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should only be used when outside extraction is not possible. To ensure maximum performance when ducting it is
important the ducting that carries the fumes away, be as short and as straight as possible.
When incorporating a rangehood in the design of a kitchen the following points need to be considered to
achieve the most benefit from the rangehood.
1. Ducting from a rangehood carrying the exhaust air, should not exceed a length of three (3) metres.
2. For ducted installation we recommend using galvanised or similar metal type flue pipe. PVC pipe is not recom-
mended.
3. Ducting containing a 90° degree bend will encounter a loss in efficiency of approximately 35%. Additional 90°
degree bends can cause losses of up to 15% per bend.
4. Ducting size should always comply with the manufacturers specification.
5. We recommend carbon filters be used when re-circulating the air into the room. There will be some loss of air
USE AND MAINTENANCE
• It is recommended to operate the appliance prior to cooking.
It is recommended to leave the appliance in operation for 15 minutes after cooking is terminated in order to help
eliminate cooking vapours and odours.
The proper function of the cooker hood is conditioned by the regularity of the maintenance operations, in particular,
the active carbon filter.
• The anti-grease filters capture the grease particles suspended in the air, and are therefore subject to clogging
according to the frequency of the use of the appliance.
In order to prevent fire hazard, it is recommended to clean the filter at a maximum of 2 months by carrying out the
following instructions:
- Remove the filters from the cooker hood and wash them in a solution of water and neutral liquid detergent, leaving
to soak.
- Rinse thoroughly with warm water and leave to dry.
Recirculated to kitchen area via bulkhead Recirculated to kitchen area via ceiling cavity
Ducted to atmosphere through wall Ducted to atmosphere through roof