Bulb Replacement WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, turn off power and allow lights to cool before proceeding. To remove the bulb, turn it 1/4 turn counterclockwise. If the light is difficult to remove, obtain a light bulb suction cup from a lighting/ hardware store or directly from Vent-A-Hood®. Replace the bulb with a 120 volt, 50 watt maximum, GU10 halogen bulb (Vent-A-Hood P/N: P1110).. B What To Do If... Smoke is in the kitchen.
Maintenance/Troubleshooting (Continued) Is the hood making a rubbing or scraping noise? This may be caused by the blower wheel coming in contact with the blower housing. Refer to Hood Cleaning, Section C for blower wheel installation details. NOTE: If smoke still enters the kitchen after following these suggestions, contact your dealer for additional service and/or suggestions.
Warranty Vent-A-Hood® warrants to the original consumer-purchaser its products to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of one year from the date of purchase with the following limitations: A. Light bulbs B. Freight damage C. Damage caused by faulty installation D. Incidental or consequential damage E. Commercial application F.
