The hood may be used as an exhaust or filter hood. Since thesefilms like on metal grease filter an stainless steel ducting are removed.
instructions cover more than one type of hood within the same series,The hood has the following controls (Fig. 4):
it may be that reference is made to components that do not form partA - speed switch? B - light switch
of the hood that you are installing.The appliances switch on the ligth and motor , when the vapor flap is
If evacuation is available (exhaust duct or air flue) we recommendpulled out (if the light and motor switch is connected). The hood turns
using the hood in the exhaust version to discharge all the kitchenoff when the flap is closed, please keep the chosen speed stored.
vapors and odors outdoors. Fittings can vary from country to country.
We reserve the right modify the product without any notice alwaysMaintenance
with the aim of improvements and in compilance with the relevantNote ? When performing maintenance operations, disconnect the
norms.plug from the socket. Vapors and odors in the air are exhausted first
through the grease filter and then (if the hood is in filter version)
Exhaust version (Fig. 1)through the odor filter. The efficiency of the appliance depends on
The hood must be connected by the flange (supplied as part of thethe condition of the filters.
hood) to a duct to vent all the exhausted air outside the kitchen. TheGrease filter
flange is designed to use either 100-diam. or 125-diam. ducts withThis absorbs vapor-suspended grease particles and protects the
no appreciable performance loss. Over horizontal areas, if any, thekitchen and furniture from greasy residues. There are three types of
duct must be slanted about 10% upwards from upstream tofilter:
downstream.1) Acrylic. It can be washed at more or less frequent intervals
Note ? The efficiency of the exhaust hood decreases as the lengthdepending on how often the hood is used. In any case, it should
of the ducts and number of elbows increase. When using the exhaustbe washed every thirty days of hood operation. To do so, wash
version, follow these rules: Do not connect the exhaust hood tothe filter by hand in warm soapy water (do not wring the filter; press
chimneys, flues, and air ducts serving the room.it in a cloth to dry).
Before venting into exhaust flues and ducts no longer in use, ask for2) Special paper (with coloured signs on the upper sureface ot the
the approval of the person or agency responsible for the building.filter). Not - washable: the filter must be changed, when the signs
The evacuated air must not be let into a warm air duct. For thewill be visible from below through the grille holes.
evacuation of the exhausted air please note ufficial instructions.3) Aluminum layers. The filter should be washed every 10 to 15 days
Suggestions for using the hood in exhaust position(in normal operating conditions). Dip the filter into a degreaser
When an exhaust hood and a heat source requiring ambient air (e.g.solution or put it in the dish washer. Make sure not to damage the
gas, oil, coal stoves, etc.) are used at the same time, attention isfilter, which is made of several layers of thin alloy, by hitting or
required because the air necessary for combustion is exhausted fromcrushing it.The aluminium filter will may change colour, that will
the room through the hood and this creates depression. There is nohave no influence of the efficiency of the filter, may it will improve
such danger when the maximum depression in the room is 0,04 mbar.it.
In this condition no exhaust gas from the heat source is piped. ToActive carbon odor filter
assure this condition, make openings in the room which cannot beAttention: The filter should only be used in filter hoods. The
closed (doors, windows, etc. are not sufficient) and through which theexhausted air passes through the active carbon filter and is cleaned.
air necessary for combustion can freely flow.This filter cannot be washed and must be replaced depending on how
Note ? All the exhaust ductwork in the apartment or house shouldoften the hood is used (about twice a year).
be studied. In case of doubts, get advice or authorization from theChanging the grease filter (figures 5 and 6)
person or agency responsible for the building. When using gas? Pull out the vapor flap (E). Press handle (F) slightly inwards. Remove
burners, gas ovens, etc. as well as when using the hood in the filterthe grille and free filter (L) from the stops (M) and slip it out.
version, these precautions are not necessary.Changing the active carbon odor filter (fig. 7/8)
? Take off the grease filter as descript mention above.
Filter version (Fig. 2)For changing the carbon filter it is sufficient to turn if counter
This version is used when no exhaust duct to the outdoors isclockwise.
available. The air is purified by an active vegetable carbon filter andAs the filter is an optional, the exhausting version can be easily
recycled into the room. Make sure the carbon odor filter is inserted.converted by the user into filtering version, following the above
The filter hood outlet flange must be connected to a duct whichmentioned modalities of the instructions-booklet. Clean the
passes through the cabinet and discharges the filtered air.outside of the hood with a sponge soaked with liquid neutral
detergent or with a cloth soaked with denatured ethyl alcohol. Do
Installationnot use products containing abrasives.
Important: The cooker hood should not be operated until it isChanging the bulbs (fig. 5)
completely mounted.? To change the bulbs, it is sufficient to take off the grease filter (F).If
The hood must be mounted over the center of the cooking area. Thethe bulbs fail to light when operating the switch, make sure they
minimum distances between the cooking area and the underpart ofare screwed in before calling a technician.
the hood is 470 mm. for electric burners and 650mm. for gas burners.Note ? The bulbs must be only ?olive?-type.
Note ? The distances, however, are subject to the safety rules in
effect in the various countries.Safety rules
FasteningDo not do any flambe cooking underneath the hood.
Note ? Make sure the cabinet supports the weight of the hood.When frying never leave the pan alone because the cooking oil could
Drill holes in the bottom of the cabinet using as a jig the outlineflare up. Clean all the surfaces frequently to avoid danger of fire. To
enclosed. Make sure the front edge of unit G matches thedo so use a cloth and or brush soaked in denatured ethyl alcohol.
measurement of panel H of the cabinet. (Fig. 3) From the inside ofIt is also important to remove and clean or substitute frequently the
the cabinet insert four screws supplied with the hood.filter installed in the hood.
If the wall cupboard should be deeper than the appliance, a spacerWarning: Exhaust air must not be discharged into any chimney or
(with depth as requested) can be fitted with screws on the back partflue which may carry combustion products from other sources. In
of the hood.addition, exhaust air must not be discharged into a wall cavity unless
Electric connectiondesigned for the purpose.
Make sure the supply voltage ratings correspond with those statedOnly for United Kingdom
on the appliance data plate.Attention: Read this instruction if your cooker hood is supplied with
This appliance is double insulated, do not connect to earth.a plug:
Attention: If the appliance does not have a plug, when making a fixed - This appliance is double insulated, do not connect to earth.
installation, a cutoff device must be used to assure omnipolar- If the supply cord of this appliance is damaged, it must be
disconnection of the mains. The cutoff distance of the contacts mustreplaced. Take care of shock hazard.
be at least 3 mm. If the appliance is provided with a supply cord and- Do never change the fuse with out refitting the cover, if you
plug, the appliances must be positioned so that the plug ishave lost the cover, do not use the plug until the cover is
accessible.replaced, call your dealer for spare parts.
- This appliance is protected by a 3A fuse if a 13A (BS 1363)
Operating instructionsplug is used, or if any other type of plug is used, by a 5A fuse
The hood should be switched on at least as soon as cooking iseither in the plug or adapter or at the distribution board.
started.Before using the cooker hood please ensure that all plastic |
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