PHILCO PC700SNL Range Hood Instruction Manual

June 10, 2024
PHILCO

PC700SNL/PC900SNL/PC1200SNL
Range Hood
Instruction Manual
PHILCO PC700SNL Range Hood

Dear Customer
Thank you for buying our range hood. Please read the user manual carefully and store in a handy place for later reference.
This hood is designed for install on walls.
Read the following carefully to avoid damage or injury.

**** SAFETY AND WARNINGS

  • Where applicable, this appliance is supplied with fixings. Please ensure you use the correct fixings suitable for the substrate where the appliance will be installed and that they are able to support the weight of the appliance.
  • Before connecting the hood, check that the supplied voltage and frequency match with that indicated on the appliance rating plate. If in doubt, ask for advice instore or from a qualified installer..
  • If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a safety hazard.
  • Use only the same size of fittings and mounting screws as recommended in this instruction manual. Failure to follow these instructions may result in electrical hazards.
  • Means for full disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the local wiring installation rules for your country. An all-pole disconnection switch having a contact separation of at least 3mm in all poles should be connected during installation.
  • When the cooker hood is located above an appliance, the minimum distance between the supporting surface for the cooking vessels on the hob and the lowest part of the hood shall be at least 660mm.
  • Consult local regulations regarding extraction outlets and ensure these are complied with. Do not connect the hood to a ventilation or hot air duct containing combustion fumes from burning gas or other fuels. Confirm that room ventilation is appropriate with the local authorities.
  • The air must not be discharged into a flue that is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels
  • The hood may stop working during an electrostatic discharge (e.g. lightning). This involves no risk of damage. Switch off the electricity supply to the hood and reconnect after one minute.
  • This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
  • This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
  • Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
  • Do not install the appliance outdoors in a damp place or in an area which may be prone to water leaks such as under or near a sink unit. In the event of a water leak affecting the appliance, do not use and contact customer services to arrange for inspection.
  • Do not use flammable sprays in close vicinity to the appliance.
  • Please dispose of the packing material carefully. There is a fire risk if cleaning is not carried out in accordance with the instructions. Refer to the Care and Maintenance sections carefully for details on how to clean and replace the aluminum and carbon filters (if fitted).
  • Refer to the Care and Maintenance section for details on the type of lamps that can be used and how to replace them.
  • Do not use a steam cleaner for care and maintenance.
  • The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of an external timer or separate remote control system.
  • There shall be adequate ventilation of the room when the hood is used at the same time as appliances burning gas or other fuels. Ensure that the negative pressure of the installation site does not exceed 4 Pa (0.04 mbar) to ensure combustion fumes are not drawn back into the room.
  • Do not use the hood if it shows signs of damage or imperfection. Contact customer services for assistance.
  • Switch off the appliance at the mains supply before carrying out any maintenance work or cleaning.
  • CAUTION: Accessible parts may become hot when used with cooking appliances.
  • Do not flambe under the hood. To avoid the risk of fire, clean or replace the grease filter regularly and closely monitor pans containing hot oil.
  • The manufacturer declines all liability for personal or material damage as a result of misuse or incorrect installation of this appliance.
  • The appliance is for domestic use only as an extractor hood.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

All installation must be carried out by a competent person or qualified electrician. Before connecting the mains supply ensure that the mains voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate.
The appliance must be connected directly to the mains using an omni polar circuit breaker with a minimum opening of 3mm between the contacts.
The installer must ensure that the correct electrical connection has been made and that it complies with the wiring diagram.
Regularly check the power plug and power cord for damage. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from the manufacturer or its service agent.
WARNING: This is a Class II appliance and MUST NOT be earthed.
Contents of packaging

PHILCO PC700SNL Range Hood - Contents of packaging

INSTALLATION

Fixing dimensions

PHILCO PC700SNL Range Hood - Fixing dimensions

WARNING!
Failure to install the screws or fixing device in accordance with these instructions may result in electrical hazards.
Drilling holes

  • Mark the location for flue cover wall mounting brackets, rangehood mounting points and anti-tilt fixing points above the rangehood using the base as the reference point (Fig. 1).PHILCO PC700SNL Range Hood - Drilling holes

Attach chimney brackets and hood mounting screws

  • Attach the upper hood mounting screws in the locations shown in Fig.2. Use the ST3.9 x 32 screws and expansion plugs if attaching to masonry.PHILCO PC700SNL Range Hood - chimney brackets

Attached hood on wall

  • Remove the aluminum filters from the rangehood body and hang it on the ST3.9 x 32mm screws then secure at the anti-tilt locations as indicated in Fig. 3.PHILCO PC700SNL Range Hood - Attached hood

Connect ducting adapter

  • Connect Ø120mm ducting adapter to the blower outlet and use ST3.9 x 13mm screws to fix it to the range hood (Fig. 4).PHILCO PC700SNL Range Hood - ducting adapter

Fixing flexible duct

  • If need exhaust air to the outside. Connect Ø125 mm flexible duct to the adapter and fix it (Fig. 5).PHILCO PC700SNL Range Hood - Fixing flexible duct

Attach the chimney

PHILCO PC700SNL Range Hood - Attach the chimney

Connect ducting adapter

  • Fix the chimney to the top bracket using the ST3.9 x 13mm screws. Connect top of the ducting tube to vent kit as per manufacturers instructions (Fig. 7).
  • Install back the aluminum filters to rangehood, and for Stainless Steel appliance, remove the protection film from rangehood and chimney.PHILCO PC700SNL Range Hood - Connect ducting adapter

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

  • Turn the hood on for a few minutes before you start cooking.
  • The hood should be left on for a minimum of 5 minutes after cooking or until all odours have dispersed.

Control panel features

  1. PHILCO PC700SNL Range Hood - Control panel features Light switch.
  2. Lighting control lamp.
  3. 3 position switch controls the motor (1st, 2nd, and 3rd speed).
  4. Motor control lamps.

TIMER: To operate the canopy timer, having selected the speed, press the button for 2 seconds until the luminous LED blinks. The timer will then work for 15 minutes. At the end of this time the motor will stop and the light will go out. If it is still on, and you wish to cancel the timer, press the timer button once and the motor will stop.
Warning: the lighting should not be used as permanent light source but only for cooking.

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Warning: always switch off the electricity supply before carrying out maintenance work on the hood. In the event of a fault, contact an official distributor or Customer Service.
Exterior Cleaning: Use non-corrosive, liquid detergent and avoid the use of abrasive cleaning products.
Replacing the lamp
Ensure that the rangehood is unplugged, then slide out the retractable hood and remove the filters. Turn the lamp anti-clockwise to remove then replace the lamp by turning it clockwise.
Note that lamps become hot when in use. Allow the lamps to cool down for a few minutes before changing them.

PHILCO PC700SNL Range Hood - Replacing the lamp

Cleaning Aluminium grease filters
Important! increase the filter cleaning/replacement frequency if the hood is used for more than 2 hours a day. Always use genuine filters from the manufacturer.

PHILCO PC700SNL Range Hood - Grease Filters

Replacing Activated charcoal filters
Replace Activated charcoal every 3 months

PHILCO PC700SNL Range Hood - charcoal filters

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible cause Solution
Excessive vibration. The appliance is not installed properly on the
brackets. Take down the appliance and check it is properly fixed.
The fan blade is damaged. Switch off the appliance. Repair to be carried out

by qualified service personnel only.
The fan motor is not fixed tightly.
The light is on, but the fan does not work.| The fan blade is jammed.
The motor is damaged.
Both the light and motor do not work.| Light bulb blown.| Replace with a bulb of the correct rating.
Power connection loose.| Check power supply.
Suction performance reduced.| Speed may be too low.| Select a higher speed.
Aluminium filters are dirty.| Clean the aluminum filters. (See Care and maintenance section).
Top vent might be obstructed.| Clear any obstruction.
Optional vent kit might be twisted.| Ensure that the vent kit is fitted according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
The installation may not comply with the manufacturers instructions.| The vent hose should be correct diameter throughout with no reductions or restriction.(See installation section).
Works normally but cooking smells linger.| Carbon filter is not fitted in recirculation mode or is full of grease.| Fit carbon filter or replace the carbon filter (See Care and maintenance section).

Recycling & disposal

The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.
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The product specifications may be changed without prior notice. Please contact customer service for details if necessary.
If there is any inconsistency or ambiguity between the English version and the Chinese version, the English version shall prevail.
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