Range Hoods Owner’s Manual Section 1 - Safety Information Section 2 - Installation: Wall Mount Hoods Section 3 - Installation: Island Mount Hoods Section 4 - Use & Care Instructions Section 5 - Control Functions Section 6 - Troubleshooting Guide Section 7 - Warranty & Registration HM-20100630
1. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION * Important: Read the complete manual carefully before installation* Intended for Domestic Kitchen Use Only Warnings: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK OR PERSONAL INJURY, PLEASE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: 1. Installation and electrical work must be done by a qualified person in accordance with all applicable codes and standards 2.
Important safety information TO REDUCE THE RICK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: 1. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet or metal tray, and then turn off the burner. If the flames do not go out immediately, evacuate and call the fire department. 2. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN. – You may be burned. 3. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels – a violent steam explosion will result. 4.
2. WALL MOUNTED HOODS Installation Instructions Before You Start... 1. Read this manual carefully and completely. 2. ARDA range hoods conform to ETL/CSA standards. Please check your local building codes for any additional requirements. 3. The appliance has been manufactured as class I, therefore ground connection is necessary. A 115V plug is provided. The range hood must be installed so that that the plug is easily accessible. 4.
Installing the Ductwork 1. Plan where the ductwork will run between the hood and the outside. Arda hoods exhaust vertically up through the ceiling to the roof. They can be ducted to the rear behind the chimny duct through an outside wall. A short straight duct run will produce the most air flow. Length and elbows will reduce the efficiency of the blower. 2. Install a roof or wall cap. Connect a 6” round metal duct to the cap and work backwards toward the hood.
Fixing the Decorative Chimney Duct 1. Carefully losen but do not separate the telescopic chimney duct pieces. 2. Arrange the electrical power supply within the dimensions of the decorative chimney duct. 3. Adjust the width of the support bracket to match the upper duct. Fix it to the ceiling using the screws (B) so that it is centred in line with your hood and at a distance from the ceiling indicated. 4. Attach the inside decorative chimney duct to the support bracket using provided screws (D). 5.
3. Around this point, install cross bracing between the ceiling joists for the island hood to mount to. 4. Check your range/cook-top User Manual for the specified minimun and maximum distance above your cooking suface. The minimum distance between any element or flame height and the nearest combustable surface is 24”. 5. Decided where the ductwork will run between the hood and the outside. Short, straight duct runs will provide the most air flow. Installing the Ductwork 1.
. insert the lower cage over the upper cage. Adjust the height to the necessary distance using screws supplied. (B) 9. Attach 6” aluminum duct (not included) to the prepared duct work in the ceiling. Seal all seams. Front of range/cooktop (B) Lower Cage Fixing the Decorative Chimney Duct 6” Aluminum duct 1. Carefully separate the telescopic chimney duct pieces. 2. Attach the inner piece of the decorative chimney to the top of the cage with screws provided. (C) 3.
Installing the Range Hood Please note that to avoid damaging the hood, installation requires three people. 1. Remove grease filters from range hood. 2. With the assistance of two other people lifting the hood.from below, raise the unit until the (E) Front of range/cooktop lower cage sits inside the range hood lower cage. Be sure the unit is installed with the controls 6” Aluminum duct facing front. Screw hood to cage. (E) 3. Attach 6” aluminum duct to the hood duct connector. Seal all seams. 4.
Cleaning the filter 1. Remove the filters from the range hood and wash them in a solution of water and liquid detergent, leaving to soak if necessary. Rinse thoroughly with warm water and leave to dry. 2. The filters may also be washed in the dishwasher. 3. The aluminum panels may alter in color after several washes. This is normal and does not alter the performance of the hood. 4. Replacement filters are available at www.ardaappliances.
5. control functions 5 Button Control A-Off B- Speed 1 C= Speed 2 D=Speed 3 E= Light 5 Button Control with Timer A-Timer/15 minutes B- Speed 1 C= Speed 2 D=Speed 3 E= Light Button Electronic Control A- Speed 1/Off B= Speed 2/Off C=Speed 3/Off E= Light Button Sensor Control A-Timer/15 minutes B- Speed Adjust “-” C= LED Display D=Speed Adjust “+” E= Light Lighting WARNING: Do not touch or change light bulbs while the hood is operating. Wait until the bulb has cooled before removing.
Control Functions Incandescent Lights Unscrew the light. Careful. The glass may break. Replace with the same size and wattage. Halogen and LED Lights With the grease filter removed, press the light fixture out of its mounting bracket. Unplug the light from the wiring harness. Avoid direct contact between the lense and your hands. Replace the damaged lamp by reversing the steps. Snap in place. 6. trouble shooting guide Problem Possible Reason Solution Check the plug is connected. Hood doesn’t turn on.
7. limited warranty This warranty applies only within North America, to hoods installed for normal, noncommercial, use in PRIVATE SINGLE FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS. Arda Appliances North America (hereafter “Arda”) warrants its products to be free from defects in materials or workmanship for a period of ONE YEAR from the date of original purchase. It further warrants the motor (part only) for an additional ONE YEAR.
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