FKT62Z - Range hood FRIGIDAIRE - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	FRIGIDAIRE
Model	FKT62Z
Product type	Semi-recessed range hood
Dimensions (W x D)	600 x 258 mm
Recessed part height	130 mm
Approximate weight	7 kg
Power supply	220-240 V, 50/60 Hz
Number of speeds	3 (1, 2, 3)
Lighting	2 lamps of 40 W
Operating modes	Extraction or recirculation
Grease filter type	Washable metal
Charcoal filter type	Replaceable active carbon
Grease filter maintenance	Clean every 2 months in dishwasher or with detergent
Charcoal filter replacement	Every 4 months
Minimum distance above cooktop	65 cm
Electrical protection	Bipolar switch with 3 mm contact gap, mandatory grounding
Controls	Sliders for lighting, motor and speed
Front panel	Removable for customization
Repairability	Filters and bulbs easily accessible

Frequently Asked Questions - FKT62Z FRIGIDAIRE

How to install the FKT62Z hood?

Installation can be done by screwing or with quick clips (option). For screwing, fix the upper part inside the upper cabinet. For clips, cut an opening of 535x258 mm (for 60 cm) and insert the hood. Ensure the hood is unplugged before any manipulation.

What are the dimensions of the required opening for recessed installation?

For a 60 cm hood, the opening must be 535 x 258 mm, with a distance of 15 mm from the front edge of the cabinet. For a 90 cm model, the dimensions are 835 x 258 mm.

How to use the hood controls?

The sliders are located on the hidden control panel of the drawer. The L button turns the lighting on/off, M activates/deactivates the motor, and V selects the speed (1: min, 2: medium, 3: max). Opening and closing the drawer activates a micro-switch.

How to clean the metal grease filters?

The metal filters should be cleaned every two months. Open the drawer, push the side handles towards the center and pull downwards. They can be washed in the dishwasher or with a mild detergent. Dry them well before reinstalling.

When should the activated charcoal filter be replaced?

The activated charcoal filter must be replaced at least every 4 months, or more frequently with heavy use. It cannot be washed or regenerated. To change it, open the extraction grille and unscrew the wing nuts.

How to change the hood bulbs?

First unplug the hood. Remove the transparent cover to access the two 40 W lamps. Check that they are screwed in properly. If they are burnt out, replace them with bulbs of the same voltage and power.

What is the minimum distance required between the hood and the cooktop?

The hood must be installed at least 65 cm above a cooking appliance. This distance is important for safety and efficiency.

Can the hood be used in recirculation mode without external evacuation?

Yes, the hood can operate in recirculation mode. You must install the activated charcoal filters (not supplied with extraction mode) and connect a duct of 100 or 120 mm to the top of the cabinet. The filtered air is returned to the kitchen.

How to change the front panel of the hood?

First remove the glass or metal strip located at the front. The screws are behind this strip. Unscrew them to remove the panel. You can then attach a new panel in wood matching your kitchen by following the reverse steps.

What to do if the hood does not turn on or does not work?

First check that the hood is properly plugged in and that the drawer is open (it activates the power). Check the circuit fuses. If the lighting does not work, check the bulbs. If the motor does not run, ensure the grease filter is not clogged. Contact a professional if the problem persists.

USER MANUAL FKT62Z FRIGIDAIRE

This hood is constructed ready for installation in the bottom part of an overhead unit fixed above a cooker and fastened to a wall.

It can be used either in the ducting version (evacuation of air to the outside) or in the filter version (internal recirculation of air).

2 - SAFETY WARNINGS

2.1 - When used in the extraction mode the cooker hood ducting must not be connected to a flue which is used for exhausting fumes from appliances supplied with energy other than electric such as a central heating flue or water heating flue.
2.2 - Before connecting to the mains supply ensure that the mains voltage corresponds with the voltage on the rating plate inside the hood.
2.3 - Connect the cooker hood to the mains via a double pole switch which has 3mm clearance between the contacts.
2.4 - The appliance must be earthed.
2.5 - When installed, the hood must be positioned at least 65~cm above a cooking appliance.
2.6- Never do flambe cooking under this cooker hood.
2.7 - Never leave frying pans unattended during use as overheated fats and oils may catch fire.
2.8 - Before carrying out any kind of maintenance or cleaning, disconnect the hood from the mains supply.
2.9 - If the room where the cooker hood is to be used contains a fuel burning appliance such as a central heating boiler then this must be of the room sealed or balanced flue type. If other types of flue or appliance are fitted ensure that there is an adequate supply of air into the room. When the cooker hood is used in conjunction with other appliances supplied with energy other than electric, the negative pressure in the room must not exceed 0,04 mbar to prevent fumes being drawn back into the room by the cooker hood.

3 - INSTALLATION

This device belongs to the category of semi-fitted hoods.

The top part (height 13cm ) is inserted into the overhead unit.

The bottom carriage, which can be extracted, remains outside the overhead unit when assembled, and must be pulled out into the working position.

This hood can be installed in two different ways.

3.1 - Installation using screws (without quick-connection clips)

To fix the top part of the hood to the inside of the overhead unit, the base of the unit must be at a distance of 13cm from the lower edge.

If the base is pre-drilled and suitable to take the hood, it will be sufficient to screw the hood onto it using the four 4.2 × 44.5 ~mm screws provided.

If the base is not pre-drilled the hood must be correctly positioned and screwed into place from the inside outward, using 3.5 × 16 ~mm screws.

3.2 - Installation using quick-connection clips

On request, and upon payment of an additional charge, the hood can be supplied complete with a spring-clip quick-connection system equipped with squares, fitted to the

top of the hood body. If the hood is fitted with this system, a normal overhead unit with its base in the usual position can be used.

Installation is performed as follows:

measure the base of the overhead unit carefully to mark the opening required. The size of the opening for a hood measuring 600mm are 535× 258mm (for a 90cm hood they are 835× 258mm ) and it is necessary to allow 15mm from the front edge of the overhead unit (front part without front panel).

Once this opening has been cut, merely insert the hood. The springs and relative squares will hook the hood behind the base. When the screws are tightened, the hood is fixed into place. The holds for screws can be accessed by pulling the carriage out into the working position. They are situated on the side walls (fixed part of bottom panel).

To dismantle the hood, turn the screws in an anti-clockwise direction until they lock. In this position the springs are bent inwards and the hood can easily be removed from the opening.

Caution: before removing the hood, make sure you have disconnected it from the power supply.

3.3 - Ducting or recirculation fitting

1 - Ducting fitting

a - The hood must be ducted to the outside using either a rigid or a flexible pipe 100 or 120 mm., which must be fixed using suitable pipe clamps (not provided).
b - Check whether or not the activated charcoal filters have been fitted inside the hood: in the ducting version these filters must not be fitted.

2 - Recirculation fitting

a - The hood must be connected to the top of the overhead unit using either a rigid or a flexible pipe 100 or 120mm
b - Check that the activated charcoal filters have been fitted inside the hood.
c - The filtered air is recirculated into the kitchen through the hold in the top of the overhead unit.
d - If a pipe 120mm is used, a directional grille (provided) can be fitted over the overhead unit, taking care that the flow of air is directed forwards.

Front panel

The front panel can be changed to blend in with adjacent kitchen units. To do this, first remove the glass or metal strip. The screws are positioned behind the strip, and can be removed with ease. Repeat the above operations in reverse order to fit a wooden front panel that blends in with the other kitchen units.

3.4 - Electrical connection and working test

Electrical connection can be provided as follows:

1 - If the hood has a plug, it can be connected directly to the nearest earthed power socket.

2 - If the hood does not have a plug, it can be connected by means of a special earthed connection. Always comply with the warnings given in points 2.3, 2.4 and 2.5 of the safety instructions.
3 - Once the electrical connection has been completed, check that the worktop illumination, motor and speeds work properly. When opening the sliding carriage for the first time after installing the hood, pull the carriage quite hard until it reaches the end of the guide.

Part 2 - OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS

1 - OPERATION

The controls are located in a concealed control panel in the top of the extractable carriage, and are visible in the working position (carriage open).

The hood functions are worked by three sliding controls:

L button = turns the lighting system on and off

M button= turns the motor on and off

V button = 1: minimum speed

2: medium speed
3: maximum speed

Also, two microswitches work as main power switches with memory, and are turned on and off by opening and closing of the carriage, activating the lighting system and motor.

2 - MAINTENANCE

Regular maintenance and cleaning will ensure good performance and reliability, while extending the working life of the hood. Special attention should be paid to the grease filters and to the activated charcoal filters when the hood is used in the recirculation mode.

2.1 - Metal grease filters.

1 - Cleaning

This filter should be cleaned at the most every two months, using a normal household detergent; its reduced size means that it can also be put into the dishwasher.

2 - Removing the filter

Open the sliding carriage, then push the side handles on the filter towards the centre, at the same time pulling downward. Replace the filter taking care that the handle is pointing towards the front of the hood.

2.2 - Synthetic grease filter

1 - This cannot be washed, but must be replaced on average every two months.

If the filter has chemical saturation indicators, replace when the red colour in the dots has spread to the whole surface of the filter.

2 - Replacement:

a - Open the ducting grille panel
b - Press the fastener clips towards the centre, simultaneously pulling downwards.

c - Remove the wire filter holder and replace the grease filter
d - Replace the ducting grille panel.

CAUTION: always comply with the cleaning and maintenance times given above, to prevent any risk of fire due to filters that are saturated with grease.

2.3 - Activated charcoal filter

1 - Function

The activated charcoal filters absorb smells and odours until they reach saturation point. They cannot be washed or regenerated, and must be replaced at least every 4 months, or more frequently in case of particularly heavy use.

2 - Replacement:

a - Open the ducting grille panel or remove the grease filter
b - Replace the activated charcoal filters by turning the thumb screws in an anticlockwise direction to remove, and in a clockwise direction to replace.
c - Close the ducting grille again, or replace the grease filter

2.4 - Worktop illumination

a - This is provided by two 40 W lamps, which can be accessed by removing the transparent cover
b - If the lamps are not working, check that they are screwed in properly.
c - If the lamps have fused they must be replaced using others of the same voltage and power.

2.5 - Cleaning

The hood must be cleaned internally and externally using a damp cloth and mild liquid detergent. Under no circumstances use abrasive substances.