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Troubleshooting

TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR MH108

Issue

Cause

What to do

After installation, 

the unit doesn’t 

work.

1.  The power source is not turned ON.

1.  Make sure the circuit breaker and the unit’s 

power is ON.

2.  The power line and the cable locking connector 

is not connecting properly.

2.  Check the power connection with the unit is 

connected properly.

3.  The switch board and control board wirings are 

disconnected.

3.  Make sure the wirings between the switch 

board and control board are connected 

properly.

4.  The switch board or control board is defective.

4.  Change the switch board or control board.

Light works, but 

blower is not 

turning.

1.   The blower wire is not connected.

1.   Make sure the blower wire is plugged into the 

molex connector.

2.   Blower molex plug pin is not making contact.

2.   Disconnect the blower molex plug, check pins 

inside plug to see if pin is pushed inside the 

plug too far. Reseat pin if needed.

3.  The blower is defective, possibly seized.

3.  Change the blower.

4.  The thermally protected system detects if the 

blower is too hot to operate and shuts the blower 

down.

4.  The blower will function properly after the 

thermally protected system cool down.

5.  Damaged capacitor.

5.  Change the capacitor.

6.  The switch board or control board is defective.

6.  Change defective part.

The unit is 

vibrating.

1.  The blower is not secured in place.

1.  Tighten the blower in place.

2.  Damaged blower wheel.

2.  Replace the blower.

3.  The hood is not secured in place.

3.  Check the installation of the hood.

Only one or two 

fan speeds work.

1.   The installer may have adjusted the maximum 

CFM of the hood to meet local codes. 

1.   Refer to page 12 to verify the CFM.

The blower is 

working, but the 

lights are not.

1.   The LED strip plug is disconnected.

1.   Connect the LED strip plug.

2.  Defective LED strip.

2.  Change the LED strip.

The hood is 

not venting out 

properly.

1.  The hood might be hanging to high from the 

cook top.

1.  Adjust the distance between the cook top and 

the bottom of the hood within 24” and 34” 

range.

2.  The wind from the opened windows or opened 

doors in the surrounding area are affecting the 

ventilation of the hood.

2.  Close all the windows and doors to eliminate 

the outside wind flow.

3.  Blockage in the duct opening or ductwork.

3.  Remove all the blocking from the duct work or 

duct opening.

4.  The direction of duct opening is against the wind. 4.  Adjust the duct opening direction.
5.  Using the wrong size of ducting.

5.  Change the ducting to at least 6” or higher.

Mesh Filter is 

vibrating.

1.  Mesh filter is loose.

1.  Change the mesh filter.

Summary of Contents for MH10836BS

Page 1: ...2018 SEP MH10836BS MH10842BS MODEL ...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...ght Clearance 6 Ducting Options 7 Hood Specifications 8 Mounting the Hood 9 10 Ductless Recirculating 11 FEATURES CONTROLS Touch Controls 12 MAINTENANCE Hood and Filter Cleaning 13 CFM SELECT 14 WIRING DIAGRAM 15 TROUBLESHOOTING 16 LIST OF PARTS AND ACCESSORIES 17 WARRANTY 18 Table of Contents ...

Page 4: ... of and amount of food being prepared WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP FIRE OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING a 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 b NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN You may be burned c DO NOT US...

Page 5: ...A 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 Do not ground to a gas pipe Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure the range hood is properly grounded Do not have a fuse...

Page 6: ...using A B Front of Hood C L Cut Out Shaded Area 1 Top Support Frame 1 Bottom Support Frame 1 Paper ceiling template MODELS MH10836BS MH10842BS PARTS SUPPLIED HARDWARE PACKAGE CONTENTS PARTS NOT SUPPLIED Ducting conduit and all installation tools Cable connector if required by local codes Duct cover extension accessory RHEX108S Recirculating kit accessory RHRK108BS 4 ø12 OD ø5 ID 4 6 x 1 1 2 10 4 x...

Page 7: ...olumn 2 Subtotal column 1 Total ductwork Maximum Duct Length For satisfactory air movement the total duct length should not exceed 100 equivalent feet 6 roundto 3 1 4 x 10 rect transition 1 Ft x Ft 6 roundto 3 1 4 x 10 rect transition 900 elbow 16 Ft x Ft 7 roundto 3 1 4 x 10 rect transition 8 Ft x Ft 7 roundto 3 1 4 x 10 rect transition 900 elbow 23 Ft x Ft elbow elbow 7 to 6 or 8 to 7 Round tape...

Page 8: ...formance and efficiency If available also refer to range manufacturer s height clearance requirements and recommended hood mounting height above range Always check your local codes for any differences Duct cover extension kit available for ceiling heights up to 12 feet Turn to page 17 for part number and ordering information DAMAGE SHIPMENT INSTALLATION Please fully inspect unit for damage before ...

Page 9: ...be ducted to the outside unless using the recirculating option Use single wall rigid metal ductwork only Fasten all connections with sheet metal screws and tape all joints w certified Silver Tape or Duct Tape Some Ducting Options Installation Ducting Options side wall cap w gravity damper Soffit or crawl space Roof Pitch w Flashing Cap ductless recirculating ...

Page 10: ... Hood Specification 35 7 8 41 7 8 14 3 15 16 26 7 8 STANDARD min ducted 28 min recirc 32 max 39 RHEX108S EXTENSION min ducted 50 1 2 min recirc 50 1 2 max 80 12 12 3 16 Front Side CL 1 1 8 4 1 8 5 1 5 1 6 Top 12 3 8 ...

Page 11: ...e word front on the top support frame faces the front of the hood where the controls will be located FIG D The key holes on the top support frame should cover the wood screws previously installed in the ceiling Slide support frame towards narrow end of key holes to lock the frame in place Install the last 2 6 x 1 1 2 wood screws with washers into the two remaining corners of the top support frame ...

Page 12: ...e prior to assembling the duct covers Turn to page 11 for more details 8 Secure Top Duct Covers to Top Support Frame by using 4 3 16 x 1 4 screws 2 screws for each Top Duct Cover FIG F1 9 Assemble Bottom Duct Covers together over Top Duct Covers and secure together by magnetic strips Bottom Duct Covers should rest on top of the Hood Body FIG F Cable Lock Cable Lock A cable locking connector not su...

Page 13: ...king for recirculation RECIRCULATING KIT REQUIRED IF NO DUCTING IS USED Kit includes charcoal filters brackets and air diverter plate Hood Models Part No Filters Brackets in pkg MH10836BS RHRK108BS 2 MH10842BS RHRK108BS 2 1 Purchase recirculating kit per the part number above 2 Secure air diverter plate to top support frame Open sides of air diverter plate should face left and right to direct air ...

Page 14: ...th local codes and regulations To verify the maximum fan CFM With hood off press and hold the power button for five seconds If all three fan speed indicators illuminate default maximum CFM If two speed level indicators illuminate 390 maximum CFM If only one speed level indicator illuminates 290 maximum CFM Lights are two levels low and high From off press once for low press again for high press ag...

Page 15: ...brasive stainless steel polish cleaners to polish and buff out the stainless luster and grain Always scrub lightly with clean cotton cloth or micro fiber cloth and buff in the direction of the stainless steel grain Baffle Filters The baffle filters installed by the factory are intended to filter out residue and grease from cooking They need not be replaced on a regular basis but are required to be...

Page 16: ...clearly visible location NOTE After re positioning the jumper and powering on the hood the CFM cannot be changed again To verify if your installer enabled CFM Select With hood off press and hold the power button for five seconds If 3 LEDs illuminate defualt max CFM if 2 LEDs illuminate max 390 CFM and if 1 LEDs illuminate max 290 CFM When CFM Select is enabled the number of blower speeds will be r...

Page 17: ...15 Wiring Diagrams GRAY MH10836BS MH10842BS Power consumption shown for default maximum CFM blower configuration ...

Page 18: ...ool down 5 Damaged capacitor 5 Change the capacitor 6 The switch board or control board is defective 6 Change defective part The unit is vibrating 1 The blower is not secured in place 1 Tighten the blower in place 2 Damaged blower wheel 2 Replace the blower 3 The hood is not secured in place 3 Check the installation of the hood Only one or two fan speeds work 1 The installer may have adjusted the ...

Page 19: ...t Parts Baffle Filter 50210034 Optional Accessories Recirculating Kit MH10836BS RHRK108BS Recirculating Kit MH10842BS RHRK108BS Replacement Charcoal Filters each Z0F C005 Extension Duct Cover RHEX108S Order replacement parts from us by calling 1 888 750 1698 ...

Page 20: ...d professional installer to be eligible for warranty repairs or service Limitations of Warranty OUR OBLIGATION TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AT OUR OPTION SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY WE SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL CONSEQUENTIAL OR SPECIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THE USE OR PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCTS THE EXPRESS WARRANTIES IN THE PRECEDING SECTION...

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