Frigidaire PLHV36S1CC User manual

PLHV36S1CC
User Manual
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Contents
Safety warnings ............................................................... 3
Description of the appliance ............................................ 5
Control Panel ................................................................... 5
Maintenance and care ...................................................... 6
Technical assistance service ............................................ 7
G arantee Conditions ...................................................... 8
Installation ....................................................................... 9
Range Hood Warranty ................................................... 11
Before yo se the cooker hood we recommend that yo read thro gh the whole ser man al giving a direct
description of the cooker hood and its f nctions.
To avoid the risks, that are always present when yo se a prod ct driven by electricity, it is important that the
cooker hood is installed correctly and that yo read the safety instr ctions caref lly to avoid mis se and hazard.
Save the instr ction man al and keep it available at se of the cooker hood.

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For the installer
 When sed as an extractor nit, the hood m st
be fitted with a 120mm diameter hose.
When installing the hood, make sure you
respect the following minimum distance
from the top edge of the cooking hob/ring
surfaces:
electric cookers 500 mm
gas cookers 650 mm
coal and oil cookers 800 mm min.
 The national Standard on f el-b rning systems
specifies a maxim m depression of 0.04 mbar
in s ch rooms.
 The air o tlet m st not be connected to
chimney fl es or comb stion gas d cts. The air
o tlet m st nder no circ mstances be
connected to ventilation d cts for rooms in
which f el-b rning appliances are installed.
 The air o tlet installation m st comply with the
reg lations laid down by the relevant
a thorities.
 When the nit is sed in its extractor version, a
s fficiently large ventilation hole m st be
provided, with dimensions that are approxi-
mately the same as the o tlet hole.
 National and regional b ilding reg lations
impose a n mber of restrictions on sing hoods
and f el-b rning appliances connected to a
chimney, s ch as coal or oil room-heaters and
gas fires, in the same room.
 Hoods can only be sed safely with appliances
connected to a chimney if the room and/or flat
(air/environment combination) is ventilated
from o tside sing a s itable ventilation hole
approximately 500-600 cm2 large to avoid the
possibility of a depression being created d ring
operation of the hood.
 If yo have any do bts, contact the relevant
controlling a thority or b ilding inspectors
office.
 Since the r le for rooms with f el b rning
appliances is o tlet hole of the same size as
the ventilation hole, a hole of 500-600 cm2,
which is to say a larger hole, co ld red ce the
performance of the extractor hood.
 If the hood is sed in its filtering f nction, it
will operate simply and safely in the above
conditions witho t the need for any of the
aforementioned meas res.
 When the hood is sed in its extractor f nction,
the following r les m st be followed to obtain
optimal operation:
 short and straight o tlet hose
 keep bends in o tlet hose to a minim m
 never install the hoses with an ac te angle,
they m st always follow a gentle c rve.
 keep the hose as large as possible
(preferably the same diameter as the
o tlet hole).
 Fail re to observe these basic instr ctions will
drastically red ce the performance and increase
the noise levels of the extractor hood.
For the user
he cooker hood is designed to extract
unpleasant odours from the kitchen, it will
not extract steam.
 Always cover heating elements, to prevent
excessive heat from damaging the appliance. In
the case of oil, gas and coal fired cookers it is
essential to avoid open flames.
 Also, when frying, keep the deep frying pan on
the cooker top/cooker nder caref l control.
 The hot oil in the frying pan might ignite d e to
overheating.
 The risk of self-ignition increases when the oil
being sed is dirty.
 It is extremely important to note that
overheating can ca se a fire.
Never carry out any flambé cooking under
the hood.
Always disconnect the unit from the power
supply before carrying out any work on the
hood, including replacing the light bulb (take
the cartridge f se o t of the f se holder or
switch off the a tomatic circ it breaker).
It is very important to clean the hood and
replace the filter at the recommended
intervals. Failure to do so could cause grease
deposits to build up, resulting in a fire
hazard.
 The appliance is not intended for se by yo ng
children or infirm persons witho t s pervision.
 Yo ng children sho ld be s pervised to ens re
that they do not play with the appliance.
 WARNING - Ens re that the appliance is
switched off before replacing the lamp to avoid
the possibility of electric shock.
Safety warnings

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Important Safety Instructions
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Take care when using cleaning agents or detergents
Suitable for use in household cooking area
CAUTION - To reduce risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, be sure to duct air outside  Do not vent exhaust air into
spaces within walls or ceilings or into attics, crawl spaces, or garages.
CAUTION - For General entilating Use Only. Do Not Use To Exhaust Hazardous Or Explosive Materials And apors.
WARNING  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSER E 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 unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service 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.
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 oils slowly on low or medium settings.
b. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when cooking flaming foods.
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 element.
WARNING  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE E ENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE,
OBSER E THE FOLLOWING:
a. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO
PRE ENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, E ACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
b. NE ER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN  You may be burned.
c. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels  a violent steam explosion will result.
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 fire department is being called.
4. You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
WARNING  TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSER E THE
FOLLOWING:
a) Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and
standards, including fire-rated construction.
b) Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning
equipment to prevent back drafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturers guideline and safety standards
such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Society for Heating,
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
c) When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
d) Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
WARNING
Electrical Shock Hazard - Can result in serious injury or death.
Disconnect appliance from electric power before servicing.
If equipped, the fluorescent light bulb contains small amounts of mercury which must be
recycled or disposed of according to Local, State, and Federal Codes.

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Description of the appliance
 The hood is s pplied as an extractor nit and
can also be sed with a filtering f nction by
fitting one charcoal filter.
 Yo will need an original FRIGIDAIRE
charcoal filter for this f nction (Available from
yo r local FRIGIDAIRE Service Force Centre).
Attention! Certain models are already eq ipped
with charcoal filters. The charcoal filters are
attached to one side of the polystyrene protection
panels in the packaging and sho ld be fitted into
place prior to sing the cooker hood in the
recirc lation version.
Extractor version
 In this version f mes are extracted to the
o tside via a hose connected to the co pling
ring. Fig. 1.
 In order to obtain the best performance the hose
sho ld have a diameter eq al to the o tlet hole.
Recirculation Version
 The air is filtered thro gh a charcoal filter and
ret rned to the kitchen thro gh the top grill of
the o tlet pipe.
 Fix the deflector sing 2 screws Ø 3,5x6.5 mm.
Fig. 2.
Fig. 1
Coupling ring
Fig. 2
Control Panel
 Best res lts are obtained by sing a low speed
for normal conditions and a high speed when
odo rs are more concentrated.
T rn the hood on a few min tes before yo start
cooking, yo will then get an nder press re in
the kitchen. The hood sho ld be left on after
cooking for abo t 15 min tes or ntil all the
odo rs have disappeared. The control switches
are located on the nits front panel:
Correct ventilation
If the cooker hood is to work correctly there m st
be an nder press re in the kitchen. It is important
to keep the kitchen windows closed and have a
window in an adjacent room open.
ON/OFF
Light
button
OFF
Motor
button
Speed 1
button
Speed 2
button
Speed 3
button

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he hood must always be disconnected from the electricity supply before beginning any maintenance
work.
Cleaning the hood
 Clean the o tside of the hood sing a damp
cloth and a mild detergent.
 Never se corrosive, abrasive or flammable
cleaning prod cts.
 Never insert pointed objects in the motors
protective grid.
 Wash the o tside s rfaces sing a delicate
detergent sol tion. Never se ca stic detergents
or abrasive br shes or powders.
 Only ever clean the switch panel and filter
grille sing a damp cloth and delicate
detergents.
 It is extremely important to clean the nit and
change the filters at the recommended intervals.
Fail re to do so will ca se grease deposits to
b ild p that co ld constit te a fire hazard.
Metal grease filters
 The p rpose of the grease filters is to absorb
grease particles which form d ring cooking and
they must always be sed, either in the external
extraction or internal recirc lation f nction.
Attention: the metal grease filters m st be
removed and washed, either by hand or in the
dishwasher, every fo r weeks.
Removing the metal grease filters
 P sh it towards the back of the nit and then
p ll it down and o t.Fig. 3.
Hand washing
Soak grease filters for abo t one ho r in hot
water with a grease-loosening cleaner, then
rinse off thoro ghly with hot water. Repeat the
process if necessary. Refit the grease filters
when they are dry.
Dishwasher
Place grease filters in the dishwasher. Select
most powerf l washing programme and highest
temperat re, at least 65°C. Repeat the process.
Refit the grease filters when they are dry.
When washing the metal grease filter in the
dishwasher a slight discolo ration of the filter
can occ r, this does not have any impact on its
performance.
 Clean the inner ho sing sing a hot detergent
sol tion only (never se ca stic detergents,
abrasive powders or br shes).
Maintenance and care
Warning
 Fail re to observe the instr ctions on cleaning
the nit and changing the filters will ca se a
fire hazard. Yo are therefore strongly
recommended to follow these instr ctions.
 The man fact rer declines all responsibility for
any damage to the motor or any fire damage
linked to inappropriate maintenance or fail re
to observe the above safety recommendations.
Fig. 3

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Charcoal filter
 The charcoal filter sho ld only be sed if yo
want to se the hood in the recirc lation
f nction.
 To do this yo will need an original
FRIGIDAIRE charcoal filter (available from
yo r local Service Force Centre).
 This filter cannot be cleaned or re sed.
As a general rule, the activated charcoal
filter should be changed once every four
months.
Fitting  Fig. 4
Fit one charcoal filter on the left and one on the
right so to cover the plastic grids that protect
the fan wheel, then t rn clockwise the central
handle of the charcoal filter.
o remove proceed in the reverse order.
 Always specify the hood model code n mber
and serial n mber when ordering replacement
filters. This information is shown on the
registration plate located on the inside of the
nit.
 The charcoal filter can be ordered from yo r
local FRIGIDAIRE Service Force Centre.
Changing the light bulb
 Disconnect the cooker hood from the main
s pply.
 Remove the lamp cover.
 Replace the old b lb with a new one of the
same type.
 Remo nt the lamp cover.
 If the light does not come on, make s re the
b lb has been inserted in correctly before
contacting yo r local Service Force Centre.
Technical assistance service
Yo are welcome to telephone o r technical
assistance service (see list of technical assistance
centres) whenever yo need information or in
the nlikely event of a fa lt.
For service in A stralia call 1300 650 020.
When calling, please be ready to specify:
1. he model code number
2. he serial number (E-Nr.)
3. he manufacturing number (F-Nr.)
his information is shown on the registration
plate inside the unit behind the grease filter.
We reserve the right to change specifications and
colo rs as a res lt of o r policy of contin ing
technological development.
Fig. 4

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Guarantee Conditions
Standard guarantee conditions
We, Frigidaire, ndertake that if within 12 months of the date of the p rchase this Frigidaire appliance or any
part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of fa lty workmanship or materials, we will, at o r option
repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labo r, materials or carriage on condition that:
The appliance has been correctly installed and sed only on the electricity s pply stated on the rating plate.
The appliance has been sed for normal domestic p rposes only, and in accordance with the man fact rers
instr ctions.
The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not
a thorised by s.
All service work nder this g arantee m st be ndertaken by an Frigidaire Service Force Centre. Any appliance
or defective part replaced shall become the Companys property.
This g arantee is in addition to yo r stat tory and other legal rights.
Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
Visits may be available o tside these ho rs in which case a premium will be charged.
Exclusions
his guarantee does not cover:
Damage or calls res lting from transportation, improper se or neglect, the replacement of any light b lbs or
removable parts of glass or plastic.
Costs inc rred for calls to p t right an appliance which is improperly installed or calls to appliances o tside the
E ropean Comm nity (EC) or E ropean Free Trade Area.
Appliances fo nd to be in se within a commercial environment, pl s those which are s bject to rental
agreements.
Prod cts of Frigidaire man fact re which are not marketed by Frigidaire.
European Guarantee
If yo sho ld move to another co ntry within E rope then yo r g arantee moves with yo to yo r new home
s bject to the following q alifications:
The g arantee starts from the date yo first p rchased yo r prod ct.
The g arantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labo r and parts as exists in the new co ntry of
se for this brand or range of prod cts.
This g arantee relates to yo and cannot be transferred to another ser.
Yo r new home is within the E ropean Comm nity (EC) or E ropean Free Trade Area.
The prod ct is installed and sed in accordance with o r instr ctions and is only sed domestically, i.e. a
normal ho sehold.
The prod ct is installed taking into acco nt reg lations in yo r new co ntry.
Before yo move please contact yo r nearest C stomer Care centre, listed below, to give them details of yo r
new home. They will then ens re that the local Service Organisation is aware of yo r move and able to look
after yo and yo r appliances.
France Senlis [phone]
Germany Nürnberg [phone]
Italy Pordenone [phone]
Sweden Stockholm [phone]
UK Slo gh [phone]

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Installation
Unpacking
Check that the cooker hood is not damaged.
Transportation damages sho ld immediately be
reported to the company responsible for
transportaion.
Damages, fa lts and any missing parts sho ld
immediately be reported to the retailer.
Take care of the packing materials so that small
children cannot play with them.
Location
The hood is to be mo nted on the wall.
When installed, the hood m st be not less than 65
cm. above electric b rners or 70 cm. above gas or
mixed-f el b rners (fig. 7).
Electrical connection
Safety warnings for the electrician
Before connecting the appliance to the power
s pply, check that the voltage indicated on the
rating plate corresponds to the mains power s pply
available. Appliances fitted with a pl g can be
connected to any standard power socket within
easy access.
Sho ld it be necessary to provide a fixed
connection, the hood m st only be installed by an
electrician a thorised by the local electricity
board. When installing, a do ble pole switch with
a distance of at least 3 mm between contacts m st
be provided.
Fixed connection of the appliance m st only be
carried o t by an a thorised electrician.
Min
70 cm
Min
65 cm
Fig. 7

10
S
9S
2
1
6
6
4
7
5
8
12
13
13
14
15
15
4
4
11
9S
9S 9K
9K
9K
9K
4
Ø 120mm
10S
14
7
K
9K
9K
6
6
7
7
3
3
Installation
Wall unit mounting - Fig 8
P t the template onto the wall (1) and drill two Ø12mm holes (2).
Fit two hooks (3) on the drilled holes.
Remove the metal filters (4) and hang the hood on the hooks and adj st the position of the hood sing the
two screws on the bottom of the hooks (5).
Depending on the model, mark 2 or 4 points (6). Remove the hood and drill 2 or 4 Ø8mm holes on the
marked points. Fit 2 or 4 Ø8mm wall dowels, Hang again the hood and fix the hood definitively with 2 or 4
screws 5X45 (7).
Fix the chimney s pport (8) with two screws 5 x 45 mm and two wall dowels on the wall close to the ceiling.
 For the extraction version: Fit the connection ring (S) on the top of the hood with two screws Ø 3,5 x 6,5
mm (9S) then fit an axha sting pipe long eno gh to reach the o tside (10S).
For the recirculation version: Fix definitively the deflector (K) on the top of the hood with two screws Ø
3,5 x 6,5 mm (9K).
Prepare the electric connection (11)
(see relative chapter).
Fit the chimney (12) and fix it on
the chimney s pport with two
screws 3,0 x 9 mm (13).
The lower part of the chimney
m st be slided down and inserted
on the ho sing on the pper part
of the hood (14).
Fit the two grids (15) on both
sides of the chimney.
Fig. 8

In the U.S.A., your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We
authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. Our obligations for service and parts under this warranty must
be performed by us or an authorized Electrolux Home Products North America servicer. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by WCI Canada,
Inc.
This warranty applies only to products in ordinary household use, and the consumer is responsible for the
items listed below:
1. Proper use of the appliance in accordance with instructions provided with the product.
2. Proper installation by an authorized servicer in accordance with instructions provided with the appliance and in
accordance with all local plumbing, electrical and/or gas codes.
3. Proper connection to a grounded power supply of sufficient voltage, replacement of blown fuses, repair of loose
connections or defects in house wiring.
4. Expenses for making the appliance accessible for servicing, such as removal of trim, cupboards, shelves,etc.,
which are not a part of the appliance when it was shipped from the factory.
5. Damages to finish after installation.
6. Replacement of light bulbs and/or fluorescent tubes (on models with these features).
This warranty does not cover the following:
1. CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES SUCH AS PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INCIDENTAL EXPENSES
RESULTING FROM ANY BREACH OF THIS WRITTEN OR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY.
NOTE: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so this
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
2. Service calls which do not involve malfunction or defects in workmanship or material, or for appliances not in
ordinary household use. The consumer shall pay for such service calls.
3. Damages caused by services performed by servicers other than Electrolux Home Products North America or its
authorized servicers; use of parts other than genuine Electrolux Home Products parts; obtained from persons
other than such servicers; or external causes such as abuse, misuse, inadequate power supply or acts of God.
4. Products with original serial numbers that have been removed or altered and cannot be readily determined.
Keep your bill of sale, delivery slip, or some other appropriate payment record. The date on the bill establishes the
warranty period should service be required. If service is performed, it is in your best interest to obtain and keep all
receipts. This written warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
Service under this warranty must be obtained by contacting Electrolux Home Products:
*NORMAL
RESPONSIBILITIES
OF THE CONSUMER
EXCLUSIONS
IF YOU NEED
SERVICE
This warranty only applies in the 50 states of the U.S.A., Puerto Rico, and Canada. Product features or specifications as described or illustrated are
subject to change without notice. All warranties are made by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White Consolidated Industries,
Inc. In Canada, your appliance is warranted by WCI Canada, Inc.
RANGE HOOD WARRANTY
Your range hood is protected by this warranty
03-U-RH-02
USA
800•944•9044
Electrolux Home Products North America
P.O. Box 212378
Augusta, GA 30917
Canada
866•213•9397 (English)
866•294•9911 (French)
Electrolux Home Products North America
6150 McLaughlin Road
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
L5R 4C2

LI2ARA Ed. 11/03