Broan QML30SS, QML30BL, QML30WW Installation Guide

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Range Hoods

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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 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.

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 of Heating, Refrigeration
and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local
code authorities.

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

9. Do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device.

10. As an alternative, this product may be installed with the
UL-approved cord kit designated for the product, following
instructions packed with the cord kit.

11. 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
flambéing food (i.e. Crêpes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee,
Peppercorn Beef Flambé).

3. Clean ventilating fan 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.

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 or
spread the fire.

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.

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
impeller, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc., off power
unit.

4. Do not use over cooking equipment greater than 60,000 BTU/hr.

5. 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.

6. The bottom of the hood MUST NOT BE LESS than 18” and at
a maximum of 24” above cooktop for best capture of cooking
impurities.

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

NOTE If hood is to be installed non-ducted:
Purchase non-ducted filter (Model BPQTF) from your

local distributor or retailer.

Installer: Leave this manual

with the homeowner.

Homeowner: Cleaning, Maintenance and

Operating instructions on page 2.

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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.

Operate the hood as follows:

FAN SWITCH

I Turns fan on to LOW speed.
O Turns fan OFF.
II Turns fan on to HIGH speed.

LIGHT SWITCH

I Turns light on to LOW intensity.

Stainless Steel Cleaning

DO:

• Regularly wash with clean cloth or rag soaked with warm water

and mild soap or liquid dish detergent.

• Always clean in the direction of original polish lines.

• Always rinse well with clear water (2 or 3 times) after cleaning.

Wipe dry completely.

• You may also use a specialized household stainless steel cleaner.

DON’T:

Use any steel or stainless steel wool or any other scrapers to

•

remove stubborn dirt.

• Use any harsh or abrasive cleansers.

• Allow dirt to accumulate.

• Let plaster dust or any other construction residues reach the hood.

During construction/renovation, cover the range hood to make sure
no dust sticks to the stainless steel surface.

Avoid when choosing a detergent

• Any cleaners that contain bleach will attack stainless steel.

• Any products containing chloride, fluoride, iodide, bromide will

deteriorate surfaces rapidly.

• Any combustible products used for cleaning, such as acetone,

alcohol, ether, benzol, etc. are highly explosive and should
never be used close to a range.

O Turns light OFF.
II Turns light on to HIGH intensity.

CLEANING AND
MAINTENANCE

Motor

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 fan blade should
also be replaced.

Grease Filter

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

Clean all-metal filters in the dishwasher using a non-phosphate
detergent. Discoloration of the filter may occur if using phosphate
detergents, or as a result of local water conditions - but this will
not affect filter performance. This discoloration is not covered by
the warranty.

See step 8 for filter removal and installation instructions.

Non-ducted Recirculation Filter

The non-ducted recirculation filter should be changed every 6
months. Replace more often if your cooking style generates extra
grease, such as frying and wok cooking. See Step 15 on page 4,
for removal and installation instructions.

LIGHT BULB REPLACEMENT

SUCTION

CUP TOOL

HALOGEN

BULB

(2)

R OTAT E

CLOCKWISE

CAUTION: Bulbs may be hot. Refer to bulb
packaging for further information.

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Use 120 V, 35 W, Halogen Bulbs - MR16 with GU10 base.
The Suction Cup Tool (included with hood) can be used to install

and remove light bulbs. Press suction cup tool on to bulb and
rotate counterclockwise to remove bulb or clockwise to install bulb.

Align pins on bulb with large diameter opening on socket, then
push bulb in towards hood and rotate clockwise until firmly seated.

The position of the bulb socket (depth) is adjustable and may
require adjustment when:
a) Certain brands of bulbs are difficult to install.
b) The bulb protrudes too far below the light panel.
See Step 24 for bracket adjustment detail.

(1)

PUSH IN

LIGHT PANEL

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7-IN. ROUND

DUCT

ACCESS

HOLE

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INSTALL DUCTWORK
(DUCTED INSTALLATIONS ONLY)

ROOF CAP

SOFFIT

CABINET

HOOD

18" - 24" ABOVE

COOKING

SURFACE

1 Determine whether hood will discharge vertically

(3¼” x 10” or 7” Round), or horizontally (3¼” x 10” only).

2 Decide where the ductwork will run between the hood

and the outside.

3¼" X 10" OR

7" ROUND DUCT

(FOR VERTICAL

DISCHARGE

)

HOUSE WIRING
(TOP OR BACK OF HOOD)

WALL CAP

3¼" X 10" DUCT
(FOR HORIZONTAL DISCHARGE)

PREPARE HOOD LOCATION

5 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.

3¼” X 10”

HOOD MOUNTING SCREWS (5)

1315⁄16" 1315⁄16"

CABINET FRONT

CABINET
BOTTOM

5"

1¼"

WOOD SHIMS

(

RECESSED-BOTTOM

CABINETS

ONLY)

5¼"

*

VERTICAL DUCT

ACCESS HOLE

5¼"

CENTER

LINE

WOOD SHIMS

(

RECESSED-BOTTOM

CABINETS

ONLY)

CABINET FRONT

VERTICAL DUCTING

7½"

9½"

2"

1½"

ELECTRICAL

ACCESS HOLE

IN CABINET BOTTOM)

(

3¼” X 10”

HORIZONTAL DUCTING

3/4"

1/8"

10½"

3 Choose a straight, short duct run to allow the hood to

perform most efficiently. Long duct runs, elbows and
transitions will reduce the performance of the hood. Use
as few of them as possible. Larger ductwork may be
required for best performance with longer duct runs.

4 Install wall cap or roof cap. Connect metal ductwork to cap

and work back towards the hood location. Use metal foil
duct tape to seal the joints between ductwork sections.

*

ACCESS HOLE

5¼"

CABINET
BOTTOM

3¾"

HORIZONTAL DUCT

5¼"

71/2"

1315⁄16" 1315⁄16"

HOOD

MOUNTING

SCREWS (5)

CENTER

LINE

ELECTRICAL

ACCESS HOLE

IN WALL)

(

7-IN. ROUND

2⅛"

DUCTING

10½"

1½"

HOOD MOUNTING SCREWS (5)

7-IN. ROUND

7-IN. ROUND

DUCT

DUCT

ACCESS

ACCESS

HOLE

HOLE

13

*

15

⁄16"

7½"

9½"

ELECTRICAL

ACCESS HOLE

(

IN CABINET BOTTOM)

1315⁄16"

8" DIA.

HOLE

5"

WOOD SHIMS

(

RECESSED-BOTTOM

CABINETS

ONLY)

Note the extra wood shim and mounting screw near the

*

cabinet front, on the cabinet center line.

6 Install 4 Hood Mounting Screws into shims/cabinet

according to proper diagram above. Do not tighten
completely. Do not install middle screw until Step 20.

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* FIND INSIDE

HOOD

OF

(1) 3¼” X 10”

(1) GREASE FILTER

D

AMPER

ASSEMBLY

*

(1) PARTS BAG** CONTAINING:

(5) NO. 10 X 5/8”

(1) BULB SUCTION

RD. HD.

M

OUNTING SCREWS

** FIND PA RT S BAG TAPED TO

OF BOTTOM PANEL

INSIDE

PREPARE THE HOOD

7 Remove all

protective polyfilm
from the hood
(stainless steel
hood only).

8 Remove the

Aluminum Filter
from the hood by
pulling the tab
down and lifting
filter out.

(2)
LIFT
OUT





(1)

PULL

DOWN

7” ROUND

DUCT

PLATE

(1) 7” ROUND

DUCT CONNECTOR

CUP TOOL

12 Remove 7” Round Duct Plate from top/back of hood.

FOR NON-DUCTED INSTALLATIONS - Skip to “INSTALL
THE HOOD”.

SLOT

BAFFLE

ALUMINUM

FILTER

13 DUCTED INSTALLATION ONLY:

Remove Baffle from Slot above air box.

(4)

(4)

9 Remove 8 Screws holding Bottom Panel to hood.

Disconnect Lamp wire harness.

10 Remove parts bag included with the hood. (Parts bag is

taped to inside of bottom panel.)

SCREWS

DAMPER

ASSEMBLY

11

Remove 2 Screws holding Damper Assembly to hood.
Remove damper assembly from inside the hood.

SLOT

BAFFLE

14 DUCTED INSTALLATION ONLY:
Rotate Baffle and insert long side into Slot above air box.

Baffle is inserted properly when you feel a positive stop.

15 NON-DUCTED INSTALLATION ONLY:
Purchase a non-ducted filter (Model BPQTF) from your local

distributor or retailer. Attach the non-ducted filter following
instructions packed with the non-ducted filter.

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7” ROUND

KNOCKOUT PLATE

(ALSO REMOVE VERTICAL

KNOCKOUT PLATE)

VERTICAL

KNOCKOUT

3¼” X 10”

HORIZONTAL

KNOCKOUT

PLATE

16 DUCTED INSTALLATION ONLY:

Remove 3¼” x 10” vertical, 3¼” x 10” horizontal, or 7-inch
round knockout plate(s) as appropriate for your ducting
method.

3¼” X 10”
DAMPER

ASSEMBLY

TOP/BACK

EDGE OF

HOOD

3¼” X 10”

PLATE

DAMPER

FLAP

PIVOT

INSTALL THE HOOD

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.

ELECTRICAL

POWER

CABLE

KNOCKOUT

18 Remove Electrical Power Cable Knockout from top or

back of hood.

HOUSE

WIRING

7” ROUND

DUCT

PLATE

17 DUCTED INSTALLATION ONLY:
Attach 3¼” x 10” Damper Assembly (if using 3¼” x 10”

duct) or 7” Round Duct Plate (if using 7-inch round duct)
over the knockout opening.

Notes:

To accomodate off-center ductwork, the 3¼” x 10” damper
assembly can be installed up to 1/2” on either side of the
hood center and the 7” round duct plate can be installed up
to 1/2” on either side of the hood center.

Install the 3¼” x 10” damper assembly with the Damper
Flap Pivot nearest the Top/Back Edge of Hood.

19 Run House Power Cable between service panel and hood

location. Attach power cable to hood using appropriate clamp.

20 Hang hood from (4) mounting screws driven part-way into

cabinet locations (shown in illustrations under “PREPARE
HOOD LOCATION”). Mounting screws are included in parts
bag. Slide hood back towards wall until mounting screw heads
are engaged in narrow end of keyhole slots in top of hood.
Tighten screws securely. Add 5
in hood and tighten securely.

21 DUCTED INSTALLATION ONLY:
Connect ductwork to hood and use metal foil duct tape to make

joints secure and air-tight. Make sure the damper assembly
enters the ductwork and that the damper opens and closes
freely.

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mounting screw in center hole