CHO83-900
Range hood
Instruction Manual
CONTENT
1………………………………………. Notice
2……………………………………….. Installation
3……………………………………….. N ot ice of insta l la ti on
4……………………………………….. Safety Warning
5…………………………………………Use
6………………………………………… Maintenance
7………………………………………… Trouble shooting
(1) NOTICE
• Thank you for choosing an Award range hood. Please rea d the instruction
manual carefully before use.
• The installation work must be undertaken by a qualified and competent
person.
• The manufacturer disclaims all liabi lity for any damage or injury caused
as a result of not following instructi ons for insta llation contained in the
following text.
• The range hood operates on 220-240V ~, 50Hz.
(2) INSTALLATION
• When the range hood is located above a gas
appliance, this distance shall be at least 65 cm
between the supporting surface for the
cooking vessels on the hob and the lowest
part of the range hood. See pic 1.
• When installing on wall: drill 3 holes Ø8mm
100mm apart (on a suitable surface that will
hold the weight of the hood) in line with the
hook on the hood.
• Insert expended screws into the holes.
• Fix the hook on the wall, place drilling templa te on th e ho ok. Se e pic 2.
• Fit the ducting (Not included with t he range hood) to the one way valve,
and run it outdoor. See pic 3.
• Calculate the final height of the U-shaped section, pull out the inside U-
shaped section to a suitable height. (See pic 4). Finally, drill 2 holes
Ø8mm in line with the 2
nd
plate. Insert expended screws into the holes.
Put the inside U-shaped on the 2
nd
plate and tighten the two screws (see
pic 4A).
Note: Fix the Canopy with safety screws. See Pic 5. The two safety screw holes
are positioned on the back casing, with diameter of 6mm.
Warning: Failure to install the screws or fixing device in acc ordance with these
instructions may result in electrical hazards.
If you do not have an outlet to the o utsi de , the d uc ti ng is not requir ed and the
installation is similar to the one shown in the “INSTALLATION (VENT
OUTSIDE)” section
Activated carbon filter can be used to trap odors.
In order to i nstall the activated carbon filter, the metallic anti-grease filter
should be detached first. P ress the lock and pull it downward.
Plug the activated carbon filter into the unit and turn it anti-clockwise. Repeat
the same on t he other side.
NOTE:
• Make sure the filter is sec urely locked. Otherwise, it could loosen and
cause damage to the unit.
• When activated carbon filter is attached, the suction power will be
lowered.
(3) NOTICE OF INSTALLATION
The following rules must be strictly followed to obtain optimal air extraction:
• Do not install above a cooker with a high level grill.
• Important! Alw ays switch off the electricity sup ply at the mains during
installation and mainte nance.
• The range hood must be installed in accordance with the installation
instructions and all mea surements followed.
• Please dispose of the packi ng material carefully . It may be a risk to
children.
• Pay attention to the sharp edges inside t he range hood especially during
installati on and cleaning.
• When the range hood is located above a gas appliance, the minimum
distance between the su pporting surf ace for the cooking ve ssels on the hob
and the lowest part of the range hood that distance must be:
Gas cookers: 65cm
Electric cookers: 65 cm
Coal or oil cookers: 75 cm
• Make sure the ducting has no bends less than 120º as this will reduce the
efficiency of the range hood.
• Warning: Failure to insta ll the screws or fixing device in accordance with
these instructions m ay result in elec trical hazards
• If the supply cord is damaged, i t must be replaced by the manufacture r, its
service agent or simila rly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• Warning: Befo re obtaining access to te rminals, all supply circuits must be
disconnected.
• For safety reason, please use only the s ame size of f ixing or mounting
screw which a re recommended in this instruction manual.
• When the range hood and appliances supplied with energy other than
electricity are simultaneou sly in operation, the negative press ur e in th e
room must not exceed 4 Pa (4 x 10-5 bar).
• Keep ducting pipe short and straight.
• Do not reduce the size or re strict ducting pipe.
• When using ducting pipe always insta l l th e pipe pull e d ta ut to minimize
pressure loss.
• Failure to observe these b asic instructions will reduce the performance and
increase no ise levels of the range hood.
• Any installat ion work must be carried o ut by a qualif ied electrician or
competent pers o n.
• Do not connect the ducting system of the hood to any existing ventilation
system which is being used for any ot her appliance, such as warmer tube,
gas tube, hot wind tube.
• The angle of the bend of the expansion pipe should not be less tha n 120º;
you must direct the p ipe hor iz on ta lly , or, alte r nat i vely, the pipe should go
up from the initial point and should be led to an outer wall.
• After the installation, make sure that the range hood is level to a void
grease collection at on e nd.
• Ensure the ducting pipe selected for installation complies with rele vant
standards and is fire retardant.
(4) SAFETY WARNING
• The range hood is not to be used by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensor y or mental c apabilitie s, or lack of experience
and knowledge, unless they have been given supe rvision or instruction.
• Children being super vi se d not to play with the range hood.
• The range hood is for home use only, not suitable for barbecue o r
commercial application.
• Please ask a technical person to do the a ssembling.
• The range hood and its filter mesh shou ld be clean regularly in order to
keep in good working order.
• Before cleaning, please switch the power off at the main supply.
• Clean the range hood according to the instruction manual to keep the
range hood safe from fats that may cause ignition.
• If there is any fault with the range hood, please call an authorised Award
service company to arrange a servic e.
• Do not try to use the range hood without t he grease filters or if the filters
are excessively greasy!
• Do not leave frying pans unattended dur ing use because overhe ated fats
or oils might catch fire.
• Never leave naked flames under the range hood.
• If the range hood is damaged, do no t attempt to use.
• Do not flambé under the range hood.
• Always put lids on pots and pans when cooking.
• When in extrac tion mode, air in the room is being removed by the range
hood. Please make sure tha t proper ventilation measures are being
observed. The range hood removes odours from room but not steam.
• There shall be adequate ve ntilation of the room when the range hood is
used at the same time as appliances burning gas or other fuels.
• Caution: The range hood and its accessi ble parts can become hot during
operation. Children younger than 8 years old should stay away unless
they are under permanent supervision.
• There is a fire risk if cleaning is not carried out in ac cordance with the
instructions.
• Regulations concerning the discharge of air have to be fulfil led.
• Clean your range hood periodically by following the method given in the
chapter MAINTENANCE.
• Regarding the details about the method and frequenc y of cleaning, please
refer to maintenance and cleaning section in the instruction manual.
• Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without
supervision.
(5) USE
Electronic button
The switch ha s 4 functions: timer, spe ed decrease , speed incre a se and li gh t.
Power on: After you have connected the hood to the mains supply the hood will
enter standby mode and th e indicator lights will remain off until a func tion is
selected.
Press light: the lig ht and th e blu e ind ic a tor li ght wi ll tur n on; pr e ss aga in, the
light and indic a tor wi ll tur n off.
Turn on and Spee d control, there are 3 speeds: low, mid and high.
• Press speed increase: the hood begins to work; the related indicator light
will turn on. Hood is on low spe e d.
• Press again, the related indicator light will turn on; the hood is on mid
speed. Press again, the related indicator light will turn on; the h ood is on
high speed.
Turn off and Speed control
• Press speed dec rease: the hood will reduce speed. When the hood is on
low speed, press again, the hood and indicator light will turn off.
• Low speed, mid speed and high speed cannot work the same tim e.
• When hood is on high speed, press the spee d decrease, it will turn to a
lower speed; whe n it is in low spe e d, pr e ss the sp eed i nc rea se , it will turn
to a higher speed.
Timer
When the hood is on, press timer, the indicator ligh t will turn on, the hood
and indicator will automatically turn off 5 minutes later.
(6) MAINTENANCE
The cleaning of the carbon grease filter me sh
• The filter mesh is made of high-density stainless steel. Do not us e
corrosive detergent on it.
• Keeping this filter clean will keep the range hood running correctly.
Strictly follow the guide lines below.
• Method 1: Put the mesh int o 40-50 c clean water, pour on de tergent, and
soak for 2-3 mins. Wear gloves and clean with a soft brush. Do not app ly
too much pressure, as the mesh is delicate and wil l damage easy.
• Method 2: If instructed to do so, it can be put into a d ishwasher, se t the
temperature at around 60 degrees
.
Notice of cleaning range hood
• To protect the main body from corros ion over a lo ng period of time, the
range hood should be cleaned with hot water plus non corrosive
detergent every two months.
• Do not use abrasive detergent as they w ill da m a ge the body.
• Keep the motor and other electrical parts free from water, as this will
cause damage to the range hood.
• Before cleani ng the range hood remem ber to turn off power
• The carbon f ilter shouldn’t be exposed to heat.
• Don’t tear open the fixed bar around th e carbon fil ter.
• If the plug or cord is dam aged, have a qualified person replace it.
(7) TROUBLE SHOOTING
Fault
Cause
Solution
Light on, but motor d oes n ot
work
The flue blocked
Clear the blockage
The capacitor damaged
Replace capacitor
The motor jammed beari ng
damaged
Replace motor
Light does not work, motor
does not work
Beside the above mentioned, ch ec k the following:
Light damaged
Replace lights
Power cord loose s
Connect the wire s as per
the electric dia gram
Liquid dripping
One way valve and the air
ventilatio n entrance are not
tightly sea led
Reseal
Leakage from the connection
of U-shaped section and
cover
Take U-shaped section
down and seal
Shake of the body
One way valve damaged and
causes shaking
Replace the one way
valves
The motor is not tightly
hanged
Lock the motor tightly
The body is not tightly
hanged
Fixed the body tightly
Insufficie nt suc t ion
The distance betwe en the
body and the ducting outle t is
too long
Readjust the distance
Too much ventilation from
open doors or windows
Choose a new place and
reinstall hoo d
The machine inclines
The fixing screw not tigh t
enough
Tighten the hanging
screw to return back to
horizontal position
The hanging screw not tight
enough
Tighten the hang ing
screw to return back to
horizontal position
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