You are now viewing the owner's manual for your Broan Ventilation Hood, model number .This guide is designed to help you understand the features, functionalities, and maintenance requirements of your Ventilation Hood. Remember, your Broan Ventilation Hood is not just an appliance; it's an investment in your daily comfort and convenience. Please take a moment to familiarize yourself with this manual to ensure you get the most out of your Broan Ventilation Hood.

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MODELS  QP230BC • QP230BL • QP230SS • QP230WW

QP236BC • QP236BL • QP236SS • QP236WW

QP242BC • QP242BL • QP242SS • QP242WW

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WARNING

CAUTION

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR IN-

JURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
1.  Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufac-

turer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer at the

address or telephone number listed in the warranty.

2.  Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service

panel and lock the service disconnecting means to prevent

power  from  being  switched  on  accidentally.  When  the  ser-

vice disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely fasten

a  prominent  warning  device,  such  as  a  tag,  to  the  service

panel.

3.  Installation  work  and  electrical  wiring  must  be  done  by  a

qualified  person(s)  in  accordance  with  all  applicable  codes

and standards, including fire-rated construction.

4.  Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhaust-

ing of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equip-

ment to prevent backdrafting. Follow the heating equipment

manufacturer’s guideline and safety standards such as those

published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),

and the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air

Conditioning  Engineers  (ASHRAE),  and  the  local  code  au-

thorities.

5.  This product may have sharp edges. Be careful to avoid cuts

and abrasions during installation and cleaning.

6.  When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage

electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.

7.  Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
8.  Use only metal ductwork.
9.  Do not use this fan with any solid-state speed control device.
10. As an alternative, this product may be installed with the UL-

approved  cord  kit  designated  for  the  product,  following in-

structions packed with the cord kit.

11. This unit must be grounded.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
1.  Never  leave  surface  units  unattended  at  high  settings.

Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ig-

nite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.

2.  Always  turn  hood  ON  when  cooking  at  high  heat  or  when

flambéing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Pep-

percorn Beef Flambé).

3.  Clean  ventilating  fans  frequently.  Grease  should  not  be  al-

lowed to accumulate on fan or filter.

4.  Use  proper  pan  size. Always  use  cookware  appropriate  for

the size of the surface element.

TO  REDUCE THE  RISK  OF  INJURY TO  PERSONS  IN THE

EVENT  OF  A  RANGE TOP  GREASE  FIRE,  OBSERVE THE

FOLLOWING:*
1.  SMOTHER  FLAMES  with  a  close-fitting  lid,  cookie  sheet,

or  metal  tray,  then  turn  off  the  burner.  BE  CAREFUL  TO

PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately,

EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.

EVOLUTION

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QP2 Series Range Hoods

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR DOMESTIC COOKING ONLY

WARNING

2.  NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN — You may be burned or

spread the fire.

3.  DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or towels - a

violent steam explosion will result.

4.  Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

A.  You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you

already know how to operate it.

B.  The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
C.  The fire department is being called.
D.  You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

* Based on “Kitchen Firesafety Tips” published by NFPA.

1.  For indoor use only.
2.  For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust haz-

ardous or explosive materials and vapors.

3.  To  avoid  motor  bearing  damage  and  noisy  and/or  unbal-

anced  impeller,  keep  drywall  spray,  construction  dust,  etc.,

off power unit.

4.  Do  not  use  over  cooking  equipment  greater  than  60,000

BTU/hr. as the blower motor will shut down intermittantly.

5.  Your hood motor has a thermal overload which will automati-

cally shut off the motor if it becomes overheated. The motor

will restart when it cools down. If the motor continues to shut

off and restart, have the hood serviced.

6.  The top of the hood MUST NOT BE LESS than 24” and at a

maximum of 30” above cooktop for best capture of cooking

impurities.

7.  This hood is not intended to be used as a shelf.
8.  Please  read  specification  label  on  product  for  further  infor-

mation and requirements.

Installer: Leave this manual 

with the homeowner.

Homeowner: Cleaning, Maintenance and 

Operating instructions on page 2.

NOTE  If hood is to be installed non-ducted:

Purchase a set of (2) non-ducted filters for 30” wide

hoods (Model BPPF30) & 36” wide hoods (Model

BPPF36) or a set of (3) non-ducted filters for 42” wide

hoods (Model BPPF42) from your local distributor or

retailer and attach them to the aluminum mesh filters.

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