Broan 15000 SERIES Instructions Manual

15000 SERIES
RANGE HOOD

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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
the service disconnecting means 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 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 an additional speed control device.

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

9. Use with approved cord-connection kit only.

10.This unit must be grounded.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:

1. Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may ignite.

2. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when cooking flaming foods.

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

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

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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, 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 stream
explosion will result.

4. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
A. You know you 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 Firesafety Tips” published by NFPA.

CAUTION

1. For indoor use only.

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

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

4. When using a thermostat with this product, fan may start automatically. To reduce
the risk of injury, switch power off at service panel and lock service panel to
prevent power from being switch on accidentally.

5. Your hood motor has 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 and restart, have the hood serviced.

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

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PLAN THE INSTALLATION

Your new hood will fit a standard 30" wide, flush bottom or recessed
bottm, framed or frameless kitchen cabinet, which has a minimum
depth of 11" from face to inside of back wall.

The unit is ducted vertically. Horizontal ducting can be accomplished
as shown.

For safe operation, the mounted hood must be a minimum of 20"
above the cooking surface.

For easiest installation, range hood should be installed in cabinet
before mounting cabinet to wall.

NOTE: Remove glass drawer from unit before installing hood in
cabinet to protect drawer from damage. See Step 13 on page 4.

This hood can easily be installed by following these basic steps:

• Mark and cut out cabinet bottom.

• Secure hood to cabinet.

• Mount cabinet on wall.

• Connect ductwork and power cable.

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11"

MIN.

(INSIDE)

FLUSH BOTTOM CABINET

20" MIN.

RECESSED BOTTOM CABINET

11"

MIN.

(INSIDE)

20" MIN.

INSTALL THE HOOD

1. Mark and cut-out cabinet bottom.

Prepare the cabinet bottom as shown above. Be sure to lo­cate the cut-out and four holes from the front of the cabinet
to assure a flush mount.

2. Attach damper/duct connector.

5. Remove access cover.

6. Open filter panel.

Use two (2) screws (provided) to attach connector to housing.
Damper flap should open in direction indicated by arrow.

3. Remove electrical knockout.

Choose either the top or side of housing for electrical cable
entrance. Remove the appropriate knockout.

4. Set housing into opening.

Carefully lower housing into cabinet opening with slide control
to the front.

Pull drawer slides out. Rotate panel clips and swing panel
open.

7. Install mounting brackets.

Insert bent end of installation rod into access hole in housing.

Choose the mounting bracket with the center hole. Hang the
bracket from the rod, through this center hole, as shown. Pull
bracket up between cabinet and housing.

Insert two (2) screws, short or long as appropriate, through

control box and into other mounting bracket. Do not tighten
screws completely.

8. Secure hood to cabinet.

Align hood with sides and front edge of cabinet. Tighten screws

in each mounting bracket. Place plastic caps (provided) over
the ends of these screws from inside of cabinet.

Install two (2) additional screws into cabinet bottom, through

holes along the front edge of hood (See Step 7 illustration.)

9. Replace access cover.

Secure access cover with two (2) screws removed in step 5.

10. Mount cabinet on wall.

Make sure cabinet is securely attached to the wall and/or

adjoining cabinets. Mounted cabinet must be able to support
the added weight of the hood.

11. Attach ductwork and front trim.

Hold mounting bracket in place with rod. Two sets of screws are
provided. Use short screws for flush bottom cabinets or long
screws for recessed bottom cabinets. Insert two (2) screws
through housing and into mounting bracket. Do not tighten
screws completely.

Complete the ductwork from the hood, to the outside, using

a roof cap or elbow and wall cap. Tape all joints. Shelves may
be installed if trimmed to clear ductwork.

The front trim piece covers the gap between the housing and

the front edge of cabinet cut-out. Mount front trim to housing
with two (2) screws. (provided).

12. Connect electrical wiring.

14. Fine adjustments to drawer trim position.

Remove the wire box cover. Attach power cable to hood using
proper connector Connect black to back, white to white and
green or bare wire to ground screw. Replace wire box cover.

CAUTION
DO NOT CONNECT POWER AT SERVICE ENTRANCE
AT THIS TIME.

13. Install glass drawer assembly.

CONTROL

TRIM

The drawer slides each have a screw for adjusting the height

of the drawer trim, if necessary. The vertical adjustment
screw allows the top and bottom edges of the drawer trim to
be matched with the control trim.

15. Connect power at service entrance.

16. Check operation.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Always turn your hood on before you begin cooking to establish
an air flow in the kitchen. Let the hood run for a few minutes to
clean the air after you turn the range off. This will keep the whole
kitchen cleaner and brighter.

Controls

The hood is "OFF" when the drawer is pushed completely in.

LIGHT - The light will turn "ON" when the drawer is pulled and
out approximately 1/2 inch.

BLOWER - The blower will turn "ON" when the drawer is pulled
out approximately 1-1/2 inches.

The blower speed is set using the slide control, located to the
right of the drawer.

Slide the glass into the drawer slides, above each drawer clamp
(see illustration in Step 14). Align drawer trim and tighten thumb
screws to secure drawer.

To remove glass drawer:

Simply loosen thumb screws and pull glass from drawer slides.

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Cleaning

WARNING
ALWAYS DISCONNECT ELECTRIC POWER SUPPLY
BEFORE SERVICING HOOD.

Use a mild detergent suitable for painted surfaces. DO NOT USE
ABRASIVE CLOTH, STEEL WOOL PADS, OR SCOURING
POWDERS. Vacuum blower to clean. Do not immerse blower in
water.

Wash the foam filter in a mild detergent solution

The glass drawer assembly and light lens are easily removable
for cleaning:

See Step 13 on page 4 for removal of glass drawer assembly.
DO NOT clean in a dishwasher.

Remove the light lens by opening the filter panel (Step 6, page

2) and rotating the 2 metal clips holding the lens in place.

Light Bulb Replacement

Your hood uses a 24" long F20T12 fluorescent tube and an FS-2
starter, which are available at most hardware stores or home centers.

To check or replace tube: 1). Pull drawer out. 2). Rotate filter panel
clips and lower filter panel.

If the tube flickers or does not light, check the prongs on the ends of
the tube to make sure that are properly seated in the tube holders.

If the tube continues to flicker or does not light, replace the tube.
Slide the tube into the holders and rotate the tube so that the
prongs in the holders grip the tube and hold it in place.

If the ends of the tube light but the center does not, the starter
may require replacement. The starter is located behind the filter
panel on the right hand side. Install the new starter by pushing
the starter in and turning it clockwise.

If the tube still does not light, order a 99270651 Ballast Transformer
available from your Broan distributor.

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HOW TO AVOID A COMMON RANGE-TOP GREASE FIRE
Your range hood provides a protective barrier between

the cooking surface and the cabinets.
Keep fan, filters and grease laden surfaces. CLEAN according

to instructions.

Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat to keep the

cooking area clean and the hood cooler.
Use high heat settings only when necessary.
Never leave cooking surface unattended. Boil-over causes

smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Always use adequate-sized utensils.
If preparing flaming foods, such as Cherries Jubilee, always

turn hood ON to high to prevent a high heat situation which

can cause damage or fire.

HOW TO EXTINGUISH A COMMON RANGE-TOP FIRE

Never pick up a flaming pan. If dropped, flames can spread

quickly.
DO NOT USE WATER! A violent stream explosion may result.

Wet dishcloths or towels are also dangerous.
Smother flames with a close fitting lid, cookie sheet or metal

tray.
Flaming grease can also be extinguished with baking soda

or a multi-purpose dry chemical extinguisher.
Turn off surface units - If you can do so without getting burned.

WIRING DIAGRAM