AEG DK 9660, User Manual

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EN - Instruction on mounting and use
Closely follow the instructions set out in this manual. All responsibility,
for any eventual inconveniences, damages or fires caused by not complying
with the instructions in this manual, is declined. The extractor hood has been
designed exclusively for domestic use.
Caution
WARNING! Do not connect the appliance to the mains until the installation is
fully complete.
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, disconnect hood from the
mains by removing the plug or disconnecting the mains electrical supply.
Always wear work gloves for all installation and maintenance operations.
The appliance is not intended for use by children or persons with impaired
physical, sensorial or mental faculties, or if lacking in experience or
knowledge, unless they are under supervision or have been trained in the
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
This appliance is designed to be operated by adults, children should be
monitored to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be
allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance.
Never use the hood without effectively mounted grating!
The hood must NEVER be used as a support surface unless specifically
indicated.
The premises where the appliance is installed must be sufficiently ventilated,
when the kitchen hood is used together with other gas combustion devices
or other fuels.
The ducting system for this appliance must not be connected to any existing
ventilation system which is being used for any other purpose such as
discharging exhaust fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.
The flaming of foods beneath the hood itself is severely prohibited.
The use of exposed flames is detrimental to the filters and may cause a fire
risk, and must therefore be avoided in all circumstances.
Any frying must be done with care in order to make sure that the oil does not
overheat and ignite.
Accessible parts of the hood may became hot when used with cooking
applicance.
With regards to the technical and safety measures to be adopted for fume
discharging it is important to closely follow the regulations provided by the
local authorities.
The hood must be regularly cleaned on both the inside and outside (AT
LEAST ONCE A MONTH).
This must be completed in accordance with the maintenance instructions
provided in this manual). Failure to follow the instructions provided in this
user guide regarding the cleaning of the hood and filters will lead to the risk
of fires.
Do not use or leave the hood without the lamp correctly mounted due to the
possible risk of electric shocks.
We will not accept any responsibility for any faults, damage or fires caused
to the appliance as a result of the non-observance of the instructions
included in this manual.
This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product
is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The symbol
on the product, or on the documents accompanying the
product, indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household
waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried out
in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal.
For further detailed information regarding the process, collection and
recycling of this product, please contact the appropriate department of your
local authorities or the local department for household waste or the shop
where you purchased this product.
Use
The hood is designed to be used either for exhausting or filter version
.
To use the hood in filter version it is necessary to install the charcoal filter
(one or two according to the model).
The filter must generally be purchased.
Note: in certain models the charcoal filter is supplied, before contacting the
authorized dealer for purchasing, check whether it is already installed on the
hood or placed inside the package.
Installation
The minimum distance between the supporting surface for the cooking
equipment on the hob and the lowest part of the range hood must be not
less than 50cm from electric cookers and 65cm from gas or mixed cookers.
If the instructions for installation for the gas hob specify a greater distance,
this must be adhered to.
The mains power supply must correspond to the rating indicated on the plate
situated inside the hood. If provided with a plug connect the hood to a socket
in compliance with current regulations and positioned in an accessible area,
after installation. If it not fitted with a plug (direct mains connection) or if the
plug is not located in an accessible area, after installation, apply a double
pole switch in accordance with standards which assures the complete
disconnection of the mains under conditions relating to over-current category
III, in accordance with installation instructions.
Warning! Before re-connecting the hood circuit to the mains supply and
checking the efficient function, always check that the mains cable is correctly
assembled.