Best K41 Installation Guide

Model K41

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In USA - BEST Hartford, Wisconsin In CANADA - BEST Drummondville, QC, Canada

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INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC COOKING ONLY

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 questions, contact the manufacturer at the address or telephone number listed in the warranty.

2. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service 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 a qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including fire-rated construction codes and standards.

4. Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent backdrafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s guidelines 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 GREASE 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 - 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. For indoor use only.

2. 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.

3. Take care when using cleaning agents or detergents.

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

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

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

7. 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.

8. For best capture of cooking impurities, the bottom of the hood should be a minimum of 24" and a maximum of 30" above the cooking surface.

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

10. 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.

11. Use with approved cord-connection kit only.

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

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PREPARE THE HOOD

Unpack hood and check contents. You should receive: 1 - Hood 1 - Decorative Flue Assembly 1 - Flue Mounting Bracket 1 - Parts Bag (B08081196) containing:

2 - Mounting Brackets 10 - Mounting Screws (4,8 x 38mm Pan Head) 4 - Mounting Screws (3,9 x 9,5mm Pan Head) 4 - Mounting Screws (3,9 x 9,5mm Pan Head - Black) 10 - Drywall Anchors

1 - Installation Instructions

DECORATIVE FLUE

10 MOUNTING SCREWS

(4,8 x 38mm Pan Head)

FLUE MOUNTING BRACKET

4 MOUNTING SCREWS (3,9x9,5mm

Pan Head)

MOUNTING BRACKETS

4 MOUNTING SCREWS (3,9x9,5mm

Pan Head - Black)

10 DRYWALL ANCHORS

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INSTALL THE DUCTWORK

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

1. Decide where the ductwork will run between the hood and the outside.

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.

4. Install a roof or wall cap. Connect 6" round metal ductwork to cap and work back towards hood location. Use duct tape to seal the joints between ductwork sections.

ROOF CAP

DECORATIVE

FLUE

HOOD

24” TO 30” ABOVE

COOKING SURFACE

6” ROUND

DUCT

6” ROUND

ELBOW

WALL

CAP

INSTALL MOUNTING BRACKETS

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 brackets to be secured to the framing within the dimensions shown.

After wall surface is finished, secure

2. mounting brackets to framing using dimensions shown.

INSTALL THE HOOD

3. Hang the hood from the brackets through the rectangular cut-outs on the back of the hood. Cut-outs are larger than the brackets to allow for horizontal adjustment.

The bottom of the hood should be 24" to 30" above the cooking surface.

4. Height adjustment screws provide vertical adjustment.

5. Depth adjustment screws provide horizontal adjustment.

6. Secure the hood with (4) mounting screws (4.8X38mm). Use drywall anchors, provided, if wall studs or framing are not available.

FRAMING BEHIND DRYWALL

3-3/4î

î to 44

î above cooktop

383/16"= bottom of hood 24" above cooktop

/16"= bottom of hood 30" above cooktop

RECTANGULAR CUTOUTS

MOUNTING BRACKETS

MOUNTING

SCREWS

(4.8X38MM)

DEPTH ADJUSTMENT

SCREWS

HEIGHT

ADJUSTMENT

SCREWS

MOUNTING

SCREWS

(4.8X38MM)

WALL FRAMING

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WIRING

Note: This range hood must be properly grounded. The unit should be installed by a qualified electrician in accordance with all applicable national and local electrical codes.

1. Remove the wiring box cover. Remove a

knockout from the wiring box.

2. Secure the conduit to the wiring box through a conduit connector.

3. Make electrical connections. Connect white to white, black to black and green to green.

4. Replace wiring box cover and screws. Make sure that wires are not pinched between cover and box.

WIRING BOX

COVER

DUCT

COLLAR

CONNECT DUCTWORK

Ducted Configuration

1. Use screws (4.8x38mm) and wall anchors to secure upper bracket to the ceiling or wall as shown.

2. Use 6" round metal duct to connect the duct collar on the hood to the ductwork above.

3. Use duct tape to make all joints secure and air tight.

4. Remove the 2 screws securing the flues.

5. Carefully place the lower decorative flue into the recessed area of the range hood top.

6. Extend the upper flue to the ceiling and secure with two mounting screws (3.9x9.5mm).

7. Secure lower flue to hood with the two mounting screws provided (3.9x9.5mm).

FASTEN

FLUE TO

HOOD & UPPER

BRACKET WITH

SCREWS

(3.9x9.5mm)

UPPER

BRACKET

FASTEN

UPPER

BRACKET

TO CEILING &

WALL WITH

SCREWS

(4.8x38mm)

DECORATIVE

FLUE

DUCT TAPE

AIR VENT

POSITION FOR

DUCTED

CONFIGURATION

6" ROUND

METAL DUCT

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CONNECT DUCTWORK

Ductfree Configuration

1. Use screws and wall anchors

UPPER

FLUE SECTION

AIR

VENTS

(in upper flue section)

UPPER

BRACKET

(supplied) to secure the upper bracket to wall and ceiling as

shown.

2. Turn upper flue section upside down so air vents are at the top. Slide upper flue section into lower flue section.

3. Snap the plastic duct collar into the hole in the bottom of the ductfree plenum. Connect the ductfree plenum to the upper flue with (4) flathead screws (supplied).

DUCTFREE

PLENUM

PLASTIC

DUCT COLLAR

LOWER

FLUE SECTION

6" ROUND

METAL DUCT

DISCHARGE

COLLAR

MEASURE

DUCT SEAM

4. Measure the distance from the top of the discharge collar to the ceiling. Cut a length of 6" round metal duct 6" shorter than this dimension.

5. Fit duct section over the plastic duct collar. For best fit, make sure duct seam is toward the front.

6. Set duct/flue assembly on hood with top tilted away from wall. Reach around flue to engage bottom of duct with discharge collar on hood. Tilt flue up against wall. Duct seam can be cut to length if necessary.

7. Raise upper flue and screw it to upper bracket with (2) screws (supplied -

3.9x9.5mm). Screw lower flue to hood with screws (supplied) - 3.9x9.5mm.

DUCTFREE FILTER INSTALLATION

1. Purchase a ductfree filter kit (ROUND FILTER

- B08999736) from your dealer.

2. Position the filters over the mounting brackets on the blower inlet.

3. Rotate to lock filters in place.

BOTTOM TRIM REPLACEMENT

1. Remove the two (2) screws from the inside of the hood.

2. Remove trim by pulling it frontwards.

3. Slide new trim inward onto hood.

4. Replace the two screws removed in step 1 above.

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DUCTFREE

FILTERS

MAINTENANCE

Grease Filters

The grease filters should be cleaned frequently. Use a warm detergent solution. Grease filters are dishwasher safe.

Remove filters by pushing filters towards the back of hood and rotating filters downward.

Ductfree Filters

The ductfree filters should be changed every 6 months. Rotate the filters to remove and replace.

Hood Cleaning

Stainless steel is one of the easiest materials to keep clean. Occasional care will help preserve its fine appearance.

Cleaning tips:

O Hot water with soap or detergent is all that is usually needed. O Follow all cleaning by rinsing with clear water. Wipe dry with a clean, soft cloth

to avoid water marks.

O For discolorations or deposits that persist, use a non-scratching household

cleanser or stainless steel polishing powder with a little water and a soft cloth.

O For stubborn cases, use a plastic scouring pad or soft bristle brush together

with cleaser and water. Rub lightly in direction of polishing lines or "grain" of the stainless finish. Avoid using too much pressure which may mar the surface.

O DO NOT allow deposits to remain for long periods of time. O DO NOT use ordinary steel wool or steel brushes. Small bits of steel may

adhere to the surface causing rust.

O DO NOT allow salt solutions, disinfectants, bleaches, or cleaning compounds

to remain in contact with stainless steel for extended periods. Many of these compounds contain chemicals which may be harmful. Rinse with water after exposure and wipe dry with a clean cloth.

Painted surfaces should be cleaned with warm water and mild detergent only.

GREASE FILTERS

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OPERATION

Controls

The hood is operated using the slide controls under the front edge of the hood.

LIGHT

SWITCH

BLOWER

SPEED

CONTROL

BLOWER

ON / OFF

SWITCH

The light switch turns the halogen lights on and off. The blower on / off switch turns the blower on to the running speed set by the blower speed control. The blower must be turned on and off using this switch.

PILOT

LAMP

The blower speed control changes the running speed of the blower (1-2-3).

The pilot lamp lights up whenever the blower is on.

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.

HALOGEN BULBS

This range hood requires two halogen bulbs

BULB

RING NUT

(max 20W, 12V, TYPE MR16 bulb shielded, GU 5.3 Base).

ALWAYS SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY OPERATIONS ON THE APPLIANCE.

To change bulbs:

1. Slacken the ring nut in an anticlockwise direction.

2. Remove the bulb by pulling sideward (Do not rotate). CAUTION: BULB MAY BE HOT!

3. Replace with a bulb of the same type.

If lights fail to operate, disconnect power at the service entrance. Check fuse and replace if necessary.

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FUSE REPLACEMENT

SWITCH OFF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

FUSE

Remove the grease filters. Remove the fuse box screws. Open the fuse box. Replace with the same type of fuse (5x20mm,

4A, 125V).

WARRANTY

FUSE BOX

ELECTRICAL BOX SUPPORT

Broan-NuTone LLC (Broan-NuTone) warrants to the original consumer purchaser of Best 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-NuTone 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 INCANDESCENT BULBS, FUSE, FILTERS, DUCTS, ROOF CAPS, WALL CAPS AND OTHER ACCESSORIES FOR DUCTING. 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-NuTone), 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-NUTONE'S OBLIGATION TO REPAIR OR REPLACE, AT BROAN-NUTONE'S OPTION, SHALL BE THE PURCHASER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY. BROAN-NUTONE 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-NuTone at the address stated below or telephone number stated below, (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.

In USA - Best®, 926 W. State Street, Hartford, WI 53027 (800-558-1711) In Canada - Best®, 550 Lemire Blvd., Drummondville, QC J2C 7W9 (866-737-7770) www.BestRangeHoods.com

ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY FOR BEST PRODUCTS

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