Best ANKWC23 Installation Manual

Model WC23E

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BEST BY BROAN P.O. Box 140, Hartford, WI 53027

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INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC COOKING ONLY

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WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions,
contact the manufacturer at the address or telephone number listed in the warranty.

2. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch off power at service panel and lock panel to
prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting
means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to
the service panel.

3. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance
with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction.

4. Sufficient air is needed for power combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue
(chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent backdrafting. Follow the heating equip­ment manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards such as those published by the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Society for Heating,
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.

5. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other
hidden utilities.

6. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.

7. Do not use this unit with any separate solid-state speed control device.

8. To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.

9. This unit must be grounded.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
A. Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and

greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.

B. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes

Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe’).

C. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or

filter.

D. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface

element.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP
FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:*

1. 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.

2. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You may be burned.

3. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion will
result.

4. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

A. You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to

operate it.
B. The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
C. The fire department is being called.
D. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
* Based on “Kitchen Fire Safety Tips” published by NFPA.

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CAUTION

1. To reduce risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, be sure to duct air outside. Do not vent
exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceilings or into attics, crawl spaces, or garages.

2. Take care when using cleaning agents or detergents.

3. Avoid using food products that produce flames under the Range Hood.

4. For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive mate­rials and vapors.

5. To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy and/or unbalanced impellers, keep drywall
spray, construction dust, etc. off power unit.

6. Your hood motor has a thermal overload which will automatically shut off the motor if it
becomes overheated. The motor will restart when it cools down. If the motor continues
to shut off and restart, have the hood serviced.

7. For best capture of cooking impurities, the bottom of the hood should be a minimum of
9-1/2" and a maximum of 15-1/2" above the cooking surface.

8. Two installers are recommended because of the large size and weight of this hood.

9. This product is equipped with a thermostat which may start blower automatically. To
reduce the risk of injury and to prevent power from being switched on accidentally,
switch power off at service panel and lock or tag service panel.

10. Use with approved cord-connection kit only.

11. Please read specification label on product for further information and requirements.

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OPERATION

Controls

The hood is operated using the (5) push buttons located on the front edge of the

hood.

The Light Off/On switch turns the lights on to low intensity and turns them off.
The Light Dimmer switch alternates light intensity from low to high.
The Blower Off/Speed switch turns the blower off and changes blower speed to
four different speed settings: high, medium-high, medium-low and low speed.
Depress and hold the button for 2 seconds to turn the blower off.
The Blower On/Speed switch turns the blower on to four different speed settings:
Low, medium-low, medium-high and high speed.
The LED Display:

• Indicates blower speed selection from 1 (lowspeed) to 4 (high speed).

• Flashes the blower speed when the 10-minutes delay off has been

activated.

• After 30 hours of operation, the center segment of the display blinks and

remains lit, indicating that filters need to be cleaned.

The Time Delay switch activates a delay off feature. When pushed, the blower
will continue to operate at the current speed setting for 10-minutes before
automatically turning itself off.
The Filter Alarm Reset switch is used to reset the 30-hour filter timer. After filters
are cleaned or replaced, press this switch once to reset the filter clean alarm.

Light Off/On

Light Dimmer

Blower Off/Speed

Blower On/Speed

LED Display

Time Delay/
Filter Alarm Reset

HEAT SENTRY™

Your hood is equipped with a HEAT SENTRY™ thermostat. This thermostat is a
device that will turn on or speed up the blower if it senses excessive heat above
the cooking surface.

1) If blower is OFF - it turns blower ON to HIGH speed.

2) If blower is ON at a lower speed setting - it turns blower up to HIGH speed.

When the temperature level drops to normal, the blower will return to its original
setting.

WARNING
The HEAT SENTRY thermostat can start the blower even if the hood is turned
OFF. When this occurs, it is impossible to turn the blower OFF with its switch.
If you must stop the blower, do it from the main electrical panel.

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HALOGEN BULBS

This range hood requires two halogen bulbs
(Type T3, 12V, 20Watt max, G-4 Base).

WARNING: Always switch off the elec-

trical supply before carrying out any op­eration on the appliance.

To change bulbs:

1. Open the cover by prying from the proper

slots. See Fig. 1.

2. Remove the bulb by pulling sideways (DO

NOT ROTATE).

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CAUTION: Bulb may be hot.

3. Replace with a T3, 12V, 20Watt max, G-4

base bulb. Do not touch replacement bulb
with bare hands!

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CAUTION: Use of bulbs greater than

20 watts will cause fuse to open.

FUSE REPLACEMENT

IF LIGHTS FAIL TO OPERATE, DISCON­NECT POWER AT THE SERVICE EN­TRANCE. CHECK THE FUSE AND RE­PLACE IF NECESSARY.

FIG. 1

1. Pull out the glass door.

2. Locate the fuse holder. See Figure 2.

3. Unscrew the the fuse holder cap and re-

move the fuse. See Figure 2.

4. Replace the fuse with the same size and

amperage (5 x 20mm, 4 amp, 125 volt).

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CAUTION: Use of a fuse greater than

4 amps may damage the transformer.

5. Reinstall the fuse cap and close glass

door.

6. Reconnect power at the service entrance.

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GLASS DOOR

FUSE

FIG. 2

PREPARE THE HOOD

Unpack hood and check contents.
You should receive:
1 - Hood
1 - Decorative Flue Assembly
1 - Discharge Collar
1 - Parts Bag (B080810779) containing:

1 - Mounting Bracket
1 - Flue Mounting Bracket
8 - Mounting Screws (4.8 x 38mm Pan Head)
7 - Mounting Screws (3.9 x 9.5mm Pan Head)
4 - Mounting Screws (3.9 x 6mm Flat Head)
8 - Drywall Anchors
2 - Star Washers

1 - Mounting Screws (2.9 x 9.5mm Pan Head)
1 - Installation Instructions
1 - Warranty Card

DISCHARGE
COLLAR

MOUNTING
BRACKET

7 MOUNTING
SCREWS (3.9 x

9.5mm Pan Head)

DECORATIVE
FLUE

FLUE MOUNTING
BRACKET

4 MOUNTING
SCREWS (3.9 x
6mm Flat Head)

2 STAR
WASHERS

8 MOUNTING SCREWS
(4.8 x 38mm Pan Head)

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MOUNTING
SCREW (2.9 x

9.5mm Pan Head)

8 DRYWALL
ANCHORS

EXTERIOR BLOWER SELECTION

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, install this rangehood only
with EB6, EB9, EB12 or EB15 Exterior Blowers, or In-Line Blower model ILB3, ILB6,
ILB9 or ILB11.
The exterior ventilator must be UL listed for Canadian and U.S. use, and evaluated
for use with solid state speed control, rated 120V, 60 Hz, 6.0 A max.

PLAN HOOD LOCATION

CAUTION: Before installing the hood,

measure the height of the free standing
range or counter top back splash.

BOTTOM EDGE OF

HOOD GLASS

The bottom edge of the hood’s glass must
be mounted a minimum of 1/2” above the
top of the range or counter top
backsplash; and a minimum of 9-1/2”
above the cook top. Fig. 3.

1/2” MINIMUM

9-1/2” to 15-1/2”

ABOVE COOKING

SURFACE (SEE

“INSTALL
MOUNTING
BRACKET”

SECTION FOR

RESTRICTIONS

FIG. 3

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INSTALL THE DUCTWORK

NOTE: To reduce the risk of fire, use only metal ductwork.

1. Choose the location where the exterior blower will be mounted. See illustra­tions below for mounting location suggestions and restrictions.

2. A straight, short duct run will allow the hood to perform most efficiently.

3. Long duct runs, elbows and transitions will reduce the performance of the
hood. Use as few of them as possible. Larger ducting may be required for best
performance with long duct runs.

4. After the exterior blower has been installed, connect round metal ductwork and
work back towards the hood location. Use duct tape to seal joints between
ductwork sections.

5. An 8” round to 10” round transition (Model 414) is required. For best air
performance, install the adapter as close to the range hood as possible.

SUGGESTED MOUNTING LOCATIONS

OK

OK

CAUTION: MAY NOT

FIT UNDER EAVES
OF SINGLE STORY

HOMES

FIG. 4

8” ROUND

DUCT

DECORATIVE

FLUE

HOOD

9-1/2” TO 15-1/2”

ABOVE COOKING

SURFACE

10” ROUND

DUCT

EXTERIOR

BLOWER

8” TO 10”

ROUND

ADAPTER

EXTERIOR

BLOWER

ROUND

DUCT

8” ROUND

ELBOW

10”

FIG. 5

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WIRING

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CAUTION: All electrical wiring should
be done by a qualified person (s) in
accordance with all applicable codes and
standards. This range hood must be
properly grounded.

Do not turn power on at service panel until
all wires have been connected.

Blower connection at hood:

1. Run conductors (2-wire plus ground) from

the exterior blower to the hood’s wiring
box marked “motor connection”. Fig. 6

2. Remove the cover from the wiring box

and remove one knockout. Fig. 6

3. Secure the conduit to the wiring box

through a conduit connector. Fig.6

4. Make electrical connections at the hood.

Connect white-to-white, red-to-black
and green-to-ground. Fig.6

5. Replace the wiring box cover and screws.

Make sure wires are not pinched
between the cover and box.

Exterior blower connection:

1. Make electrical connections at the

exterior blower (see instructions provided
with the exterior blower).

Power connection at hood:

1. Run supply conductors to the hood wiring

box marked “120VAC input”. Fig. 7

2. Remove the cover from the wiring box

and remove one knockout. Fig. 7

3. Secure the conduit to the wiring box

through a conduit connector. Fig. 7

4. Make electrical connections at the hood.

Connect white-to-white, black-to-black
and green-to-ground. Fig. 7

5. Replace the wiring box cover and screws.

Make sure wires are not pinched
between the cover and box.

BLOWER CONNECTION AT

CONNECT:
WHITE-TO-WHITE,
RED-TO-BLACK,
GREEN-TO-GROUND.

BOX MARKED
“MOTOR
CONNECTION”

POWER CONNECTION AT HOOD

120 Volt 60Hz

LINE-IN

HOOD

Exterior blower

CONNECT:
WHITE-TO-WHITE,
BLACK-TO-BLACK,
GREEN-TO-GROUND.

BOX
MARKED “120
VAC INPUT”

FIG. 6

FIG. 7

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INSTALL MOUNTING
BRACKET

1. Construct wood wall framing that is flush

with interior surface of wall studs.
Make sure:

a) the framing is centered over

installation location.

b) the height of the framing will allow the

mounting bracket to be secured to
the framing within the dimensions
shown.

After wall surface is finished, secure

2.

mounting bracket to framing with (2) 4.8 x
38mm mounting screws. See chart below
for mounting bracket location.

FRAMING BEHIND CROSS

WOOD CROSS

SUPPORT BEHIND

DRYWALL

FIG. 8

SUPPORT

DRYWALL

CEILING HEIGHT

8-FOOT
9-FOOT

10- FOOT (see note b)

HOOD DISTANCE ABOVE 36” HIGH COOK TOP (see note a)

9-1/2” 10-1/2” 11-1/2” 12-1/2” 13-1/2” 14-1/2”

MOUNTING BRACKET LOCATION ABOVE 36” HIGH COOK TOP

38” 39” 40” 41”

38”

41”

39” 40” 41” 42” 43”

42” 43”

15-1/2”

44”
44”

Notes:
a. Distance above cook top must not be less than 9-1/2”.

A maximun of 15-1/2” is highly recommended for best capture of cooking
impurities.
Distances iover 15-1/2” above the cook top are at the installers discretion­providing that ceiling height and flue lenght permit.

b. Requires optional 10-foot flue extension, ducted model AEWC23SB or

AEWC23CB.

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INSTALL FLUE MOUNTING
BRACKET

1. Assemble the flue mounting bracket,

adjusting outside width as shown. Fig.9

2. At the ceiling, center the mounting-

bracket directly over the range hood.

3. Secure the bracket assembly to the ceiling

using (2) 4.8x38mm mounting screws
and drywall anchors. Make sure the
bracket is pushed into the corner, tight
against the wall and centered over the
hood. Fig. 10.

FLUE MOUNTING

BRACKET

12-3/8”

DRYWALL ANCHORS

4.8x38mm

MOUNTING SCREWS

3.9 x 6 mm
FLAT HEAD

BRACKET SCREWS

FIG. 9

FIG.10

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PREPARE THE HOOD

Note: On stainless steel hoods, carefully
remove the plastic protective film from all
exterior surfaces of the hood and
decorative flues, prior to final installation.

1. Mount the electrical system plate
attaching it with 2 mounting screws
(3.9x9.5mm) and 2 star washers (Fig. 11).

2. Locate (2) tabs on top of the hood and
inside the round discharge opening.
Fig.12

3. Fold both tabs up 90 degrees. Fig. 12

(2) STAR WASHERS

ELECTRICAL

SYSTEM

PLATE

FIG.11

4. Install the discharge collar inside the tabs
and secure with (2) 3.9 x 9.5mm screws.
Fig. 12.

TABS

DISCHARGE

COLLAR

FIG.12

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INSTALL THE HOOD

Note: at least two people will be required to mount the hood.

1. Raise the hood into its mounting position.

2. Align the rectangular opening on the back of the hood with the wall-mounting
bracket. Gently lower the hood until it securely engages the bracket. Fig.13.

3. Secure the hood with (4) mounting screws (4.8x38mm). Use drywall anchors
provided if wall studs or framing are not available. Fig. 13.

4. Attach 8” round metal duct between the hood’s blower collar and duct that leads
to the outside location.

5. Tape all duct joints to make them secure and air tight.

6. Plug the power cord into the electric wall receptacle. Tuck excess cord behind
the flue.

WALL FRAMING

MOUNTING

BRACKET

RECTANGULAR

CUTOUT

MOUNTING SCREWS

(4.8x38mm)

FIG. 13

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INSTALL THE HOOD, cont’d

7. Carefully place the decorative flue on the hood. Fig. 14.

ROOMS WITH 10-FOOT CEILINGS

Rooms with 10-foot ceilings require flue extension model AEWC23xB, available
from your local dealer. Discard the upper flue supplied with the product. Replace
it with the flue extension.

8. Raise the upper flue until its holes align with holes in the flue mounting bracket
(located on ceiling). Fig. 15.

9. Secure the flue with (2) 3.9x9.5mm mounting screws. Fig. 15.

10. Secure the lower flue to the upper flue with (1) 2.9x9.5mm mounting screw. Drill
the hole (1/16” Diameter) in the upper flue. Fig. 16.

DECORATIVE
FLUE

3.9x9.5mm

MOUNTING SCREWS

FIG.15

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FIG.14

2.9x9.5mm

MOUNTING SCREW

FIG.16

INSTALL FILTERS

1. To remove the GREASE filter, push in on
the metal latch tab. Tilt the filter
downward and remove. Fig. 18

2. To install the GREASE filter, align rear
filter tabs with slots in the hoods filter
frame. Push in the on the metal latch
tab, push filter into position and release.
Make sure the filter is securely engaged
after installation.

GREASE
FILTER

FIG. 18

WARRANTY

Broan warrants to the original consumer purchaser of its products that such products will be free from defects in materials
or workmanship for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, IMPLIED WARRANTIES OR MERCHANT ABILITY OR
FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
During this one-year period, Broan will, at its option, repair or replace, without charge, any product or part which is found to
be defective under normal use and service.
THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT EXTEND TO FLUORESCENT LAMP STARTERS, TUBES, HALOGEN AND
INCANDESCENDT BULBS. This warranty does not cover (a) normal maintenance and service or (b) any products or parts
which have been subject to misuse, negligence, accident, improper maintenance or repair (other than by Broan), faulty
installation or installation contrary to recommended installation instructions.
The duration of any implied warranty is limited to the one-year period as specified for the express warranty. Some states do
not allow limitation on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above limitation may not apply to you.
BROAN’S OBLIGATION TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, AT BROAN’S OPTION, SHALL BE THE PURCHASER’S SOLE AND
EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY. BROAN SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUEN­TIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH PRODUCT USE OR PERFORMANCE.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state. This warranty
supersedes all prior warranties.
To qualify for warranty service, you must (a) notify Broan at the address stated below or telephone: [phone], (b) give
the model number and part identification and (c) describe the nature of any defect in the product or part. At the time of requesting
warranty service, you must present evidence of the original purchase date.

BEST BY BROAN, P.O. Box 140 Hartford, Wisconsin 53027

BROAN ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

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