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trouBLeSHootInG
problem
possible causes
After
1. The power line and the cable locking
installation,
connector is not connecting properly.
the unit
2. The wires from the switches are
doesn't
disconnected or loose.
work.
1. The motor is defective, possible seized.
Light
2. The thermally protected system detects if
works,
the motor is too hot to operate and shuts the
but motor
motor down.
is not
turning.
3. The motor wire is not connected.
1. The motor is not secure in place.
The unit is
2. Damaged blower wheel.
vibrating.
3. The hood is not secured in place.
The motor
1. Defective lamp.
is working,
2. The LED lamp is loose.
but the
lights are
3. The wires on the light switch are loose.
not.
1. The hood might be hanging to high from
the cook top.
2. The wind from the opened windows or
The hood
opened doors in the surrounding area are
is not
affecting the ventilation of the hood.
venting out
properly.
3. Blockage in the duct opening or duct work.
4. The direction of duct opening is against
the wind.
5. Using the wrong size of ducting.
1. Grease filter is loose.
Metal filter
is vibrating.
2. Filter retainer does not freely move
Solutions
1. Check the power connection with the unit is
connected properly.
2. Make sure the wires on the switches are
connected properly.
1. Change the motor.
2. The motor will function properly after the
thermally protected system cool down.
3. Make sure the motor wire is plugged into
the Molex connector.
1. Tighten the motor in place.
2. Change the blower.
3. Check the installation of the hood.
1. Change the LED lamp.
2. Tighten the LED lamp.
3. Make sure the wires on light switch are
connected properly.
1. Adjust the distance between the cook top
and the bottom of the hood within 24" (61
cm) and 32" (76.2 cm) 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.
4. Adjust the duct opening direction.
5. Change the ducting to correct size.
1. Make sure filter retainer still works.
2. Replace grease filter.