Use & care guide Guia de uso y cuidado Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien 30” and 36” Free-Standing Range Hood FHWC3055LSA + FHWC3655LSA 00-Elux FHWC3055LSA-Range-Hood-Book-01.
Finding information Table of contents Please read and save this guide ....................................... 02 Keep a record for quick reference..................................... 02 Important safety instructions.......................................02-04 NOTE Registering your product with Frigidaire enhances our ability to serve you. You can register online at www.frigidaire.com or by dropping your Product Registration Card in the mail. Electrical requirements.....................................
e e l 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 cooker top grease fire: • Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
l , Installing the hood 5 IMPORTANT Save installation instructions for electrical inspector’s use. The range hood must be connected with copper wire only. The range hood should be connected directly to the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box through metal electrical conduit. Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the National Electrical Code ANSI/NFPA 70 – latest edition”, or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian Electrical Code Part 1 and C22.2 No.
Installing the hood Installing the hood IMPORTANT We recommend that two people carry out the installation. Pay attention to the procedure described in the assembly instructions. Preparation • • • • Determine the exact location of the range hood. Plan the route for venting exhaust to the outdoors (fig. ). Plan the power connection prior to installation so that electrical wiring will not be visible afterwards. House wiring location: The junction box is located on the top right side of the hood.
d Installing the hood Examples of possible ducting or air recirculation . r fig. fig. h f y , 7 Roof pitch with flashing and cap Pipe Collar Sidewall cap Pipe Collar Recirculator Pipe Collar Installing range hood to the wall (Exhaust operation) IMPORTANT Framing must be capable of supporting 100 lbs. IMPORTANT This range hood is very heavy. Adequate structure and support must be provided in all types of installations.
Installing the hood • fig. Ceiling 0.86” Long screws 2.95” 5.1” • 15.67” fig. 5.9” Wood screws Insert 2 screws (8 or 11) in the top location, but do not fully insert the screws (fig. ). Mount the range hood (1) to the wall and tighten the screws. Insert and tighten the 2 remaining screws on the bottom location of the range hood (fig. / ). Attach the collar (5) to the range hood (1). Secure with 2 short screws (8) (fig. ). fig. 8.3” 1.5” 15.98”-FHWC3055L 23.
t e . e Installing the hood Electrical connections • DANGER 9 Mount the junction box onto the range hood using 2 short screws (13) (fig. ). fig. Danger of electric shock! All fittings must be installed by a competent person in accordance with current wiring regulations and local building regulations. If in doubt, consult a qualified electrician. e IMPORTANT Always switch off the electricity supply at the mains during installation, cleaning and maintenance.
Installing the hood fig. • The air must not be discharged into a flue that is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels (not applicable to appliances that only discharge the air back into the room). Air recirculation operation • CAUTION Danger of injury. The chimney skirts may have some sharp edges. Exhaust operation • • • • • • During exhaust operation, the range hood removes air from a room.
Operation / Cleaning and maintenance 11 Cleaning and maintenance fig. o o Always switch off the electricity supply at the mains during installation, cleaning and maintenance such as for light bulb replacement. NOTE Operation Press one of the speed ( • / • • / • • • ) buttons to turn the appliance on. • Button Function o Press button o to switch the appliance off (pilot lamp is lit when appliance is switched on). • Press button • for low speed. •• Press button •• for medium speed.
Troubleshooting Troubleshooting IMPORTANT Clean the filter every month to prevent risk of fire. Problem Maintenance • User servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician. Excessive vibration. • • • • Switch the appliance off and disconnect the power supply. In order to replace the light bulb (7), the metallic anti-grease filter should be detached first.
e k Warranty information 13 Warranty information DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; 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.
