Kruger KM300 User manual
User Manual
Undercabinet Range Hoods
KM300
ENGLISH
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Please follow the recommendations and guidelines contained in this
manual. This way the appliance will give you consistent high performance
and efciency for many years to come.
Thank you for choosing Krüger home appliances!
The following symbols will help you when reading this instruction manual:
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Guide to using this manual
Characteristics.........................................................................3
Warnings & Caution ..................................................................4
Installation & Usage.....................................................................8
Maintenance & Cleaning...........................................................17
Warranty......................................................................20
Suggestions & Advice
Safety Information
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KM300
SPECIFICATIONS & TECHNICAL PARAMETERS
Rated Voltage 110V - 120V
Rated Power Frequency 60Hz
Lighting Power Consumption 2 x 50W
Motor Power Consumption 2 x 100W
Total Power Consumption 300W
Number of Motors 2
Dimensions of Duct Exhaust 7” Ø (Circular) or 3 ¼” x 10”
Overall Dimensions 29 3/4” (Width) x 22” (Depth) x 6 7/8” (Height)
ALTO - M
29 3/4 ”
2 3/8”
6 7/8”
22”
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These instructions have been drawn up for your safety and that of others.
You are therefore strongly urged to read them carefully before installing
and using the appliance. Keep this instruction manual for future reference
as necessary. If the appliance is sold or moved, make sure that the manual
is transferred over to the new user.
❏Installation of the appliance and its connection to the electrical mains
must only be carried out by QUALIFIED PERSONNEL in accordance
with local applicable codes and standards, including re-rated
construction.
❏The hood must be placed at a minimum distance of 26” and a
maximum of 30” from the cooktop for best capture of cooking
impurities, and a minimum distance of 28” from the gas range.
❏In order to provide sufcient air for proper exhausting of gases through
the chimney, follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s guideline
and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire
Protection Association, and the American Society for Heating,
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineer (ASHRAE), and local code
authorities.
❏To reduce the risk of re or electric shock, do not use this fan with any
solid-state speed control device.
❏When cutting or drilling into the wall or ceiling, do not damage
electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
❏This unit is meant for household kitchen use only. To ensure your
safety, it needs to be connected to a GFCI protected branch circuit.
TO REDUCE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK
OR INJURY TO PERSONS, PLEASE OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING:
i.1 Installation
WARNING
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❏Before any cleaning or service procedure, it is important to check that
the appliance is DISCONNECTED from the electrical service panel.
This will prevent power from being switched on accidentally.
❏It is risky to modify or attempt to modify the characteristics of this
product.
❏After removing the appliance from the packaging, make sure that
it is undamaged, and that the electrical lead is in perfect condition.
Otherwise contact your dealer before putting the appliance into
operation.
❏Use this unit only in the manner it is intended for by the manufacturer.
If you have any questions regarding the usage of this appliance,
please contact the manufacturer or the local agent closest to you.
❏The Manufacturer declines all responsibility in case of failure to comply
with the accident prevention regulations.
❏Make sure that air is able to circulate freely around the appliance. Poor
ventilation may result in a shortage of oxygen.
❏Make sure that the appliance is supplied with the type of gas indicated
on the relative sticker next to the main gas connection pipe.
❏Use of a gas cooking appliance produces heat and moisture in the
room in which it is installed. Ensure that the room is well ventilated by
keeping the air intakes open and in good working order or by installing
an extractor hood with a discharge pipe.
❏If the appliance is required to be used intensively for a long period of
time, the effectiveness of the ventilation will have to be increased, for
example by opening a window or increasing the power of any electric
extractor fan.
❏The stainless steel structural housing may have sharp edges. Be
careful to avoid cuts and abrasions during installation and cleaning.
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❏This product is designed to cook food inside ordinary homes and
for non-professional purposes. It should not be used for any other
purpose.
❏After using the appliance, make sure that all controls are in the “OFF”
position.
❏If you use an electrical socket in close proximity to this appliance, take
care that the cables of the appliances you are using are far away from
any parts of this appliance that may heat up.
❏This appliance is designed and intended to be operated by adults
only. Children are not allowed to tamper with the controls or play with
this appliance.
❏The exposed parts of this appliance heat up during cooking and
remain hot for some time even after it is switched off. Keep children
well away until the appliance has cooled down.
❏Keep the appliance thoroughly cleaned after every use. Grease should
not be allowed to accumulate on the fan or lter, as food residues
such as scraps, oils, and fats, may become a re hazard.
❏In the unlikely instance of a malfunction, never attempt to repair the
appliance yourself. Repairs by unskilled persons may further damage
the unit, and can greatly jeopardize the safety of yourself and your
family.
❏To diagnose the malfunction, please refer to the contents of this
manual. If you do not nd the necessary information, please contact
your nearest service centre.
❏Servicing work on this appliance must be carried out by a KRÜGER™
authorized technical service centre. Always request the use of original
replacement parts.
i.2 During Use
i.3 Child Safety
i.4 Cleaning & Maintenance
i.5 Servicing & Parts
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❏All the materials used to build this appliance are environmentally
compatible and recyclable. Please make your contribution to
conserving the environment by using the various waste collection
channels available.
❏Appliances which are no longer used or usable are not worthless
waste. Through environmentally friendly disposal, a number of
materials used in the production of your appliance can be recovered.
❏Find out about the current disposal options from your dealer, or your
local authority.
❏Before scrapping the appliance, cut the power supply lead and render
it unusable for safe handling.
i.6 Environmental Protection
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For proper operation of a gas appliance, the air necessary for the combustion
of the gas must be able to ow into the room naturally.
The air must ow into the room directly through openings in the outside
walls. These openings must have an unobstructed cross-section not less
than 1.18CFM or 2m3/h for each kw of power (see total power in kw on the
appliance nameplate).
This opening must be constructed so that it will not be obstructed from inside
or outside, or constructed close to the oor. The opening is recommended to
be on the side opposite to that on which the ue gases are discharged.
If it is not feasible to provide these openings in the room where the appliance
is installed, the necessary air may be taken from an adjacent room, provided
that:
• This room is not a bedroom or a hazardous environment;
• This room has ventilation;
• The ventilation between the room where the appliance is installed and the
adjacent room have openings.
Installation Premises
INSTALLATION
This appliance must only be installed and used in rooms with permanent
ventilation to local standards.
Installation of the appliance and its connection to the electrical mains
must only be carried out by QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
Before installation, it is important to check that the appliance is
DISCONNECTED from the electrical main service terminal. KRUGER™
declines all responsibility for any damages arising from installation in
breach of the regulations in force or from failure to comply with the
accident prevention regulations.
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Carefully remove the blue coloured plastic protective lm prior to nal
installation.
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1. Use the dimensional drawings above to lay out the range hood’s mounting
holes, wiring access and ductwork. Mark the cabinet bottom and drywall
where applicable.
2. Make a cutout for the wiring and duct work.
3. Install the ductwork so that it is ush with the range hood’s mounting
surface.
4. Run two conductor wires from a power source to the hood location. Bring
approximately 12’’ of wiring through wiring hole.
5. Drill 3/32” diameter pilot holes at the points where mounting holes are
marked.
6. Insert 4 mounting screws, leaving approximately ¼” of thread exposed.
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Hood Preparation
Vertical Exhaust Option
1. Remove the bafe lters by pushing down the
tab then pulling them out of the slots.
2. Remove the bottom panel of the hood by
removing its 8 mounting screws. Set aside the
bottom panel once it has been removed.
3. Depending on the type of exhaust options you
would like to go with, please skip ahead to vertical
exhaust installation or horizontal exhaust installation.
3. Install the small shut-off plate, or backdraft damper, inside the back of the
hood. (see below)
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