Air recovery system owner and maintenance guide 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 ven...
Page 2 l026 safety 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,...
Page 3 l026 safety (continued) 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-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. Be careful to prevent burns. If the flames do not go ou...
Page 4 l026 safety (continued) this manual should remain with the hood for future reference 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. Wa...
Page 5 l026 operating instructions a. Models with halogen lights black switch - this switch operates a single-speed motor. The single-speed motor is either off or on, and is not controlled by the sensasource ® heat sensor or the red switch. Black switch white switch - this switch controls the lights...
Page 6 l026 a 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 qual...
Page 7 l026 b hood cleaning (continued) the grease pan (b) may now be lowered from the hood. Clean the grease pan in a sink of warm, soapy water (liquid dish detergent) and let soak for a few minutes. Wash with a sponge or dishcloth, rinse and let drain. Reinstall the grease pan and snap the suitcas...
Page 8 l026 b hood cleaning (continued) a soft bristle toothbrush with warm soapy water may be used to clean the blades, or soak the blower wheel in warm soapy water. When reinstalling the wheel onto the motor shaft, make sure the set screw makes direct contact with the “flat spot” on the motor shaf...
Page 9 l026 maintenance/troubleshooting replacing the ars filter components 1. Remove the duct cover front panel. The panel is held in place with four snaps at the corners and at least one snap on the left and right. Begin by pulling the panel away at one corner either with finger tips or a plastic ...
Page 10 l026 maintenance/troubleshooting (continued) a. Light bulb replacement warning: to reduce the risk of personal injury, turn off power and allow lights to cool before proceeding. To remove the bulb, turn it counterclockwise. If the light is difficult to remove, it may be necessary to use the ...
Page 11 l026 maintenance/troubleshooting (continued) is the hood making a rubbing or scraping noise? This may be caused by the blower wheel coming in contact with the blower housing. Refer to hood cleaning, section c for blower wheel installation details. Note: if smoke still enters the kitchen afte...
Page 12 l026 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. Inciden...
