VentAHood M series Operating manual

Owner and Maintenance Guide
for M Line Range Hoods with
M600/M1200 Blowers
Thank You For Choosing Vent-A-Hood®
We know you will be pleased with your purchase decision.
Since 1933, our company has earned an outstanding reputation
because of our commitment to performance, quality, and
reliability.
The Importance of Cooking Ventilation
The main purpose of cooking ventilation is to capture the
by-products of cooking. These by-products are heat, steam,
smoke, odor, hazardous gases, and grease. Without proper
cooking ventilation, these by-products can cause a great deal
of harm to the home. Vent-A-Hood®range hoods exhaust
all cooking by-products to the outside with the exception of
GREASE.
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READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer.
If you have questions, call 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.

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Safety
C. Installationworkandelectricalwiringmustbedonebyqualied
person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards,
includingre-relatedconstruction.
D. Sufcientairisneededforpropercombustionandexhausting
ofgasesthroughtheue(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.
E. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage
electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
F. Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors. Do not vent
exhaust air into spaces within walls or ceilings, crawl spaces,
attics, or garages.
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
ambeing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lter.
D. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the
size of the surface heating element.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS,
IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
A. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-tting lid, cookie sheet, or
metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT
BURNS.Iftheamesdonotgooutimmediately,EVACUATE
AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
B. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You may be burned.

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Safety (Continued)
C. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish cloths or towels - a
violent steam explosion will result.
D. Use an extinguisher ONLY IF:
1) YouknowyouhaveaClassABCreextinguisherandyoualready
know how to operate it.
2) Thereissmallandcontainedintheareawhereitstarted.
3) Theredepartmentisbeingcalled.
4) Youcanghttherewithyourbacktoanexit.
CAUTION
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, AND TO PROPERLY EXHAUST
AIR, BE SURE TO DUCT EXHAUST AIR OUTSIDE. DO NOT VENT
EXHAUST AIR INTO SPACES WITHIN WALLS OR CEILINGS, OR
INTO ATTICS, CRAWL SPACES, OR GARAGES.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRICAL SHOCK, DO
NOT USE THIS FAN WITH ANY SOLID-STATE SPEED CONTROL
DEVICE.
CAUTION
FOR GENERAL VENTILATION USE ONLY. DO NOT USE TO
EXHAUST HAZARDOUS OR EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS AND
VAPORS.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
THIS MANUAL SHOULD REMAIN WITH THE HOOD
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

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Operating Instructions
A. Fan Control Dial
The fan control is on the right when facing the hood. It has ve
setting levels; off and four fan speed control settings from low to high.
To operate the fan, rotate the dial through the fan speed settings
by turning it clockwise (facing the knob). Rotate the dial counter-
clockwise to turn the fan off.
B. Light Control Dial
The light control is on the left when facing the hood. It has three
setting levels; off , low (25 walls per bulb), and high (50 watts per
bulb). To operate the lights, rotate the dial through the light intentisy
settings by turning it clockwise (facing the knob). Rotate the dial
counter-clockwise to turn the lights off.
Bafe Filter Installation and Removal
A. Bafe Filter Installation
1. Holdthelterwiththeknobfacingdownandtowardthefrontof
the hood.
2. Insertthebackofthelterintothebacklterchannelwithenough
forcetocompressthelterspring.
3. Raisethefrontofthelterinlinewiththefrontlterchanneland
slowly release the spring force.
B. Bafe Filter Removal
1. Pushthelterknobtowardthebacklterchanneltocompress
thelterspring.
2. Lower the front of the lter below the front lter channel and
slowly release the spring force.
Light Control Fan Control

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Hood Cleaning
A. Hood Canopy
Wipe down the interior and exterior of the hood as needed with a soft
cloth and warm soapy water (liquid dish detergent is acceptable). Do
not use acids, abrasives, strong detergents, solvents, or scouring
pads. Stainless steel should be treated with a quality stainless steel
cleaner such as Stainless Steel Magic®(Vent-A-Hood part number
SS64®). Follow all label instructions. Do not polish across the grain
or in circles.
Real brass, real copper, and hammered copper hoods will oxidize
and/or tarnish over time. Use a quality copper or brass cleaner such
as Red Bear®Copper Polish (Vent-A-Hood®part number CP101).
Follow all label instructions. Do not polish across the grain or in
circles. Do not use acids, abrasives, strong detergents, degreasers,
solvents, or scouring pads.
B. Bafe Filters
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, be sure the
power is turned off in the hood before removing the lters.
Greaseby-productsarecapturedbythebafelters.Cookinghabits
determinehowoftenthebafelterswillneedtobecleaned.
Toremovethebafelters,seeBafe Filter Removal on previous
page.Onceremoved,thebafeltersmaybecleanedbysoaking
theminwarm,soapywaterorbyplacingtheltersinadishwasher.
Please note that it is recommended that any excessive grease
accumulation should be removed before placing the lters in a
dishwasher.Thebafeltersmaybereinstalledintothehoodwhen
fullydry.Toinstalllters,seeBafe Filter Installation on previous
page.
WARNING: Do not operate the hood without the lters installed
as this may result in damage to the hood or grease accumulation
in the ducting.

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A. Light Bulb Replacement
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, turn off power
and allow lights to cool before proceeding.
Halogen Bulbs
To remove the bulb, turn it 1/4 turn counterclockwise. If the light is
difculttoremove,obtainalightbulbsuctioncupfromalighting/
hardware store or directly from Vent-A-Hood®.
Replace the bulb with a 120 volt, 50 watt maximum, GU10 halogen
bulb (Vent-A-Hood P/N: P1110).
B. What To Do If...
Smoke is in the kitchen. Check the following:
Is the hood sized appropriately for the type of cooking equipment
it is ventilating?
The purpose of a hood is to collect cooking contaminants and hold
them until the blower unit can exhaust them to the outside. Therefore, it
is necessary to size the hood based on the type of cooking equipment
that is being used. Whenever possible, hoods should overlap the
cooking equipment by at least three inches on each side. For island
applications, this is mandatory. The hood should also project out to
the front edge of the front burners. Finally, the height of the hood can
affect its performance. Generally speaking, taller hoods are more
suitable for professional style ranges, whereas under cabinet hoods
are recommended for standard cooking equipment.
Does the blower capacity of the hood match the cooking
equipment it is over?
M600 Single Blower - For standard cooking equipment, gas or electric
and light usage professional cooking equipment.
M1200 Dual Blower - For heavy usage professional cooking
Maintenance/Troubleshooting

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Maintenance/Troubleshooting (Continued)
equipment.
Is the hood ducted properly?
Theductshouldbesmoothwalled.Corrugatedor“ex”typeduct
mustnotbeusedasitrestrictsairow.Theductworkshouldbethe
same square inch area (or larger) as the hood discharge for the
entire length of the duct run. Run the duct as short and straight as
possible. Enlarge the duct for longer duct runs. Maintain 4 to 5 foot
spacing between turns. Turns should be smooth and gradual, not
sharp and angled. Roof jack and wall louver openings must be free
of obstacles, at least as large as the duct size, and open freely.
Is the hood mounted at the appropriate height off of the cooking
surface?
The height of the hood off the cooking surface is very important. The
higher the hood is mounted, the less effective it will be. Hoods only
collect cooking vapors; they will not pull cooking contaminants back
into the hood if they escape into the kitchen. Generally speaking,
the deeper the hood, the higher the hood can hang and still be
effective.
WallMount 30”
StandardLiner-MSLD 24-27”
ProLiner-MPSLD 27-30”
NOTE: If smoke still enters the kitchen after following these
suggestions, contact your dealer for additional service and/or
suggestions.

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Vent-A-Hood®warrants to the original consumer-purchaser its
products to be free of defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one year from the date of purchase with the following
limitations:
A. Light bulbs
B. Freight damage
C. Damage caused by faulty installation
D. Incidental or consequential damage
E. Commercial application
 F. Misapplication or modication of or to any part of the
Vent-A-Hood®product
Warranty
To make a warranty claim, contact the dealer where the hood was
purchased. They will contact the appropriate service agents. It is not
necessary to register the product directly with Vent-A-Hood®.
Service
[phone]
www.ventahood.com
Model No.:
(Eg. MRC, M600, M1200, etc.)
Serial No.:
(Eg. NAM12345, MBM12345, NBM12345, etc.)
Purchase Date:
Hood Style:
(Eg. PRH18-M36 SS, M34PSLD SS, CXH18-M66 SS, M52SLD SS, etc.)