Important Safety Instructions ............................... |
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List of materials ................................................... |
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Electrical requirements ......................................... |
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Location requirements .......................................... |
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Product dimensions .............................................. |
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Venting Requirements .......................................... |
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Prepare the location ............................................. |
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Install Range Hood (Ducted version) ..................... |
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Make Electrical Connection .................................... |
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Range Hood Use .................................................. |
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Range Hood Care ................................................. |
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Troubleshooting ................................................... |
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Warranty Information ........................................... |
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USA 1-800-374-4432 |
Canada 1-800-265-8352 |
www.frigidaire.com |
www.frigidaire.ca |
316495194 August 2016
WELCOME & CONGRATULATIONS
Questions?
1-800-374-4432
(United States)
1-800-265-8352
(Canada)
Please attach sales receipt here for future reference.
Congratulations on your purchase of a new range hood! At Electrolux Home Products,
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 specific 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.
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.
Serial Plate
Location
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
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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
CAUTION
FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS OR VAPORS.
WARNING
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 exhausting of gases through the flue (Chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent backdrafting. 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.
CAUTION
To reduce risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, do not vent exhaust air into spaces within 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 specified.
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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.
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)Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambeing food (l.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.
WARNING
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 responsibility for injury due to negligence and the warranty of the unit automatically expires due to improper maintenance.
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LIST OF MATERIALS
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 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.
. Connect the aluminum wiring to the added 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 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, Canadan Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 (latest edition) and all local codes and ordinances.
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