MODEL : WS-55 series OPERATION MANUAL Please read and save this guide through before using your range hood. Store the guide away in a safe place so that you will know where it is, when you want to refer to it.
Table of Contents A. Important Safety Instructions ---------------------------- P.1 B. Safety Notes ------------------------------------------------------ P.3 C. Tools and Materials Required ---------------------------------- P.4 D. Accessory Package -------------------------------------------- P.4 E. Preparing the Range Hood ----------------------------------- P.5 F. Preparing the Installation Location -------------------------- P.6 G.
A. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTURCTIONS Read and Save These Instructions CAUTION- To reduce risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, make sure to properly exhaust air. Be sure to duct air outside- Do not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls, ceilings, attics, crawl spaces, or garages. WARNING- To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this fan with any solid- state speed control device. WARNING- TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: A.
WARNING- To reduce the risk of injury in the event of a range top grease fire, observe the following: A- SMOTHER FLAMES with a close- fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. Be careful to prevent burns. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT. B- NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You may be burned. C- DO NOT USE WATER including wet dishcloths or towelsa violent steam explosion will result. D- USE AN EXTINGUISHER ONLY IF: 1.
B. SAFETY NOTES 1. All electrical work must be done in accordance with local and/or national electrical code as applicable for safety. This product must be grounded if your are unfamiliar with methods of installing electrical wiring, secure the services of a qualified electrician. 2. Turn off power at service entrance before installing wiring or servicing this product. (120 volt for range hood. 220 volt for electric range if any) 3.
C. TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED C. Tools and Materials Required Drill, electric of ratchet driver, with 3/16" wood bit (for drilling starter holes and 1 ¼ ” wood bit (to drill an access holes in the cabinet or kitchen wall for the electric power line) One common screwdriver. Plier (for opening electrical knockout). Two 1" (thick)x2" (wide)x12" (approximate length) wood strips for recessed bottom kitchen cabinet installation only. (Purchase locally). Electrical wire and supplies to comply with local cords.
E.E. PREPARING PreparingTHE TheRANGE RangeHOOD Hood 1. Remove the top electrical Electrical Knockout knockout, you may plan to bring power to the range hood either through the cabinet or through the wall (Fig.1) Fig.1 2. Insert a screwdriver into the knockout slot and bend the knockout back and forth. (Fig.2) 3. You may have to use pliers to pull the loosened knockout free.(Fig.3) Fig.3 Fig.2 28”-32” 4.
F. PREPARING THE INSTALLATION LOCATION 1. If you want to move the electric range to make room for working on the cabinet turn off the 220 volt power for the electric range at the service entrance. 2. Before moving a gas range, shut off the gas. NOTE: 1. SKIP FOLLOWING STEPS 3A THROUGH 3D IF THE HOOD IS TO BE MOUNTED ON A CABINET WITH A FLUSH BOTTOM . 2. A FLUSH BOTTOM MUST CUT AN AT LEAST 6” X6” BY SQUARE TO FIT FOR A DUCTING VENTILATION (REF FIG.11) 3. For installation onto a recessed bottom cabinet: a.
4. Screw the four 1" wood screws (for mounting the hood) into the exact center of the arrow and of the keyhole mounting slots marked on the cabinet bottom (for flush installations), or marked on the 1” x2” wood strips (for Strips secured recessed cabinet installation) (Fig.7) Do not turn the mounting screws in all Fig.7 the way. Allow 3/8" of screw to project, so the hood can be fitted place. (The screws will be tightened later) G.G.
H. MOUNTING RANGE HOOD TO CABINET 1. Position the hood in place so that : a. The electrical line is routed through the appropriate Knockout opening. This step will have to be accomplished while positioning the hood (Fig.10) b. The large part of the keyhole mounting slots on the hood fit onto the hood mounting screws projecting from the bottom of the cabinet. (Fig.11) 2. Adjust the hood so the front is flush with the cabinet front. 3.
J. MOUNTING RANGE HOOD WITHOUT CABINET Bracket 1. Using metal brackets and screws (included), center hood onto Screw board and install screw. 2. Remove the hood from the board and nail the wood board onto the wall. (Be sure the nail is in the center of the stud) 3. Place the range hood on the board and tighten the screw. 4. Completely finished. windcap(s) are not included.
K. USE AND CARE Note : For stainless steel type, peel off the PVC films before use. Operate switches (Fig.15) Switch A : Light switch C Switch B : Right fan switch Switch C : Left fan switch II- high speed 0- off B A Fig.15 I- low speed After you are finished cooking, please always remember to turn control switches B and C off. (Press switch on “O” position) Note : Range hood should be turn on either before or the same time when cooking begins.
MaintenanceINSTRUCTION Instruction L.L. MAINTENANCE 1. Maintenance shall be important than repair. Please take care of the needed maintenance in order to secure and extend the excellent functions and using life. Note: Before repairing the range hood. Disconnect the power source. 2. After using the machine, wipes the machine by neutral detergent in order to keep it clean and maintain the appearance with brightness and sanitation. 3.
Troubleshootings N.N. TROUBLESHOOTINGS Symptom Correction A. Check power source to see if it is normal. Fan are not operatable. B. Check power inlet plug to see if it is plugged firmly into it's socket. A. Disconnect the power source. Illuminating light does not work B. Check light, replace it with a new one if it is burned out. A. Check for damaged vanes. Hood vibrates. B. Check if exhaust duct is secured. P.
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Limited Warranty Windster Hoods Inc. warrants this product against defects in material or workmanship as follows: 1) Labor: For a period of one (1) year from the date of purchase, if this product is determined to be defective, Windster will repair or replace the product, at its option, at no charge. After the warranty period, you must pay for all labor charges. During the “labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor.
Defective Products: All products will be inspected, tested, and carefully packed by the manufacturer before shipping to customers. Products that are damaged during transit can only be exchanged for the same product, under the condition that the customer must get a RMA (Return Merchandise Authorization) from Windster. When products are received defective, you must notify us within the 3 business days of receiving the package. Replacement products are only shipped when the RMA is issued. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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