Victory UC500 Assembly instructions

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Rev. 3062u.3a
Professional Under Cabinet Range Hood
Model Name:
Available Sizes:
UC500
30”, 36”
INSTALLATION GUIDE
AND USERS MANUAL

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Important Safety Notice................................................................... 3
Electrical Requirements.................................................................. 5
Venting Requiremens...................................................................... 6
Calculating Duct System Length.................................................... 7
Specications................................................................................... 7
Required Tools.................................................................................. 8
PartsSupplied................................................................................... 9
Dimensions........................................................................................ 10
Preparation........................................................................................ 12
Pre-Install.......................................................................................... 13
Installation......................................................................................... 15
Venting Methods............................................................................... 18
Back Vent Option.............................................................................. 19
Wiring Diagram................................................................................. 21
Troubleshooting................................................................................ 22
Range Hood Operations................................................................... 20
Use and Care Information................................................................ 23
Maintenance...................................................................................... 24
Bulb Replacement............................................................................ 25
Warranty............................................................................................. 27
Disclaimer.......................................................................................... 28
Contact Us........................................................................................ 28
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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• The installation in this manual is intended for qualied installers, service technicians or persons with
similar qualied background. Installation and electrical wiring must be done by qualied professionals
and in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including re-rated construction.
• DO NOT attempt to install this appliance yourself. Injury could result from installing the unit due to lack
of appropriate electrical and technical background.
• Range hood may have very sharp edges; please wear protective gloves if it is necessary to remove any
parts for installing, cleaning or servicing.
• Activating any switch ON before completing installation may cause ignition or an explosion.
• Due to the size and weight of this range hood, two-person installation is recommended.
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, or injury to persons:
• For general ductilating use only. DO NOT use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
• The combustion air ow needed for safe operation of fuel-burning equipment may be a󰀨ected by this
unit’s operation. 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 of Heat-
ing, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
• Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power OFF at service panel and lock service panel to preduct
power from being switched ON accidentally.
• Clean grease laden surfaces frequently. To reduce the risk of re and to disperse air properly, make sure
to duct air outside. DO NOT duct exhaust into spaces between walls, crawl spaces, ceiling, attics and/
or garages.
• Ducted fans MUST always be ducted to the outdoors.
• Use only metal ductwork and this unit MUST be grounded.
• Su󰀩cient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the duct to preduct back
drafting.
• When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, be careful not to damage electrical wiring or other hidden
utilities.
• All electrical wiring must be properly installed, insulated and grounded.
• Old duct work should be cleaned or replaced if necessary to avoid the possibility of a grease re.
• Check all joints on duct work to insure proper connection and all joints should be properly taped.
• Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the vendor.
To reduce the risk of a stove top grease re:
• Keep all fans, spacers, lters, grease tunnels, oil containers and grease-laden surfaces clean. Grease
should not be allowed to accumulate on fan, ba󰀪e, spaces, lter, grease tunnel and oil container.
• Always turn range hood ON when cooking at high heat or when cooking foods that produce ames.
• Use high settings on cooking range only when necessary.
• Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boil overs cause smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Read all instructions before installing and operting this appliance

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• Clean ductilating fan frequently.
• Always use appropriate cookware and utensils size.
• Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons in the educt of a stove top grease re:
• Smother ames with a close-tting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn OFF the burner. Be careful
to PREDuct BURNS. Never pick up a pan that has ames—you may be burned. Keep ammable and/
or combustible material away from ames. If the ames DO NOT go out immediately, EVACUATE and
CALL the FIRE DEPARTMENT or dial your local emergency service immediately.
• DO NOT use WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels — it will result in a violent steam explosion
• Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
• You know you have a Class A, B, C extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.
• The re is small and contained in the area where it has started.
• The re department is on the way.
• You can ght the re while having access to a safe exit.
To reduce the risk of injury to persons in the educt of a gas leaks:
• Extinguish any open ame.
• DO NOT turn on the range hood fan or any type of ductilator.
• DO NOT turn on the lights or any type of appliance.
• Open all doors and windows to disperse the gas. If you still smell gas, call the gas company and re
department or dial your local emergency service immediately.
Your safety and the safety of others is very important. We have provided many important safety mes-
sages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. All safety
messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and
tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.
This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can hurt you and oth-
ers. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and the word “WARNING”.
The manufacturer and/or distributor/reseller declines all responsibility in the educt of failure to observe
the instructions given here for installation, maintenance and suitable use of the product.
The manufacturer and/or distributor/reseller further declines all responsibility for injury due to negli-
gence and the warranty of the unit automatically expires due to improper maintenance.
The manufacturer and/or distributor/reseller will not be held responsible for any damages to personal
property or real estate or any bodily injuries whether caused directly or indirectly by the range hood.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
Read all instructions before installing and operting this appliance

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IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.
It is the customer’s responsibility:
• To contact a qualied electrician
• To assure 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 edition** 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 120-Volt, 60 Hz, AC-only, fused electrical supply is required on a separate 15-amp circuit.
DO NOT ground to a gas pipe.
Check with a qualied electrician if you are not sure that the range hood is properly grounded.
DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
IMPORTANT: Save this Installation Guide for electrical inspector’s use.
The range hood must be connected with copper wire/plug only.
The range hood should be connected directly to the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box through
exible armored or non-metallic sheathed copper cable. A U.L. - or C.S.A. - listed strain relief must be
provided at each end of the power supply cable.
Wire sizes (copper wire only) and connections must conform with the rating of the appliance as specied on
the model/serial rating label. Wire sizes must conform to the requirements of the 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 edition** and all local codes and ordinances. A U.L. - or C.S.A. - listed conduit connector
must be provided at each end of the power supply cable (at the range hood and at the junction box).
Copies of the standards listed may be obtained from:
* National Fire Protection Association
Batterymarch Park
Quincy, Massachusetts 02269
** CSA International
8501 East Pleasant Valley Road
Cleveland, Ohio 44131-5575
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

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• Duct system must terminate to the outside (roof or side wall).
• DO NOT terminate the duct system in an attic or other enclosed area.
• DO NOT use 4” (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall caps.
• Use metal/aluminum duct only. Rigid metal/aluminum vent is recommended.
• DO NOT use plastic duct.
• Always keep the duct clean to ensure proper airow.
• Calculate the following gures before installation:
1. Distance from the oor to the ceiling.
2. Distance from countertop/stove to range hood (recommend* 24” to 30”).
3. Height of hood and duct cover.
For the most e󰀩cient & quiet operation:
• A distance of 24” to 30” is recommended* between stove top and the bottom of range hood.
• It is recommended that the range hood be vented vertically through the roof through 6” or bigger round metal/aluminum
duct work.
• The size of the duct should be uniform.
• Use no more than three 90° elbows.
• Make sure there is a minimum of 24” (61 cm) of straight duct between the elbows if more than one elbow is used.
• DO NOT install two elbows together.
• The length of duct system and number of elbows should be kept to a minimum to provide e󰀩cient performance.
• The duct system must have a damper. If roof or wall cap has a damper, DO NOT use damper (if supplied) on top of the
range hood.
• Use aluminum foil tape to seal all joints in the duct system.
• Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof opening around the cap. USE 6” ROUND ROOF OR RECTANGULAR WALL
VENT CAP.
IMPORTANT:
• Use a rectangular to circular transition to connect range hood to ducting system.
• A minimum of a 6” round duct (standard for this range hood) must be used to maintain maximum airow
e󰀩ciency.
• Always use rigid type metal/aluminum ducts if available to maximize airow when connecting to provided
duct.
• Please use Duct Run Calculation below to compute total available duct run when using elbows, transitions
and caps.
• ALWAYS, when possible, reduce the number or transitions and turns in the duct run. If a reducer is used,
install a long reducer instead of a pancake reducer. Reducing the duct size will restrict airow and decrease
e󰀩ciency.
• If turns or transitions are required: Install as far away from opening and as far apart, between 2, as possible.
• Minimum mount height between stove top to hood bottom should be no less than 24-inch*.
• Maximum mount height between stove top to hood bottom should be no higher than 30-inch*.
• It is important to install the hood at the proper mounting height. Hoods mounted too low could result in heat
damage and re hazard; while hoods mounted too high will be hard to reach and will loose its performance
and e󰀩ciency.
• If available, also refer to stove top manufacturer’s height clearance requirements and recommended hood
mounting height above range.
Minimum Duct Size:
• Round - 6”. Use Aluminimum foil tape to properly seal.
* Due to different ceiling height congurations, recommended height may not be applicable.
VENTING REQUIREMENTS

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To calculate the length of the duct system you require, subtract the equivalent feet for each “Duct
piece” (Table Below) used in the system from the “Recommended maximum run” (Table Below). The
longest duct run that is acceptable (if completely straight) is 50 feet. The number of duct pieces (el-
bow, transition, etc.) installed in your duct run will determine the maximum length the duct run can be.
Please refer to the example below:
Duct Run Calculation:
Recommended maximum run
6” round duct 50 ft
Duct piece deduction
Each 90º elbow used 9 ft
Each 45º elbow used 5 ft
Each round to rectangle transition
used
7 ft
Side wall cap with damper 7 ft
Roof cap 7 ft
Duct Run Calcuation example:
One roof cap, two 90º elbows, and one 45º elbow
used:
7ft + 9ft + 9ft + 5ft = 30ft used.
The above duct pieces used are equivalent to 30ft
of a straight duct run. Subtract 30ft from the al-
lowable 50ft. The remaining distance of 20ft is the
longest that the straight ducting (in addition to the
vent pieces) can be.
Body Stainless Steel (19 gauge)
Power Rating 120V/60Hz (USA & Canada standard)
General Input Power 140W + 70W for halogen / 10W for LED
Motor Input Power 140W
Motor Revolution 800 RPM (±10%) to 1300 RPM (±10%)
Levels Of Speed Control 4 Levels
Maximum Airow 450 CFM
Air Pressure 150 Pa (200 Pa Maximum)
Noise Level (Q/L/M/H) 1.0 Sone (40 dB) / 2.8 Sone (55 dB) / 4.0 Sone (60 dB) / 5.3 Sone
(64dB)
Motor Type Double Motor
Power Connection Type Hard-Wired
Control Type Electronic Controll Panel with Back light
Filtration Type Stainless Steel Ba󰀪e Filters
Illumination 2 x 35W halogen / 2 x 5W LED, GU10, 120V
Venting Size Top or Back, 9 ¾” x 3 ⅛” Rectangular Exhaust
Warranty 1 YEAR ( parts warranty )
* Subject to change without notice, please contact Victory Range Hoods for details.
CALCULATING DUCT SYSTEM LENGTH
SPECIFICATIONS*

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Putty Knife
Marker or Pencil
Tape Measure
Level
Phillips and Flathead
Screwdriver
Aluminum Tape
Power Drill
Utility Knife
Drywall Knife
REQUIRED TOOLS

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Range Hood
Model UC500-30
10” x 3” Connector
with damper
Baffle Filters (x2)
M4 - 4mm
Countersink
woodscrew
with washer
(x4)
M4 - 4mm
Big Head
(x10)
PARTS SUPPLIED

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5”
7”
29 ½”
1”
9¾”
Exhaust Connector optional placement
Exhaust Connector optional placement
Hard-wired Port
Hard-wired Port
Exhaust
Connector
Exhaust
Connector
BOTTOM VIEW
BACK VIEW
SIDE VIEWFRONT VIEW
TOP VIEW
DIMENSIONS

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35½”
5”
1¾”
1”
9¾”
29½”
5”
1¾”
1”
9¾”
UC500-30
UC500-36
DIMENSIONS (continued)

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BEFORE INSTALLING THE RANGE HOOD, CHECK FOR PHYSICAL DAMAGES.
THIS RANGE HOODS COMES WITH A WIRE AND PLUG.
TEST THE HOOD BEFORE INSTALLATION.
If there is a grinding noise coming from the motor, DO NOT INSTALL IT, contact us as soon as possible.
Advanced Preparations:
1. Read the entire installation guide and users manual thoroughly, understand instructions and warnings.
2. Be familiar with the controls of the range hood.
3. Place the range hood on a at, stable surface. Connect the range hood to a designated standard outlet
(please refer the product label for the suitable voltage of this unit) and verify no debris has entered the
duct openings, then turn on the range hood.
4. Place all supplied parts and required hardware on a at, stable surface and verify the existence of all
supplied parts.
5. Carefully remove the white/blue plastic protective coat from the chimney covers and range hood if any.
Preparations:
NOTE: To avoid damage to your hood, preduct debris from entering the duct opening.
1. Determine and mark the center line on the ceiling where the range hood will be installed. Make sure
there is proper clearance within the ceiling or wall for exhaust duct.
2. Due to the weight and size of this unit, please make sure that the support system or framework being
used is stable and secure in the ceiling.
3. Put a thick, protective covering over counter top, cook top or range to protect from damage or dirt.
Remove any hazardous objects around the area when installing.
4. Mark the locations of the support mounting bracket holes, vent cutout (if used) and power supply cable
cutout on the ceiling. Use drill and saber saw or keyhole saw to cut openings for power supply cable and
duct.
5. Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof openings.
6. Disconnect main electrical supply, prepare and run electrical wiring through ceiling. Leave approximately
12” of electrical cord hanging from the ceiling. Do not restore power until wiring is completed.
7. Disconnect power cord, remove the stainless steel ba󰀪e lter and grease tunnel.
8. Set aside the stainless steel ba󰀪e lters and grease tunnel until the range hood is properly installed.
PREPARATION

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Centerline
Min: 24”
Max: 30”
30”, 36”
UC500 Range Hood
Side Cabinet
Side Cabinet
Cooking Surface
Ceiling
FRONT VIEW
Panel slot
opening
(a) M4 - 4mm
Big Head
(b)
(c)
NOTE: Remove damper (ap)
if you will be using a roof or
wall cap that already has a
built-in damper included.
(2)(a) Use a athead screwdriver to insert into slot
opening of the top exhaust vent panels. Pry and lift
out panel from range hood, and remove completely.
Repeat for the second panel. IMPORTANT: DO NOT
PUSH panels into the range hood, as it may cause
damage to the blower.
(b) Fasten the Exhaust Connector using M4-4mm Big
Head screws, and ensure it is (c) installed with the
damper (ap) opens up to the front of the range hood
(the hinge is to the back of the range hood).
(1) Measure the distance between the stove top and
the bottom of range hood. A distance of 24” to 30” is
recommended*.
*Due to dierent ceiling height congurations,
recommended height may not be applicable.
Wall or roof vent may be installed in these areas
but not recommended.
Preferred areas to install wall or roof vent
ducting.
PRE-INSTALL

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Back Wall
TOP VIEW
Bottom panel of the top cabinet
Top view of range hood
***Cut separate openings underneathe
the cabinet to accommodate the
size of the connector and hard-wiring
Back Wall
TOP VIEW
Drill pilot holes underneathe
the cabinet that line up with
the installation holes on top
panel of range hood
Bottom panel of the top cabinet
Top view of range hood
Exhaust Connector from
UC500 range hood
Transition from rectangular
connector to 6”-Ø Duct
(not included)
6”-Ø Duct (not included)
6”-Ø Elbow Duct
(not included)
Ensure you have ⅞” space from wall to your cut out to
accommodate the size of connector for ducting.
***
PRE-INSTALL (continued)

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Centerline
Ceiling
Cabinet
Wall
M4 - 4mm
Countersink
woodscrew
with washer
Connect the range hood’s electrical wiring and check the fan motor and lights are functioning. Be alert of any electrical
hazards and refer to the product label for the suitable voltage of this unit.
(1) Lift and insert the range hood underneathe
the cabinet. Ensure the wiring passes through the
opening created below the cabinet.
(2) Secure with 4 woodscrews from the inner side of the
range hood.
CAUTION: Make certain the range hood is secure
before releasing!
INSTALLATION

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6”- Ø Elbow Duct
6”- Ø Connector
Cut out hole
in wall to
accommodate
elbow duct.
Distance from
wall to connector
circumference
edge: 1”
WALL VENT
Counter
Top
Ceiling
Wall
Cabinets
6”- Ø
Elbow Duct
inserted into
wall cut out
6”- Ø
Elbow Duct
inserted into
wall cut out
Use aluminum
foil tape to make
all joints secure
and air tight
Distance from
wall to transition
circumference
edge: 1”
Centerline
6”- Ø Duct
6”- Ø Transition
Cut out hole
on the top panel
of cabinet, and
in ceiling for
exhaust duct
OPTIONAL
ROOF VENT
OPTIONAL
ROOF VENT
Counter
Top
Ceiling
Wall
Cabinets
OPTIONAL
ROOF VENT
OPTIONAL
ROOF VENT
*Distance from wall to transition circumference edge for 6” -
Ø Transition will be 1”.
Use aluminum foil tape to make all joints secure and air tight.
Use 6” round steel pipe to connect the exhaust on the
hood to the ductwork above. Use aluminum foil tape to
make all joints secure and air tight.
Ensure the cylinder duct passes through, leading to the
roof cut out for exhaust connecting duct.
INSTALLATION (continued)

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BOTTOM VIEW
Retractable Tabs
Tab Inserts
Lift Lever
SIDE VIEW
Angle lter and direct tab inserts toward the aft slot
of the range hood opening.
While continuing to install the lter, ensure you lift
the lever for the retractable tabs to clear way for
ush insertion.
When lter sits ush within the opening, release
the lever to lock in place.
Ba󰀪e Filters
INSTALLATION OF FILTERS

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36”
typical
Min: 24” Max: 30”
5”
(typical height
for rectangular to
circular transition)
8”
*Min height: 76”
from bottom of duct
to ground when range
height to stove is 24”
Min height: 82”
from bottom of duct
to ground when range
height to stove is 30”
Motor
Optional Backdraft
Damper
Wrap insulation required
for cold climates
6”- Ø
Duct
Wall Vent
Roof Vent
• This range hood is factory set for venting through the roof or wall.
• Duct work can terminate either through the roof or wall. To vent through a wall,
a 90° elbow is needed.
IMPORTANT:
• NEVER exhaust air or terminate
duct work into spaces between
walls, crawl spaces, ceiling,
attics or garages. All exhaust
must be vented to the outside.
• Use metal/aluminum duct work
only.
• Fasten all connections with
sheet metal screws and tape all
joints with certied Aluminum
Tape.
• Use caulking to seal exterior wall
or roof opening around the cap.
• Colder climates require wrapping
insulation around the ducts and
optional blowers.
• The system must have a
Backdraft Damper.
* Due to di󰀨erent ceiling height congurations, recommended height may not be applicable.
VENTING METHODS

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SIDE VIEW BACK VIEW
Rectagular duct andRectagular duct and
wall vent cap matchingwall vent cap matching
size of exhaust connectorsize of exhaust connector
Rectagular duct and
wall vent cap matching
size of exhaust connector
Vent
Cap
Hard-wiring outlet
9¾ ”
5”
Height from rectangular exhaust
connector to bottom of range hood:
(a)
(b)
(a) Use a athead screwdriver to insert into slot opening of the back exhaust vent panels. Pry and lift out panel
from range hood, and remove completely. Repeat for the second panel. IMPORTANT: DO NOT PUSH panels
into the range hood, as it may cause damage to the blower.
(b) Ensure when you fasten the exhaust connector at the back of the range hood that the damper (ap) hinge is
at the top (refer to pre-install for screws and assembly).
NOTE: Remove damper (ap) if you will be using a roof or wall cap that already has a built-in damper included.
BACK VENT OPTION

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Fan
On/Off
Timer
Lights
On/Off
Fan Speeds
Quiet Low Medium High
Control Panel Layout and Button Congurations:
Always turn fans ON a couple of minutes before cooking to establish air ow and allow fans to run for a
few minutes after cooking for cleaner air in the kitchen. The Quiet Speed Button (On/O󰀨) button must be
pressed before a Speed Control button can be activated.
NOTE: The Light On/O󰀨 switch is independent from all Fan buttons, and will not be a󰀨ected by the Fan
On/O󰀨/Timer button.
Activate 3-Minute Timer Mode for Fans:
• Press the FAN On/O󰀨/Timer button to illuminate all speed selection buttons. Select the “Quiet” speed,
Low Speed, Medium Speed, or High Speed buttons to select the desired fan speed. Once a button is
pressed, the button selected will continue to illuminate. You may select di󰀨erent speeds at any time.
• To activate the 3 minute timer mode, press the FAN On/O󰀨/Timer button, again and the illuminated
buttons will blink indicating that the fans will turn o󰀨 in 3 minutes.
• Press the FAN On/O󰀨/Timer button once to turn o󰀨 the power and cancel timer mode.
Turn On/O󰀨/ Fans:
• Press the FAN On/O󰀨/Timer button to illuminate all speed selection buttons. Select the “Quiet”, Low,
Medium, or High selection buttons for desired fan speed. Once a button is pressed, the button selected
will continue to illuminate. You may select di󰀨erent speeds at any time cancelling your previous selection.
• Press the FAN On/O󰀨/Timer button twice to turn o󰀨 the power.
Turn On/O󰀨 Lights:
• Press the Light Switch button to power on/o󰀨 the lights.
CAUTION: DO NOT touch the lights until switched OFF and cooled.
RANGE HOOD OPERATIONS