Use and Care Guide

Hood Is Not Pulling

Was the unit plugged in and was the fan checked before installation?

What distance is the hood mounted above the cook top?

Indoor (30”-36”), outdoor (36”-40”)

Is the range hood width the correct size for the cook top?

Outdoor units should be at least 1 size larger, if not 2

Does the hood have enough BTU output in relationship to either their gas or electric

stove cook top?

BTU output per burner/100 - for gas

Wattage output per burner/10 - for electric

Are the bafﬂe ﬁlters or mesh ﬁlters installed correctly? When were they last cleaned?

Is the ducting clear?

Is the damper opening properly once the hood is turned on?

Is there air coming off the top of the hood?

Is there air coming out of the upper chimney section?

When tissue is placed on the bafﬂe ﬁlters under the hood, does it hold the tissue?

How many elbows and how long is the ducting run?

Should be no more than 2-3 elbows and no more than a 40 foot run to exit,

for every elbow subtract 5 feet

Is the air recirculating? When were the carbon ﬁlters last changed?

The carbon ﬁlters need changed every 3-6 months based on your cooking

habits.

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