Frigidaire F36WC, F30WC User Manual

F30WC, F36WC, & F42WC SERIES

4-W AY CONVERTIBLE RANGE HOOD

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC COOKING ONLY

For Non-ducted (Ductfree) Installation:

a) Purchase non-ducted filter separately. b) Remove and discard damper/duct connector and louver cover

(See Step 4) in “Prepare the Hood,” Page 2.

c) Follow all steps except steps inside dotted lines.

For Ducted Installation:

Follow all steps, including steps inside dotted lines.

IMPORT ANT

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 any solid-state 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. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.

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

3. Clean ventilation 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.

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

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

3. 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.

4. For best capture of cooking impurities, your range hood should be mounted 18-24" above the cooking surface.

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

INSTALLER: Leave This Manual With

the Homeowner.

HOMEOWNER: Use and Care

Information on Page 5.

TOOLS AND MATERIALS REQUIRED

TOOLS

❏ Drill, electric or ratchet drive ❏ 1-1/4" Spade bit ❏ Common head and phillips head screwdriver ❏ Pliers ❏ Tape measure or ruler and pencil

For Ducted Installations ONLY:

❏

Saber saw or drywall saw

❏ Metal snips

MATERIALS ❏ Electrical wiring and supplies of type to comply with local

codesFor Ducted Installations Only:

❏

Roof or wall cap

❏

Roof cement or caulk

❏ Duct and duct tape

For Installation on Kitchen Cabinets with Recessed Bottoms Only:

❏ Two 1" x 2" x 12" (approximate length) wood strips (pur-

chase locally)

❏ Four 1-1/4" long flat head wood screws (purchase locally)

to fasten strips to cabinet bottom

PLANNING DUCTWORK INSTALLATION

FIG. 1A

FIG. 1B

FIG. 1C

FIG. 1D

WALL CAP

3-1/4" x 10" DUCT

ROOF CAP

3-1/4" x 10" DUCT

ADJUSTABLE ELBOW

WALL CAP

Begin planning ductwork by deciding where the duct will run between the range hood and the outside. For best performance, use the shortest possible duct run and a minimum number of elbows. There are several choices shown - FIGS. 1A - 1E.

In more complex ducting situations, a 3-1/4" rectangular ducting range hood can be converted to a round duct by means of a transition.

FIG. 1A. Ducting directly through the wall (for range hoods mounted on an exterior wall). Shown are two ways to duct through an outside wall. If a wall cap is used directly off the back of the hood, special care must be taken to make sure that the damper in the damper/duct connector on the hood and damper in the wall cap do not interfere with each other when the hood is operating. This could result in either inadequate air delivery or back drafts. If this condition does exist, remove the hood damper flap. Sometimes when using a wall cap it is easier to duct vertically and then use an elbow as shown in FIG. 1B.

FIG. 1C. Ducting straight up through the roof using 3-1/4" x 10" rectangular duct. (For single story installations.)

FIG . 1D. Ducting between the ceiling joists (for multi-story installations) or through the soffit space above the cabinets (where the soffit connects to an outside wall).

FIG. 1E. Straight up through the roof using 3-1/4” x 10” to 6” round duct transition and 6" round duct (for single-story installations).

FIG. 1F. Straight up through the roof using 7" round duct (for single-story installations). Requires optional damper Model Damp

Kit available from your local dealer.

FIG. 1E

FIG. 1F

6" ROUND DUCT

3-1/4" x 10" TO 6" ROUND DUCT TRANSITION

ROOF CAP

6" ROUND DUCT

ROOF CAP

7" ROUND DUCT

DAMPER

MODEL

“DAMPKIT”

PREP ARING THE RANGE HOOD

1. Unpack hood and check contents. You should receive: 1 - Aluminum Filter 1 - 3-1/4" x 10" Damper/Duct Connector (mounted inside of

hood for shipping only) (Save screws for mounting.) 1 - 7” Round Duct Plate (mounted on top of hood) (not shown)

(Save screws for mounting.)

2. Remove 7” round duct plate from top of hood. Set duct plate aside - with mounting screws.

3. Remove wiring box cover. Under cover find:

For Ductfree Installations Only:

4. For ductfree installation, remove louver cover from front (or inside) of hood. (FIG. 3)

NOTE

Louvers on front of hood must be open and visible

for hood to function in ductfree mode.

5. Remove either top or rear electrical knockout depending upon whether wiring will enter hood from wall or cabinet. (FIG. 4)

DUCTED INSTALLATION ONLY

NOTE

Louver cover must be installed as shown in Figure 3 to

function in ducted mode.

6. Remove appropriate duct knockout on hood by inserting screwdriver into edge of knockout and breaking tabs holding knockout to hood. You may have to tap screwdriver with hammer to break tabs. Peel knockout back with pliers. (FIG. 5)

7. Fit damper/duct connector over opening and secure in place with black sheet metal screws. (FIG. 6)

Hinge pins and damper/duct connector should be toward top of hood for ducting through wall or toward back of hood for ducting through cabinet above hood. Seal joint between damper/duct connector and hood with duct tape.

8. 7” round ducted discharge only: Re-install 7” round duct plate removed in Step #2 under “PREPARING THE RANGE HOOD” section. For best performance, line up the 7” round duct plate with the 7” round opening on hood. Mount duct plate to hood with 2 screws from duct plate and 2 screws from 3¼” x 10” damper. Install a 7” round damper (purchase separately). Damper flap must open freely in direction of air flow (away from range hood).

FIG. 2

FIG. 3

FIG. 4

FIG. 5

KEYHOLE SLOTS

ALUMINUM FILTER

DAMPER/DUCT CONNECTOR

WIRING BOX

COVER

PREPARING THE INST ALLA TION LOCA TION

NOTE MOUNT HOOD SO THAT BOTTOM OF HOOD IS 18"-24" ABOVE COOKING SURFACE. TOP FRONT EDGE OF HOOD SHOULD BE FLUSH WITH FRONT OF CABINET FRAME.

IF DISTANCE BETWEEN WALL AND FRONT OF CABINET FRAME IS MORE THAN 12" THERE WILL BE A SPACE BETWEEN BACK OF HOOD AND W ALL. THIS IS NORMAL.

OMIT STEP 9 if range hood will be installed under cabinets with flush bottom.

9. (For installation on recessed bottom cabinets only) Attach a wood filler strip at each side of recessed area under cabinet. (Use two 1" x 2" strips cut to length.) If recess is more than 1" use thicker strips. Attach strips with 1-1/4" screws about 3" from each end. See FIG. 7.

10.Measure and mark the following (FIGS. 7 & 8):

a)Electrical line opening b)Duct opening

11.Drill four pilot holes in corners of marked duct opening as shown and cut opening with saber saw or keyhole saw.

12.Use 1-1/4" drill bit to drill opening for electrical connection in wall or cabinet.

13.Hold hood up against cabinet bottom and trace keyhole slots onto cabinet bottom of filler strips.

14.Screw the four supplied 7/8" wood screws for mounting the hood into the exact center of the narrow end of the keyhole slots marked underneath the cabinet. Allow 3/8" of the screws to project, so the hood can be fitted into place.

FIG. 6

FIG. 7

CUT STRIPS TO FIT

DUCT

OPENINGS

CENTER LINE

WIDTH OF RANGE HOOD

ELECTRICAL WIRING OPENING

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