Fisher & Paykel VS30 User manual

THE PROFESSIONAL
AND EURO VENT HOOD
VS30, VS36, VS48, VS1236,
ES30, ES36 models
LA HOTTE DE VENTILATION
EUROPÉENNE PROFESSIONNELLE
Modèles VS30, VS36, VS48,
VS1236, ES30, ES36
USER GUIDE
GUIDE D’UTILISATION
US CA

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WARNING
If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or
explosion mayresult causing property damage, personal injury or
death.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
DANGER
If You Smell Gas:
■Do not try to light any appliance.
■Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your
building.
■Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow
the gas supplier’s instructions.
■If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
■Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,
serviceagencyor the gas supplier.
PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
AMESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS
APPROVED FOR INDOOR COOKING APPLIANCES AND RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY.
PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Installation must comply with all local codes.
Thank you for selecting this Fisher & Paykel Professional Vent Hood. Because of this appliance’s unique
features we have developed this Use and Care Manual. It contains valuable information on how to properly
operate and maintain your new appliance for years of safe and enjoyable cooking.
To serve you better, please fill out and submit your Product Registration by visiting our website at
www.fisherpaykel.com and selecting “Customer Care” on the home page and then select “Product
Registration”. In addition, keep this manual handy, as it will help answer questions that may arise as you use
your new appliance.
For your convenience, product questions can be answered by a Fisher & Paykel Customer Care
Representative by phone: [phone], or email: [email protected].
NOTE: Please wri te t he Model, Code, and Serial Numbers on this page for references (located on the
inner back panel, behind grease filters, below motor assembly)
MODEL NUMBER CODE SERIAL NUMBER
NOTE: Inspect the product to verify that there is no shipping damage. If any damage is detected, call
the shipper and initiate a damage claim. Fisher & Paykel is not responsible for shipping damage.
DO NOTdiscard any packing material (box, pallet, straps) until the unit has been inspected.
Some models listed in this guide may not have the Fisher & Paykel brand or logo displayed on the product.

CONTENTS
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SAFETY PRACTICES .....................................................................................................................................................3-5
USE AND CARE................................................................................................................................................................6-8
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE..........................................................................................................................................9
WARRANTY..........................................................................................................................................................................10
AMESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS
SAFETY WARNING:
Turn off power circuit at service panel and lock out panel, before wiring
this appliance.
Requirement: 120 V AC, 60 Hz. 15 A Branch Circuit
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to persons in the event of a rangetop grease
fire, observe the following: Turn burner off first. Smother flames with a
close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray. Be careful to prevent burns. If
the flames do not go out immediately evacuate and call the fire
department. Never pick up a flaming pan - You may be burned. DO NOT
USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion
will result. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1) You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already
know how to operate it.
2) The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
3) The firedepartmentis being called.
4) You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS
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CAUTION:
For general ventilating use only. DO NOT use to exhaust hazardous or
explosive materials or vapors
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRICAL SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact
the manufacturer.
B. Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service panel
disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service
disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a
tag, to the service panel.
C. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with
all applicable codes & standards, including fire-rated construction.
D.Sufficientair is needed tomaintain proper combustion and safe exhausting of gases through
the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent backdrafting. Follow the heating
equipmentmanufacturers guideline and safetystandards such as those published bythe
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration
and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
E. When cutting or drilling intowall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden
utilities.
F. Ducted systems must always be vented to the outdoors.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, be sure to duct air to
outside. Do not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceiling, nor into
attics, crawl spaces, or garages.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
Install this hood in accordance with all requirements specified.
WARNING:
To reducethe risk of fireor electric shock,do not use this hood with any
external solid state speed control device.

WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
A. Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite. Heat oil slowly on low or medium settings.
B. Always turn hood“ON”when cooking at high heat or when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette,
Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe’).
C. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
D. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface unit.
WARNING:
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS, IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE
TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWINGa:
A. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or other metal tray, then turn off the
gas burner or the electric element. 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 NOTUSE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion may result.
Donot use water on a gease fire. Burning grease and water will explode.
D. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1) You know you have a class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.
2) The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
3) The firedepartmentis being called.
4) You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
NOTE: Unit MUST be vented to the outside of the building.
aBased on "Kitchen Firesafety Tips" published by NFPA
IMPORTANT: Refer to ducting information supplied in the Installation Manual (p/n 17797,
Pg. 9)
WARNING:
To reducethe risk of electrical shock or injury topersons,all vent hoods
must be installed with ventilators that have been approved for use with the
hood.
CAUTION:
To reduce the risk of fire and electric shock, install this rangehood only with
remoteblower models specified bythe Manufacturer.
SAFETY PRACTICES & PRECAUTIONS
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SAFETY PRACTICES & PRECAUTIONS
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This Vent Hood system is designed to remove smoke, cooking vapors and odors from the cooktop area.
WARNING:
All wall and floor openings where the vent hood is installed must be sealed.
Consult the cooktop or range installation instructions given by the manufacturer before making any
cutouts. MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION- The installation of this Hood must conform to the
Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly Federal
Standard for Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD, Part 280). Three wire power supply
must be used and the appliance wiring must be revised. See electrical requirements on page 1.
■DO NOT use 4" laundry-type wall caps.
■Flexible-type ductwork is not recommended.
■DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Be sure a fresh air supply is
available.
■Failure to follow venting requirements may result in a fire.
■Electrical ground is required on this Hood.
■If cold water pipe is interrupted by plastic, non-metallic gaskets or other materials, DO NOT use
for grounding.
■DO NOT ground to a gas pipe.
■DO NOThave a fuse in the neutral or grounding circuit. A fuse in the neutral or grounding
circuit could result in electrical shock.
■Check with a qualified electrician if you arein doubt as towhether the Hood is properly
grounded.
■Failure to follow electrical requirements may result in a fire.
■Be sure all the range and/or cooktop controls are turned off and the appliance is cool before
using anytype of aerosol cleaner on or around the appliance. The chemical that produces the
spraying action could, in the presence of heat, ignite or cause metal parts to corrode.
■Clean the ventilator hood and filters above the range or cooktop frequently so grease from
cooking vapors does not accumulate on them.
■Service should only be done by authorized technicians. Technicians must disconnect the power
supply beforeservicing this appliance.
WARNING:
California Proposition 65 - The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some
by-products which are known by the State of California to cause cancer or
reproductive harm. California law requires businesses to warn customers of
potential exposure to such substances. To minimize exposure to these
substances, always operate this unit according to the instructions
contained in this booklet and provide good ventilation to the room when
cooking with gas.

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USE AND CARE
FAN CONTROL
Turn to LO, MED, HI or MAX as needed. Continuous use of the fan system while cooking helps keep the
kitchen comfortable and less humid. It also reduces cooking odors and soiling moisture that create a
frequent need for cleaning.
ALWAYS USE THE MAX SETTING WHEN GRILLING.
LIGHT CONTROL
Turn to HI while cooking or to LO for use as a night light.
HOOD OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The blower should be turned on for a few minutes before cooking in order to establish air currents
up-ward through the hood. Thus when heat, smoke, moisture, grease and cooking odors are
produced, they will be carried outside instead of drifting into other rooms. Use the low speeds for
normal use and the higher speeds for strong odors or fumes. Drafts across the range or cooktop will
cause the escape of heat, smoke, moisture, grease and cooking odors from the hood. Such drafts
should be prevented in so far as possible. The best job of ventilation in the kitchen is done where
the only air currents are those created by the blower itself.
FAN LIGHT
OFF
LO
MAX
MED
HI
OFF
HI
LO
Fig. 01
CONTROL PANEL

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USE AND CARE
BLOWER
The motor is operated by LO/MED/HI/MAX speed control switch. You may change the speed of the
motor depending on the amount of grease and smoke you are creating while cooking.
ALWAYS USE THE MAX SETTING WHEN GRILLING.
FILTERS AND DRIP TRAYS
These hoods have reusable metal grease baffles and drip trays. The metal baffles channel grease
released by foods on the cooktop into the drip trays. The baffles also help prevent flaming foods on
the cooktop from damaging the inside of the hood. For this reason, the baffles must ALWAYS be
in place when the hood is used. The grease baffles and drip trays should be cleaned once a month, or
as needed.
To clean the grease baffles and drip trays, drain and wipe all excess grease with a dry paper towel.
Soak them and then swish them around in hot water and detergent. Don’t use ammonia or
ammonia products because they will darken the metal. Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners. Rinse,
shake and let them dry before replacing. They may also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
TO REMOVE:
Grasp the baffle knobs and pull them up, forward and out.
Grasp the drip tray and carefully lift it up and out of the
hood track.
To replace the drip trays:
1. Place and seat the drip tray into the hood track.
2. Slide them left or right until all trays are
side-by-side in place in the track.
To replace the baffles:
1. Hold the baffle at the bottom by one of the knobs .
2. Place the other end of the baffle against the
inside front of the hood.
3. Slide it up and push the bottom end back until
it firmly seats into place.
To remove filters (Euro vent hood only):
1. Push handle towards the rear, then rotate the
filters outwards.
2. To replace proceed in reverse order.
Fig.02
Fig.03
Fig. 04

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TO CLEAN HOOD SURFACE
■For general care, wipe the outside of the stainless steel with sudsy water or household cleaners
such as Fantastic® or Formula 409®, rinse well and dry with clean soft cloth to avoid water
marks.
■Wipe and dry brushed stainless steel in the same direction as the grain.
■Do not use abrasive products.
■To remove finger prints and give added shine use spray cleaners such as Stainless Steel Magic®
and Shimmer®
LIGHTS
CAUTION:
Before replacing the lamps, switch power off at service panel and lock
service panel disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched
on accidentally.
NOTE: Turn off the lights and fan. Allow the lights to cool before handling. If new lights do
not operate, be sure lights are inserted correctly before calling service.
REPLACE LIGHTS
■Remove the damaged light (twist counter clockwise) and replace with a new 120 Volt, 50 Watt
(maximum) 50° halogen light made for a GU10 base.
WARNING:
Halogen lamps areconstructed of a glass bulb with a pressurized internal
filamenttube thatoperates at high temperatures and could unexpectedly
shatter. Should the outer bulb break, particles of extremely hot glass could
be discharged into the fixture enclosure and/or surrounding environment,
thereby creating a risk of personal injury or fire. When replacing the bulb,
let the bulb cool, and assure that power to the light has been turned off.
Never allow the hot bulb to come into contact with water. DO NOT TOUCH
the Light Bulb when in use. They may be hot enough to cause injury.
INFRARED LAMP AND PANEL KIT:
Optional infrared lamp and panel kit can be ordered separately and mounted into your vent hood:
Models available are IR30, IR36 and IR48.
WARNING
To avoid any electrical shock the installation of the IR lamp should be done
by a qualified electrician and before starting the installation of the hood.
USE AND CARE