Broan PM250 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS AND OPERATION MANUAL

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INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC COOKING ONLY

PM250 SERIES

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.

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. The bottom of the hood MUST NOT BE LESS than 24” and
recommended at a maximum of 30” above the cooktop for best capture
of cooking impurities.

9. Two installers are recommended.

10. Use with approved cord-connection kit only.

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

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.

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 (Refer to Figure 1).

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 longer duct runs.

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

ROOF CAP

ROUND

DUCT

WALL

CAP

POWER

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24” TO 30” ABOVE

COOKING SURFACE

7”
ROUND
ELBOW

FIG. 1

INSTALL THE HOOD

NOTE: the hood has to be installed, inside the cabinet, at minimum 1”
from the rear wall cabinet and at 3” from the front wall cabinet.

The internal height of cabinet has to be minimum 16”.
The hood should be mounted centered over the cook top burners.

1. Cut a hole in the bottom of the cabinet, using the dimensions shown
in Fig. 2.

2. Take off the (4) “A” screws and remove the metal grid (Fig. 3).

3. NOTE: For installations where the Power Pack is less than 30” above
cook top, it is recommended that the Power Pack be mounted into
a metal liner or non-combustible material. This will allow easier
cleaning and provide protection to the cabinetry (Fig.3A).

4. Insert the hood in the cabinet (Fig. 3) or metal liner (Fig. 3A) and
secure with the (4) “B” mounting sheet metal screws.

(Fig. 3 - wood bottom installation; recommended thickness 1/2”-

3/4”).

(For alternate mounting, use machine screws with washers and

nuts. This alternate mounting method needs to be done prior to
installation of metal liner).

5. In the Non-Ducted Recirculation Configuration, install the Non­ducted recirculation Filter before replacing the grid (see section
“Non-ducted recirculation filter installation”).

6. Replace the grid after wiring is completed.

CUT A HOLE IN THE BOTTOM OF THE CABINET

METAL LINER

GRID

FIG. 3

FIG.3A

CONNECT DUCTWORK

Ducted Configuration

1. Use 7” round metal duct to connect the discharge collar on the

hood to the ductwork above. An optional 7” round damper may be
used (purchased seperately).

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

Non-Ducted Recirculation Configuration

1. Connect a 7” round metal duct to the discharge opening so that

the air is sent outside the cabinet and sent back into the room.

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

NON-DUCTED RECIRCULATION
FILTER INSTALLATION

1. Remove the metal wires (Fig. 7) and discard them.

2. Install the Non-ducted recirculation Filter over the grease filter
and secure it with the metal wires supplied with the Non-ducted
recirculation Filter (Fig. 4).

NON-DUCTED

RECIRCULATION

FILTER

METAL WIRES

FIG. 4

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.

Secure the conduit to the upper wiring hole through a conduit
connector.

Remove the (2) screws of the lateral wiring field cover and make
electrical connections. Connect both white leads to white supply lead
using suitable connector, connect black to black and green to green.

10-1/4”

19-1/2”

LATERAL

WIRING FIELD

COVER

FIG. 2

FIG. 5

OPERATION

ON

OFF

HI

LO

OFF

Controls

Light switch: turns the lamps on and off.
Blower switch: makes it possible to select the motor operating

speed.

FIG. 6

MAINTENANCE

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

Grease Filter

The grease filter should be cleaned frequently. Use a warm detergent
solution. Grease filter is dishwasher safe.

To remove the grease filter: remove the (4) screws and take off the
metal grid. Take off the metal wires and remove the grease filter.

SERVICE PARTS

KEY NO. PART NO. DESCRIPTION

5 97018550 Grid (Silver)
9 99010370 Grease Filter
23 B03295095 Upper Lampholder
24 B03295094 Lower Lampholder
27 98010831 Metal Wire
28 B02300280 Lampholder
29 B03294757 Light Fitting
230 98010828 Controls Closing
236 99030347 Blower Switch (Black)
237 99030342 Light Switch (Black)
332 98010834 Cover Controls
415 99400048 Strain Relief Bushing
Not shown 97018559 Hardware Package
CAS R730090 Blower Assembly

- 97018557 Socket Assembly
(Includes key No.24, 23, 28)

- - “40 Watt Max.Candelabra
Bulbs not included”

- B08999040 Non-Ducted Filter Kit
(purchased separately)

METAL WIRES

GREASE

FILTER

FIG. 7

Non-Ducted Recirculation Filter

The Non-Ducted Recirculation filter should be changed every 6 months.
To remove the Non-Ducted Recirculation filter:

1. Remove the grid taking off the (4) “A” screws 3.9x6mm (Fig. 3).

2. Remove the metal wires (Fig. 4) and replace the Non-ducted
recirculation Filter.

Cleaning

Occasional care will help preserve its fine appearance.

• Clean with warm water and mild detergent only.

• Follow all cleaning by rinsing with clear water.

• Wipe dry with clean, soft cloth.

Light bulbs

This range hood requires two 40-Watt light bulbs (not included).
To change bulbs:

1. Remove the 2.9x9.5mm screw securing the light fitting.

2. Pull down lens to remove.

3. Replace with light bulbs of the same type (MAX 40W, 120V,
Candelabra Base Bulb). CAUTION: BULB MAY BE HOT!

FIG. 8

WARRANTY

BROAN-NUTONE LLC ONE YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

Broan-NuTone LLC (Broan-NuTone) warrants to the original consumer purchaser of Broan 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 - Broan-NuTone LLC, 926 West State St., Hartford, WI, 53027 www.broan.com (800-558-1711)

In CANADA - Broan-NuTone Canada, 1140 Tristar Dr., Mississauga, ON, L5T 1H9 www.broan.ca (1-877-896-1119)

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