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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Whilst this product is compliant with all safety requirements, incorrect or
inappropriate use can lead to both personal injury and potential damage to
property. Please read the contents of this instruction booklet thoroughly
before fitting or using the appliance.
• The cooker hood must be installed in accordance with the installation
instructions and all measurements followed.
• All installation work must be carried out by a competent person or qualified
electrician.
• If venting externally, make sure the ducting has no bends sharper than 90
degrees as this will reduce the efficiency of the cooker hood.
• The cooker hood is for domestic use only and not designed for commercial
use. It should only be used for the purpose it was intended – to extract
vapours and cooking odours.
• There is a potential fire risk if cleaning is not carried out in accordance with
the instructions.
• Do not flambé or use an open flame under the cooker hood.
• Do not try to use the cooker hood without the grease filters or if the filters
are excessively greasy! They should be cleaned regularly (see
“Maintenance”) and replaced as necessary.
• The air must not be discharged into a flue that is used for exhausting fumes
from appliances burning gas or other fuels (not applicable to appliances
that only discharge the air back into the room).
• Do not leave frying pans unattended during use because overheated fat or
oils might catch fire.
• If the cooker hood is damaged, do not attempt to use it.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its
service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and
persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of
experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning
and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision
• Accessible parts may become hot when used with cooking appliances.
• The plug must be accessible after installation for isolation in case of an
emergency – or an appropriate fused switch if the unit is hard-wired to the
mains via a spur.
• The minimum distance between the surface of the hob and the lowest part
of the hood should be 65cm for electric hobs and 75cm for gas hobs. A
distance of between 65cm and 75cm gives peak efficiency.
