Installation, Use & Care Guide 36” and 42” Island Range Hood Guia de Instalación, Uso y Cuidado 36” y 42” Campana extractora Guide d’installation, utilisation et d’entretien 36” et 42” Hotte aspirante RH36PC60GSB + RH42PC60GSB AUG/12 316495104
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Important Safety Instructions Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance. Save these instructions for future e rerference 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.
Important safety Instructions READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important safety Instructions FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS OR VAPORS. 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, contact the manufacturer B.
Important safety Instructions - Electrical & Installation requirements READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Electrical & Installation requirements Electrical requirements IMPORTANT Before installing the hood 1. For the most effcient air flow exhaust, use a straight run or as few elbows as possible. Observe all governing codes and ordinances. It is the customer’s responsibility: To contact a quali!ed electrical installer.
List of Materials List of Materials Parts included in your hood • • • • • • • • • • Hood structure assembly with blower, transition. 4 Lamps already installed. 4 Duct covers. 2 Bottom. 2 Top. Hardware bag with: • Ceiling Mount Template • Use, care and installation guide • Wood screws (4 pieces - 3/16” x 1” 3/4) • Assembly screws (74 pieces) • 4 Plastic Springs to attach duct covers 8 Vertical supports. 2 Upper Ductcover supports. 2 Horizontal supports.
Installing the hood Installing the hood • For the most eficient air flow exhaust, use a straight run or as few elbows as possible. Vent unit to outside of building and recirculating. • On avarage 2 to 3 hours are necessary to com- plete installation (without considering cut to be done on wall and or on cabinet, installation of ducts , conduit and electrical connections to the mains).
Installing the hood Installing preparation • • The vent hood should be on site before final framing and wall finishing. This will help to accurately locate the duct work and electrical service. Installation will be easier if the vent hood is installed before the cook-top and countertop are installed. Ductwork and wiring locations: • • • • Determine the exact location of the vent hood. Plan the route for venting exhaust to the outdoors.
Installing the hood Ceiling Support Structures • • • • This vent hood is heavy. Adequate structure and support must be provided in all types of installations. At the hood location, install 2”x 4” cross framing between ceiling joists as shown. (2”x 4” are required to support the weight of the hood.) Arrange cross framing in the ceiling to suit the existing structure. Your ceiling joists will be like one of the following examples.
Installing the hood Place the template on to ceiling considering the instructions for ceiling support structures. Always consider the “front of hood” legend when placing the template on the ceiling. It will dene the control’s location. Mark with a pencil the hole locations for screws in the ceiling. Remove template. Secure the upper horizontal support with 4 wood screws.
Installing the hood A A A1 To place the upper duct covers, make sure that the duct cover’s tabs are aligned and inserted into the stainless steel duct cover support’s slots as shown in image “A”. While aligning and inserting the tabs, the lower part of the duct cover must be pushing the metal spring inside at all times as shown in “A1”. Keep the duct cover in this position. B To lock the upper duct cover in place, slide it upwards making sure that all tabs stay inside the respective slots.
Installing the hood Ceiling ducting • TO PROTECT YOU AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK, THE GREEN AND YELLOW WIRE MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE GROUNDING WIRE IN YOUR HOME ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, AND IT MUST UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES BE CUT OR REMOVED. Use the template previously installed to prepare a 8 - ½” hole in the ceiling for ductwork. 50” max extension 10’ = 120” Ceiling Height Failure to do so can result in death or electrical shock. • Remove junction box cover and knockout on the top left side.
Installing the hood Connecting the ductwork • • • • • Measure from the bottom of the air deflector to the bottom of the hood outlet, as shown. • • Cut the duct at the measured size. Uninstall the air deflector removing the 4 assembly screws. Slip the duct onto the bottom of the deflector. Place the assembled deflector and duct over the exhaust outlet from the hood. Assemble the air deflector with the duct cover bracket with 4 assembly screws provided as shown.
Features Features 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Blower and light controls Lamp housings Grease filter Handle Grease filter Canopy Duct covers • Bottom • Top 7.
Control buttons Control buttons This hood is equipped with an electronic motor and lamp control. The control is able to set 4 different fan speeds, turn ON/OFF light and has a timer function. In the following drawing are described the main key functions. • 1. Light Button • • Press lamp button to turn ON the light (Lamp state previously OFF). Press lamp button to turn OFF the light (Lamp state previously ON). 2.
Control buttons - Special functions Special functions Clock programming • • • • • • The clock can be reprogrammed at any time except during an active timed function. The clock can be displayed in a twelve hour format and valid clock times are from 1:00 to 12:59. The clock can be reprogrammed pressing the “ Timer” button for 5 seconds, and after, the clock can be adjusted with the “ ” and “ ” buttons. Colon “:” with flash indicating clocks programming mode.
Control buttons For Best results • • • • • • • • • • • Continuous use of the fan system while cooking helps keep the kitchen comfortable and less humid. It also reduces cooking odors and soiling moisture that create a frequent need for cleaning. Turn the blower on before starting to cook. Use a rear burner when browning or pan frying meat. Open a window or inside door slightly. Clean the filters and the wall behind the filters frequently.
Care and cleaning Care and cleaning Lights The frequency of cleaning depends on the amount and type of cooking. Do not use the ventilating system without the Always unplug or disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing. Before replacing the lamps, switch power off at service panel and lock service panel disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. NOTE: Turn off the lights and fan. Allow the lights to cool before handling.
Care and cleaning Optional 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. The charcoal filters are clipped inside of each metal grease filter (mounting instructions included with charcoal filters kit). NOTE: DO NOT rinse, or put charcoal filters in an automatic dishwasher. NOTE: Charcoal filters are not included with the hood.
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.
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