Frigidaire FHWC3625MWB, FHWC3625MWA, FHWC3625MSB, FHWC3625MSA, FHWC3625MBA Owner’s Manual

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LI3OKC / 316902495

May/13

CONTENTS

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 .................................... 12

Installing Range Hood (Recirculating version) ......... 10

Range Hood Use .................................................. 13

Range Hood Care ................................................. 14

Troubleshooting ................................................... 15

Warranty Information ........................................... 16

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This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the service life of your new appliance.We view your purchase as the beginning of a relationship. To ensure our ability to continue serving you, please use this page to record important product information.

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Location Serial Plate

Serial plate location:

Find it on the left side of the range hood.

Record model & serial numbers here

Purchase date

Model number

Serial number

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

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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 mes- sages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or

death.

This symbol alerts you to situations that may cause serious body harm, death or property

damage.

CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation, maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard

related.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE

FOLLOWING:

A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the

manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer

B. Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power

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.

C.Installation Work and Electrical Wiring Must Be Done

By Qualified Person(s) In Accordance With all Aplicable Codes & Standards, Including Fire-rated

Construction.

D.Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and ex

hausting of gases through the flue (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.

E.When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not

damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

F. Ducted systems must always be vented to the

outdoors.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE

MATERIALS OR VAPORS.

To reduce risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, be sure to duct air outside - do not vent ex- haust air into spaces within walls, ceilings, attics, crawl spaces, or garages.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCT WORK.

Install this hood in accordance with all requirements specified.

To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Use This Hood With Any External Solid State Speed Control Device.

TO REDUCE THE _SK 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)AIways 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.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS, IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE,

OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: a)SMOTHER FLAMES with a close - fitting lid, cookie

sheet, or other metal tray, then turn off the gas burner or the electric element.

BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE

FIRE DEPARTMENT. b)NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be

burned.

c)DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or

towels - a violent steam explosion will result.

d)Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

1)You know you have a class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.

2)The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.

3)The fire department is being called.

4)You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

OPERATION

Always leave safety grills and filters in place.Without these components, operating blowers could catch onto hair, fingers 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 respon- sibility for injury due to negligence and the warranty of the unit automatically expires due to improper mainte-

nance.

LIST OF MATERIALS

ELECTRICAL REQUIREM ENTS

Parts included in your hood

• 4 - 0.45 x 1.3 cm mounting screws

• 31/4" x 10" (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular metal vent system.

NOTE: An optional 7" round duct kit is available. You can order this kit as part number 5304487139.

Parts Needed

• 2 - UL listed wire connectors

• 1- 75W max, 120Vincandescent light bulb

• Wall or roof cap with damper to match vent system

• Vent clamps/duct tape as required

• UL listed or CSA approved 1/2"strain relief

Tools/Materials required

• Drill

• 11/4" (3.0 cm) drill bit

• 1/8"(0.3 cm) drill bit for pilot holes

• Pencil

• Wire stripper or utility knife

• Tape measure or ruler

• Caulking gun and weatherproof caulking compound

• Flat-blade screwdriver

• Phillipsscrewdriver

• Saberor keyhole saw

For cabinets with recessed bottoms:

• Two 2" (5.1 cm) wide fillerstrips. Length and

thickness determined by recess dimensions.

• Four flat head wood screwsor machine screws with washers and nuts (to attach fillerstrips).

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 edi- tion) and all local codes and ordinances. If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is recommended that a qualified 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:

1. Connect a section of solid copper wire to the pigtail leads.

2. Connect the aluminum wiring to the added section of copper wire using special co nectors and/or tools designed and UL listed for joining copper to aluminum.

Follow the electrical connector manufacturer's recom- mended 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 specified 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 an Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 (latest edition) and all local codes and ordinances.

Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

• It is the installer's responsibility to comply with installation clearances specified on the model/serial rating plate. The model/serial rating plate is located inside the range hood on the left side (See page 2 for location). Range hood location should be away from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors and strong heating vents.

• Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must be used. Given dimensions provide minimum clearance. Consult the cooktop/range manufacturer installation instructions before making any cutouts.

• Grounded electrical outlet is required. See

"Electrical Requirements" section.

• All openings in ceiling and wall where canopy hood will be installed must be sealed.

For Mobile Home Installations The installation of this range hood must conform to the

Manufactured Home Construction Safety Standards, Title 24 CFR, Part 328 (formerly the Federal Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD, Part

280) or when such standard is not applicable, the stan- dard for Manufactured Home Installation 1982 (Manu- factured Home Sites, Communities and Setups) ANSI A225.1/NFPA 501A, or latest edition, or with local codes.

Cabinet Dimensions

A. 66" (167 cm) suggested min. - top of range hood to floor. B. 30" (76.2 cm) rain. cabinet opening width for 30" (76.2 cm)

models and 36" (91,4 cm) min. cabinet width for 36" (91,4 cm) models.

C. 13" (33.0 cm) cabinet depth D. 36" (91.4 cm) base cabinet height

PRODUCT DIMENSIONS

(2.2cm)

10" (25.4cm) typicalbothsides

DIM A _']

DIM B

10" (25.4cm)

lye" (3.8cm) 18%"

typical both sides (47.3cm)

od ,' ,'

F_4WC3025 30" (76,2 cm) 6_/t_" (16,7 cm)

30" models

F_4WC3625 36" (91,44 cm) 9_/_" (24.3 cm)

36" models

-_ 1" (2.5cm)

typical both sides

)" (22.9cm)

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