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Installation
STEP 1
1
Install Filters
•
Place
two
rubber pads on opposite side of each filter handle.
IMPORTANT:
• Observe
all
governing
codes
and
ordinances.
•
It is the customer’s responsibility to contact a qualified electrical installer.
• 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
120-Volt,
60
Hz,
AC-only,
fused
electrical
supply
is
required
on
a
separate
15-amp
circuit, fused on both sides of the line.
• DO
NOT
ground
to
a
gas
pipe.
• Check
with
a
qualified
electrician
if
you
are
not
sure
that
the
range
hood
is
properly
grounded.
• DO
NOT
have
a
fuse
in
the
neutral
or
ground
circuit.
IMPORTANT: Save this Installation Guide for electrical inspector’s use.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS:
• This
appliance
must
be
grounded.
In
the
event
of
an
electrical
short-circuit,
grounding
reduces
the
risk
of
electric
shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current.
• This
appliance
is
equipped
with
a
cord
having
a
grounding
wire
with
a
grounding
plug.
The
plug
must
be
plugged
into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING:
Improper grounding can result in a risk of electric shock.
• Consult
a
qualified
electrician
if
the
grounding
instructions
are
not
completely
understood,
or
if
doubt
exists
as
to
whether the appliance is properly grounded. DO NOT use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short,
have a qualified electrician install an outlet near the appliance.
•
Angle the filter into the slots at the back of the hood
•
Open handle on the filte
r
.
•
Release the handle once the filter fits into a
r
esting
position.
•
Repeat to install the other filte
r
.
•
The
baffl
e
filter
s
channel
grease
released
by
cooking
foods
into
the
grease
trays
and
prevent
flamin
g
foods
on the cooktop from damaging the inside of the range
hood.
For
this
reason,
the
baf
f
le filters
must
ALWAYS
be installed during range hood use.
•
The
baffl
e
filter
s
should
be
cleaned
once
a
month,
or
as needed. See page 15 for cleaning instructions.