Proline PLFIPROS, PLFWPROS, PLJW129E User Manual

Range Hoods

For model numbers:

PLFIPROS & PLFWPROS

user manual

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Dear Valued Customer,

Congratulations on your recent purchase of a new PROLINE range hood!

To use your hood to its maximum potential, familiarize yourself with the
controls and features of your new hood. This manual will step you through
the installation of your hood, and how to maintain it. Read and use this care
manual thoroughly, beginning with the Important Safety Notice section.

All PROLINE hoods are designed and manufactured with the closest atten­tion to detail. If you ever experience a problem with your product, check the
Troubleshooting section of this manual first. This section is a quick reference
designed to save you time by answering your most common questions right
away. If you still need help, please feel free to contact our Customer Support
Team for assistance:

PROLINE Customer Support
1750 S 500 W, Suite 400
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
1-877-901-5530 (Toll Free)

Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm Mountain Standard Time

Thank you for buying PROLINE! We are dedicated to delivering you quality
hoods at amazingly low prices. We are confident you’ll enjoy your new PRO­LINE hood for many years to come.

Best,

The PROLINE Customer Support Team

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Table of Contents

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Saftey Notice

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2

Diagrams

2-7

PROS Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5

Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7

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Installation

8-15

Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Wall Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11

Island Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13

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Care & Cleaning

14-15

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Troubleshooting

16

6

Purchase Information

17-19

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Exchanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Installer: Leave this guide with the homeowner.

Consumer: Keep this guide for future reference.

The Important Safety Notice and warnings in this manual are not meant to cover all
possible problems and situations that can occur. Use common sense and caution when
installing, maintaining or operating this or any other appliance.

Always contact the PROLINE Customer Support Team (1-877-901-5530) with any prob­lems or situations that you do not understand.

Safety Symbols and Labels

danger

To avoid the possibility of explosion or fire, do not store or use combustible, flammable
or explosive vapors and liquids (such as gasoline) inside or in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance. Keep items that could explode (such as aerosol cans) away from
cooktop burners, ovens and range hoods. Do not store flammable or explosive materials
in adjacent cabinets or surrounding areas.

warning

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 PROLINE Customer Support.

2. Before servicing or cleaning your hood, turn the power off.

General Safety Precautions:

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your range hood,
follow basic safety precautions, including the following:

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warning

♦ If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact PROLINE Customer Support. Do not

install or use a damaged hood.

♦ Do not install, repair or replace any part of the range hood unless specifically recommend-

ed in the literature accompanying it.

♦ Use the range hood only for its intended purpose as outlined in this manual. DO NOT use

this range hood to vent hazardous or explosive materials or vapors.

♦ Do not tamper with the controls.

♦ Never allow the filters to become blocked or clogged. Do not allow foreign objects, such as

cigarettes or napkins, to be sucked into the hood.

♦ If the cooktop and range hood are near a window, use an appropriate window treatment.

Avoid long drapes or other window coverings that could blow over the cooktop and hood,
resulting in a fire hazard.

♦ Always run the blower(s) while the cooktop is operating.

♦ Do not leave children or pets alone or unattended in the area while the cooktop and range

hood are in use. .

♦ The minimum vertical distance between the cooking surface and the exterior part of the

hood must be no less than 28” (71 cm). The vertical distance may be longer for the range
or cooktop being used.

To reduce the risk of a range top grease fire:

1. Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boil-overs cause smoking and greasy
spills that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.

2. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat

3. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or

filter.

To reduce the risk of injury to person in the event of a range top grease fire:

4. 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.

5. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be burned.

6. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish clothes or towels - a violent steam explosion may

result.

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Wall or Island Hood

A - HOOD directs heat and smoke into the hood’s internal blower system. The
blower forces heat and smoke from cooking into the chimney.

B - CHIMNEY vents air from cooking to the outside of the home.
C - CONTROL PANEL - controls the hood’s various features.
D - FILTER(S) - prevent grease and grime from getting into the blower(s). The

number and type of filters depends on the model.
E - LIGHTS - 20 Watt halogen lights. The number of lights depends on the
model.

c

a

b

d

E

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Control Panel

Power ON - Power your hood on by activating the fan with the Plus(+) or Minus(-)
buttons.

Fan Speeds - There are 4 speeds available. Press Plus(+) or Minus(-) buttons to
adjust to your desired level. The lowest speed is the quietest. The highest speed is
the most powerful.

Automatic Fan Shutoff - To operate, first ensure that your hood is off. To auto­matically turn the fan off after a specified time period, press the Plus button, then
the clock button.

To adjust the number of minutes, press the plus or minus minutes button(s). The
display will indicate the number of minutes remaining until your fan turns off. (For
example, if “11” is being displayed, it will be 11 minutes until your fan shuts off.)
Programmable up to 15 minutes.

Light - Turn on or off lights by pressing the light button.

Power OFF - Turn your hood off by holding down the Power Off button for 3

seconds.

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grease filters

baffle filter

The baffle filter is equipped with a spring
loaded handle. To remove from the hood,
pull back toward the wall and down.

The baffle filter can also be opened for
easy cleaning. To open unscrew the cylin-
drical handle and separate the layers to
clean..

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1. Remove the stainless steel or aluminum filters from the bottom of the hood.

2. Locate the existing raised support screws (A) on each side of the internal

motor(s).

3. For each motor side, position charcoal filter over its support screw and rotate
to lock into place.

charcoal filter

We recommend venting your hood directly outdoors if at all possible. If you do
not have the option to vent your hood outside, charcoal filters are a convenient
alternative. These filters clean impurities and odors from the air as it recirculates
through your home. There are two styles of charcoal filters - round and square.
The type you receive with your order will depend on the model of your hood.

Please note: We recommend you replace your charcoal filters after 150 hours
of cooking, or every 3-6 months, depending on how often you cook.

ductless filters

Round

Square

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venting options

horizontal wall venting

Option 1 Option 2

vertical roof venting

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height & venting requirements

♦ allow 28-36” between the top of your

cooking surface and the bottom of
hood

♦ vent vertically through the roof if

possible

♦ vent through a side wall if you can-

not vent directly above your range
hood

♦ use 6” or 8” round (or 3-1/4 x 10”

rectangular) metal ducting

♦ use as few elbows as possible, with

no more than three 90° elbows.

♦ make sure there is at least 24” of

straight vent between any elbows

♦ use silver or duct tape to seal all

joints in the vent system

♦ use caulking to seal exterior open-

ings around the cap

♦ always use metal or aluminum ducts

for maximum airflow

♦ always keep the duct clean to en-

sure proper airflow

For best operation, we recommend you:

DO NOT:

♦ terminate the vent system into an attic or

other enclosed area

♦ use 4” (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall caps

♦ use plastic venting

warning

It is important to install the hood at the proper mounting height. Hoods mounted too
low could result in heat damage and fire hazard. Hoods mounted too high will be
hard to reach and will lose performance and efficiency.

venting requirements

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preparation

inspect range hood

1. Check contents of box:

♦ range hood
♦ wall or ceiling mounting bracket
♦ small bag of hardware
♦ chimney (only on certain models)
♦ support brackets (only on certain models)
♦ transition duct (only on certain models)

2. Test

♦ plug in and test controls, lights, fan
♦ inspect for any damage during shipping
♦ you must report any damage to Proline within 7 days for a refund

♦ power drill

♦ screwdrivers

♦ drill bit

♦ tape measurer

♦ marking pencils

♦ duct tape aluminum backed

♦ level

♦ wall anchors (Make sure to buy the right kind. Hardware stores can help.)

prepare ductwork

Ductwork should already be punched through celling (or the wall if ceiling is not
an option) and ready to hook up to the range hood before beginning installa­tion. See venting requirements on page 7 of this user manual.

If you are not venting to the outside of your home, be sure to install your
charcoal filters before mounting the hood to the wall. See information on char-
coal filters on page 5 of this manual.

tools you’ll need:

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Plan where the ductwork will be located. Install proper-sized duct work, and roof or wall
cap, depending on where you will be venting your hood. Recommended and most com­mon installations are shown in the venting diagrams above. Adjust your measurements
to accomodate heights of ceilings, cabinets, or rangetops.

wall hood installation

step 1

Install anchors and screws

Markings you’ll need:

♦ center line of installation area

♦ location of studs

♦ horizontal line 28” - 36” above the

cook top (this is where the bottom of
the range hood will be)

Use one panel of the cardboard ship­ping box to trace an outline of the
hood.

♦ Place the cardboard panel against the

range hood and trace an outline

♦ Find the center point of range hood

(directly between mounting holes) and
mark it on the cardboard panel

♦ Find the mounting points on the hood

and mark them on the panel

♦ Transfer the panel to the wall, lining

the bottom of panel to the horizontal
line

♦ Line up the center point of the panel

with center point on the wall

♦ Find mounting points on the card-

board and poke holes through it,
marking where you will mount the
hood to the wall.

♦ Predrill holes where your mounting

marks are, then insert wall anchors
and mounting screws

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step 3

wall hood installation

Hang hood and connect

step 2

Install ceiling bracket

♦ Place the chimney bracket against the ceiling

♦ Find the center point of the bracket and mark

it

♦ Line the bracket center point with the center

point on the wall

♦ Mark the locations of bracket holes on wall

♦ Drill holes into the wall where you’ve marked

♦ Install wall anchors into these holes

♦ Screw ceiling bracket into place

♦ Chimney will mount on this bracket

♦ Carefully hang the hood on the wall, attaching it

to the studs using the screws already in place

♦ Line up bottom of range hood with your bottom

line on the wall

♦ Tighten and anchor the hood to the wall

♦ Make sure to anchor the hood to a stud so the

wall can support the weight of the range hood

♦ Attach your ductwork to the top of the hood

♦ Duct tape into place

♦ Find the three pronged plug and connect to an

electrical outlet

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wall hood installation

step 5

Install grease filter

step 4

Install chimney

♦ Take off protective laminate coating

♦ Place the chimney on top of range hood base

♦ Make sure the chimney is facing the correct

direction (the vertical vent should be on the
top)

♦ Secure the lower portion of the chimney to the

base of the hood

♦ Attach the chimney to the ceiling mounting

bracket

♦ Screw the chimney into place on both sides

♦ Now the chimney is secured to the ceiling and

wall

♦ Peel off any protective tape or film.

♦ Pop spring loaded filter into place

♦ That’s it! Now you’re ready to try out your new

range hood

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island hood installation

step 1

step 2

step 3

♦ place brackets vertically inside the 4

corners of the ceiling bracket

♦ extend the brackets to the appropri-

ate length. (the bottom of the hood
should be 28”-36” above the cooktop)

♦ screw all support brackets to the ceil-

ing mounting bracket

Mark ceiling

♦ find and mark the center point directly above your

cooktop

♦ place the ceiling bracket on the ceiling around

the center point. (Make sure it is square with your
cooktop).

♦ trace the outline of the ceiling bracket onto the

ceiling

♦ trace a circle where the ducting will go

♦ mark the 4 corners where you will drill holes

Install ceiling bracket

♦ drill holes into 4 ceiling marks from Step 1.

♦ cut out a hole in the ceiling where the ducting

will go (if you are venting to the outside of your
home)

♦ place chimney bracket against ceiling and screw

into place

♦ drop the ducting and electrical work through the

ceiling (if you are venting to the outside of your
home)

*ceiling bracket must be mounted to a weight-bearing ceiling able to support at least twice the weight of the hood.*

Install support brackets

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step 4

step 5

step 6

island hood installation

Install Chimney

♦ slide inner chimney sleeve over support brackets,

covering the ceiling bracket

♦ screw into place at the top of ceiling bracket

♦ slide outer chimney sleeve to the bottom portion

of the chimney

♦ adjust until the bottom chimney sleeve comes a

few inches from the bottom of the support brack­ets

♦ you may want to use painters tape to help hold

the chimney in place while you proceed to step 5

Attach Hood

♦ if your hood comes with a transition ducting piece,

secure it to the base of your hood before mount­ing

♦ place the base of the hood directly under the

chimney

♦ screw hood to the support brackets on all 4 cor-

ners

♦ feed electrical and ducting work through chimney

♦ slide outer chimney sleeve down into place, meet-

ing the top of the hood

*first make sure your ductwork and electrical work are pulled through the ceiling and ready to go
(see preparation work and step 2 above)

Install Filters

♦ if your hood will be ductless, install the charcoal

filter (see filter information after the Control Panel
diagram above)

♦ peel off any protective tape or film on the metal

filter

♦ pop the spring loaded metal filter into place, di-

rectly under the hood

♦ That’s it! Now you’re ready to enjoy your new

island hood!

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Care & Cleaning

warning

♦ Never put your hand into the area housing the fan while the fan is operating

♦ Turn off power to the hood before cleaning

♦ Make sure your cooktop and hood are cool before cleaning

♦ Use only the types of cleaning solutions mentioned in this manual

♦ Completely dry the filter(s) immediately after cleaning

cleaning exterior surfaces

♦ Regular care will help preserve the appearance of your range hood.

♦ Always wipe stainless steel surfaces with the grain to avoid scratches

♦ Clean periodically with hot soapy water and clean cotton cloth.

♦ For heavier soil, use a liquid degreaser such as 409™ or Fantastic™.

♦ If hood looks splotchy, use a stainless steel cleaner on the surface. Promptly

and gently remove cleaner with a soft towel or wipe.

♦ After cleaning, you may use non-abrasive stainless steel polish (such as 3m™ or

ZEP™) to buff out stainless luster. Always scrub lightly and with a clean cotton
cloth.

DO NOT:

♦ Use corrosive or abrasive detergent (eg, Comet Power Scrub™ or EZ-Off™

oven cleaner).

♦ Use steel wool or scouring pads, which will scratch and damage the stain-

less steel surface.

♦ Leak cleaning solution onto or into the control panel

♦ Allow deposits to accumulate or remain on the hood

♦ Allow salt solutions, disinfectants, bleaches, or cleaning compounds to re-

main in contact with the stainless steel for extended periods.

cleaning the filter

All PROLINE hoods come with either an aluminum mesh or stainless steel baffle filter.
Both types of filters are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. If handwashing your filter,
follow the instructions in the “Cleaning Exterior Surfaces” section above.

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replacing the light bulb

♦ Make sure the range hood is unplugged or turn OFF breaker

♦ Place a flat-head screwdriver between light cover and housing to remove cover

♦ Gently pull defective bulb straight out and discard

♦ Wear a cotton glove or use a cloth to handle the replacement bulb (DO NOT

handle with bare fingers as this may shorten the life of the bulb)

♦ Push gently but securely into light socket. (DO NOT push too hard as bulb legs

may break off)

♦ Replace light cover

♦ Turn ON breaker and range hood to test operation

removing the filter

♦ The filter (A) is located on the bottom of the hood, directly above the cooking

surface.

♦ Hold the filter in place with one hand and pull back on the release lever (B)

with the other.

♦ While pulling back on the release lever, lower the filter out of the hood. On

hoods with more than one filter, remove, clean and replace all of the filters.

Care & Cleaning

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troubleshooting

NOTHING WORKS (Control Panel not lit, Blower not working)

Solution 1: Turn on power at circuit breaker panel or fuse box. Check for
tripped breaker or blown fuse.

Solution 2: Make sure hood main power switch is on.

LIGHTS NOT TURNING ON

Solution 1: see “nothing works”

Solution 2: Swap out lights to determine if bulbs are defective.

RANGE HOOD VIBRATES WHEN BLOWER IS ON

Solution: Make sure the range hood has been secured properly to the ceiling
or wall.

BLOWER SYSTEM SEEMS WEAK

Solution 1: Increase the fan speed, ensure that it is at a high enough setting.

Solution 2: Make sure the ducting is sized correctly. Range hood will not
function efficiently with insufficient duct size (IE, 9” duct over 8” hole)

Solution 3: Check to see if duct is clogged or if damper unit (half-circular
flapper) is installed incorrectly. A tight mesh on a side wall cap unit might
also cause restriction to the air flow.

AIR NOT VENTING OUT PROPERLY

Solution 1: Make sure there is at least 28” (71 cm) between the stove top
and the bottom of the hood

Solution 2: Reduce the number of elbows and length of duct work. Check to
ensure all joints are properly connected, sealed, and taped.

Solution 3: Make sure power is on high speed for heavy cooking.

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Warranty

All PROLINE range hoods come with a Two Year Warranty on Parts, and a One
Year Warranty on Labor.

Who is Covered:

Only the original purchaser for residential products purchased in the continental
United States (limited warranty in Canada, Hawaii, and Alaska).

One Year Warranty - Labor

For one year from the date of original purchase, we will pay for any labor costs
associated with installation or replacement of defective parts. Save a receipt of
your repair bills and contact us for a reimbursement.

Two Year Warranty - Parts

For two years from the date of original purchase, we will repair or replace any
non-consumable parts or components that failed due to manufacturing defects.

What is NOT Covered:

♦ Consumable parts such as light bulbs and filters (stainless, aluminum, or

charcoal)

♦ Damage due to natural wear, improper maintenance, or use of abrasive

cleaning products

♦ Chips, dents, or cracks due to abuse, misuse, or improper installation

♦ Damage caused by accident, fire, floods, or natural disaster

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Returns

1. You must report damage directly to PROLINE within 7 days to receive a full
refund.

2. Send a photo showing the damage. We need this before we can approve your
damage claim.

3. Once your claim is approved, we will arrange for a damage pickup.

4. A new replacement hood will be sent to you after the damaged hood has been

received and inspected.

returns

Damaged Returns

Undamaged Returns

1. Contact PROLINE Customer Support within 30 days with your intent and reason
for refund

2. You will pay a 20% factory restocking fee

3. You will be responsible for all returned shipping costs. We can help arrange for

a pickup if requested.

Please Note: Free returned shipping only applies to 48 contiguous United
States. Hawaii, Alaska and Canada must pay regular shipping rates.

upon receipt of your hood:

1) Inspect your hood for any damage in shipping

2) Plug in and test controls (lights, fan)

3) Call 1-877-901-5530 within 7 days to report any damage

Please note: you must report any damage directly to PROLINE within 7 days of
receipt if you wish to receive a replacement or refund.

return claims not accepted if:

♦ Hood has been installed

♦ Hood has been custom cut or otherwise altered

♦ Damage is reported after 7 days

♦ Original packaging or parts are missing

exchanges

1. You must request an exchange directly to PROLINE within 14 days.

2. Notify us of your reason for the exchange. Provide a photo if your hood is

damaged.

3. We will help arrange for returned shipping of your hood.

4. Once we receive your original hood, we will send the replacement hood.

♦ We will only allow one undamaged exchange per purchase.

♦ Your replacement hood must be of equal or lesser value.

♦ If the value of your replacement hood is higher, you will be responsible for

paying the difference in price.

Please Note:

Contact:

PROLINE Range Hoods

1-877-901-5530

www.prolinerangehoods.com

Exchanges

PROLINE

Range Hoods

1750 S 500 W Salt Lake City, UT 84115 • 1-877-901-5530 • www.prolinerangehoods.com