FAL FAL-52-BIS User manual

Cooker Hood
Instruction Manual
Model no.:
FAL-52-BIS / FAL-75-BIS
FAL-52-BIG / FAL-75-BIG

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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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Thank you for purchasing this cooker hood. Please read the instruction manual
carefully before you use the cooker hood, and keep it in a safe place.
The installation work must be carried out by a qualified electrician or competent
person. Before you use the cooker hood, make sure that the voltage (V) and the
frequency (Hz) indicated on the cooker hood are exactly the same as the voltage
(V) and the frequency (Hz) in your home.
The manufacturer and the agent will not bear any responsibility for the damage
caused by inappropriate installation and usage.
Function and Feature
1. The cooker hood is made of high quality materials with streamlined design
accordingly to technical and physical engineering theory, high end and luxury
with age aesthetic feeling, also there are kinds of styles for your option to perfect
your kitchen.
2. Equipped with a large power low noise electric motor and centrifugal leaf, it
produces strong suction, low noise, no stick grease filter and easy to clean.
3. The grease filter is easy to remove and clean, and only wipe lightly for the motor
and other interior parts.

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1. INSTALLATION
1) The cooker hood should be placed at a distance of 65-75cm
(26-30inch) from the cooking surface for the best effect.
2) Drill a hole in the cabinet, with hole wide 500*275(mm)
for 52CM and 730*275(mm) for model 75CM. Pic 1. Make
sure the hole edge to the cupboard edge at least 35mm
distance.
3) Unscrew the 4 screws on the outer glass frame panel by
screwdriver, pull out the light wire, take down the outer
glass frame panel, see Pic 2.
4) Put the hood into the cabinet, tighten up the screws by screwdriver, and make
sure the hood was fixed. Pic 3.
5) Connect the light wire and assemble the outer glass frame panel by screw.

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2. LIGHT REPLACEMENT
(1) Unscrew the 4 screws on the outer glass frame panel by screwdriver
(2) Pull out the light wire, and take down the outer glass frame panel
(3) Unscrew the screws on the light bracket and replace the light
(4) Connect the light wire and assemble the outer glass frame panel by screw.
See Pic 4.
3. OPERATION
How to use the control panel
Electronic button
1. Push the low button, the indicating light on, and the motor runs at low speed. Push
it again and the motor will stop.
2. Push the middle button, the indicating light on, and the motor runs at mid
speed.Push it again and the motor will stop
3. Push the high button, the indicating light on, and motor runs on high speed. Push
it again and the motor will stop
4. Push the light button; the indicating light on, and the two lighting lamps will come
on. Push it again and the lamps will turn off.
LED Touch control:

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(Timer), (Lamp), (Speed) (Power). See Pic
1. Power on: After you have connected the cooker hood to the main supply, the
backlight of button will turn on. The backlight will turn off after 30s without any
operation and the cooker hood will enter into stand-by mode.
2. Press button once, lights will be on. Press button again; lights will be
off.
3. Turn on hood and select the speed, use button “ ”, the motor works at 3 speeds,
low, mid and high, and the LED display will display “1”, “2”, “3”.
Press once, the motor starts to work at low speed and the LED display will
display “1”,
Press again base on the low speed, the motor works at mid speed and the
LED display will display “2”,
Press again base on the mid speed, the motor works at high speed and the
LED display will display “3”.
Go on pressing button, the hood works at low speed again and it repeat:
“low→mid→high→low→mid…”
4. Press button once, the hood will work at the speed which it works last time.
Press button again, the hood stop working.
5. The time button works when the motor is working only.
Press , the cooker hood enter into timer setting mode. The max delay time is
9 mins, and the LED display will display “9”. When the timer is set, the LED
display will display“9”,”8”,”7”…….decreasing by every minute, when it display
“1”, the motor will start counting down from 1 mins, and then will stop working.
6. Press once, the cooker hood will enter into timer setting mode, press
once again, the cooker hood will exit the timer setting mode. Press
once when the cooker hood is working at timer setting, the cooker hood will
exit the timer setting mode automatically.

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4. MAINTENANCE
1) The cooker hood and its filter mesh should be cleaned regularly in order to keep
in good working order. Because the grease filters are made of metal, do not clean
the filters with detergents that will corrode metal products.
Clean the filters as below:
a) Method one:
Put the filter in the water(40℃-50℃), pour in some grease-loosening detergent,
soak it for about 2-3 minutes and then clean it with a soft brush. Do not brush too
hard, in case to damage the filter.
b) Method two:
Also can put the filter into a dishwasher with detergent for cleaning. Set the
temperature at around 60℃.
2) To protect the main body from corrosion over a long period of time, the cooker
hood should be cleaned with hot water plus soap or non corrosive detergent once
a week. Do not use grinding detergent, or it will damage the body.
3) Keep the motor and other spare parts free from water, as this will cause damage
to the appliance.
4) Disassembly and assembly the filter:
5. ATTENTION
·Range hood use 220-240V 50Hz power;
·Cut off the power when clean;
·No fire and roast for the filter;
·No detached the filter around, or lead to the filter scatter;
·If the plug wire or plug damage, must use the specific flexible wire or get it in
service center.
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Keep your children from using the cooker hood.
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.
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 from gas hob and other kitchen appliances.
7. ABNORMITYAND SOLUTION
Fault Cause Solution
Light does not work, but
motor works
The bulb damaged Change bulb
Bulb contact lamp cap bad Fix or change
Light panel switch damage Fix or change
Light works, but motor
does not work
Bulb contact lamp cap Restart later
Motor bearings damage
Change motor
Motor burn out Change motor
Motor control switch damage Fix or change
Light does not work,
motor does not work
Plug contact outlet bad Fix or change
Power wire cut off Change power wire
Switch damage Fix or change
Shake of the body
Wind leaves damage Change leaves
Motor screw loosen Screw it tight

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Combination screw loosen Screw it tight
Body hang unfixable Tight the body
Insufficient suction
The distance between the body and
the gas top too long Readjust the distance
Cross-ventilation too strong or too
closed in the kitchen
Reduce cross-ventilation
or open the window
Exhaust pipe too long Adjust the length of pipe
Air outlet valve not open Check the valve if flexible
The outside wind is too strong No the technical problem