Questions?
Use this
problem
solver!
The Problem Solver
Chimney
Hood
PROBLEM
FAN FALLS TO CIRCULATE
AIR OR MOVES AIR
SLOWER THAN NORMAL
FAN KEEPS GOING
OFF AND ON
LIGHTS WILL NOT WORK
AND RINGS AROUND THE
OPERATING BUTTONS
ARE FLASHING
LIGHT WILL NOT STAY
ON HIGH SETTING
THE HOOD CONTROLS
ARE NOT OPERATING
CORRECTLY
SEQUENTIAL PRESSES
OFTHE LIGHT OR FAN
BUTTONS WILL CHANGE
THE SETTING FROM THE
LOWEST SETTING TO OFF
TO THE HIGHEST SETTING,
OR FROM THE HIGHEST
SETTING TO OFF TO THE
LOWEST SETTING
WHEN PRESSING THE
MEMORY/OFF
BUTTON
TO TURN ON THE LIGHT,
THE FAN COMES ON
INSTEAD
POSSIBLE CAUSE
Check to be sure the metal grease filter and the charcoal filter
(if present) are clean. Clean the metal grease filter (see the Metal
grease filter section) and, if the hood is recirculated {not vented to the
outside), replace the charcoal filter (see the Charcoal filter section).
If cleaning and replacing the filters does not correct the problem,
call for service.
The motor is probablg overheating and turning itself off. This can
be harmful to the motor. Check to be sure the filter is clean and
check ductwork for blockage. If off and on cgcling continues, call
for service.
• Light(s/were
replaced with bulbs with greater
than the 120 volt, 50
watt limit. Replace with the correct
tgpe and size bulb. See the
Light bulbs section.
Use 120 volt, 50 watt,
MR16 halogen
bulbs with a GUIO base and
make sure theg are inserted securelg.
It is important
to replace with
bulbs that do not exceed the recommended
wattage.
Higher wattage
bulbs will cause the outer rings to blink, and the lights will not
function
at the highest levels. See the Light bulbs section.
Disconnect power to the hood bg turning the circuit breaker off or bg
removing the fuse in the home fuse box. Wait 30 seconds to allow the
hood controls to reset and then replace the fuse or move the circuit
breaker back on.
So that gou can easil9 set the controls to the desired setting, the hood
is designed for the light and fan buttons to cgcle through the settings.
This is normal.
For gour convenience,
it is normal for the lights and fan to remember
their last setting when gou press the Memorg/Off
button. If gou
want anlg the lights an, press the "FAN +" (or the "FAN -" ) button to
turn the fan off. When gou power the hood up next time, onlg the
lights will function.
NOTE: You mag turn the fan and lights off or on
separatelg,
using the "+" or "-" buttons.