Blaupunkt 5DA36250, Instructions For Installation And Use Manual

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Filters and maintenance
– Screw, sleeve and wing nut are en-
closed with the activated carbon filter –.
3. Hook the activated carbon filter into the
left-hand side of the extractor hood
housing, push the other side upwards
and secure in place with the wing nut.
4. Re-attach the filter frame.
To remove the activated carbon filter,
proceed in reverse order.
Renewing the activated carbon filter:
Under normal operating conditions (1 to 2
hours per day), the activated carbon filter
will require replacing approximately once
per year. Replacement filters can be
obtained from specialist retailers
(see Optional accessories).
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Use only original replacement filters.
In so doing you will be ensuring that the
extractor hood performs as effectively as
possible.
Disposing of the old activated carbon
filter:
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Activated carbon filters do not contain
any pollutants and can be disposed of
with domestic refuse.
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When cleaning the filters by hand, soak
them in hot soapy water first of all.
Do not use aggressive, acidic or caustic
cleaners.
Then brush the filters clean, rinse them
thoroughly and leave the water to drain
off.
Removing/inserting the metal grease
filter:
1.
Remove the wire frame.
2.
Exchange the fleece filter.
3.
Refit the wire frame.
Cleaning and care
Clean the operating buttons with a mild
soapy solution and a soft, damp cloth only.
Do not use stainless-steel cleaner to clean
the operating buttons.
Stainless steel surfaces:
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Use a mild non-abrasive stainless steel
cleaner.
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Clean the surface in the same direction
as it has been ground and polished.
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We recommend our stainless steel
cleaner no. 461731.
See enclosed service booklet for order
address.
Aluminium and plastic surfaces:
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Do not use dry cloths.
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Use a mild window cleaning agent.
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Do not use aggressive, acidic or caustic
cleaners.
Observe the warranty regulations in the
enclosed service booklet.
For appliances with a glass plate in the
pull-out vapour extractor:
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The glass plate is easily removed and
can be cleaned in a dishwasher.
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To remove the lugs, push outwards.
Cleaning and care
Isolate the extractor hood by pulling out
the mains plug or switching off the fuse.
Do not clean the extractor hood with
abrasive sponges or with cleaning agents
which contain sand, soda, acid or chlorine!
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Clean the extractor hood with a hot soap
solution or a mild window cleaner.
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Do not scrape off dried-on dirt but wipe
off with a damp cloth.
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When cleaning the grease filters, remove
grease deposits from accessible parts of
the housing. This prevents the risk of fire
and ensures that the extractor hood
continues operating at maximum
efficiency.
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Note: Do not use alcohol (spirit) on
plastic surfaces, as dull marks may
appear.
Caution: Ensure that the kitchen is ade-
quately ventilated. Avoid naked flames!
Replacing the light bulb
1. Switch off the extractor hood and pull
out the mains plug or switch off the
electricity supply at the fuse box.
2. Pull out the extractor hood and detach
the filter frame.
3. Replace the light bulbs. (Standard
candle bulbs, max. 40 W, E14 socket).
4. Re-attach the filter frame.
5. Plug appliance into mains again or
switch on at the fuse box.
Activated carbon filter:
For neutralising odours when hood is
used in recirculating-air mode.
The activated carbon filter is installed above
the grease filter inside the extractor hood.
Inserting/removing the filter:
1.
Remove the filter frame
(see details on previous page).
2. Place wing nut and sleeve over screw,
insert into housing and tighten firmly
(applies only when installing filter for first
time).