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EN - Instruction on mounting and use
Consult the designs in the front pages referenced in the text
by alphabet letters.
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.
Note:
the elements marked with the symbol “(*)” are optional
accessories supplied only with some models or elements to
purchase, not supplied.
Caution
WARNING!
Do not connect the appliance to the mains until
the installation is fully complete.
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, disconnect the
hood from the mains by removing the plug or disconnecting
the home mains switch.
The appliance is not intended for use by children or persons
with impaired physical, sensorial or mental faculties, or if
lacking in experience or know-how, unless they are under
supervision or have been trained in the use of the appliance
by a person responsible for their safety.
Children should be monitored to ensure that they do not 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 must be sufficiently ventilated, when the kitchen
hood is used together with other gas combustion devices or
other fuels.
The suctioned air must not be conveyed into a conduit used
for the disposal of the fumes generated by appliances that
combust gases 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 burst into flames.
As regards the technical and safety measures to be adopted
for fume discharging it is important to closely follow the
relations provided by the competent authorities.
The hood must be regularly cleaned on both the inside and
outside (AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH, it is in any event
necessary to proceed in accordance with the maintenance
instructions provided in this manual)..
Failure to follow the instructions as concerns hood and filter
cleaning will lead to the risk of fires.
Do not use or leave the hood without the lamp correctly
mounted because of the possible risk of electric shocks.
We decline any responsibility for any problems, damage or
fires caused to the appliance as the 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 more detailed information about treatment, recovery and
recycling of this product, please contact your local council,
your household waste disposal service or the shop where you
purchased the product.
Use
The hood is designed to be used either for exhausting or filter
version.
Ducting version
The hood is equipped with a top air outlet
B
for discharge of
fumes to the outside (exhaust pipe and pipe fixing clamps not
provided).
Fig. 1
Filtering version
In the case where it is not possible to discharge the cooking
fumes and steam outside, the hood can be used in the
filtering
version
, mounting 1 or 2 active carbon filters (*).
The fumes and steam are recycled into the kitchen.
Fig. 2
The models with no suction motor only operate in ducting
mode, and must be connected to an external suction device
(not supplied).
Installation
Fig. 3-4-5-6-7-8
The minimum distance between the supporting surface for the
cooking vessels on the hob and the lowest part of the range
hood must be not less than 60cm from electric cookers and
70cm from gas or mixed cookers.
If the instructions for installation for the gas hob specify a
greater distance, this must be adhered to.
Electrical connection
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. If it not fitted
with a plug (direct mains connection) or if the plug is not
located in an accessible area apply a bi-polar 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.
