Best Range Hood WM24E User manual

BEST BY BROAN P.O. Box 140, Hartford, WI 53027
Model WM24E
ENGLISH.....................................2
FRANÇAIS................................16
ESPAÑOL..................................30

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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Usethisunitonlyinthemannerintendedbythemanufacturer.Ifyouhaveanyquestions,
contactthe manufacturerat theaddress ortelephone numberlisted inthe warranty.
2. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch off power at service panel and lock panel to
prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting
meanscannotbe locked,securelyfasten aprominentwarning device,suchas atag,to
theservice panel.
3. Installationworkandelectricalwiringmustbe donebyqualifiedperson(s)inaccordance
withallapplicable codesand standards,includingfire-rated construction.
4. Sufficientairisneededforpower combustionandexhausting ofgases throughtheflue
(chimney)of fuelburningequipment toprevent backdrafting.Followthe heatingequip-
ment manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards such as those published by the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Society for Heating,
RefrigerationandAirConditioningEngineers (ASHRAE),andthelocalcodeauthorities.
5. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other
hiddenutilities.
6. Ductedfansmust alwaysbe vented tothe outdoors.
7. Donotuse thisunit withany separate solid-statespeed controldevice.
8. Toreducethe risk offire, use onlymetal ductwork.
9. Thisunitmust begrounded.
TOREDUCE THERISK OFA RANGETOPGREASE FIRE:
A. Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and
greasyspillovers thatmay ignite.Heat oilsslowly onlowor mediumsettings.
B. Alwaysturn hood ON whencooking at highheat or when flambeingfood (i.e. Crepes
Suzette,Cherries Jubilee,Peppercorn Beef Flambe’).
C. Cleanventilatingfansfrequently.Greaseshouldnot beallowedtoaccumulateon fanor
filter.
D. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface
element.
WARNING
TOREDUCE THE RISKOF INJURYTO PERSONS INTHE EVENT OFA RANGETOP
FIRE,OBSERVETHEFOLLOWING:*
1. SMOTHERFLAMESwitha close-fittinglid,cookiesheet,ormetaltray, thenturnoff the
burner.BE CAREFULTOPREVENT BURNS.If theflamesdo notgo outimmediately,
EVACUATEANDCALLTHEFIREDEPARTMENT.
2. NEVERPICKUP AFLAMINGPAN -Youmaybeburned.
3. DONOTUSEWATER,includingwetdishclothsortowels-aviolentsteamexplosionwill
result.
4. Useanextinguisher ONLYif:
A. You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to
operateit.
B. Thefire issmall andcontained intheareawhereit started.
C. Thefiredepartment isbeingcalled.
D. Youcan fightthe fire withyour backto an exit.
*Based on“Kitchen FireSafety Tips”publishedbyNFPA.
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INTENDED FOR DOMESTIC COOKING ONLY
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CAUTION
1. Toreduceriskoffireandtoproperlyexhaust air,besuretoductairoutside.Donotvent
exhaustairinto spaceswithin wallsorceilings orintoattics, crawlspaces, orgarages.
2. Takecarewhen usingcleaning agentsor detergents.
3. Avoidusingfood productsthatproduceflamesunder theRange Hood.
4. Forgeneralventilating useonly. Donot useto exhausthazardousor explosivemate-
rialsand vapors.
5. Toavoidmotorbearing damageand noisyand/orunbalanced impellers,keepdrywall
spray,construction dust, etc.off power unit.
6. Yourhoodmotorhas athermaloverload whichwillautomatically shutoffthe motorifit
becomesoverheated.Themotor willrestartwhenit coolsdown.Ifthe motorcontinues
toshut off andrestart, have thehood serviced.
7. Forbestcaptureof cookingimpurities,the bottomofthehoodshouldbea minimumof
23-3/8"and amaximum of30" abovethe cookingsurface.
8. Threeinstallersare recommendedbecause ofthe largesize andweightofthishood.
9. This product isequipped with athermostat which maystart blower automatically.To
reduce the risk of injury and to prevent power from being switched on accidentally,
switchpower off atservice panel andlock or tagservice panel.
10. Usewithapproved cord-connectionkit only.
11. Pleasereadspecification labelonproduct forfurtherinformation andrequirements.
12. To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, install this range hood only with Best by
BroanExteriorblowermodelsEB6,EB9,EB12,orEB15, orBestbyBroanIn-LineBlower
modelsILB3,ILB6,ILB9, orILB11.OtherBlowers cannotbesubstituted(Blowers sold
separately).

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MAINTENANCE
Proper maintenance of the Range Hood will
assure proper performance of the unit.
Grease Filters
The grease filters must be cleaned
approximately once every 30 hours of
operation (when the icon D1 goes on).
Usea warmdetergentsolution. Greasefilters
is dishwasher safe.
Remove the filters: pull the handle outside
and unlock the filter.
HoodCleaning
Cleaning tips:
OWarm water with mild detergent is all that is usually needed.
OFollow all cleaning by rinsing with clear water. Wipe dry with a clean, soft cloth to
avoid water marks.
ODO NOT allow deposits to remain for long periods of time.
ODO NOT use ordinary steel wool or steel brushes.
ODO NOT allow salt solutions, disinfectants, bleaches, or cleaning compounds to
remain in contact for extended periods. Many of these compounds contain chemi-
cals which may be harmful. Rinse with water after exposure and wipe dry with a
clean cloth.
GREASEFILTERS

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OPERATION
Controls
Pushbutton P1:LIGHTS.PushthebuttononcetoturnthelightsON-pushasecond
timetoturn the lights ON to a brighterlevel- push a third time to turnthelights OFF.
Push button P2: MOTOR: Switch on and off the motor. Switch on the motor to the
latest used speed and if pressed different times changes the speed in a cyclic way
(1,2,3,4,1,2…..) The speed set is visualized by the icon D5 and simultaneously the
icon D8 switches on ( the speed of the rotational movement is proportional to the
speed ). To the maximum speed the icon D8 switches off and the icon D3 switches
on.
Toswitchoffthemotor,pressthepushbuttonP2forabout 2seconds(thesetspeed
is memorized).
Push button P3: Switch on and off the functions D4(SENSOR) and/or D7 (Air
Refresh).
Push button P4: Reset grease filters and non-ducted recirculation filters.
Icon D1: GREASE FILTERS. It switches on when the grease filter must be cleaned
(after about 30 hours of working). One time the grease filters is cleaned, to make
the hours calculation start again, press the push button P4.
Icon D3 : MAXIMUM SPEED. Is activated only when the maximum speed is set.
Icon D4: SENSOR: To activate the sensor function, press the push button P3. To
disconnect the sensor, repeat the same operation. When the sensor activated, the
hood switches on automatically in the presence of any kinds of odours or vapours,
smokesorheat,causedbythecookingprocessandalsointhepresenceofpossible
and anomalous gas emissions in environment.
Icons D5 and D6: DISPLAY. Shows the set speed. Shows the sensor sensitivity.
Icon D7: AIR REFRESH: To start the function Air refresh, press the button P3 (the
icon goes on);
To disconnect the function Air refresh, repeat the same operation. The function Air
Refresh activates only if the motor is not working. Starting the function Air Refresh,
the hood recycles the air in the environment in perfect silence, starting every 50
minutes (for 10 minutes, at the first speed).
Icon D8 : ENGINE ON. The icon switches on when the engine is at the first, second
orthirdspeed.Tothefourthspeed,theiconswitchesoffandthe iconstartsworking
to the maximum speed (icon D3).
Icon D10: NON -DUCTED RECIRCULATION FILTERS (For the non-ducted
recirculation hood). It switches on when it is time to replace the non-ducted
recirculation filters (after about 120 working hours). One time the non-ducted
recirculation filters is replaced, to make the hours calculation start again press the
button P4.
Modification of sensor sensitivity:
Simultaneously press push button P3 and P4 (the sensor’s sensitivity index will
appear on the display D5); press the push button P3 to change the sensor’s
sensitivity (1 : minimum sensitivity / 9: maximum sensitivity). Press the push button
P4 to confirm (or is confirmed automatically after 5 seconds).

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FUSE REPLACEMENT
IF LIGHTS FAIL TO OPERATE, DISCON-
NECT POWER AT THE SERVICE EN-
TRANCE. CHECK THE FUSE AND RE-
PLACE IF NECESSARY.
1. Remove the grease filters.
2. Unscrew the cap from the fuse holder
and remove the fuse.
3. Replace the fuse with the same size and
amperage (5 x 20mm, 4 amp, 125 volt).
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CAUTION: Use a fuse greater than 4
amps may damage the transformer.
4. Reinstall the fuse holder cap.
5.Reconnectpowerattheserviceentrance.
FUSE
HALOGEN BULBS
This range hood requires four halogen bulbs
(Type T3, 12Volt, 20Watt Max, G-4 Base).
WARNING: Always switch off the elec-
trical supply before carrying out any op-
eration on the appliance.
To change bulbs:
1. Open the cover by prying from the proper
slots.
2. Removethebulbbypullingsideways.(DO
NOTROTATE).
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CAUTION: Bulb may be hot.
3. Replace with Type T3, 12Volt, 20 Watt Max, G-4 Base halogen bulb. Do not touch
replacement bulb with bare hands!
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CAUTION: Use of bulbs greater than 20 watts will cause the fuse to open.
HEAT SENTRY™
Your hood is equipped with a HEAT SENTRY™ thermostat. This thermostat is a
device that will turn on or speed up the blower if it senses excessive heat above
the cooking surface.
1) If blower is OFF - it turns blower ON to HIGH speed.
2) If blower is ON at a lower speed setting - it turns blower up to HIGH speed.
When the temperature level drops to normal, the blower will return to its original
setting.
WARNING
The HEAT SENTRY thermostat can start the blower even if the hood is turned
OFF. When this occurs, it is impossible to turn the blower OFF with its switch.
If you must stop the blower, do it from the main electrical panel.

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PREPARE THE HOOD
Unpack hood and check contents.
You should receive:
1 - Hood
1 - Decorative Flue
1 - Parts Bag (B080810765) containing:
1 - Cover
4 - Mounting Screws (4.8 x 38mm Pan Head)
4 - Mounting Screws (3.9 x 6mm Flat Head)
2 - Brackets
1 - Parts Bag (B080810621) containing:
1 - Discharge Collar
4 - Mounting Screws (3.9 x 9.5mm Pan Head)
4 - Mounting Screws (3.9 x 9.5mm Pan Head - Black)
2 - Small Brackets
1 - Installation Instructions
1 - Warranty Card
COVER
4 MOUNTING SCREWS
(4.8 x 38mm Pan Head)
4 MOUNTING
SCREWS (3.9
x 6mm Flat
Head)
DISCHARGE
COLLAR
4 MOUNTING
SCREWS (3.9
x 9.5mm Pan
Head)
2 BRACKETS
DECORATIVE
FLUE
2 SMALL
BRACKETS
4 MOUNTING
SCREWS (3.9
x 9.5mm Pan
Head - Black)

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23-3/8” TO 30” ABOVE
COOKING SURFACE
23-3/8” TO 30” ABOVE
COOKING SURFACE
EXTERIOR OR IN-LINE BLOWER SELECTION
CAUTION: Either an exterior blower or in-line blower may be used with this hood.
The WM24E hood must be installed with blower models EB6, EB9, EB12, EB15,
ILB3, ILB6, ILB9, or ILB11 only. Other Blowers cannot be substituted (Blowers sold
separately).
TheblowermustbeULlistedforCanadianandU.S.use,andevaluatedforusewith
solid state speed control, rated 120V, 60 Hz, 6.0 A max.
8” ROUND
DUCT
INSTALL THE DUCTWORK
NOTE: To reduce the risk of fire, use only
metal ductwork.
1. Choose the location where the Exterior
or In-Line Blower will be mounted. See
illustrations below for mounting location
suggestions and restrictions.
2. A straight, short duct run will allow the
hood to perform most efficiently.
3. Long duct runs, elbows and transitions
will reduce the performance of the hood.
Use as few of them as possible. Larger
ducting may be required for best
performance with long duct runs.
4. After the Exterior or In-Line Blower has
been installed, connect round metal
ductwork and work back towards the
hood location. Use duct tape to seal
joints between ductwork sections.
5. An8”roundto10” round transition(Model
414)is required.Forbestairperformance,
install the transition as close to the range
hood as possible.
OK
OK
SUGGESTED MOUNTING LOCATIONS
EXTERIOR BLOWER
CAUTION: MAY NOT FIT
UNDER EAVES OF SINGLE
STORY HOMES
HOOD
8-5/16”
DUCTWORK ON THE CEILING DUCTWORK ON THE WALL
HOOD
4-3/4”
10” ROUND
DUCT EXTERIOR
BLOWER
8” TO 10”
ROUND
TRANSITION
EXTERIOR
BLOWER
8” TO 10”
ROUND
TRANSITION
10”
ROUND
DUCT
8-1/8”
1-1/4”

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IN-LINE BLOWER

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WIRING
CAUTION: All electrical wiring should
be done by a qualified person (s) in
accordance with all applicable codes and
standards. This range hood must be
properly grounded. Turn off electrical
power at service entrance before wiring.
Donot turn poweron atservicepanel until
all wires have been connected.
Blower connection at hood:
1. Run conductors (2-wire plusground)from
theExteriororIn-LineBlowertothehood’s
wiring box marked “motor connection”.
See Fig. 1 if the ductwork is placed on the
ceiling;seeFig.2 iftheductworkisplaced
on the wall.
2. Remove the cover from the wiring box.
Fig. 1 or 2.
3. Secure the conduit to the wiring box
through a conduit connector. Fig.1 or 2
4. Make electrical connections at the hood.
Connectwhite-to-white,red-to-blackand
green-to-ground. Fig.1 or 2.
5. Replace the wiring box cover and screws.
Makesurewiresare not pinched between
the cover and box.
Exterior or In-line blower connection:
1.Make electrical connections at the
exteriororin-lineblower(seeinstructions
provided with the exterior or in-line
blower).
FIG. 1
FIG. 2
BLOWER CONNECTION AT
HOOD (DUCTWORK ON THE CEILING)
BOX MARKED
“MOTOR
CONNECTION”
CONNECT:
WHITE-TO-WHITE,
RED-TO-BLACK,
GREEN-TO-GROUND.
BLOWER CONNECTION AT
HOOD (DUCTWORK ON THE WALL)
Exterior or In-Line
blower
BOX MARKED
“MOTOR
CONNECTION”
CONNECT:
WHITE-TO-WHITE,
RED-TO-BLACK,
GREEN-TO-GROUND.
Exterior or In-
Line blower