Broan APE1 User Manual

APE1 SERIES

PROFESSIONAL STYLE
RANGE HOOD

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 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. Lock or tag service panel to prevent power from being
switched on accidentally.

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

4. Provide sufficient air for proper combustion and exhausting of
gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment
to prevent backdrafting. Follow the combustion equipment
standards such as those published by the National Fire Pro­tection Association (NFPA), the American Society for Heat­ing, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE),
and local codes.

5. This product may have sharp edges. Be careful to avoid cuts
and abrasions during installation and cleaning.

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

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

8. Use only metal ductwork.

9. As an alternative, this product may be installed with the UL­approved cord kit designated for the product, following in­structions packed with the

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. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.

2. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when
flambeing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Pep­percorn Beef Flambe).

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.

cord kit.

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 t ray, 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 — Yo u may be burned or
spread the fire.

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.

CAUTION

1. F o r indoor use only.

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

3. For best capture of cooking impurities, range hood should be
mounted so that the bottom of the hood is 18”-24” above the
cooking surface.

4. Read specification label on product for information and re­quirements.

NOTE These instructions are for ducted installations only.
If hood is to be installed non-ducted:

Purchase a non-ducted filter kit from your local distributor or
retailer. Follow instructions included with the non-ducted kit.

Conversion to non-ducted nullifies ENERGY STA R® qualification.

Register your product online at: www.broan.com/register

Installer: Leave this manual with the homeowner.

Homeowner: Cleaning, Maintenance and Operating instructions on page 2.

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COOKING SURFACE

(For horizontal discharge)

WOOD SHIMS

HOOD MOUNTING SCREWS (4)

cabinets only)

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CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

For performance, appearance, and health reasons, clean filter,
fan and grease-laden surfaces. Use only a clean cloth and mild
detergent solution on stainless and painted surfaces. Clean all­metal filters in the dishwasher.

The motor is permanently lubricated and never needs oiling. If
the motor bearings make excessive or unusual noise, replace
the motor with the exact service motor. The impeller should also
be replaced.

Use 120 V, 42 W fluorescent lamp GX24Q-4. For night light, use
4 W, C-7 bulbs. (Bulbs included with hood.)

The grease filters, bottom panel, and blower wheel should be
cleaned frequently. Use a warm detergent solution. The grease
filters and blower wheel are dishwasher safe.

Note: Some minerals, when in contact with dishwasher soap
additives, may cause filters to discolor. This discoloration is not
covered by the warranty.

OPERATION

Always turn the hood ON before cooking in order to establish an
air flow in the kitchen. After turning off the range, let the hood run
for a few minutes to clear the air.

HEAT SENTRY™

The hood is equipped with a Heat Sentry™ thermostat. This safety
device will turn on or speed up the blower if it senses excess heat
above the cooking surface.
If the blower is not on, or if it is running at low speed, the Heat
Sentry™ will override the normal blower control and run the blower
on the high speed. When the temperature level drops to normal
levels, the blower will return to its original setting.

Operate the hood as follows:

PREPARE HOOD LOCATION

ROOF CAP

SOFFIT

CABINET

HOODHOOD

18" - 24" ABOVE

1 Determine whether hood will discharge vertically or horizon-

tally. For vertical or horizontal discharge, run ductwork be­tween the hood location and a roof cap or wall cap. For best
results, use a minimum number of transitions and elbows.

2 Use the proper diagram below, for placement of ductwork

and electrical cutout in cabinet or wall. For a non-ducted
installation, DO NOT cut a duct access hole.

1315/16" (30" hood)
1615/16" (36" hood)

CABINET FRONT

CABINET

7

/

BOTTOM

6

"

8

6¼"

5

/

10

"

8

3¼" X 10"

(For vertical

discharge)

1315/16"
1615/16" (36" hood)

6¼"

VERTICAL DUCT

ACCESS HOLE

HOUSE WIRING
(Top or Back of hood)

WALL CAP

3¼" X 10" DUCT

3¼” X 10”

VERTICAL DUCTING

(30" hood)

1

/

7

"

2

7

/

9

"

8

1

/

1

"

2

9"

FAN

ON OFF

LIGHTFAN

FAN

The 2-position switch (in center) turns blower ON and OFF.
The 5-position switch (at left) controls blower speed.

Blower is OFF (secondary blower OFF).
Blower is ON at highest speed.

As dots get smaller - blower speed decreases.

LIGHT

This 3-position switch (at right) turns lights ON and OFF and
controls their intensity.

Lights are OFF.

Night Light is ON.
Fluorescent Light is ON.

WOOD SHIMS

(recessed-bottom

(recessed-bottom

cabinets only)

7

/

3

8

CABINET
BOTTOM

1315/16" (30" hood)
1615/16" (36" hood)

HOOD

MOUNTING

SCREWS (4)

CENTER

LINE

CABINET FRONT

HORIZONTAL DUCT

"

ACCESS HOLE

6¼"

CENTER

LINE

ELECTRICAL

ACCESS HOLE

(in cabinet bottom)

VERTICAL DUCTING

3

/

"

4

1

/

"

8

6¼"

1

/

7

"

2

1315/16" (30" hood)
1615/16" (36" hood)

ELECTRICAL

ACCESS HOLE

(in wall)

3¼” X 10”

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PREPARE THE HOOD

BOTTOM

COVER

ALUMINUM

FILTERS

WIRING

COVER

3 Remove the Aluminum Filters, Bottom Cover, and

Wiring Cover from the hood.

DAMPER /

DUCT

CONNECTOR

VERTICAL DUCT

KNOCKOUT

HORIZONTAL DUCT

KNOCKOUT

5 Remove Vertical Duct Knockout or Horizontal Duct

Knockout and attach Damper / Duct Connector with
two (2) screws (supplied).

INSTALL THE HOOD

VERTICAL DISCHARGE POSITION

BLOWER

MOUNTING

ROD (2)

BLOWER

KNURLED NUT (2)

HORIZONTAL DISCHARGE POSITION

BLOWER

KNURLED NUT (2)

4 Blower is shipped in Vertical Discharge Position.
To change blower to Horizontal Discharge Position:

Remove Knurled Nuts from Blower Mounting Rods.

Disengage mounting rods from blower and rotate blower
to horizontal discharge position. Re-engage mounting
rods and tighten blower in place with knurled nuts.

BLOWER

MOUNTING

ROD (2)

WARNING

To reduce the risk of electrical shock, switch power off
at service panel. Lock or tag service panel to prevent
power from being switched on accidentally.

MOUNTING

SCREWS (4)

DUCTWORK

6 Run House Power Cable between service panel and

hood location. Attach power cable to hood using appropri­ate connector.

7 Hold the hood in position under the cabinet. Make sure

the damper / duct connector enters the Ductwork and
that the damper opens and closes freely.

8 Tighten the four (4) Mounting Screws completely to se-

cure the hood to the cabinet.

HOUSE

POWER

CABLE

CONNECT THE WIRING

GREEN

GROUND

SCREW

HOUSE

POWER

CABLE

HE0059

9 Connect House Power Cable to range hood wiring -

BLACK to BLACK, WHITE to WHITE, and GREEN or
BARE WIRE to GREEN Ground Screw.

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LAMP

LAMP
BASE

CAUTION: Bulb may be hot! Refer to packaging for
further information.

COMPLETE INSTALLATION

10 Re-install the wiring cover, bottom cover, and filters that

were removed in Step 3.

LAMP REPLACEMENT

LIGHT

LENS

TAB

2 Grasp Lamp at Lamp Base, tilt lamp down and pull out to

remove.

NIGHT

LIGHT

3 Replace lamps. Use a 42 W Fluorescent Lamp,

GX24Q-4 and tilt lamp up into position. For Night Light,
use a 4 W, C-7 bulb.

FLUORESCENT

LAMP

1 Pull the Tab on the Light Lens forward to remove the

lens.

SLOT

4 Place front edge of light lens into Slot. Push lens up and

snap it into place.

SERVICE PARTS

KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION

1 97018487 Feature Panel Weldment - Silver
2 97007631 Bottom Cover - Silver
3 97017429 Damper Assembly
4 97007656 Wire Cover Assembly
5 97017428 Thermostat Bracket Assembly
6 98006546 Light Socket Cover
7 99400084 Bushing Split Heyco #2873
8 99010348 Filter, Aluminum (Qty. 2)
9 99420464 Blower Mounting Rod
10 99150617 8-18 x .375 Truss Head Sheet
Metal Screw*
11 99170245 8-18 x .375 Hex Head Phillips
Sheet Metal Screw*
12 99260476 Blower Mounting Rod Nut
13 97007313 Blower Scroll Housing
14 99100491 Motor Isolation Bushing
15 98005212 Motor Retaining Ring
16 99080597 Motor
17 99020142 Blower Wheel, Clockwise
18 99020143 Blower Wheel, Counterclockwise
19 99400055 Heyco Snap Bushing
20 99500323 PVC Foam
21 98010342 Ring, Inlet
22 99260491 Hex Nut 3/8-32
23 99260470 Hex Nut 15/32-32
24 600348 Knob - Black
25 97016970 Switch – Black
26 99260485 Nut Sheet Metal U-Type
27 99111515 Light Lens
28 99271358 Lamp, 42W Fluorescent
29 99770154 Ballast Assembly
30 99770153 Wire Harness, Hood
31 97018489 Reflector Assembly
32 99400052 Bushing Strain Relief*
33 99150417 Screw, 8-18 x .25 SR SLT
HWH AB
34 99271426 Lamp, 4W, C-7

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* Standard Hardware – may be purchased locally