Frigidaire FHWC3650RSB, FHWC3650RSA, FHWC3050RSA Owner’s Manual
Important Safety Instructions ............................... 3
List of materials ................................................... 5
Electrical requirements ......................................... 5
Location requirements .......................................... 6
Product dimensions .............................................. 6
Venting Requirements .......................................... 7
Prepare the location ............................................. 8
Install Range Hood (Ducted version) ..................... 10
Make Electrical Connection .................................... 11
Range Hood Use .................................................. 12
Range Hood Care ................................................. 13
Troubleshooting ................................................... 15
Warranty Information ........................................... 16
USA 1-800-374-4432
www.frigidaire.com
Canada 1-800-265-8352
www.frigidaire.ca
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August 2016
WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS
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Congratulations on your purchase of a new range hood! At Electrolux Home Products,
Questions?
1-800-374-4432
(United States)
1-800-265-8352
(Canada)
we are very proud of our product and are completely committed to providing you with the best
service possible. Your satisfaction is our number one priority.
We know you’ll enjoy your new range hood and Thank You for choosing our product. We
hope you consider us for future purchases.
PLEASE CAREFULLY READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This Use & Care Manual provides specifi c operating instructions for your model. Use your
range hood only as instructed in this manual. These instructions are not meant to cover
every possible condition and situation that may occur. Common sense and caution must be
practiced when installing, operating and maintaining any appliance.
Please record your model and serial numbers below for future reference.
Please attach sales receipt
here for future reference.
Serial Plate
Location
Model Number:
Serial Number:
Purchase Date:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
NEED HELP?
Visit the Frigidaire Web Site at: http://www.frigidaire.com
Before you call for service, there are a few things you can do to help us serve you better.
Read this manual.
It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your range hood properly.
If you received a damaged range hood... immediately contact the dealer (or builder)
that sold you the range hood.
Save time and money.
Check the section titled “Troubleshooting”. This section helps you solve common problems
that might occur. If you do need service, you can relax knowing help is only a phone call away.
A list of toll-free customer service numbers is included in the back of this manual. Or call
Frigidaire Customer Services at 1-800-374-4432,
to 8 pm Eastern Standard Time.
Monday through Saturday from 8 am
Hinge down the vent grille and remove the grease filters. Refer to page 13 for
additional information
The serial plate is located on the left inside of the range hood
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future references
Approved for residential appliances
For residential use only
Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until
you have read the safety precautions in this manual.
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messeges
that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or deat'h.
WARNING
This symbol alerts you to situations that may
cause serious body harm, death or property
damage.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation,
maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard
related.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the
A.
manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the
manufacturer
Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power
B.
off at service panel and lock service panel
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.
Installation Work and Electrical Wiring Must Be Done
C.
By Qualied Person(s) In Accordance With all
Aplicable Codes & Standards, Including Fire-rated
Construction.
Sufcient air is needed for proper combustion and
D.
exhausting of gases through the ue (Chimney) of fuel
burning equipment to prevent back- drafting. Follow
the heating equipment manufacturers guideline and
safety standards such as those published by the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the
American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code
authorities.
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not
E.
damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
Ducted systems must always be vented to the
F.
outdoors.
CAUTION
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT
USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE
MATERIALS OR VAPORS.
To reduce risk of re and to properly exhaust
air, do not vent ex
walls, ceilings, attics, crawl spaces, or garages.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL
DUCT WORK.
Install this hood in accordance with all requirements
specied.
haust air into spaces within
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do
Not Use This Hood With Any External Solid State
Speed Control Device.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE
FIRE.
Never leave surface units unattended at high
a)
settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or
medium settings.
Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or
b)
when ambeing food (l.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries
Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe’).
Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not
c)
be allowed to accumulate on fan or lter.
Use proper pan size. Always use cookware
d)
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:
SMOTHER FLAMES with a close - tting lid, cookie
a)
sheet, or other metal tray, then turn off the gas
burner or the electric element.
PREVENT BURNS. If the ames do not go out
immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT.
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be
b)
burned.
DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or
c)
towels - a violent steam explosion will result.
Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
d)
You know you have a class ABC extinguisher,
1)
and you already know how to operate it.
The re is small and contained in the area
2)
where it started.
The re department is being called.
3)
You can ght the re with your back to an exit.
4)
OPERATION
Always leave safety grills and lters in place.Without
these components, operating blowers could catch onto
hair, ngers and loose clothing.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the
event of failure to observe the instructions given here
for installation,maintenance and suitable use of the
product. The manufacturer further declines all responsibility for injury due to negligence and the warranty of
the unit automatically expires due to improper maintenance.
BE CAREFUL TO
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LIST OF MATERIALS
Wire cutter / stripper
Measuring tape
CAUTION
Remove carton carefully. Wear gloves to protect
against sharp edges.
LIST OF MATERIALS
Parts included in your hood
•
3 1/4" x 10" Rectangular vent damper
•
2 - Grease filters
Use and Care / Installation Manual
•
Mounting screw kit
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2 - 0.49 * 5.0 cm mounting screws
4 - 0.50 * 1.9 cm mounting screws
6 - 0.40 * 0.8 cm rectangular vent damper screws
2 - plastic wall anchores
Tools/Materials required
•
Wire nuts
•
Metal duct length to suit installation
Vent clamps/duct tape as required
•
UL listed or CSA approved ½” strain relief
•
Remove the protective film covering the product before
•
putting into operation.
5/64” drill bit for cabinet pilot holes
•
Pencil
•
•
•
Caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound
•
Flat-blade screwdriver
•
Phillips screwdriver
•
Saber or keyhole saw
•
••Safety glasses
Gloves
For cabinets with recessed bottoms:
Two - 2” (5.1 cm) wide ller strips. Length and
•
thickness determined by recess dimensions.
Four at head wood screws or machine screws
•
with washers and nuts (to attach ller strips).
NOTE
If configuring for recirculation venting, range hood
model FHWC3050RS
FHWRKT30RS and if using range hood model
FHWC3650RS
would be used.
B
uses recirculation kit
recirculation kit FHWRKT36RS
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Ensure that the electrical installation is adequate and in
conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70 (latest edition), or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 (latest edition) and all local codes and ordinances.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommended that a qualied electrician determine that
the ground path is adequate.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained
from:
National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, OH 44131-5575
A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15-amp, fused electrical
•
circuit is required.
If the house has aluminum wiring, follow the
•
procedure below:
Connect a section of solid copper wire to the
1.
pigtail leads.
Connect the aluminum wiring to the added
2.
section of copper wire using special conectors
and/or tools designed and UL listed
for joining copper to aluminum.
Follow the electrical connector manufacturer’s recommended procedure. Aluminum/copper connection must
conform with local codes and industry accepted wiring
practices.
Wire sizes and connections must conform with
•
the rating of the appliance as specied on the
model/serial rating plate.
The model/serial plate is located on the left side of
the range hood.
Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of
•
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (la
est edition), or CSA Standards C22. 1-94, Canad
Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91
(latest edition) and all local codes and ordinances.
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