comfee CVG30W8AST, CVG36W8AST Range Hood User Manual

comfee CVG30W8AST, CVG36W8AST Range Hood

Product Information

The Range Hood is a kitchen appliance designed to remove smoke, steam, and odors from the cooking area. The product has two models: CVG30W8AST and CVG36W8AST. It requires a power supply of 120V and has a frequency of 60Hz. The rated power for the range hood is 323W.

Product Usage Instructions

1. Before using the Range Hood, read all instructions in the user manual carefully.
2. The product is approved for residential use only.
3. Ensure that the appliance is grounded properly before use. Do not use an extension cord to connect the range hood to the power supply.
4. In case of a range top grease fire, smother the flames with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or other metal tray. Turn off the gas burner or electric element and be careful to prevent burns. If the flames do not go out immediately, evacuate and call the fire department. Never pick up a flaming pan and do not use water, including wet dishcloths or towels, as a violent steam explosion will result.
5. Unplug or disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing.
6. Save the user manual for future reference.

Note that safety items throughout the manual are labeled with a
WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type, and it is important to follow the safety messages to avoid possible injury or death.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

• Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer
• Before servicing or cleaning the unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service panel 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.
• Installation Work and Electrical Wiring Must Be Done By Qualified Person(s) In Accordance With all Applicable Codes & Standards, Including Fire-rated Construction.
• Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (Chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent back- drafting. Follow the heating equipment manufacturers guideline and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the American Society for Heating,
• Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.
• When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden utilities. Ducted systems must always be vented to the outdoors.

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS, IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

• SMOTHER FLAMES with a close – fitting lid, cookie sheet, or other metal tray, then turn off the gas burner or the electric element. BE CAREFUL TO
  PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

• NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN – you may be burned.

• DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels – a violent steam explosion will result.
  Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

  • You know you have a class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.
  • The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
  • The fire department is being called.
    You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

OPERATION
Always leave safety grills and filters in place. Without these components, operating blowers could catch onto hair, fingers and loose clothing.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of failure to observe the instructions given here for installation, maintenance and suitable use of the product. The manufacturer further declines all responsibility for injury due to negligence and the warranty of the unit automatically expires due to improper maintenance.
WARNING
To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Use This Hood With Any External Solid State Speed Control Device.
WARNING
Unplug or disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing.
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Save these instructions for future references
Approved for residential appliances
For residential use only
Do not attempt to install or operate your appliance until you have read the safety precautions in this manual. Safety items throughout this manual are labeled with a WARNING or CAUTION based on the risk type.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
WARNING
This symbol alerts you to situations that may cause serious body harm, death or property damage.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates installation, operation, maintenance or valuable information that is not hazard related.
WARNING
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. In the event of an electrical short circuit, grounding reduces the risk of electric shock by providing an escape wire for the electric current. This appliance is equipped with a cord having a grounding wire with a grounding plug. The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is properly installed and grounded.
WARNING – IMPROPER GROUNDING CAN RESULT IN A RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK.
Consult a qualified electrician if the grounding instructions are not completely understood, or if doubt exists as to whether the appliance is properly grounded.
Do not use an extension cord. If the power supply cord is too short, have a qualified electrician install an outlet near the appliance.
CAUTION
To reduce risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, do not vent exhaust air into spaces within walls, ceilings, attics, crawl spaces, or garages.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCT WORK.
Install this hood in accordance with all requirements specified.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE.

• 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.
• Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambeing food (l.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe’).
• Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
• Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS

The instructions for Use apply to several versions of this appliance. Accordingly, you may find descriptions of individual features that do not apply to your specific appliance.

INSTALLATION

• The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damages resulting from incorrect or improper installation.
• The minimum distance between the supporting surface for the cooking vessels on the Range hood and the lowest part of the range hood. ( When the range hood is located above a gas appliance, this distance shall be at least 65 feet. If the instructions for installation for the gas range hood specify a greater distance, this has to be taken into account. The distance of 65 feet can be reduced for: non-combustible parts of range hoods, and parts operating at safety extra low voltage, Provided these parts do not give access to live parts if deformed 😉
• Check that the mains voltage corresponds to that indicated on the rating plate fixed to the hood.
• For Class I appliances, check that the domestic power supply guarantees adequate earthing.
• Connect the extractor to the exhaust flue through a pipe of minimum diameter 120inch. The route of the flue must be as short as possible.
• The air must not be discharged into a flue that is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.
• If the extractor is used in conjunction with non-electrical appliances (e.g. gas burning appliances),a sufficient degree of aeration must be guaranteed in the room in order to prevent the backflow of exhaust gas. The kitchen must have an opening communicating directly with the open air in order to guarantee the entry of clean air. When the each instance of cooker with range hood is used in conjunction with appliances supplied with energy other than electric, the negative pressure in the room must not exceed 0,04 mbar to prevent fumes being drawn back into the room by the cooker hood.
• Regulations concerning the discharge of air have to be fulfilled.

USE

• The Range hood is only for home use, not suitable for barbecue, roast shop and other commercial purposes.

• Never use the hood for purposes other than for which it has been designed.

• Never leave high open flames under the hood when it is in operation.

• Adjust the flame intensity to direct it onto the bottom of the pan only, making sure that it does not engulf the sides.
  Deep fat fryers must be continuously monitored during use: overheated oil can burst into flames.

• Do not flame under the range hood; risk of fire.

• 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 should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

•  Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• “CAUTION: Accessible parts may become hot when used with cooking appliances”.

Speed adjustment.

MAINTENANCE

• The range hood and its filter should be cleaned regularly according to the instruction.
• Switch off or unplug the appliance from the mains supply before carrying out any maintenance work.
• Clean and/or replace the Filters after the specified period (Fire hazard).
• Clean the hood using a damp cloth and a neutral liquid detergent.
• The appliance uses 4 range hood elements at most.

The symbol is 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.

COMPONENTS

DIMENSIONS

INSTALLATION

WALL DRILLING AND BRACKET FIXING

As a first step, proceed with the following drawings:

• A vertical line up to the ceiling or up to the upper limit, at the center of the area in which the hood is to be fitted.
• The cooker hood should be placed  25(5/8) – 29(1/2) ( horizontal line A ) up from the cooking plane for safe and a good effect.
• A horizontal line B at a minimum 37(13/16) – 41(3/4) above the cooker top.
• A horizontal line C at a X inch above the B.
• A horizontal line D at Y above the cooker hood.

Mark Points:

• Mark a point (1) on the horizontal line D,2(3/8) to the vertical reference line.
• Repeat this operation on the other side, checking that the three marks are leveled.
• Mark a point (2) on the horizontal line C,2(3/8) to the vertical reference line.
• Repeat this operation on the other side, checking that the three marks are leveled.
• Mark a point (3) on the horizontal line B, 3(1/8) to the vertical reference line.

Fix the brackets:

• Drill holes at the marked points with a 3/8″ drill bit.
• Insert the Wall Plugs 11 into the holes.
• Fix the hood fixing bracket 20 with 3 screws 10 (ST5x50)  supplied with the hood at the horizontal line B.
• Chimney fixing bracket 21 with 2 screws 10 (ST5x50) supplied with the hood at the horizontal line D.

Fix lower decorative chimney

• Fix the exhaust pipe on the hood body.
• Connect chimney and hood body with 2 screws 12.
• Connect chimney fixing bracket 21 and chimney with 2 screws 12.

Hook the hood body

• Hook the hood body to the hood fixing bracket 20.
• Level the hood body itself.
• Fix a Chimney fixing bracket 21 with 2 screws 10 (ST5x50) at the horizontal line C to prevent the hood body from accidently sliding off the hood fixing bracket.
  

CONNECTIONS

DUCTED VERSION AIR EXHAUST SYSTEM
When installing the ducted version, connect the hood to the chimney using either a flexible or rigid pipe 5.9″ or 4.72″ , the choice of which is left to the installer.

• If to install a 4.72″ air exhaust connection, insert the reducer flange 3 on the hood body outlet.
• Fix the pipe 4 in position using sufficient pipe clamps (not supplied).
• Remove possible charcoal filters.

CHIMNEY ASSEMBLY

Upper Decorative Chimney

• Insert the upper decorative chimney 2.2 into the lower decorative chimney 2.1 and drag it up to the horizontal line D.
• Connect upper decorative chimney 2.2 and chimney fixing bracket 21 with 2 screws 12.

MAINTENANCE

GREASE FILTERS

CLEANING METAL SELF-SUPPORTING GREASE FILTERS

• The filters must be cleaned every 2 months of operation, or more frequently for particularly heavy usage, and can be washed in a dishwasher.
• Pull the comfort panels to open them.
• Remove the filters one by one pushing them towards the back side of the hood unit and simultaneously pulling downwards.
• Any kind of bending of the filters has to be avoided when washing them. Before fitting them again into the hood make sure that they are completely dry. (The color of the filter surface may change throughout the time but this has no influence to the filter efficiency). When fitting the filters into the hood pay attention that they are mounted in correct position the handle facing outwards.

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTER (RECIRCULATION VERSION)
These filters are not washable and cannot be regenerated, and must be replaced approximately every 4 months of operation, or more frequently with heavy usage.
REPLACING THE ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTER

• Remove the metal grease filters.
• Remove the saturated activated charcoal filter.
• Install the new filters.
• Replace the metal grease filters.

LIGHTING

LIGHT REPLACEMENT

Replacing the light modules

• You cannot replaced the light bulbs, the entire light module has to be replaced.
• When changing the light modules, the contacts are live.
• Before changing the light module(s), unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

1. Remove the grease filter and carefully remove the 4 screws from each side on the opening (a Phillips head screwdriver will be needed to remove the screws).
2. Lower the control panel at the front by carefully pulling it downwards. You can now access the light module and terminals. Replace the lamp ( commercially available LED lamp (max.1.5w).

DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

The European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimize the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain, and reduce the impact on human health and the environment.
The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance, it must be separately collected.
Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.

TROUBLES SHOOTING

Consumer Service
The capacitor is damaged.| Call Comfee Consumer Service
The motor is damaged.| Call Comfee Consumer Service
The internal wiring of motor is cut off/ disconnected. An unpleasant smell may be produced.| Call Comfee Consumer Service
Both light and motor do not work| Apart from the above mentioned, check the following:
Light damaged.| Replace lights.
Power cord loose.| Connect power cord
Oil leakage| Outlet and the air ventilation entrance are not tightly sealed.| Take down the outlet and seal with glue or clean grease filters.
Vibration| The blade, if damaged, can cause vibrating.| Call Comfee Consumer Service
The motor is not tightly fastened.| Fasten the motor tightly or Call Comfee Consumer Service.
The range hood is not tightly fixed.| Fixed the range hood tightly.
Insufficient suction| The distance between the cooker hood and the cooker top is too large.| Readjust the distance.
Too much ventilation from open doors or windows.| Choose a new place to install the appliance or close some doors / windows.
The machine inclines| The fixing screws are not tight enough.| Tighten the fixing screw and make it horizontal.
The hanging screws are not tight enough| Tighten the hanging screw and make it horizontal.

1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY

This is the only express warranty for this product and is in lieu of any other warranty or condition.
This product is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date of original purchase. During this period, your exclusive remedy is repair or replacement of this product or any component found to be defective, at our option; however, you are responsible for all costs associated with returning the product to us and our returning the product or component under this warranty to you. If the product or component is no longer available, we will replace with a similar one of equal or greater value.
This warranty does not cover wear from normal use or operation that does not comply with the instruction manual or damages to the product resulting from accident, alteration, abuse, or misuse. This warranty extends only to the original consumer purchaser or gift recipient. Keep the original sales receipt, as proof of purchase is required to make a warranty claim. This warranty is void if product is used for other than single-family household use or subjected to any voltage and waveform other than as specified on the label.
Customer Service:
Phone: 1-866-646-4332

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