User Manual IKTCH ‎IKC01-30 30 Inch Under Cabinet Range Hood

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Table of contents

• KNOW BEFORE INSTALLATION
• INCLUDED PARTS & ACCESSORIES
• VENTING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS
• VENTING METHODS
• ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS
• INSTALLATION PREPARATION
• INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
• RANGE HOOD OPERATIONS
• TROUBLESHOOTING
• MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

User manual Range Hood

KNOW BEFORE INSTALLATION

Research, plan and prepare the optional accessories & tools.

Duct venting and accessories (NOT INCLUDED)

• If for new installation or your old range hood doesn’t have exhaust duct, prepare to cut the openings through the bottom of the cabinet, wall, or top cabinet to ceiling. And purchase the 6” metal duct (or 6” semi-rigid aluminum duct for easy connection). Refer to Section 5 VENTING METHODS for detail.
• Check the existing exhaust duct size. If not 6” round metal duct, try to get the converter / reducer / adapter / elbow as shown in the pictures.

• Damper is NOT included. Because the damper generates NOISE when the shutters are flipping, we DO NOT recommend installing the damper directly attached to the top vent of the range hood. You can install the damper between ducts and close to the air outlet near roof or side wall. If the roof cap or side wall cap already has a damper, don’t need to add the damper.

• Also prepare the cutting tools (jig saw or reciprocating saw), screw drivers or power drill, level, measuring tape, knife, duct/foil tape, screws, marker/pencil, etc.

• 2 people are required for the installation.

INCLUDED PARTS & ACCESSORIES

Note: the supplied are subjected to change without notice due to product development.

VENTING HEIGHT REQUIREMENTS

• Vent system must terminate to the outside (roof or side wall).
• DO NOT terminate the vent system in an attic or other enclosed area.
• DO NOT use 4” (10.2 cm) laundry-type wall caps.
• Use metal/aluminum vent only. Rigid or flexible metal / aluminum vent duct is recommended.
• DO NOT use plastic vent.
• Always keep the duct clean to ensure proper airflow.
• Measure and estimate the following figures before installation:

1. Distance between the countertop/stove to the bottom of the range hood. Recommend 27” to 30" for ideal performance, minimum 25.5” (inches) for safety concern.
2. Height of hood and duct.

For the most efficient & quiet operation:

• A distance of 27” to 30” is recommended between stove top and the bottom of range hood.
• The vent duct isn’t included. It is recommended that the range hood be vented vertically through the roof through 6” (15.24 cm) or bigger round metal/aluminum vent work, such as 6 in. x 8 ft. semi-rigid aluminum flexible duct.
• The size of the vent should be uniform.
• Use no more than three 90° elbows.
• Make sure there is a minimum of 24” (61 cm) of straight vent between the elbows if more than one elbow is used.
• DO NOT install two elbows together.
• The length of vent system and number of elbows should be kept to a minimum to pro-vide efficient performance.
• The vent system should have a damper. The damper can be installed in the duct near to the roof or wall cap. Not recommend to use damper on top of the range hood, because the damper has big noise.
• Use silver tape or duct tape to seal all joints in the vent system.
• Use caulking silicone to seal exterior wall or roof opening around the cap.

VENTING METHODS

• This range hood is 6” top venting through the roof or wall.
• Vent work can terminate either through the roof or wall as shown below.
• A minimum of 6” round duct (purchase separately) or 3-1 /4 x 10” rectangular duct (purchase separately) must be used to maintain maximum airflow efficiency.
• Always use rigid or semi-rigid type metal/aluminum ducts if available to maximize airflow.
• Decide the location of the venting pipe from the hood to the outside.
• A straight, short vent run will allow the hood to perform more efficiently. Try to avoid as many transitions, elbows, and long run as possible. This may reduce the performance of the hood.

IMPORTANT:

• NEVER exhaust air or terminate duct work into spaces between walls, crawl spaces, ceiling, attics or garages. All exhaust must be ducted to the outside.
• Fasten all connections with sheet metal screws and tape all joints with certified Silver Tape or Duct Tape.
• Use caulking to seal exterior wall or roof opening around the cap.

ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS & SPECIFICATIONS

IMPORTANT: Observe all governing codes and ordinances.

• It is the customer’s responsibility to contact a qualified electrical installer.
• A 120 Volt, 60 Hz, AC only, fused electrical supply is required on a 15-amp circuit.
• DO NOT have a fuse in the neutral or ground circuit.
• The 3-prong outlet should be grounded. If the power cord plug is not used, the power cord’s green wire should be connected to ground. Check with a qualified electrician if you are not sure that the range hood is properly grounded.
• DO NOT ground to a gas pipe.
• The range hood must be connected with copper wire/plug only.
• The range hood should be connected directly to the fused disconnect (or circuit breaker) box through flexible armored or non-metallic sheathed copper cable. ETL listed strain relief must be provided at each end of the power supply cable.

Specifications

INSTALLATION PREPARATION

Test before installing:

• Please unpack the range hood and accessories carefully. Remove the baffle filters.
• Check for any dent or damage inside and outside. If found any loosing parts, please remove them.
• Place the range hood on a flat stable surface. Connect the range hood to a designated standard outlet (120-Volt, 60Hz, AC only). Press the power button and the speed buttons to turn on.
• Check if any unusual metal touching noise, check the speed variation, and press the Light button to check the lights. Verify all functions by referring to Section 9 RANGE HOOD OPERATIONS. Refer to Section 10 TROUBLESHOOTING if any malfunction was found.
• Place all supplied parts and required hardware on a flat stable surface and verify the existence of all supplied parts listed on Section 2 INCLUDED PARTS & ACCESSORIES.
• Note: The white plastic protective film was removed for sanding polish finishing.

NOTE: To avoid damage to your hood, prevent debris from entering the vent opening.

CAUTION: If moving the cooking range is necessary to install the hood, unplug the power on an electric range. SHUT OFF THE GAS VALVE BEFORE MOVING A GAS RANGE.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Installation planning
   • Measure the distance between stove top and the bottom of range hood. A distance of 27” to 30” is recommended. Minimum 25.5” is required for safety concern.
   • Decide the venting method and the location of the venting pipe from the hood to the outside.
   • Purchase any necessary accessories from a hardware store, such as duct, elbow, reducer, damper, duct tape, screws, etc.
   • Find and mark the stud locations using a stud finder to plan the mounting locations firmly.
2. Measure the top vent and the power cord positions, cut the openings (slightly larger for easy accessible) for hood exhaust and power cord under the cabinet.
3. For installing under the cabinet with recessed bottom, attach 4-inch wide wood filler strips (not provided) on each side.
4. Puncture the knockout screw holes on the top for screw mounting under the cabinet.
5. Mount this range hood under the cabinet, 2 people are required for this installation. ^
   • Draw power cord through cabinet access opening and center the hood beneath the cabinet. ^ ^
   • From inside of the hood, place screws into the exact center of each knockout hole and secure to cabinet bottom. Finish tightening all screws until secure.
   • CAUTION: Make sure the range hood is secure before releasing!
   • For safety purpose, mount the screws through the pre-drilled mounting holes or/and drill new holes from inside the back of the hood to the studs or lumbers. For a more secure installation, use as many mounting holes as needed to secure from the inside of hood.
6. Use 6” round metal duct (or semi-rigid aluminum duct, follow building codes in your area) to connect the exhaust on the hood to the duct-work above. Use foil tape or duct tape to make all joints secure and air tight.
7. Connect the power cord to a designated grounded standard 110V outlet.
   • Or cut off the plug and connect three wires (black, white and green) to house wires and cap with wire connectors. Connect according to colors (i.e. black to black, white to white, and green to green). Store excess wires in the wiring box.
8. Install baffle filters and stainless spacer if any.

9. Turn power ON in control panel. Check all lights and fan operations.

RANGE HOOD OPERATIONS

Control Panel Layout and Buttons Configurations:

1. From left to right side: Lighting Key (Kl), Timer Key (K2), LED Display, Speed Key (K3), Power Key (K4)
2. When the power supply connected, all indicate lighting is On and then Off in 1 second. To press K4 to open the hood.
3. When the hood is On, to press K3 to open Fan Speed Is* , to press again to open Fan Speed 2nd, as so forth, to open Fan Speed 3rd and 4'h by K3. The Fan Speed is changed as 1-2-3-4-0-1-2-3-4.
4. If there was any fan speed working, to press K2 to open Timer Mode, the default is 3 minutes and do count-down step. Or to press K2 or K3 to set the timer as wanted, the maximum timer is 15 minutes.
5. To press Kl to open or close the lamp. The luminance of lighting can be adjusted from 0% to 100% as wanted by touching Kl.
6. Gesture Control: to move your hand from left side to right side to open Is' Fan Speed. And again to open 2nd Fan Speed, and 3rd, and 4th. On the contrary, to move your hand from right side to left to reduce the speed level.

Please Note: when using gesture control function, please make sure to move your hand from 2 signal ports completely.

Operation Cautions:

• Read and understand all instructions and warnings in this manual before operating the appliance.
• Always leave safety grills and filters in place. Without these components, operating blowers could catch on to hair, fingers and loose clothing.
• NEVER dispose cigarette ashes, ignitable substances, or any foreign objects into blowers.
• NEVER leave cooking unattended. When frying, oil in the pan can easily overheat and catch fire. The risk of self-combustion is higher when the oil has been used several times.
• NEVER cook on “open” flames under the range hood. Check deep-fryers during use: Superheated oil may be flammable.

TROUBLESHOOTING

MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Cleaning:

• The saturation of greasy residue in the blower and filters may cause increased inflammability. Keep unit clean and free of grease and residue build-up at all times to prevent possible fires.
• For optimal operation, clean range hood and all baffle/spacer/filter/grease tunnel/oil container regularly. Regular care will help preserve the appearance of the range hood.
• Filters must be cleaned periodically and free from accumulation of cooking residue. Old and worn filters must be replaced immediately.
• DO NOT operate blowers when filters are removed. Never disassemble parts to clean without proper instructions. Disassembly is recommended to be performed by qualified personnel only. Read and understand all instructions and warnings in this manual before proceeding.

SAFETY WARNING: Never put your hand into area housing the fan while the fan is operating!

Cleaning Exterior Stainless Steel Surfaces:

• Clean periodically with hot soapy water and clean cotton cloth. DO NOT use corrosive or abrasive detergent, or steel wool/scoring pads, which will scratch and damage the stainless steel surface. For heavier soil use liquid degrease cleaner.
• If hood looks splotchy, use a stainless steel cleaner to clean the surface of the hood. Avoid getting cleaning solution onto or into the control panel. Follow directions of the stainless steel cleaner.
• CAUTION: DO NOT leave on too long as this may cause damage to hood finish. Use soft towel to wipe off the cleaning solution, gently rub off any stubborn spots. Use dry soft towel to dry the hood.
• After cleaning, you may use nonabrasive stainless steel polish, to polish and buff out the stainless luster and grain. Always scrub lightly, with clean cotton cloth, and with the grain.
• DO NOT allow deposits to accumulate or remain on the hood.
• DO NOT use ordinary steel wool or steel brushes. Small bits of steel may adhere to the surface and cause rusting.
• DO NOT allow salt solutions, disinfectants, bleaches, or cleaning compounds to remain in contact with stainless steel for extended periods. Many of these compounds contain chemicals, which may be harmful. Rinse with water after exposure and wipe dry with a clean cloth.

Cleaning Stainless Steel Baffle Filters:

• Remove all baffles, spacers, filters, grease tunnel, and oil containers and discard oil and residue.
• IMPORTANT: Drain oil from baffles, spacers, filters, oil tunnels, oil containers before oil and residue overflow!
• Wash with warm soapy water. NOTE: Stainless steel baffles, spacers and oil tunnel are top rack dishwasher safe.
• Dry thoroughly before replacing and follow directions for installation in reverse.
• Filters should be cleaned after every 30 hours of use.

Replacing Filters:

• Should filters wear out due to age and prolonged use, replace the baffle filters immediately.

Replacing the Light Bulbs:

• This range hood uses LED bulbs: 3W 12V.
• Make sure the range hood is unplugged or turn OFF breaker.

1. Gently pull the defective bulb assembly straight out from the edge, and then disconnect the wires.
2. Connect the new LED bulb’s wires and snap the new LED assembly into the housing hole.
3. Turn ON breaker/power and to test the range hood for operation.