Proline PLFI520 User manual

Range Hoods
For model numbers:
PLFI520 / PLFW520 / PLFI543 / PLFW543 /
PLFI544 / PLFW544 / PLFI750 / PLFW750 /
PLFW812 / PLFL832 / PLFW832
user manual
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Dear Valued Customer,
Congratulations on your recent purchase of a new PROLINE range hood!
To use your hood to its maximum potential, familiarize yourself with the
controls and features of your new hood. This manual will step you through
the installation of your hood, and how to maintain it. Read and use this care
manual thoroughly, beginning with the Important Safety Notice section.
All PROLINE hoods are designed and manufactured with the closest atten-
tion to detail. If you ever experience a problem with your product, check the
Troubleshooting section of this manual first. This section is a quick reference
designed to save you time by answering your most common questions right
away. If you still need help, please feel free to contact our Customer Support
Team for assistance:
PROLINE Customer Support
1750 S 500 W, Suite 400
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
1-877-901-5530 (Toll Free)
Hours: Monday-Friday 7am-5pm Mountain Standard Time
Thank you for buying PROLINE! We are dedicated to delivering you quality
hoods at amazingly low prices. We are confident you’ll enjoy your new PRO-
LINE hood for many years to come.
Best,
The PROLINE Customer Support Team

Table of Contents
1 Saftey Notice 1
2 Diagrams 2-7
Wall Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-5
Venting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6-7
3 Installation 8-15
Preparation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Wall Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9-11
Island Hood . . . . . . . . . . . . .12-13
Undercabinet or Insert . . . . . . . . . . .14-15
4 Care & Cleaning 16-17
5 Troubleshooting 18
6 Purchase Information 19-21
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Returns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Exchanges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Installer: Leave this guide with the homeowner.
Consumer: Keep this guide for future reference.
The Important Safety Notice and warnings in this manual are not meant to cover all
possible problems and situations that can occur. Use common sense and caution when
installing, maintaining or operating this or any other appliance.
Always contact the PROLINE Customer Support Team (1-877-901-5530) with any prob-
lems or situations that you do not understand.
Safety Symbols and Labels
danger
To avoid the possibility of explosion or fire, do not store or use combustible, flammable
or explosive vapors and liquids (such as gasoline) inside or in the vicinity of this or
any other appliance. Keep items that could explode (such as aerosol cans) away from
cooktop burners, ovens and range hoods. Do not store flammable or explosive materials
in adjacent cabinets or surrounding areas.
warning
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have
questions, contact PROLINE Customer Support.
2. Before servicing or cleaning your hood, turn the power off.
General Safety Precautions:
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your range hood,
follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
1IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE

warning
♦If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact PROLINE Customer Support. Do not
install or use a damaged hood.
♦Do not install, repair or replace any part of the range hood unless specifically recommend-
ed in the literature accompanying it.
♦Use the range hood only for its intended purpose as outlined in this manual. DO NOT use
this range hood to vent hazardous or explosive materials or vapors.
♦Do not tamper with the controls.
♦Never allow the filters to become blocked or clogged. Do not allow foreign objects, such as
cigarettes or napkins, to be sucked into the hood.
♦If the cooktop and range hood are near a window, use an appropriate window treatment.
Avoid long drapes or other window coverings that could blow over the cooktop and hood,
resulting in a fire hazard.
♦Always run the blower(s) while the cooktop is operating.
♦Do not leave children or pets alone or unattended in the area while the cooktop and range
hood are in use. .
♦The minimum vertical distance between the cooking surface and the exterior part of the
hood must be no less than 28” (71 cm). The vertical distance may be longer for the range
or cooktop being used.
To reduce the risk of a range top grease fire:
1. Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boil-overs cause smoking and greasy
spills that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
2. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat
3. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or
filter.
To reduce the risk of injury to person in the event of a range top grease fire:
4. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet or metal tray, then turn off the
burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACU-
ATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
5. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be burned.
6. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish clothes or towels - a violent steam explosion may
result.
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Wall or Island Hood
A - HOOD directs heat and smoke into the hood’s internal blower system. The
blower forces heat and smoke from cooking into the chimney.
B - CHIMNEY vents air from cooking to the outside of the home.
C - CONTROL PANEL - controls the hood’s various features.
D - FILTER(S) - prevent grease and grime from getting into the blower(s). The
number and type of filters depends on the model.
E - LIGHTS - 20 Watt halogen lights or LED Lights. The number and type of
lights depends on the model.
c
a
b
d
E

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Control Panel
Power:
Turn on power to the hood by pressing the power button, on the left side of the
control panel
Speeds:
There are 6 speeds on your hood. Press the plus or minus button(s) to increase or
decrease the speed. The lowest speed is the quietest, and the highest speed is the
most powerful. Section (A) of the display will indicate if the fan is on.
Section (C) of the display will indicate your fan speed.
Automatic Fan Shutoff (Ensure your hood is on before starting these steps) -
TO SET: First, hold down the minus(-) button for 3 seconds. The bottom set of
numbers will flash. Press the (+) or (-) button(s) to adjust to your desired number of
minutes. It is programmable up to 15 minutes
TO ACTIVATE: Hold down the power button for 3 seconds. The bottom set of num-
bers will begin to countdown based on the number of minutes set above. Section
(B) of the display will show a timer icon, indicating that the fan will turn off after
the specified number of minutes.
Lights:
Lights can be turned on by pressing the light button on the right side of the con-
trol panel. Section (D) of the display will indicate if the lights are on.

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grease filters
baffle filter
To remove the aluminum filter, pull the
spring loaded handle back toward the
wall and down
aluminum filter
The baffle filter is equipped with a spring
loaded handle. To remove from the hood,
pull back toward the wall and down.
The baffle filter can also be opened for
easy cleaning. To open unscrew the cylin-
drical handle and separate the layers to
clean..

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1. Remove the stainless steel or aluminum filters from the bottom of the hood.
2. Locate the existing raised support screws (A) on each side of the internal
motor(s).
3. For each motor side, position charcoal filter over its support screw and rotate
to lock into place.
charcoal filter
We recommend venting your hood directly outdoors if at all possible. If you do
not have the option to vent your hood outside, charcoal filters are a convenient
alternative. These filters clean impurities and odors from the air as it recirculates
through your home. There are two styles of charcoal filters - round and square.
The type you receive with your order will depend on the model of your hood.
Please note: We recommend you replace your charcoal filters after 150 hours
of cooking, or every 3-6 months, depending on how often you cook.
ductless filters
Round Square

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venting options
horizontal wall venting
Option 1 Option 2
vertical roof venting

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height & venting requirements
♦allow 28-36” between the top of your
cooking surface and the bottom of
hood
♦vent vertically through the roof if
possible
♦vent through a side wall if you can-
not vent directly above your range
hood
♦use 6” or 8” round (or 3-1/4 x 10”
rectangular) metal ducting
♦use as few elbows as possible, with
no more than three 90° elbows.
♦make sure there is at least 24” of
straight vent between any elbows
♦use silver or duct tape to seal all
joints in the vent system
♦use caulking to seal exterior open-
ings around the cap
♦always use metal or aluminum ducts
for maximum airflow
♦always keep the duct clean to en-
sure proper airflow
For best operation, we recommend you:
DO NOT:
♦terminate the vent system into an attic or
other enclosed area
♦use 4” (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall caps
♦use plastic venting
warning
It is important to install the hood at the proper mounting height. Hoods mounted too
low could result in heat damage and fire hazard. Hoods mounted too high will be
hard to reach and will lose performance and efficiency.
venting requirements

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preparation
inspect range hood
1. Check contents of box:
♦range hood
♦wall or ceiling mounting bracket
♦small bag of hardware
♦chimney (only on certain models)
♦support brackets (only on certain models)
♦transition duct (only on certain models)
2. Test
♦plug in and test controls, lights, fan
♦inspect for any damage during shipping
♦you must report any damage to Proline within 7 days for a refund
♦power drill
♦screwdrivers
♦drill bit
♦tape measurer
♦marking pencils
♦duct tape aluminum backed
♦level
♦wall anchors (Make sure to buy the right kind. Hardware stores can help.)
prepare ductwork
Ductwork should already be punched through celling (or the wall if ceiling is not
an option) and ready to hook up to the range hood before beginning installa-
tion. See venting requirements on page 7 of this user manual.
If you are not venting to the outside of your home, be sure to install your
charcoal filters before mounting the hood to the wall. See information on char-
coal filters on page 5 of this manual.
tools you’ll need:

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Plan where the ductwork will be located. Install proper-sized duct work, and roof or wall
cap, depending on where you will be venting your hood. Recommended and most com-
mon installations are shown in the venting diagrams above. Adjust your measurements
to accomodate heights of ceilings, cabinets, or rangetops.
wall hood installation
step 1
Install anchors and screws
Markings you’ll need:
♦center line of installation area
♦location of studs
♦horizontal line 28” - 36” above the
cook top (this is where the bottom of
the range hood will be)
Use one panel of the cardboard ship-
ping box to trace an outline of the
hood.
♦Place the cardboard panel against the
range hood and trace an outline
♦Find the center point of range hood
(directly between mounting holes) and
mark it on the cardboard panel
♦Find the mounting points on the hood
and mark them on the panel
♦Transfer the panel to the wall, lining
the bottom of panel to the horizontal
line
♦Line up the center point of the panel
with center point on the wall
♦Find mounting points on the card-
board and poke holes through it,
marking where you will mount the
hood to the wall.
♦Predrill holes where your mounting
marks are, then insert wall anchors
and mounting screws

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step 3
wall hood installation
Hang hood and connect
step 2
Install ceiling bracket
♦Place the chimney bracket against the ceiling
♦Find the center point of the bracket and mark
it
♦Line the bracket center point with the center
point on the wall
♦Mark the locations of bracket holes on wall
♦Drill holes into the wall where you’ve marked
♦Install wall anchors into these holes
♦Screw ceiling bracket into place
♦Chimney will mount on this bracket
♦Carefully hang the hood on the wall, attaching it
to the studs using the screws already in place
♦Line up bottom of range hood with your bottom
line on the wall
♦Tighten and anchor the hood to the wall
♦Make sure to anchor the hood to a stud so the
wall can support the weight of the range hood
♦Attach your ductwork to the top of the hood
♦Duct tape into place
♦Find the three pronged plug and connect to an
electrical outlet

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wall hood installation
step 5
Install grease filter
step 4
Install chimney
♦Take off protective laminate coating
♦Place the chimney on top of range hood base
♦Make sure the chimney is facing the correct
direction (the vertical vent should be on the
top)
♦Secure the lower portion of the chimney to the
base of the hood
♦Attach the chimney to the ceiling mounting
bracket
♦Screw the chimney into place on both sides
♦Now the chimney is secured to the ceiling and
wall
♦Peel off any protective tape or film.
♦Pop spring loaded filter into place
♦That’s it! Now you’re ready to try out your new
range hood

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island hood installation
step 1
step 2
step 3
♦place brackets vertically inside the 4
corners of the ceiling bracket
♦extend the brackets to the appropri-
ate length. (the bottom of the hood
should be 28”-36” above the cooktop)
♦screw all support brackets to the ceil-
ing mounting bracket
Mark ceiling
♦find and mark the center point directly above your
cooktop
♦place the ceiling bracket on the ceiling around
the center point. (Make sure it is square with your
cooktop).
♦trace the outline of the ceiling bracket onto the
ceiling
♦trace a circle where the ducting will go
♦mark the 4 corners where you will drill holes
Install ceiling bracket
♦drill holes into 4 ceiling marks from Step 1.
♦cut out a hole in the ceiling where the ducting
will go (if you are venting to the outside of your
home)
♦place chimney bracket against ceiling and screw
into place
♦drop the ducting and electrical work through the
ceiling (if you are venting to the outside of your
home)
*ceiling bracket must be mounted to a weight-bearing ceiling able to support at least twice the weight of the hood.*
Install support brackets

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step 4
step 5
step 6
island hood installation
Install Chimney
♦slide inner chimney sleeve over support brackets,
covering the ceiling bracket
♦screw into place at the top of ceiling bracket
♦slide outer chimney sleeve to the bottom portion
of the chimney
♦adjust until the bottom chimney sleeve comes a
few inches from the bottom of the support brack-
ets
♦you may want to use painters tape to help hold
the chimney in place while you proceed to step 5
Attach Hood
♦if your hood comes with a transition ducting piece,
secure it to the base of your hood before mount-
ing
♦place the base of the hood directly under the
chimney
♦screw hood to the support brackets on all 4 cor-
ners
♦feed electrical and ducting work through chimney
♦slide outer chimney sleeve down into place, meet-
ing the top of the hood
*first make sure your ductwork and electrical work are pulled through the ceiling and ready to go
(see preparation work and step 2 above)
Install Filters
♦if your hood will be ductless, install the charcoal
filter (see filter information after the Control Panel
diagram above)
♦peel off any protective tape or film on the metal
filter
♦pop the spring loaded metal filter into place, di-
rectly under the hood
♦That’s it! Now you’re ready to enjoy your new
island hood!

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hood insert installation
step 1
Mark the leveling point of the hood.
Position two mounting screws on
the wall leaving 1/8” space between
the wall and your hood. If you are
installing under a cabinet, the hood
should be flush with the front of the
cabinet. Make sure you mount the
hood on wall studs or lumbars for
secure placement.
step 2
step 3
Attach the hood-mounting bracket
to the back of the hood with the six
screws provided.
Puncture the knockout wire access
hole at the back of the hood and
pull the electrical wires through the
back.

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hood insert installation
step 4
step 5
step 6
Align hood-mounting bracket to
the screws on the wall and hook
hood into place. Additional mount-
ing fasteners may be used to further
secure your hood.
Use 6” or 8” round steel pipe to
connect the exhaust on the hood
to the ductwork above. Use silver
tape or duct tape to make all joints
secure and air tight.
Make your electrical connections. The
hood comes with a grounded three
prong plug that can either be direct
wired or plugged into a 20 amp
circuit.

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Care & Cleaning
warning
♦Never put your hand into the area housing the fan while the fan is operating
♦Turn off power to the hood before cleaning
♦Make sure your cooktop and hood are cool before cleaning
♦Use only the types of cleaning solutions mentioned in this manual
♦Completely dry the filter(s) immediately after cleaning
cleaning exterior surfaces
♦Regular care will help preserve the appearance of your range hood.
♦Always wipe stainless steel surfaces with the grain to avoid scratches
♦Clean periodically with hot soapy water and clean cotton cloth.
♦For heavier soil, use a liquid degreaser such as 409™ or Fantastic™.
♦If hood looks splotchy, use a stainless steel cleaner on the surface. Promptly
and gently remove cleaner with a soft towel or wipe.
♦After cleaning, you may use non-abrasive stainless steel polish (such as 3m™ or
ZEP™) to buff out stainless luster. Always scrub lightly and with a clean cotton
cloth.
DO NOT:
♦Use corrosive or abrasive detergent (eg, Comet Power Scrub™ or EZ-Off™
oven cleaner).
♦Use steel wool or scouring pads, which will scratch and damage the stain-
less steel surface.
♦Leak cleaning solution onto or into the control panel
♦Allow deposits to accumulate or remain on the hood
♦Allow salt solutions, disinfectants, bleaches, or cleaning compounds to re-
main in contact with the stainless steel for extended periods.
cleaning the filter
All PROLINE hoods come with either an aluminum mesh or stainless steel baffle filter.
Both types of filters are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. If handwashing your filter,
follow the instructions in the “Cleaning Exterior Surfaces” section above.