TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR TWISTER AND TORNADO 1
Issue
Cause
After installation,
1. The power source is not turned ON.
the unit doesn't
work.
2. The power line and the cable locking connector
is not connecting properly.
Light works,
1. The motor plug is disconnected.
but motor is not
2. The motor is defective, possible seized.
turning.
3. The thermally protected system detects if the
motor is too hot to operate and shuts the motor
down.
4. Damaged capacitor.
The unit is
1. The blower is not secure in place.
vibrating.
2. Damaged blower wheel.
3. The hood is not secured in place.
The motor is
1. Defective light bulb.
working, but the
2. The light bulb is loose.
lights are not.
The hood is
1. The hood might be hanging to high from the
not venting out
cook top.
properly.
2. The wind from the opened windows or opened
doors in the surrounding area are affecting the
ventilation of the hood.
3. Blocking in the duct opening or duct work.
4. The direction of duct opening is against the wind. 4. Adjust the duct opening direction.
5. Using the wrong size of ducting.
Metal filter is
1. Metal filter is loose.
vibrating.
2. Spring clip is broken.
What to do
1. Make sure the circuit breaker and the unit's
power is ON.
2. Check the power connection with the unit is
connected properly.
1. Connect the motor plug.
2. Change the motor.
3. The motor will function properly after the
thermally protected system cool down.
4. Change the capacitor.
1. Tighten the blower in place.
2. Change the blower.
3. Check the installation of the hood.
1. Change the light bulb.
2. Tighten the light bulb.
1. Adjust the distance between the cook top and
the bottom of the hood within 26" to 36" range.
2. Close all the windows and doors to eliminate
the outside wind flow.
3. Remove all the blocking from the duct work or
duct opening.
5. Change the ducting to at least 6" or higher.
1. Change the metal filter.
2. Change the spring clip.
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