FORTE 395638 Recirculating Kit Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- FORTE
Table of Contents
INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR:
RECIRCULATING KIT
Cod. 395.638
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
I WARNINGS
CAUTION: Automatically Operated Device - To Reduce The Risk Of Injury Disconnect From Power Supply Before Servicing.
WARNING: To Reduce The Risk Of Fire Or Electric Shock, Do Not Use This Fan With Any Solid-State Speed Control Device.
PAY ATTENTION TO:
A) THE NEED FOR FREQUENT CLEANING OF ALL GREASE FROM THE FAN AND FROM ALL
OTHER GREASE-LADEN SURFACES;
B) THE NEED FOR FREQUENT REMOVAL AND CLEANING OF ANY FILTER UNIT PROVIDED; AND
C) THE NEED TO EXERCISE CARE WHEN USING CLEANING AGENTS OR DETERGENTS
WARNING: To provide protection against electric shock, connect to properly grounded outlets only.
For Residential Use Only
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.
WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, USE ONLY METAL DUCTWORK.
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 flambeing 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 filter.
d) Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the
surface 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-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then
turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out
immediately,
EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
b) NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - You may be burned.
c) DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - a violent steam
explosion will result.
d) 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.
SUITABLE FOR USE IN A HOUSEHOLD COOKING AREA
THE MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN THE SUPPORTING SURFACE OF THE COOKING HOB AND THE LOWEST PART OF THE RANGE HOOD MUST BE NOT LESS THAN 26IN (65 CM) WITH A GAS HOB.
WARNING: TO PROVIDE PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTRIC SHOCK, CONNECT TO PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLETS ONLY
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.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The following instructions must be added to those already provided in the
instruction manual of the hood to which the recirculating kit will be
connected.
Keep these instructions in a safe place and pass them on to any future user.
Read these instructions carefully before installing or using the range hood.
Before connecting the appliance to the power supply make sure that the voltage
(V) and frequency (Hz) listed on the data plate correspond with the household
electrical supply. This data must correspond to prevent appliance damage.
Installation work and repairs should only be performed by a qualified
technician under all applicable codes and standards. Repairs and other work by
unqualified persons could be dangerous.
In the event of a fault, please contact the Technical Service authorized to
provide genuine parts. When contacting the Technical Service, please quote the
model and the serial number of your appliance. These are shown on the data
plate.
Ensure that power to the appliance is OFF while the appliance is not in use.
During thunderstorms switch-off the main switch of the house electrical system
or if the device is equipped with a plug, simply unplug it. Use this appliance
only in the manner intended by the manufacturer and no other than exhausting
cooking fumes on domestic kitchens. The manufacturer does not accept any
liability for damages caused by people, animals, or things, by installation
and maintenance mistakes, or by any illegitimate use.
Observe the following essential safety instructions during the use of any
electrical appliance:
- 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 the 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.
- To prevent the risk of fire it is compulsory to disconnect the appliance from the power supply before cleaning or servicing the hood;
- Do not pull, take off, or twist the cable coming out from the appliance, even though this has been disconnected from the main power supply.
- Do not sprinkle or throw any water directly on the appliance.
- Do not stick any sharp tool inside the exhausting holes and into the air outlet.
- Do not take out the filters to reach the internal sides of the appliance in case the main switch of the house electrical system is not off.
- Do not flambé or grill with an open flame beneath the hood. Flames could be drawn up into the hood by the suction and the filters may ignite.
- Pay particular attention while frying. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
- CAUTION: Accessible parts may become hot when used with cooking appliances.
- It is forbidden to use the hood as a support surface unless it is expressly indicated.
- Only use the fixing screws supplied with the product for installation.
II USE
This recirculating kit can be installed in recirculating range hoods only.
Non-ducted / recirculating (Fig. 2). The cooking fumes pass through
activated charcoal filters (available as an accessory) to be purified and
recycled into the kitchen.
III INSTALLATION
Installation must be carried out by qualified installers according to present
regulations.
Before proceeding with the installation, turn the main switch of the system to
“off”.
The kit is equipped with all the necessary fastenings for its installation.
Drill the cabinet, or the false ceiling, or the wall where the kit needs to be
connected, as shown in Fig. 3.1.
The pipe must be connected and fixed at both ends (Fig. 3.2):
- one end of the pipe must be fastened with a metal clamp to the plastic grille (Fig. 3.2-A), which has to be fixed to the cabinet afterwards, or to the false ceiling, or to the wall (Fig. 3.3).
- one end of the pipe must be fastened with a metal clamp to the plastic exhausting fitting, which has to be installed at the blower outlet afterwards (Fig. 3.2-B).
V OPERATION
The recirculating kit is an optional accessory for the range hood, regarding the operation of the appliance refer to the manual of the range hood.
VI MAINTENANCE
Before cleaning or servicing the kit, disconnect the hood from the power
supply.
It is not needed to remove the kit or the hood from the cabinet for ordinary
and extraordinary maintenance.
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