Parmco Canopy Rangehood

Welcome

Dear Valued Customer,

Thank you and congratulations on purchasing your new Parmco appliance. All Parmco products are made to the highest quality and design standards. We are sure you will enjoy your new appliance.

Please read through these instructions carefully. These will assist you in gaining a complete understanding of the functions and features offered by your appliance. Please take special note of all detailed technical information and installation instructions. It is essential that you follow these instructions to ensure the safety and reliability of this appliance.

Furthermore, not using appropriate personnel to install this appliance may affect any future warranty claims lodged, so please check with Parmco Appliances before any installation is carried out.

We hope you enjoy your new appliance. If you would like to find out more about this product or any other products in Parmco's extensive range, visit us online at www.parmco.co.nz.

Regards,
The Parmco Team

Parmco Appliances Extended 7 Year Warranty

The Warranty:

• This appliance is intended for domestic use in the owner's home. Use of the appliance for commercial purposes will limit the warranty period (please see Parmco website for commercial details).
• Subject to the terms and conditions contained within this warranty, if the product is not of Acceptable Quality (as defined in the Consumer Guarantees Act) within 7 years of the date of original purchase, then Parmco Sales undertakes to repair or, at its sole discretion, replace the product.
• The warranty does not cover the costs of transport, mileage or travelling time if the product is located beyond 30km of a recognised Service Agent.
• This warranty is offered as an extra benefit, and does not affect other legal rights, which cannot be modified or excluded by agreement.
• This warranty only applies to goods supplied and installed in the North and South Islands of New Zealand.
• The provisions of this warranty are in addition to the rights and remedies available to consumers under the Consumer Guarantees Act 1993.

Please retain this Warranty card together with receipt or other proof of purchase date when seeking service during the warranty period.

Please contact Parmco at 09 573 5678 if your appliance needs servicing under warranty. Please have your model number and proof of purchase ready. Warranty repairs must be authorized by Parmco.

Subject to updates without prior notice, please visit www.parmco.co.nz for the latest version.

The Warranty is not valid:

• If the product is not installed and operated in accordance with the operating instructions.
• If the product is not installed to comply with the electrical, gas, plumbing and other Regulations and Codes of Practice in New Zealand.
• If the product is operated on voltages or frequencies outside the normal range for domestic appliances in New Zealand.
• If the product is not used in normal domestic use, or if it is used in a business as defined in the Consumer Guarantees Act.
• If any serial number has been removed or defaced.
• If proof of date of purchase is not supplied, except at the sole discretion of Parmco Sales. Proof of purchase can be for the product itself, or if installed with a kitchen or house then proof of purchase can be from a Parmco reseller of products supplied by Parmco.
• If the products are purchased in a second-hand condition from other parties (including but not limited to TradeMe, Sella, etc.).

Liability under this warranty will not be accepted for:

• Wear and tear caused by normal domestic use of the product.
• Damage in transport.
• Damage caused to the product by neglect, abuse, negligence, wilful act or misuse.
• Any costs associated with the repair, replacement, removal or reinstallation of products installed in a damaged condition.
• Any defect caused by accident, misuse, neglect, tampering with or unauthorised modifications of the appliance or any attempt at internal adjustment or repair by any person other than an Authorised Service Agent.
• Service calls that relate principally to the following:
  • Instruction on how to use the product.
  • Repair or replacement of house fuses, electrical wiring, gas fitting or plumbing.
  • Normal or scheduled maintenance including blocked filters or ducting.
  • Consumable items such as light bulbs.
  • Any damage to hobs caused by spills when cooking.
  • Any breakage or damage of glass items.
  • Any damage caused by non-recommended product used for cleaning, maintaining, lubricating or similar.
  • Any aspect relating to the installation of the product, or damage caused during installation including blocked access for repair.
  • Any third party (including reseller) or consequential loss or damage (direct or indirect) however arising.

Important Safety Information

⚠️ For best performance and to extend the life of your appliance, we recommend that you read the instructions in this owner's manual thoroughly before using your new appliance. It will provide you with all the information you need to ensure its safe installation, proper use, and maintenance. Retain this owner's manual for future reference.

To maintain the efficiency and safety of this appliance, we recommend the following:

Before Using This Appliance

Read the instructions thoroughly

• Remove all plastic protective films on the appliance before operating the appliance.
• The brackets and screws to fix this canopy to the wall are provided and are fixed to the inside packaging. Please check that the brackets and screws are not discarded with the packaging.
• This canopy must be installed by a qualified professional.
• Parmco is not liable for any damages or injuries caused as a result of not following the installation instructions in this manual.

Safety Information

In certain circumstances, an electrical appliance may be a danger hazard.

• There must be adequate ventilation of the room when the cooker hood is used at the same time as appliances burning gas or other fuels.
• Do not check the status of the filters while the cooker hood is operating.
• Do not touch the light bulb within half an hour after the appliance has been used.
• Do not light a flame under the cooker hood.
• Avoid opening the gasometer when there is no pan on the stove, as it is damaging for the filters and a fire hazard.
• Constantly check food frying to avoid overheated oil splashing and becoming a fire hazard.
• Disconnect the electrical plug prior to any maintenance.
• Regulations concerning the discharge of air have to be fulfilled.
• When the range hood and appliances supplied with energy other than electricity are simultaneously in operation, the negative pressure in the room must not exceed 4 Pa (4x10⁻⁵ bar).
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older than 8 and supervised.
• The range hood is intended to be installed over a hob having no more than four hob elements.
• Indoor use and household use only.
• When the appliance is not in use and before cleaning, unplug the appliance from the outlet.
• ⚠️ Attention! Observe the warning in the instruction sheet concerning the operation of the appliance when air is discharged from the room.
• There is a fire risk if cleaning is not carried out in accordance with the instructions.
• The air must not be discharged into a flue that is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels (not applicable to appliances that only discharge the air back into the room).
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• ⚠️ Warning: Failure to install the screws or fixing device in accordance with these instructions may result in electrical hazards.
• The installation height of the hood shall not be less than 65cm.
• The filter screen must be cleaned regularly, otherwise there is a danger of fire.
• The installation must be carried out according to the screws and positions required by the instructions, which will easily damage the connecting wires.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

Features

• Your canopy has been constructed using high-quality materials.
• Your canopy is fitted with a powerful centrifugal fan and is equipped with a low-noise electric motor.
• Your canopy produces strong suction to rapidly ventilate your kitchen environment, and each model contains aluminium mesh filters designed to trap grease from the air as it is removed from your kitchen.
• Depending on the model you have purchased, you will enjoy either incandescent, halogen, or LED lighting from your appliance.

Use and Care

Use the high suction speed in cases of concentrated kitchen vapors. It is recommended that the cooker hood suction is switched on for 5 minutes prior to cooking and to leave in operation during cooking and for another 15 minutes approximately after terminating cooking.

Controls:

• Light Switch: Press to "ON". The left and right bulbs will be lit. Otherwise, the bulbs don't work.
• Push Button "0": The motor stops running.
• Push Button "1": The motor runs at low speed.
• Push Button "2": The motor runs at middle speed.
• Push Button "3": The motor runs at high speed.

Installation

Models without Glass:

1. The canopy should be placed at a minimum distance of 65 cm above the cooking surface when placed above an electric hob and a minimum of 75 cm above the cooking surface when placed above a gas cooktop. (Refer to Diagram 1).

   Diagram 1 Description: Shows a side view of a rangehood installation above a hob. It indicates a minimum clearance of 65cm for electric hobs and 75cm for gas hobs.

2. For best performance and lowest noise output, we recommend use of 150mm ducting for RC6W550 models.

   Ducting Dimensions (mm)

   Dimension	RC6W550
   A	60.5
   B	120.5
   C*	Height dependent
   D	175
   E	75
   F	80

   *The actual height of C depends on the height of the ceiling and the position of the hob.

   Diagram 2 Description: Shows a schematic of ducting connections with labels A, B, C, D, E, F. It also indicates recommended ducting diameter.

3. Installation Steps:
   • Tools Required: A drill (with an 8mm drill bit indicated), screws, and wall plugs.

     Diagram 3 Description: Illustrates the tools required for installation, including a drill and various screws and fixings.

   • Mark wall as required: Use a level and measuring tape to mark the wall for mounting points.

     Diagram 4 Description: Shows a grid pattern on a wall, indicating where to mark for mounting the rangehood.

   • Drill 4 holes for mounting the body: Drill holes at the marked positions.

     Diagram 5 Description: Shows a hand holding a drill, drilling holes into a wall.

   • Fit wall fixings and top screws: Ensure that any fixings you use are appropriate for the wall type.

     Diagram 6 Description: Shows a hand inserting a wall plug and screw into a wall, with a 10mm measurement indicated.

   • Mount chimney brackets: Attach the brackets to the wall above the canopy.

     Diagram 7 & 8 Description: Illustrates attaching brackets to the wall for the chimney section.

   • Fix ducting (seal joint): Connect the ducting hose to the canopy outlet, ensuring a secure seal.

     Diagram 9 Description: Shows the ducting hose being attached to the top of the rangehood canopy.

   • Mount the chimney: Slide the chimney sections into place over the canopy.

     Diagram 10 Description: Shows the chimney sections being lowered onto the rangehood.

   • Adjust and secure the chimney: Position the chimney correctly and fasten it to the wall.

     Diagram 11 & 12 Description: Illustrates adjusting the chimney height and securing it to the wall.

Before installation, please ensure the area is clean to avoid remaining bits of broken wood and dust being sucked into the unit.

Installation of kitchen ventilation over electrical and gas cooktops must be undertaken in full accordance and reference to the relevant NZ building standards.

• After the initial installation, check that the unit has been installed level to avoid grease collection at one end.
• When the canopy is located above a gas appliance, the minimum distance from the top of the cooking surface should be at least 75cm and comply with the relevant New Zealand standards.
• When the canopy is located above an electric cooking surface, the minimum distance from the top of the cooking surface should be at least 65cm and comply with the relevant New Zealand standards.
• If installation instructions for the gas hob you are using specify a greater distance, please follow the hob manufacturer's recommendation.
• Regulations concerning the discharge of air must be adhered to. Please refer to the relevant New Zealand standards.

NOTE TO INSTALLER: Any reduction in the ducting diameter size from the canopy's ventilation outlet may either cause loss of suction, excessive noise, or motor failure. Any warranty claim where this is found to be the problem will not be covered under your manufacturer's warranty.

Maintenance

Cleaning of the Mesh Grease Filter

⚠️ The filter mesh is made of high-density aluminium. Please do not use corrosive detergents on it. If using a dishwasher to clean filters, please ensure that a non-caustic detergent is used. Keeping this filter clean will keep the appliance running correctly.

Cleaning Method

It is recommendable to clean the metallic filter every three months by carrying out the following instructions:

• Remove the metallic filter from the cooker hood and wash it in a solution of water and neutral liquid detergent, leaving to soak.
• Rinse thoroughly with warm water and leave to dry.
• The metallic filter may also be washed in the dishwasher.

The metallic filter may alter in colour after several washes. This is not cause for customer complaint or replacement of the metallic filter.

Replacing the LED Lights

⚠️ (SWITCH THE UNIT OFF AND PULL OUT THE PLUG FIRST)

The hood is equipped with a lighting system based on LED technology. The LEDs guarantee optimum lighting, a duration up to 10 times as long as traditional lamps, and allow to save 90% electrical energy.

In case of malfunction of the illumination system, contact the technical service.

Replaceable (LED only) light source by a professional.

Technical Data

Troubleshooting Tips

If any problem occurs, please remove the plug from the socket and contact Parmco service department at 09 573 5678.