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Hood Cleaning - M Line Models
For your kitchen ventilation system to work properly, it is important to clean the blower housing or filters regularly. Please review the procedure for specific your model. Vent-A-Hood® Range Hoods will be equipped with the Magic Lung® blower system, the Power Lung™ K-Series blower system (V-Line and ARS Duct Free), Remote Blower System RM1000/RM1500, or Budget Line (M Series) M600/M1200 interior blower system. This page is for the Budget Line (M Series) M600/M1200 interior blower system.
Hood Cleaning – M Line Models
Wipe down the interior and exterior of the hood as needed with a soft cloth and warm soapy water (liquid dish detergent is acceptable). Do not use acids, abrasives, strong detergents, solvents, or scouring pads. Stainless steel should be treated with a quality stainless steel cleaner such as Stainless Steel Magic® (Vent-A-Hood® part number SS64). Follow all label instructions. Do not polish across the grain or in circles.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, be sure the blower is turned off before removing filters.
Vent-A-Hood® models that use interior blower units have stainless steel baffle filters located inside the hood. The filters collect oil/grease from cooking and need to be removed and cleaned on a regular basis. To remove the filter, grasp the knob, push back and down, and then pull the filter forward. Soak the filter(s) in warm soapy water or wash in a dishwasher. To reinstall the filters, reverse the procedure used to remove the filters.
Note: Filter elements cannot always collect 100% of the grease from cooking. Some grease may collect behind the filter, on the blower motor, or in the duct pipe.
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Hood Cleaning - Remote Blower Models
For your kitchen ventilation system to work properly, it is important to clean the blower housing or filters regularly. Please review the procedure for specific your model. Vent-A-Hood Range Hoods will be equipped with the Magic Lung® blower system, the Power Lung™ K-Series blower system (V-Line and ARS Duct Free), Remote Blower System RM1000/RM1500, or Budget Line (M Series) M600/M1200 interior blower system. This page is for the Remote Blower System RM1000/RM1500.
Hood Cleaning – Remote Blower System RM1000/RM1500 Models
Wipe down the interior and exterior of the hood as needed with a soft cloth and warm soapy water (liquid dish detergent is acceptable). Do not use acids, abrasives, strong detergents, solvents, or scouring pads. Stainless steel should be treated with a quality stainless steel cleaner such as Stainless Steel Magic® (Vent-A-Hood® part number SS64). Follow all label instructions. Do not polish across the grain or in circles.
Real copper, real brass, and hammered copper hoods will oxidize and/or tarnish over time. Use a quality copper or brass cleaner such as Red Bear® Copper Polish (Vent-A-Hood® part number CP101.) Follow all label instructions. Do not polish across the grain or in circles. Do not use acids abrasives, strong detergents, degreasers, solvents, or scouring pads.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, be sure the blower is turned off before removing filter(s).
Vent-A-Hood® models that use external/remote blower units have a stainless steel baffle filter(s) located inside the hood. The filter(s) collect oil/grease from cooking and need to be removed and cleaned on a regular basis. To remove the filter, grasp the handles, push upward, and then pull the bottom outward. Soak the filter(s) in warm soapy water or wash in a dishwasher. To reinstall the filter(s), reverse the procedure used to remove the filter(s).
Note: Filter elements cannot always collect 100% of the grease from cooking. Some grease may collect behind the filter or in the duct pipe.
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Hood Cleaning - V-Line Premium Power Lung™ (K-Series)
For your kitchen ventilation system to work properly, it is important to clean the blower housing or filters regularly. Please review the procedure for specific your model. Vent-A-Hood® Range Hoods will be equipped with the Magic Lung® blower system, the Power Lung™ K-Series blower system (V-Line and ARS Duct Free) remote blower system RM1000/RM1500, or Budget Line (M Series) M600/M1200 interior blower system. This page is for the V-Line Power Lung™ (K-Series) blower.
Hood Cleaning – Models with the Power Lung ™ K250 Blower
Wipe down the interior and exterior of the hood as needed with a soft cloth and warm soapy water (liquid dish detergent is acceptable). Do not use acids, abrasives, strong detergents, solvents, or scouring pads. Stainless steel should be treated with a quality stainless steel cleaner such as Stainless Steel Magic® (Vent-A-Hood® part number SS64). Follow all label instructions. Do not polish across the grain or in circles.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, be sure the blower is turned off in the hood before removing the grease pan.
The Vent-A-Hood® Power Lung™ blower captures grease by-products in the grease pan attached to the bottom of the blower. Cooking habits determine how often the grease pan will need to be cleaned. High fat content foods and heavy cooking may require cleaning after each use.
To remove the grease pan, un-snap the suitcase latches (A) (one on each side of the pan).
The grease pan (B) may now be lowered from the hood.
Clean the grease pan in a sink of warm soapy water (liquid dish detergent) and let soak for a few minutes. Wash with sponge or dish cloth, rinse and let drain. Re-install grease pan and snap suitcase latches in place. The grease pan alternatively may be placed into a dishwasher.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, be sure the blower is turned off in the hood before removing the grease pan.
Regular cleaning of the grease pan should prevent grease accumulation on the blower wheel. If grease build up should occur, the blower wheel may easily be cleaned in place using a soft bristle toothbrush and a common degreaser such as Formula 409®. Take care not to move or lose the metal balancing clips that may be affixed to the wheel. In instances where the blower wheel may need to be removed, follow the instructions on the next page.
Remove the grease pan as described in Hood Cleaning, Section B. Removing the blower wheel requires a 1/8” hex wrench. A T-handle hex wrench (A) can be purchased from at most hardware stores and many online retailers. There is a small set screw on the side of the hub of the wheel that tightens up against a “flat” spot on the motor shaft. The set screw must be rotated counterclockwise ½ turn to remove the blower wheel. Insert wrench through the guide hole (B) located next to the left blower housing latch, through the blades of the blower wheel, and into the set screw. Use caution to avoid bending or distorting the blower wheel and take care not to move or lose the metal balancing clips that may be affixed to the wheel.
A soft bristle toothbrush with warm soapy water may be used to clean the blades, or soak the blower wheel in warm soapy water. When reinstalling the wheel onto the motor shaft, make sure the set screw makes direct contact with the “flat spot” on the motor shaft. Slide the blower wheel onto the motor shaft as far as it will go, and tighten the set screw (clockwise) to lock the blower wheel in the correct position.
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Hood Cleaning - Premier Magic Lung®
For your kitchen ventilation system to work properly, it is important to clean the blower housing or filters regularly. Please review the procedure for specific your model. Vent-A-Hood® Range Hoods will be equipped with the Magic Lung® blower system, the Power Lung™ K-Series blower system (V-Line and ARS Duct Free) remote blower system RM1000/RM1500, or Budget Line (M Series) M600/M1200 interior blower system. This page is for the Magic Lung® blower.
Hood Cleaning Models with the Magic Lung®
Wipe down the interior and exterior of the hood as needed with a soft cloth and warm soapy water (liquid dish detergent is acceptable). Do not use acids, abrasives, b detergents, solvents, or scouring pads. Stainless steel should be treated with a quality stainless steel cleaner such as Stainless Steel Magic® (Vent-A-Hood® part number SS64). Follow all label instructions. Do not polish across the grain or in circles.
Real copper, real brass, and hammered copper hoods will oxidize and/or tarnish over time. Use a quality copper or brass cleaner such as Red Bear Copper Polish (Vent-A-Hood part number CP101). Follow all label instructions. Do not polish across the grain or in circles. Do not use acids, abrasives, b detergents, degreasers, solvents, or scouring pads.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, be sure the blower is turned off in the hood before removing the shield(s) and blower housing(s).
The Vent-A-Hood® Magic Lung® blower captures grease by-products in the blower housing(s) and E-Z Clean blower shield(s). E-Z Clean blower shields require more frequent cleaning than the blower housing but individual cooking habits determine how often each item will need to be cleaned. High fat content foods and heavy cooking may require cleaning after each use.
E-Z Clean blower shields are easily removed for cleaning by pulling the E-Z Clean blower shield(s) toward the front of the hood being careful to keep the tray level if the hood has been recently used.
To remove the blower housing(s) and damper(s), first remove the E-Z Clean blower shield. The blower housing is removed for cleaning by unsnapping the suitcase latches (one on each side of the housing). Then, pull the housing forward and gently "tip" it downward to clear the blower wheel(s). The blower wheel(s) can be removed (if necessary) by using the hex wrench that was provided with this manual. See part C of this section for details on how to clean the blower wheel(s).
Clean the shield(s), damper(s), and/or blower housing(s) in a sink of warm soapy water (liquid dish detergent) and let soak for a few minutes. Wash with a sponge or dishcloth, rinse and let drain before reinstalling. Alternatively, the blower housing(s) and E-Z Clean blower shield(s) may be placed into a dishwasher.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of personal injury, be sure the blower is turned off in the hood before removing the blower shield(s) and blower housing(s).
Regular cleaning of the blower housing should prevent grease accumulation on the blower wheel. If grease build up should occur, the blower wheel may easily be cleaned in place using a soft bristle toothbrush and a common degreaser such as Formula 409®. Take care not to move or lose the metal balancing clips that may be affixed to the wheel (C).
In instances where the blower wheel may need to be removed, follow the instructions below.
Removing the blower wheel requires a 1/8” hex wrench. A T-handle hex wrench (A) is available from Vent-A-Hood® to accomplish this (Part # AW101). There is a small set screw on the side of the hub of the wheel (B) that tightens up against a “flat” spot on the motor shaft. The set screw must be rotated ½ turn counterclockwise to remove the blower wheel. Insert wrench through the blades of the blower wheel and into the set screw. If the wheel is difficult to remove, the area where the motor shaft makes contact with the blower wheel hub may need to be sprayed with common penetrating oil such as WD-40®.
After allowing the penetrating oil to soak for a few minutes, push the blower wheel forward slightly, then gently pull the blower wheel off the motor shaft. Use caution to avoid bending or distorting the blower wheel and take care not to move or lose the metal balancing clips that may be affixed to the wheel (C).
A soft bristle toothbrush with warm soapy water may be used to clean the blades, or soak the blower wheel in warm soapy water. When reinstalling the wheel onto the motor shaft, make sure the set screw makes direct contact with the “flat spot” on the motor shaft. Slide the blower wheel onto the motor shaft as far as it will go, making sure the back of the blower wheel does not touch the motor mount screws protruding from the motor.
If the blower wheel is too far back, it will rub the motor mount screws, and if it is too far forward, it will rub the inside of the blower housing. Adjust the blower wheel slightly to find the correct front to rear location. Tighten the set screw (clockwise) to lock the blower wheel in the correct position.
NOTE: For hoods that have more than one blower wheel, make sure that white blower wheels are matched up with white motor rings, and black blower wheels are matched up with black motor rings. The hood will not perform properly if blower wheels and motors are mismatched.
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Vent-A-Hood® Operating Instructions
Premier Magic Lung® (B-Series & T-Series Blower) Models - Rotary Controls (Current Generation) :
Blower Control Dial- This dial operates a single or dual blower. To operate the blower(s), rotate the dial through the fan speed settings by turning it clockwise (facing the knob). Rotate the dial counter-clockwise to turn the blower(s) off. The first blower has a two speed motor which allows the user to switch the hood to "LOW" (position I) for quieter operation during light cooking, while the "HIGH" (position II) setting delivers the full power of the Magic Lung® blower unit. If the two speed motor is turned to "LOW", the heat sensor (SensaSource®) monitors cooking activity. If the heat reaches an unacceptable level inside the hood, or a range fire occurs, the two speed motor will switch from "LOW" to full power automatically. The sensor will return the motor to the "LOW" level when the heat subsides or the hood may be turned off manually. B100 (single blower) dials have 3 settings: Off/Low/High. B200 (dual blower) dials have 4 settings: Off/Low/Medium/High. Medium is right blower on high and left blower off. High adds the left blower.
Light Control Dial- This dial operates the lights. To operate the lights, rotate the dial through the light intensity settings by turning it clockwise (facing the knob). Rotate the dial counter-clockwise to turn the lights off.
Note: The location of the dials in the hood corresponds to the location of the motors in the hood (i.e. left dial operates left motor, etc.) except for a T400 Island Cluster Blower, which is diagrammed below.
Premier Magic Lung® (B-Series & T-Series Blower) Models - Switch Controls (Previous Generation):
Red Switch- This switch operates a two speed motor. This two speed motor allows the user to switch the hood to “LOW” (position I) for quieter operation during light cooking, while the “HIGH” (position II) setting delivers the full power of the Magic Lung® blower unit. If the two speed motor is turned to “LOW”, the heat sensor (SensaSource®) monitors cooking activity. If the heat reaches an unacceptable level inside the hood, or a range fire occurs, the two speed motor will switch from “LOW” to full power automatically. The sensor will return the motor to the “LOW” level when the heat subsides or the hood may be turned off manually (middle position).
White Switch- This switch controls the lights. “LOW” level lighting (position I) is 25 watts per bulb, “HIGH” level lighting (position II) is 50 watts per bulb. Off is in the middle position.
Black Switch- This switch operates a single speed motor. The single speed motor is either off or on, and is not controlled by the SensaSource® heat sensor.
Note: The location of the switches on the hood corresponds to the location of the motors in the hood (i.e. left switch operates left motor, etc. ) except for a T400H Island 1200 CFM Cluster Blower, which is diagrammed below.
Fluorescent Lights
On fluorescent light models, motors are switched independent from one another, with the exception of island hoods which are switched in pairs of motors. When using the hood, the user should generally start with one motor, and then turn on additional motors as required.
White Switch- This switch controls the light(s).
Black Switch- This switch operates a single speed motor or a pair of single speed motors in an Island hood.
Note: The location of the switches in the hood corresponds to the location of the motors in the hood (i.e. left switch operates left motor, etc.) except for a T400 Island Cluster Blower, which is diagrammed below.
Premium Power Lung (K250 Blower) Models
When using the hood, the user should generally start with the hood on the low setting, and switch to the high setting as required.
Red Switch- This switch operates the two speed motor. This two speed motor allows the user to switch the hood to “LOW” (position I) for quieter operation during light cooking, while the “HIGH” (position II) setting delivers the full power of the Magic Lung® blower unit. If the two speed motor is turned to “LOW”, the heat sensor (SensaSource) monitors cooking activity. If the heat reaches an unacceptable level inside the hood or a range fire occurs, the two speed motor will switch from “LOW” to full power automatically. The sensor will return the motor to the “LOW” level when the heat subsides or the hood may be turned off manually (middle position).
White Switch- This switch operates the lights. “LOW” level lighting (position I) is 25 watts per bulb, “HIGH” level lighting (position II) is 50 watts per bulb. Off is in the middle position.
Remote Blower System (RM1000 & RM1500) Models
On external blower models, the user should generally start on the lowest setting and then increase speed as required. The light switch operates halogen lights low, off, or high, and fluorescent lights off or on.
Note: In order to properly capture the maximum amount of oil/grease from cooking, the motor blower should be operated at the higher setting – lower speeds may lower the noise level, but may not create sufficient air flow and pressure through the filter to liquefy oil/grease properly.
