Frigidaire FHWC3025 Owner's manual

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May/13

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This Use & Care Guide is part of our commitment to
customer satisfaction and product quality throughout the
service life of your new appliance.We view your purchase
as the beginning of a relationship. To ensure our ability to
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It contains instructions to help you use and maintain your
range properly.
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immediately contact the dealer (or builder) that sold you
the range hood.
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Check the “Troubleshooting” list. This section helps step
you through some common problems that might occur. If
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Serial Plate
Location
Serial plate location:
Find it on the left side of the range hood.
Record model & serial numbers here
Purchase date
Model number
Serial number
PRODUCT RECORD AND REGISTRATION
CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions ............................... 3
List of materials ................................................... 5
Electrical requirements ......................................... 5
Location requirements ..........................................6
Product dimensions ..............................................6
Venting Requirements .......................................... 7
Prepare the location ............................................. 8
Install Range Hood (Ducted version) ..................... 10
Make Electrical Connection ....................................12
Installing Range Hood (Recirculating version) .........10
Range Hood Use .................................................. 13
Range Hood Care .................................................14
Troubleshooting ................................................... 15
Warranty Information ........................................... 16
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Approved for residential appliances
For residential use only
Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until
you have read the safety precautions in this manual.
Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety mes-
sages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or
death.
WARNING
This symbol alerts you to situations that may
cause serious body harm, death or property
damage.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous
situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation,
maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard
related.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
FOR GENERAL VENTILATING USE ONLY. DO NOT
USE TO EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE
MATERIALS OR VAPORS.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the
manufacturer
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.
Installation Work and Electrical Wiring Must Be Done
 ByQualiedPerson(s)InAccordanceWithall
Aplicable Codes & Standards, Including Fire-rated
Construction.
Sufcientairisneededforpropercombustionandex
 haustingofgasesthroughtheue(Chimney)offuel
burning equipment to prevent back- drafting. Follow
the heating equipment manufacturers guideline and
safety standards such as those published by the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the
American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air
Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code
authorities.
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not
damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
Ducted systems must always be vented to the
outdoors.
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
CAUTION
To reduce risk of re and to properly exhaust
air, be sure to duct air outside - do not vent ex-
haust air into spaces within walls, ceilings,
attics, crawl spaces, or garages.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL
DUCT WORK.
Install this hood in accordance with all requirements
specied.

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WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS,
IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
SMOTHER FLAMES withaclose-ttinglid,cookie
sheet, or other metal tray, then turn off the gas
burner or the electric element.
BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS.Iftheames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:
YouknowyouhaveaclassABCextinguisher,
and you already know how to operate it.
Thereissmallandcontainedinthearea 
where it started.
Theredepartmentisbeingcalled.
Youcanghttherewithyourbacktoanexit.
OPERATION
Alwaysleavesafetygrillsandltersinplace.Without
these components, operating blowers could catch onto
hair,ngersandlooseclothing.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the
event of failure to observe the instructions given here
for installation,maintenance and suitable use of the
product. The manufacturer further declines all respon-
sibility for injury due to negligence and the warranty of
theunitautomaticallyexpiresduetoimpropermainte-
nance.
a)
b)
c)
d)1)
2)
3)
4)
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or 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.
Never leave surface units unattended at high
settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or
medium settings.
Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or
 whenambeingfood(l.e.CrepesSuzette,Cherries
Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe’).
Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not
 beallowedtoaccumulateonfanorlter.
Use proper pan size. Always use cookware
appropriate for the size of the surface element.
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b)
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LIST OF MATERIALS
LIST OF MATERIALS
Parts included in your hood
4-0.45x1.3cmmountingscrews
3¼”x10”(8.3x25.4cm)rectangularmetalvent
system.
NOTE: An optional 7” round duct kit is available. You can
order this kit as part number 5304487139.
Parts Needed
2 - UL listed wire connectors
1-75Wmax,120Vincandescentlightbulb
Wall or roof cap with damper to match vent system
Vent clamps/duct tape as required
UL listed or CSA approved ½” strain relief
Tools/Materials required
Drill
1¼” (3.0 cm) drill bit
⅛”(0.3cm)drillbitforpilotholes
Pencil
Wire stripper or utility knife
Tape measure or ruler
Caulking gun and weatherproof
caulking compound
Flat-blade screwdriver
Phillips screwdriver
Saber or keyhole saw
For cabinets with recessed bottoms:
Two2”(5.1cm)widellerstrips.Lengthand
thickness determined by recess dimensions.
Fouratheadwoodscrewsormachinescrews
 withwashersandnuts(toattachllerstrips).
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ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
Ensure that the electrical installation is adequate and in
conformance with National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA
70 (latest edition), or CSA Standards C22.1-94, Canadian
Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91 (latest edi-
tion) and all local codes and ordinances.
If codes permit and a separate ground wire is used, it is
recommendedthataqualiedelectriciandeterminethat
the ground path is adequate.
A copy of the above code standards can be obtained
from: National Fire Protection Association
One Batterymarch Park
Quincy, MA 02269
CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, OH 44131-5575
A 120 volt, 60 Hz., AC only, 15-amp, fused
electrical circuit is required.
If the house has aluminum wiring, follow the
procedure below:
Connect a section of solid copper wire to the
pigtail leads.
Connect the aluminum wiring to the added
section of copper wire using special co
nectors and/or tools designed and UL listed
for joining copper to aluminum.
Follow the electrical connector manufacturer’s recom-
mended procedure. Aluminum/copper connection must
conform with local codes and industry accepted wiring
practices.
Wire sizes and connections must conform with
 theratingoftheapplianceasspeciedonthe
model/serial rating plate.
The model/serial plate is located on the left side of
the range hood.
Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of
the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70 (la
est edition), or CSA Standards C22. 1-94, Canad
an Electrical Code, Part 1 and C22.2 No. 0-M91
(latest edition) and all local codes and ordinances.
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IMPORTANT
Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
It is the installer’s responsibility to comply with
 installationclearancesspeciedonthemodel/serial
rating plate. The model/serial rating plate is located
inside the range hood on the left side (See page 2
for location). Range hood location should be away
from strong draft areas, such as windows, doors and
strong heating vents.
Cabinet opening dimensions that are shown must
be used. Given dimensions provide minimum
clearance. Consult the cooktop/range manufacturer
installation instructions before making any cutouts.
Grounded electrical outlet is required. See
“Electrical Requirements” section.
All openings in ceiling and wall where canopy hood
will be installed must be sealed.
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For Mobile Home Installations
The installation of this range hood must conform to the
Manufactured Home Construction Safety Standards, Title
24 CFR, Part 328 (formerly the Federal Standard for
Mobile Home Construction and Safety, Title 24, HUD, Part
280) or when such standard is not applicable, the stan-
dard for Manufactured Home Installation 1982 (Manu-
factured Home Sites, Communities and Setups) ANSI
A225.1/NFPA 501A, or latest edition, or with local codes.
Cabinet Dimensions
A. 66” (167 cm) suggested min. - top of range hood to floor.
B. 30” (76.2 cm) min. cabinet opening width for 30” (76.2 cm)
models and 36” (91.4 cm) min. cabinet width for 36” (91.4 cm)
models.
C. 13” (33.0 cm) cabinet depth
D. 36” (91.4 cm) base cabinet height
LOCATION REQUIREMENTS
PRODUCT DIMENSIONS
A
B
C
D
hood model Dim A Dim B
FHWC3025
30” models
30” (76.2 cm) 69/16” (16.7 cm)
FHWC3625
36” models
36” (91.44 cm) 9½” (24.3 cm)
DIM B
DIM A
3¼”
(
8.25cm
)
10” (25.4cm
9½” (24cm)
recirculating cover
1½” (4cm)
recirculating cover
)
10” (25.4cm)
7” (17.8cm
9
/
16
”(1.4cm)
)1” (2.5cm)
typical both side
s
9” (22.9cm)
typical both sides
18
5
/ 8 ”
(47.3cm)
7
/
8
”
(2.2cm)
7
/
8
”
(2.2cm)
4
15
/
16
”
(
12.5cm)
1½” (3.8cm)
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Vent system must terminate to the outdoors.
Do not terminate the vent system into an attic or other
enclosed area.
Do not use a 4” (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall cap.
Use a 3¼”x10”(8.3x25.4cm)rectangularmetal
vent. Rigid metal vent is recommended. Plastic or
metal foil vent is not recommended.
The length of vent system and number of elbows
 shouldbekepttoaminimumtoprovideefcient
performance.
Forthemostefcientandquietoperation:
Use no more than three 90° elbows.
Make sure there is a minimum of 24” (61 cm) of straight
vent between the elbows if more than 1 elbow is used.
Do not install 2 elbows together.
Use clamps or duct tape to seal all joints in the
vent system.
Theventsystematexitmusthaveacoldairdamper.
Usecaulkingtosealexteriorwallorroofopening
around the cap.
Best performances are reached with straight piping,
without elbows and using smooth pipe.
Maximumrecomendedventsystemlength:35ft(10.7m).
Cold Weather Installations
An additional back draft damper should be installed to
minimizebackwardcoldairowandathermalbreak
should be installed to minimize conduction of outside tem-
peratures as part of the vent system. The damper should
be on the cold air side of the thermal break.
The break should be as close as possible to where the
vent system enters the heated portion of the house.
Makeup Air
Local building codes may require the use of makeup air
systems when using ventilation systems greater than
speciedCFMofairmovement.ThespeciedCFMvaries
from locale to locale. Consult your HVAC professional for
specicrequirementsinyourarea.
Venting Methods
Vent system can terminate either through the roof or wall.
Use 3¼”x10”(8.3x25.4cm)rectangularwithamaximum
vent length of 35 ft (10.7 m) or 7” (17.8 cm) round vent with
amaximumlengthof50ft(15.2m)forventsystem.
NOTE
Flexible vent is not recommended. Flexible vent
creates both back pressure and air turbulence
that greatly reduce performance.
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Calculating Vent System Length
To calculate the length of the system you need, add the
equivalent feet (meters) for each vent piece used in the
system.
7” (17.8 cm) Round Vent System
Vent Piece
90° elbow 5.0 ft
(1.5 m)
7” (17.8 cm) wall cap 0.0 ft
(0.0 m)
Example Vent System
A
B
C
A
B
C
A. 3¼”x10”(8.3x25.4cm)
rectangular vent through the
roof. (purchased separately)
B. Roof cap with damper
(purchased separately)
C. 24” (61.0 cm) min. to 30”
(76.2cm) above the cooking
surface
A. 3¼”x10”(8.3x25.4cm)
rectangular vent through the
wall or out the top
(purchased separately)
B. Wall cap with damper
(purchased separately)
C. 24” (61.0 cm) min. to 30”
(76.2cm) above the cooking
surface
Roof Venting Wall Venting
MaximumRecommendedLength =50ft(15.2m)
1-90°elbow =5.0ft(1.5m)
8ft(2.4m)straight =8.0ft(2.4m)
1-wallcap =0.0ft(0.0m)
Lengthof7”(17.8cm)system =13.0ft(3.9m)
2 ft (0.6 m)
7” (17.8 cm) round
90° elbow 6 ft (1.8 m) Wall Cap
VENTING REQUIREMENTS

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PREPARE THE LOCATION
NOTE
Before making cutouts, make sure there is
proper clearance within the ceiling or wall.
Disconnect power.
Selectaatsurfaceforassemblingtherangehood. 
Place covering over that surface.
Lift the range hood and set it upside down onto covered
surface.
Ifcabinethasrecessedbottom,addwoodllerstrips
 oneachside.Installscrewstoattachllerstripsin
locations shown.
Determine Wiring Hole Location
Determine and clearly mark a vertical centerline on
the wall and cabinet bottom.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
A
A Centerline
Wood filler strips
(recessed cabinet
bottoms only)
Wall
Cabinet
bottom
3” (7.6 cm)
3” (7.6 cm)
4.5x13mm
mounting screws
VENTING REQUIREMENTS
3¼” x 10” (8.3 cm x 25.4 cm) Vent System
Vent Piece
3¼”x10”(8.3cmx25.4cm) 5.0ft
90° elbow (1.5 m)
3¼”x10”(8.3cmx25.4cm) 12.0ft
flat elbow (3.7 m)
3¼”x10”(8.3cmx25.4cm) 0.0ft
wall cap (0.0 m)
Example Vent System
MaximumRecommendedLength =35ft(10.7m)
1-90°elbow =5.0ft(1.5m)
8ft(2.4m)straight =8.0ft(2.4m)
1-wallcap =0.0ft(0.0m)
Length of 3¼”x10” =13.0ft(3.9m)
(8.3cmx25.4cm)system
2 ft
(0.6 m)
3¼”x10”
(8.3x25.4cm)
elbow 6 ft (1.8 m)
Wall Cap

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To wire through top:
Mark a line distance (A) from the right of the
centerline on the underside of the cabinet. Mark the
point on this line that is 7⁄8” (2.2 cm) from back wall.
Drill a 1¼” (3.2 cm) diameter hole (B) through the cab
net at this point.
To wire through wall:
Mark a line distance (A) from the right of the
centerline on the underside of the wall. Mark the point
on this line that is 7⁄8” (2.2 cm) from the underside of
the cabinet. Drill a 1¼” (3.2 cm) diameter hole (B)
through the rear wall at this point.
VENTING
Chooseventingexhaustdischargefromthevarious
options listed - Style 1 - 4 that follows:
Style 1 - Recirculating Hood version
For this installation, go to “Install Range Hood
(recirculating version)” on page 11.
2.
1.
A
Centerline
7⁄8” (2.2 cm)
from wall,
not cabinet frame
B
A
A Centerline
7⁄8”
(2.2 cm)
B
Style 2 - Cut Openings for 3¼” x 10” (8.3 cm x
25.4 cm) Rectangular Vent System
Roof Venting
Tomakea4”x10½”(10.16cmx26.7cm)rectangular
cutout on the underside of cabinet top and bottom:
Mark lines ½” (1.3 cm) and 4¾” (12.1 cm) from the
back wall on the centerline of the underside of cabinet.
Mark lines 5¼” (13.3 cm) to the right and left of the
centerline on the underside of cabinet.
Use saber or keyhole saw to cut a rectangular opening
for vent.
Repeat steps 1-3 for the underside of the top of the
cabinet.
Wall Venting
Tomakea3½”x10½”(8.9cmx26.7cm)rectanglein
the wall:
Make 2 lines by measuring 3⁄8” (0.9 cm) and 37⁄8”
(9.8 cm) down from underside of cabinet and mark on
the centerline on the back wall.
Mark lines 5¼” (13.3 cm) to the right and left of the
centerline on the wall.
Use saber or keyhole saw to cut a rectangular opening
in the wall for the vent.
1.
2.
3.
4.
1.
2.
3.
Cabinet cutouts
*From wall, not cabinet frame
*1/2(1.3 cm)
51/4
(13.3 cm)
51/4
(13.3 cm)
*43/4
(12.1 cm)
Cabinet
front
Centerline
51/4”
(13.3 cm)
37/8”
(9.8 cm)
3/8”
(0.9 cm)
51/4”
(13.3 cm)
Centerline
PREPARE THE LOCATION
hood
model
Dim
A
30” & 36”
models
8³⁄8”
(21.3 cm)
hood
model
Dim
A
30” & 36”
models
8³⁄8”
(21.3 cm)

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Install Vent System
Install vent through the vent opening in upper cabinet
or wall. Complete venting system according to the
selected venting method. See “Venting Requirements”
section.
Usecaulkingtosealexteriorwallorroofopening
around the cap.
INSTALL RANGE HOOD
(Ducted version)
NOTE
Your model will have a 3¼” x 10” (8.3 x 25.4
cm) rectangular vent connector on the inside of
the range hood.
Unpackthe3¼”x10”(8.3x25.4cm)rectangular
vent from the inside of your range hood. To detach the
vent connector, remove the 2 installation screws
 (.35x.95cm)andkeepthescrewsinasafeplaceto 
reinstall later (see Step 5).
Lift the range hood up under cabinet and determine
 nallocationbycenteringbeneathcabinet.Markon
the underside of cabinet the location of the 4 keyhole
mounting slots on the range hood (See slot dimensions
on page 6). Set range hood aside on a covered surface.
1.
2.
1.
2.
A
A. Keyhole slot
A
A
B
A. 3¼” x 10” (8.3 x 25.4 cm) rectangular vent damper
B. 3.5 x 9.5 mm screws
PREPARE THE LOCATION
Style 3 - Cut Openings for 3¼” x 10” (8.3 x 25.4
cm) Rectangular Vent Transition to Round Vent
Roof Venting
To make a circular vent opening on the underside of the
cabinet top:
Mark a centerline on the underside of the top of cabinet.
Mark a line 5” (12.7 cm) from the back wall on the
underside of the top of cabinet.
Use a compass or a circle template to draw a circle with
a diameter of 7½” (19 cm).
Use saber or keyhole saw to cut the circular vent
opening.
Style 4 - Cut Openings for 7” (17.8 cm) Round Vent
to Round Vent Transition
Roof Venting
To make a circular vent opening on the underside of the
cabinet top:
NOTE: The 7” round transition kit, part number
5304487139, is required for this installation.
Mark a centerline on the underside of the top of cabinet.
Mark a line 5” (12.7 cm) from the back wall on the
underside of the top of cabinet.
Use a compass or a circle template to draw a circle with
a diameter of 7½” (19 cm).
Use saber or keyhole saw to cut the circular vent opening.
Repeat steps 1-3 for the underside of the top of the
cabinet.
1.
2.
3.
1.
2.
3.
4.
*From wall, not
cabinet frame
*5”
(12.7 cm)
Cabinet
cutouts
Ø 7½”
(19 cm)
Centerline
*From wall, not
cabinet frame
*5”
*
*
(12.7 cm)
Cabinet
cutouts
*Ø 7½”
(19 cm)
Centerline