proline Range Hoods For model number: PLSI440 user manual
Dear Valued Customer, Congratulations on your recent purchase of a new PROLINE range hood! To use your hood to its maximum potential, familiarize yourself with the controls and features of your new hood. This manual will step you through the installation of your hood, and how to maintain it. Read and use this care manual thoroughly, beginning with the Important Safety Notice section. All PROLINE hoods are designed and manufactured with the closest attention to detail.
Table of Contents 1 Saftey Notice 2 Diagrams 1 2-6 Island Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Venting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Filters . . 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5 . Installation 6 7-9 Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Island Hood.
important safety notice 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE Installer: Leave this guide with the homeowner. Consumer: Keep this guide for future reference. The Important Safety Notice and warnings in this manual are not meant to cover all possible problems and situations that can occur. Use common sense and caution when installing, maintaining or operating this or any other appliance. Always contact the PROLINE Customer Support Team (1-877-901-5530) with any problems or situations that you do not understand.
1 IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE warning ♦♦ If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact PROLINE Customer Support. Do not install or use a damaged hood. ♦♦ Do not install, repair or replace any part of the range hood unless specifically recommended in the literature accompanying it. ♦♦ Use the range hood only for its intended purpose as outlined in this manual. DO NOT use this range hood to vent hazardous or explosive materials or vapors. ♦♦ Do not tamper with the controls.
2 | PROLINE RANGE HOODS Island Hood b a c E d A - HOOD - directs heat and smoke into the hood’s internal blower system. The blower forces heat and smoke from cooking into the chimney. B - CHIMNEY - vents air from cooking to the outside of the home. C - CONTROL PANEL - controls the hood’s various features. D - FILTER - stainless steel filter prevents grease and grime from getting into the blower(s). E - LIGHTS - (4) 20 Watt halogen lights. The number of lights depends on the model.
USER manual | Control Panel LIGHTS - Turn on and off lights by pressing the light button SPEEDS - 3 speeds. Press the button of your desired fan speed. Lowest speed is the quietest, highest speed is the most powerful. POWER - Press power button twice to turn off Auto Shutoff - To activate the automatic shutoff, press the power button once while the fan is blowing at any speed. The fan will automatically power off 1 minute after activation.
4 | PROLINE RANGE HOODS venting options horizontal wall venting Option 1 vertical roof venting Option 2
USER manual | venting requirements height & venting requirements For best operation, we recommend you: ♦♦ allow 28-36” between the top of your cooking surface and the bottom of hood ♦♦ vent vertically through the roof if possible ♦♦ vent through a side wall if you cannot vent directly above your range hood ♦♦ use 6” or 8” round (or 3-1/4 x 10” rectangular) metal ducting ♦♦ use as few elbows as possible, with no more than three 90° elbows.
6 | PROLINE RANGE HOODS filters Stainless steel filter The stainless steel filter is equipped with a spring loaded handle. To remove from the hood, charcoal filter We recommend venting your hood directly outdoors if at all possible. If you do not have the option to vent your hood outside, charcoal filters are a convenient alternative. These filters clean impurities and odors from the air as it recirculates through your home. 1. Remove the stainless steel filters from the bottom of the hood. 2.
USER manual | preparation inspect range hood 1. Check contents of box: ♦♦ range hood ♦♦ wall or ceiling mounting bracket ♦♦ small bag of hardware ♦♦ chimney (only on certain models) ♦♦ support brackets (only on certain models) ♦♦ transition duct (only on certain models) 2.
8 | PROLINE RANGE HOODS island hood installation step 1 Mark ceiling ♦♦ find and mark the center point directly above your cooktop ♦♦ place the ceiling bracket on the ceiling around the center point. (Make sure it is square with your cooktop).
USER manual | island hood installation step 4 Install Chimney ♦♦ slide inner chimney sleeve over support brackets, covering the ceiling bracket ♦♦ screw into place at the top of ceiling bracket ♦♦ slide outer chimney sleeve to the bottom portion of the chimney ♦♦ adjust until the bottom chimney sleeve comes a few inches from the bottom of the support brackets ♦♦ you may want to use painters tape to help hold the chimney in place while you proceed to step 5 step 5 Attach Hood *first make su
10 | PROLINE RANGE HOODS Care & Cleaning warning ♦♦ Never put your hand into the area housing the fan while the fan is operating ♦♦ Turn off power to the hood before cleaning ♦♦ Make sure your cooktop and hood are cool before cleaning ♦♦ Use only the types of cleaning solutions mentioned in this manual ♦♦ Completely dry the filter(s) immediately after cleaning cleaning exterior surfaces ♦♦ Regular care will help preserve the appearance of your range hood.
PROLINE RANGE HOODS 11 | USER manual | 11 Care & Cleaning replacing the light bulb ♦♦ Make sure the range hood is unplugged or turn OFF breaker ♦♦ Place a flat-head screwdriver between light cover and housing to remove cover ♦♦ Gently pull defective bulb straight out and discard ♦♦ Wear a cotton glove or use a cloth to handle the replacement bulb (DO NOT handle with bare fingers as this may shorten the life of the bulb) ♦♦ Push gently but securely into light socket.
12 | troubleshooting NOTHING WORKS (Control Panel not lit, Blower not working) Solution 1: Turn on power at circuit breaker panel or fuse box. Check for tripped breaker or blown fuse. Solution 2: Make sure hood main power switch is on. LIGHTS NOT TURNING ON Solution 1: see “nothing works” Solution 2: Swap out lights to determine if bulbs are defective. RANGE HOOD VIBRATES WHEN BLOWER IS ON Solution: Make sure the range hood has been secured properly to the ceiling or wall.
USER manual | 13 Warranty All PROLINE range hoods come with a Two Year Warranty on Parts, and a One Year Warranty on Labor. Who is Covered: Only the original purchaser for residential products purchased in the continental United States (limited warranty in Canada, Hawaii, and Alaska). Two Year Warranty - Parts & Labor For two years from the date of original purchase, we will repair or replace any parts or components that failed due to manufacturing defects.
14 | PROLINE RANGE HOODS Returns upon receipt of your hood: 1) Inspect your hood for any damage in shipping 2) Plug in and test controls (lights, fan) 3) Call 1-877-901-5530 within 7 days to report any damage Please note: you must report any damage directly to PROLINE within 7 days of receipt if you wish to receive a replacement or refund. returns Damaged Returns 1. You must report damage directly to PROLINE within 7 days to receive a full refund. 2. Send a photo showing the damage.
Exchanges exchanges 1. You must request an exchange directly to PROLINE within 14 days. 2. Notify us of your reason for the exchange. Provide a photo if your hood is damaged. 3. We will help arrange for returned shipping of your hood. 4. Once we receive your original hood, we will send the replacement hood. Please Note: ♦♦ We will only allow one undamaged exchange per purchase. ♦♦ Your replacement hood must be of equal or lesser value.
PROLINE Range Hoods 1750 S 500 W Salt Lake City, UT 84115 • 1-877-901-5530 • www.prolinerangehoods.
