FAL FAL-35-IRS User manual

Cooker Hood
Instruction Manual
Model no.: FAL-35-IRS

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Please be careful when removing and installing the Island installation Brackets and Stainless
Steel chimneys. The Stain Less steel chimneys contains sharp edges and can possibly lead to
cuts.
Generally asked Questions and Answers:
1. Q: My extractor fan is not extracting
A: before logging a service call please ensure the installation on your extractor fans was done
properly to avoid a service call out fee charge. Herewith a list of commonly found mistakes on
everyday installations:
* Installer did not remove the tape on the butterfly valve. (Q: 13).
*Installer did not secure the power cord inside the chimney. (Q: 13).
*Your ducting hose is exceeding the recommended maximum length. (Q: 13).
*Your unit is not at the recommended height. (Q: 3).
*Your unit is installed above the wrong application. (Q: 2).
R 450.00 Service fee will apply when we log a service call and any of the points above apply.
2. Q: Can I use the extractor fan above my gas braai?
A: NO. Please note that this unit was designed for the intended purpose of domestic kitchens
only and cannot be used as a commercial extractor fan. Commercial usage includes but is not
limited to: Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Soup Kitchens, Tuck shops, Food trailers, Gas braai’s
inside or outside your property, any other form of braai and any kitchen that is used for
commercial purposes. Using the extractor you purchased on any commercial application
poses a serious fire risk and will result in immediate void of your warranty.
3. Q: What is the correct installation height?
A: The recommended installation height is 750mm above gas and 650mm above electrical.
On either application it is recommended that your installation height does not exceed 750mm
to ensure the best results.
Q: Do I require a recirculation kit?
A: No. The extractor was designed to be used on both applications; External and Re-
circulation air operation and no additional kit are required.
4. Q: What is the difference between External and Re-circulation air operation?
A: Re- circulation; All wall mount units are supplied with aluminium and charcoal filters. For
Re-circulation mode you will simply install the unit. The air will filtrate through both sets of
filters, you’re outside aluminium filters and you’re inside charcoal filters. The air discharged
from your extractor is then clean and crease free and cannot cause any damage. There are
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two options when using your extractor on Re-circulation. 1 –Let the filtrated air escape
through the vents on top of your top chimney or you can use the extendable ducting house to
vent the air into your ceiling. Activated charcoal in the charcoal filters removes odour and
smoke particles from the air before releasing the cleaned air back into the kitchen.
External: The only difference between Re-circulation mode and external mode is that on
external mode you are venting the air to the outside of your property using a ducting hose.
This means the clean filtrated air will not be discharged into your kitchen or ceiling but to the
outside. The unit is supplied with an extendable ducting hose. When venting your air
outwards the charcoal filters can be removed to improve the suction rate. Removing the
charcoal filters on re-circulation mode is not recommended.
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Please note that the wall fitting that fits into your wall when venting your air outwards
is not supplied with the extractor and can be purchased locally.
5. Q: How does an Extractor Fan work?
A: Extractor fans are designed to remove airborne grease, steam, heat smoke and odours
from cooking by extracting and filtration of the air in your kitchen and above your cooking
surface.
6. Q: Are my downlights/bulbs covered under the guarantee period?
A: NO. Downlights, bulbs, aluminium and Charcoal filters and are not covered under the
guarantee period. For the full list of terms and condition of the guarantee period please read
the warranty certificate supplied inside the box or in your manual. You can also download it
from www.falco.co.za
7. Q: How often do I have to replace my filters?
A: With daily use we recommend that you replace your charcoal filters every 6 months. Your
aluminium filters can be cleaned in luke warm water and dishwashing liquid. Please do not
put your aluminium filters in the dishwasher as this will discolour the filters and they will
become dull. Alternatively you just purchase new aluminium filters.
8. Q: How long is my warranty and what does it entail?
A: All our extractor fans carry a two year guarantee. Motors, PC Boards, Capacitors,
Transformers (for units with 12volt downlights), 220Volt light sockets(for units with normal
220v light bulbs), Main Control Switches and motor fan blades are covered by our two year
parts and labour guarantee.
9. Q: What is excluded from my warranty?
A: Downlights and bulbs, Glass panels and extractor glass, aluminium and charcoal filters are
excluded from the warranty.
10. Q: How do I clean my Stainless steel extractor?
A: Always ensure your extractor is cleaned with non-abrasive cleaners. Always read the
product instructions and ensure that the product is safe for the use of Stainless steel. Two
great products are window cleaner, which is also a stainless steel cleaner, and spray on wood
polish, another certified stainless steel cleaner. Please note that abrasive cleaners will
damage the stainless steel and will cause rust or rust stains.
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11. Q: Why is there rust marks on my extractor?
A: Stainless steel can rust if cleaned with abrasive cleaners. The chemicals inside abrasive
cleaners react with the stainless steel and the result will be rust. There are many day to day
cleaning products in our kitchens that are abrasive cleaners and unknown to the consumer.
Please make sure you read the instructions and if Stainless Steel is not mentioned, then do
not use the product on Stainless steel.
12. Q: Can I extend my stainless steel chimneys if they are to short?
A: Yes only on a wall mount unit. Island extractor chimneys CANNOT be extended. Please
make sure of your measurements before starting your installation process. Additional bottom
chimneys are sold by Lategan & Van Biljoens in Pretoria and they are used to extend the
chimneys on wall mount units.
13. Q: My extractor is blowing and not extracting?
A: There are three main reasons that can cause your extractor to blow instead of extracting
and most of the time (98%), this is caused by faulty installations. Please make sure that there
is no obstruction on top or inside your ducting hose. Make sure the power cable is neatly
secured inside the chimneys and make sure the power cable is not causing an obstruction on
top of your butterfly valve. Poor workmanship and failure to secure the power cable causes
the cable to lie on top of the butterfly valve and this will block and prevent the unit from
extracting properly.
Please ensure that the tape stuck over your butterfly valves in the factory is removed when
your unit is installed. Failure to remove the tape on the two butterfly valves will result in airflow
outlet to be restricted and this will cause the air to be returned causing the blowing of air
instead of the extraction of air. Before booking a service call make sure you check this first to
avoid being charged.
(a)This is a picture of the butterfly valve closed with the tape on top:
The tape should be removed when installed. Both butterfly valves open when the extractor is switched
on:
(b) Ducting hoses exceeding the 2.5meters will also have a negative effect on the extraction rate of
your extractor fan. If you are out-venting the air and the extension of ducting hose exceeds 2.5meter
you need to purchase an addition extraction motor that must be installed in line with the ducting hose
to support in the extraction of the air. The longer your ducting hose the less your extraction rate will
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be. If your ducting hose is too long and you did not install an additional extracting motor in line with
the ducting hose, your extractor will not extract the air. Please ask your installer about an additional
inline motor when your ducting hose is exceeding 2.5m.
14. Q: Parts Availability
A: Full range of spares are available from Lategan & Van Biljoens in Pretoria.
www.appliancesspares.co.za
15. Q: What is the diameter of my ducting hose?
A: 150mm
16. Q: More Queries?
A: Please email any queries to: c[email protected].za, Tel: [phone].
Spares can be viewed and ordered online: www.appliancespares.co.za
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1. CENERAL
Carefully read the following important information regarding installation safety and maintenance.
Keep this information booklet accessible for further consultations.
The appliance has been designed as a exhausting version (external exhaust ) or as a filter version
(internal air recycle) cooker hood.
2. SAFETY PRECAUTION
Take care when the cooker hood is operating simultaneously with an open fireplace or burner
that depend on the environment and are supplied by other than electrical energy, as the cooker
hood removes the air from the environment which a burner or fireplace need for combustion.
Provide adequate ventilation in the environment for a safe operation of the cooker hood.
Follow the local laws applicable for external air evacuation.
3. WARNING
In certain circumstances electrical appliances may be a danger hazard.
Keep electrical appliances out of reach from Children or infirm persons. Do not let them use
the appliances without supervision.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical.
Sensory or mental capabilities ,or lack of experience and knowledge ,unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for
their safety.
Do not touch the light bulbs when/after appliance use.
Do not check the status of the filters while the cooker hood is operating
Flame cooking is prohibited underneath the cooker hood
Avoid free flame, as it is damaging for the filters and fire hazard
Constantly check food frying to avoid that the overheated oil may became a fire hazard
Your cooker hood is for domestic use only, not suitable for barbecue, roast shop and other
commercial use.
Any installation work must be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent person.
The cooker hood and its filter mesh should be cleaned regularly in order to keep in good
working order.
Before cleaning, always ensure that you have switched your cooker hood off.
Clean the cooker hood according to the instruction manual and keep the cooker hood from
the danger of burning.
No fire for drying your cooker hood.
If there is any fault with your cooker hood, please call the service department appointed by
agent for servicing.
If the power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or a qualified service
engineer in order to avoid a hazard.
Please keep the room draughty when your cooker hood and gas hob are working.
Do not exhaust the gas from cooker hood through the same heated flue which is for the gas
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Before installation and usage, read all the instructions and make sure that the voltage (V) and
the frequency (Hz) indicated on your cooker hood are exactly the same as the voltage (V) and
the frequency (Hz) in your home.
In order to get the most out of your cooker hood, please read the instruction manual before
installing & using, and keep it in a safe place.
Contact you local government for information regarding the collection systems available
If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak
into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well-being.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
Regulations concerning the discharge of air have to be fulfilled.
CAUTION:Accessible parts may become hot when used with cooking appliances.
Attention! Observe the warning in the instruction sheet concerning the operation of the
appliance when air is discharged from the room.
4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. The cooker hood must placed at a distance of 65-75cm from the
surface for the best effect. See Pic 1.
2. For safety, the ceiling should be bear at least 120kgs, and the
thickness should be more than 30mm. Drill a hole on the position for
cooker hood with Φ170mm on the ceiling
3. According to the hanging board, drill 9 holes on the ceiling. Use 9
pcs ST6X40mm screws to fix the hanging board on the wooden
ceiling or use 6 pcs concrete anchor to fix the hanging board
on .concrete ceiling. See Pic 2.
4. Calculate the length of angle bar according to Pic 1。To connect the
angle bar and bracket with 18 pcs M4X10 screws ,M4 nut and
washer. (the overlap between angle bars should more than 100mm)
See pic 3.
5. Using 6 pcs M4X10 screws to fix the angle bars on the cooker hood housing, and install the
extensible pipe. See pic 4/5. Set the inner chimney
6. Put fixation of angle bars on the three installed angel bars.And then using 6 pcs M4X10
screws, M4 nut and washer to fix. See Pic 6
7. See Pic 7, put the inner chimney on the cooker hood housing.
8. See Pic 8, put up the unit, and take the extensible pipe out of ceiling. And then using 6 pcs
M4X10 screws, M4 nut and washer fix the angle bar of unit to the hanging board.
9. See Pic 9. Undrawn the inner chimney and use 3 pcs ST4X8 screws to fix the inner chimney
on hanging board.

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5.OPERATION
How to use the control panel,see Pic. 9
5.1Press the button “Low”,the inner indicator light of switch starts shining, the motor is
running at low speed.Press the button again,the motor stop.
5.2Press the button “Mid”,the inner indicator light of switch starts shining, the motor is
running at medium speed.Press the button again, the motor stop.
5.3Press the button “High” ,the inner indicator light of switch starts shining,the motor is
running at high speed. Press the button again, the motor stop.
5.4Press the button “Light”, both lights start shining .Press the button again ,the lights are
switched off then
6.Maintenance
6.1 It is recommended to operate the appliance prior to cooking.
6.2 It is recommended to leave the appliance in operation for 15 minutes after cooking is
terminated in order to completely eliminate cooking vapours and odours.
6.3 The proper function of the cooker hood is conditioned by the regularity of the maintenance
operations, in particular, the active carbon filter.

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6.4 The auti-grease filters capture the grease particles suspended in the air, and are therefore
subject to clogging according to the frequency of the use of the appliance.
6.5 The cooker hood must regularly cleaned on both the inside and outside with hot water plus non
corrosive detergent (AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH) To protect the main body from corrosion over
a long period of time
Attention! Please do not use abrasive detergent or alcohol as it will damage the body.
Attention! Keep the motor and other spare parts free from water, as this will cause damage to the
appliance.
Attention! Before cleaning the appliance please remember to cut off the power.
6.6 Changing and cleaning the anti-grease filters
-Removing the filters as the instruction in Pic. 10;
-You can clean the filter as below measure:
1. Soak them for about 3 minute in hot water
(40-50 degrees) with a grease-loosening
detergent then brush it gently with a soft brush.
Please do not apply too much pressure, avoid
damaging it.
2. It can be put into a dishwasher with detergent,
set the temperature at around 60 degrees.
Note: Please do not use abrasive detergent for it will
damage the hood;
Note: Make sure that the hood is shut off before cleaning;
6.7 Installing the carbon filter, see Pic. 11;
Activated carbon filter can be used to trap odors. Normally the activated carbon filter should be
changed at three or six months according to your cooking habit. Activated carbon filter cannot be
washed or recycled. The installation procedure of activated carbon filter is as below.
1. Remove the filters see Pic.10
2. The carbon filters (pic.11) are located at either end of the motor. Turn the charcoal filters
anti-clockwise until they are unscrewed.
3. Apply reverse procedure to install the charcoal filter
Note: When the activated carbon filter attached, the suction power will be lowered.
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8. Trouble shooting
Symptom
Solution
The cooker hood does not start. ●Check that the hood is connected to the
electricity supply.
●Check that the fan speed control is set
properly.
The cooker hood is not working
Effectively.
●The fan speed is not set high enough.
●The grease filter is dirty.
●The kitchen is not ventilated well enough.
●If the hood is set for recirculation, check that
the carbon filters have not expired.
●If the hood is set for extraction, check that the
ducting and outlets are not blocked.
The cooker hood has switched off
during operation.
●The safety cut-out device has been tripped.
●Turn off the hob and then wait for the device to
reset.
●Note that if you have installed your cooker
hood too low, this will happen.
●If it happens frequently, it will be damaged.