Amica OWC4445BP, Operating Instructions Manual

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Other important information concerning the operation of
the hood
Operation in air circulation / odour filter mode. In this mode, the filtered
air returns to the room through the outlets. Install activated charcoal
filter in this setting. It is recommended to install the air guide (available
depending on the model, mainly in chimney cooker hoods).
Air extraction operation: When cooker hood operates in extraction mode,
air is discharged outside through an extraction duct. Remove activated
charcoal filter in this setting. The cooker hood is connected to the air
outlet opening using a rigid or flexible extraction duct with a diameter of
150 or 120 mm, and the appropriate clamps, which must be purchased
at a hardware store. The appliance should be installed by a qualified
installer.
Fan speed: Lowest and medium fan speed is used in normal conditions
and less intense odours, while the highest speed is used only when cook -
ing odours are very intense, such as during frying or grilling.
Note (applies to universal hoods only): Due to the design of universal
hoods you need to manually change the mode of operation. See Figure
8 for instructions on how to change the mode.
Note (only applies to telescopic and in-built kitchen hoods): Furniture
and telescopic cooker hoods operating in air recirculation mode require
installation of the exhaust duct. The other end of the duct should be di -
rected to the room as it will discharge filtered air.
Note: Hanging kitchen hoods operate only in air circulation / odour ab
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sorber mode