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F30WC, F36WC, & F42WC SERIES
4-WAY CONVERTIBLE RANGE HOOD
INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC COOKING ONLY
IMPORTANT
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:
I-F_T_o'_ all steps,
including
steps
inside dotted
lines.
1
WARNING
TO REDUCE
THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK,
OR IN-
JURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE
THE
FOLLOWING:
1.
Use this unit only in the manner
intended
by the manufac-
turer.
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 ser-
vice
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 exhaust-
ing of gases through
the flue (chimney)
of fuel burning
equip-
ment 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 au-
thorities.
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
de-
vice.
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 al-
lowed
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 PRE-
VENT BURNS.
If the flames do not go out immediately,
EVACU-
ATE
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.