Broan QSE1 User Manual

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QSE1 SERIES RANGE HOODS

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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 of 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. To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not use this range hood with an additional speed control device.

7. Ducted fans must always be vented to

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. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.

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

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.

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. Yo u can fight the * Based on “Kitchen Fire Safety Tips” published by NFPA.

with your back to an exit.

fire

the outdoors.

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Patent No.: US D450, 829 S

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. For best capture of cooking impurities, your range hood should be mounted so that the top of the hood is 24-30” above the cooking surface.

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

Installer: Leave this manual with the homeowner.

Homeowner: Operating and Cleaning information on page 5.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

This manual is divided into sections as follows:

PREPARE HOOD LOCATION

Run ductwork from roof or wall cap, and electrical wiring from

service panel - to installation location

PREPARE THE HOOD

Get your hood ready for installation

CONNECT WIRING

Make electrical wiring connections to hood

INSTALL HOOD

Secure hood to cabinet and ductwork - install bulbs and filters

OPERATION

How to use the hood controls

CLEANING

Keep your hood in top working condition

SERVICE PARTS

Part numbers and exploded view of hood components

WARRANTY

One-year limited warranty and how to contact us

In the US at: www.broan.com

In Canada at: www.broan.ca

PREPARE HOOD LOCATION

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ROOF CAP

3¼" X 10" or 7” ROUND

(For vertical discharge)

SOFFIT

HOUSE WIRING

CABINET

HOODHOOD

24" - 30" ABOVE COOKING SURFACE

(Top or Back of hood)

WALL CAP

3¼" X 10" DUCT (For horizontal discharge)

1 Determine whether hood will discharge vertically (3¼” x

10” or 7” round) or horizontally (3¼” x 10” only). 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 transitons and elbows.

2 Use diagrams, below, for proper placement of ductwork and

electrical cutout in cabinet or wall.

HOOD MOUNTING SCREWS (4)

(30" hood)

(36" hood)

(42" hood)

CABINET FRONT

13 16 19

15 15 15

3¼” X 10”

VERTICAL DUCTING

(30" hood)

(36" hood)

(42" hood)

7” ROUND

VERTICAL DUCTING

3 Run house wiring between service panel and hood

location.

PREPARE THE HOOD

7” ROUND

DUCT PLATE

1¼"

WOOD SHIMS

(recessed-bottom

cabinets only)

WOOD SHIMS

(recessed-bottom

cabinets only)

3¾"

CABINET BOTTOM

HOOD

MOUNTING

SCREWS (4)

7½"

CABINET BOTTOM

5¼"

VERTICAL DUCT

ACCESS HOLE

5¼"

CENTER

LINE

HORIZONTAL DUCTING

CABINET FRONT

HORIZONTAL DUCT

ACCESS HOLE

5¼"

13 16 19

LINE

(30" hood)

(36" hood)

(42" hood)

5¼"

CENTER

ELECTRICAL

ACCESS HOLE

(in cabinet bottom)

3¼” X 10”

¾"

7½"

(30" hood)

(36" hood)

(42" hood)

ELECTRICAL

ACCESS HOLE

(in wall)

10½"

1½"

1 Remove 7” Round Duct Plate from top of hood. Set duct

plate aside - with mounting screws.

FILTERS

2 Remove tape holding Filters in place. Pull down on filter

tabs and lift filters out. Set filters aside.

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PREPARE THE HOOD

DAMPER/DUCT

CONNECTOR

3 Remove Damper/Duct Connector from inside the hood.

Set connector aside - with mounting screws and parts bag.

WIRING

COVER

PREPARE THE HOOD

TOP RECTANGULAR

DUCT KNOCKOUT

(Remove for 3¼” x 10”

Vertical Discharge)

REAR

RECTANGULAR

DUCT KNOCKOUT

(Remove for 3¼” x 10” Horizontal Discharge)

6 Remove appropriate Duct Knockout(s) from top or back of

hood.

UP TO 1”

TAPE

SIDE-TO-SIDE ADJUSTMENT

TOP/BACK

EDGE

4 Remove Wiring Cover from inside the hood. Set cover

and mounting screw aside.

ELECTRICAL

CABLE CLAMP

5 Remove either top or back wiring knockout and install ap-

proved Electrical Cable Clamp.

PIVOT

7 3¼” x 10” Ducted Discharge Only: Attach Damper/Duct

Connector over knockout opening. Make sure damper Pivot is nearest to Top/Back Edge of hood. Remove Tape from

damper flap.

NOTE Damper/Duct Connector can be installed up to 1-inch

on either side of hood center to accomodate off-center ductwork. In extreme off-center installations, one end of the duct connector may need to be trimmed to clear the electrical cable clamp.

DAMPER/DUCT

CONNECTOR

(Vertical discharge

position shown)

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CONNECT WIRING

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, make sure power is switched off at the service panel. Lock or tag service panel to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.

GREEN

GROUND

SCREW

1 Connect House Wiring (120 VAC) to hood. Connect house

black to hood black wire, house white to hood white wire, and house ground under Green Ground Screw. Securely tighten cable clamp onto house wiring.

2 Replace wiring cover.

INSTALL HOOD

KEYHOLE

(4)

MOUNTING

SCREW

(4)

1 Hang hood from (4) Mounting Screws (from parts bag).

Slide hood towards wall until mounting screws are engaged in narrow end of (4) Keyholes. Tighten mounting screws securely.

CAUTION

blade may cause it to interfere with other hood parts.

DO NOT PUSH ON FAN BLADE. Pushing on the

DUCT

TAPE

2 Connect ductwork to hood. Use Duct Tape to make joints

secure and air tight.

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