VIKIO HOME VKH-RP31-30B 30-Inch Wall Mount Range Hood User Manual

1. Introducció

Thank you for choosing the VIKIO HOME VKH-RP31-30B 30-Inch Wall Mount Range Hood. This appliance is designed to effectively remove smoke, grease, and odors from your kitchen, ensuring a cleaner and more pleasant cooking environment. Featuring a powerful 900 CFM dual intake motor, convertible ducting options, and intuitive gesture and touch controls, this range hood combines performance with modern convenience. Please read this manual thoroughly before installation and operation to ensure proper use and maintenance.

Figure 1.1: VIKIO HOME 30-Inch Wall Mount Range Hood (Black Painted Stainless Steel)

2. Informació important de seguretat

Per reduir el risc d'incendi, descàrrega elèctrica o lesions, observeu el següent:

• Llegiu totes les instruccions abans d'utilitzar aquest aparell.
• Els treballs d'instal·lació i el cablejat elèctric han de ser realitzats per persones qualificades d'acord amb tots els codis i estàndards aplicables, inclosa la construcció antiincendis.
• No feu funcionar cap ventilador amb un cable o un endoll danyats. Descarteu el ventilador o torneu-lo a un centre de servei autoritzat per a l'examen i/o reparació.
• Es necessita aire suficient per a la combustió i l'escapament adequats dels gasos a través del conducte de fum (xemeneia) dels equips de combustió per evitar la retroalimentació. Seguiu les directrius i els estàndards de seguretat del fabricant d'equips de calefacció, com els publicats per l'Associació Nacional de Protecció contra Incendis (NFPA) i la Societat Americana d'Enginyers de Calefacció, Refrigeració i Aire Condicionat (ASHRAE) i les autoritats locals.
• Quan talleu o perforeu la paret o el sostre, no danyeu el cablejat elèctric i altres serveis ocults.
• Els ventiladors per conductes s'han de ventilar sempre a l'exterior.
• Always turn off power to the unit at the service panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally before servicing or cleaning.
• Netegeu els filtres de greix amb freqüència. No s'ha de permetre que s'acumuli greix al ventilador ni al filtre.
• Never ignite foods under the range hood.
• Utilitzeu aquesta unitat només de la manera prevista pel fabricant. Si teniu preguntes, poseu-vos en contacte amb el fabricant.

3. Contingut del paquet

Verifiqueu que tots els components siguin presents i no estiguin danyats abans de començar la instal·lació.

Figure 3.1: Included components and hardware.

• Main Product (Range Hood)
• Xemeneia inferior
• Xemeneia superior
• Suport de muntatge
• Baffle Filters (x3)
• 6" Round Aluminum Duct (for ducted installation)
• Charcoal Filters (x2) (for ductless installation)
• Manual d'usuari
• Mounting Screws (M5x40mm) (x2)
• Washer (Ø5.5x16mm) (x2)
Anchor (Ø8mm) (x2)
• Wall Bracket Mounting Screws (M4x16mm) (x2)
• Anchor (Ø6mm) (x2)
• Chimney Mounting Screws (M4x8mm) (x4)

Note: Before installing, remove any protective white film from the components.

4. Especificacions

Figura 4.1: Dimensions del producte per a la planificació de la instal·lació.

5. Instal·lació i configuració

Proper installation is crucial for the performance and safety of your range hood. Due to the size and weight, installation typically requires 1-2 people.

5.1 Llista de comprovació prèvia a la instal·lació

• Ensure you have all necessary tools and hardware as listed in Section 3.
• Confirm the mounting location is suitable and can support the weight of the range hood.
• Verify electrical supply meets the product specifications (120V).
• Decide between ducted or ductless installation and prepare accordingly.

5.2 Ducted vs. Ductless Installation

This range hood is convertible and can be installed in either ducted or ductless (recirculating) configuration.

Figure 5.1: Illustration of ducted (left) and ductless (right) installation methods.

• Instal·lació per conductes: Vents air directly outside using the 6" round aluminum duct. This method offers faster smoke removal and does not require charcoal filter replacements.
• Instal·lació sense conductes: Recirculates filtered air back into the kitchen. This method requires the installation of charcoal filters (included) which need regular replacement.

5.3 Passos generals d'instal·lació

1. Marqueu els punts de muntatge: Use the provided template or measure carefully to mark the drilling points for the mounting bracket and chimney support.
2. Forats: Drill pilot holes and insert anchors as required for your wall type.
3. Suport de muntatge: Fixeu el suport de muntatge a la paret amb els cargols adequats.
4. Campana extractora penjada: Carefully lift and hang the main range hood unit onto the mounting bracket. Ensure it is securely seated.
5. Connect Ducting (Ducted): Attach the aluminum duct to the range hood exhaust and route it to the exterior vent. Seal all connections with duct tape.
6. Install Charcoal Filters (Ductless): If using ductless mode, install the charcoal filters onto the motor housing as per instructions.
7. Install Chimney Sections: Attach the upper and lower chimney sections, securing them with the chimney mounting screws.
8. Connexió elèctrica: Connect the range hood to a grounded electrical outlet or hardwire it according to local electrical codes.
9. Install Baffle Filters: Insert the stainless steel baffle filters into their slots.

6. Instruccions de funcionament

Your VIKIO HOME range hood features both touch controls and gesture sensing for convenient operation.

Figure 6.1: Control panel with touch and gesture sensing points.

6.1 Funcions del tauler de control

• On/Off: Encén o apaga la unitat.
• Llum: Toggles the LED lights on/off.
• Velocitat baixa: Activates the fan at low speed for light cooking.
• Med Speed: Activates the fan at medium speed for moderate cooking.
• Alta velocitat: Activates the fan at high speed for heavy smoke and odors.
• Delayed Shutdown: Press this button to activate a 3-minute delayed shutdown. The fan will continue to operate for 3 minutes and then turn off automatically.

6.2 Gesture Control

The range hood can be operated by waving your hand in front of the gesture sensing points located on the control panel.

Figure 6.2: Wave hand to control functions.

• Activar/Desactivar: Wave your hand across the left sensing point to turn the fan on or off.
• Ajustar velocitat: Wave your hand across the control panel from left to right to increase fan speed (Low > Med > High). Wave from right to left to decrease fan speed.
• Delayed Shutdown: Wave your hand across the right sensing point to activate the delayed shutdown function.

Note: Gesture control can be disabled if preferred. Refer to the full user manual for detailed instructions on disabling this feature.

7. Manteniment

Un manteniment regular garanteix un rendiment òptim i una llarga vida útil de la campana extractora.

7.1 Neteja dels filtres deflectors

The permanent stainless steel baffle filters are designed to capture grease and are dishwasher-safe for easy cleaning.

Figure 7.1: Baffle filters are dishwasher safe for convenient cleaning.

1. Elimina els filtres: Gently pull the latch on each baffle filter and slide it out.
2. Neteja: Place the filters in a dishwasher or wash them by hand with hot water and a degreasindetergent g.
3. Assecar i tornar a instal·lar: Ensure filters are completely dry before reinstalling them.

7.2 Replacing Charcoal Filters (Ductless Mode Only)

If your range hood is installed in ductless mode, the charcoal filters need to be replaced periodically, typically every 3-6 months depending on usage.

1. Remove Baffle Filters: Follow the steps above to remove the baffle filters.
2. Remove Old Charcoal Filters: Locate the charcoal filters attached to the motor housing and twist or unclip them to remove.
3. Install New Charcoal Filters: Attach new charcoal filters (VIKIO HOME genuine replacement filters recommended) by twisting or clipping them into place.
4. Reinstall Baffle Filters: Place the baffle filters back into their slots.

7.3 Neteja general

• Wipe the exterior surfaces of the range hood with a soft cloth and a mild, non-abrasive cleaner.
• Do not use abrasive pads or cleaners that could scratch the stainless steel finish.
• Clean the LED lights with a soft, damp tela.

8. Solució De Problemes

Abans de contactar amb el servei d'atenció al client, consulteu la taula següent per obtenir informació sobre problemes i solucions habituals.

9. Garantia i atenció al client

VIKIO HOME stands behind the quality of its products. Your range hood comes with a 2-year confidence warranty.

• Cobertura de la garantia: This warranty covers defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase.
• Atenció al client: For any questions, assistance, or warranty claims, please contact our professional customer service team. We aim to provide a response within 24 hours.
• Peces de recanvi: We offer free replacement of accessories such as filters and lights as needed during the warranty period.

Si us plau, conserveu el comprovant de compra per al servei de garantia.