GB
INSTALLATION, OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR COOKER HOOD
MOD. OPTIMA 230-240 Vac - 50 Hz
Exhausting cooker hood. The equipment is constructed in accordance with European Standards and with the requirements included in the following Directives:
2006/95EC ( Low Voltage Directive), 2004/108 (Electromagnetic Compatibility).
INSTALLATION
Read the instruction manual before installing and/or using the hood.
In order to respect the minimum distance of at least 65 cm, in accordance
with the present regulation, between the supporting surface for cooking
vessels on a gas hob and the low voltage components in the range hood, the
lowest part of the range hood must be at a distance of at least 50 cm from
the hob (
Fig. 1
).
If the mounting instructions of the gas cooker indicate a wider distance,
respect it.
The unit must not be mounted above cookers fitted with top radiant plate.
Respect all the air discharge regulations.
The air must not be discharged in a pipe used to discharge exhaust fumes
produced by gas-fed equipments or fuel-fed equipments (this does not apply
to filtering hoods).
The room must be adequately ventilated when the hoods is used together
with other gas-fed or fuel-fed equipments.
For an easy access, it is advisable to move possible furniture under the
installation area.
As to positioning and fixing the back of the unit, use the back securing device
supplied as shown in
Fig. 7
.
ELECTRICAL COMNNECTIONS
This equipment must be connected to a plant featuring a grounding.
Two types of electrical connection can be used:
•
Using a standard plug connected to the power cable and inserted in a
mains socket which must be accessible at all times (so that the plug
can be disconnected when servicing is carried out).
•
By means of a fixed mains connection, fitting a bipolar switch with
contact openings of at least 3 mm. The ground connection (yellow-
green wire) must not be interrupted.
Refer to the plate inside hood for the mains voltage and frequency ratings.
EMPLOYMENT
This cooker hood can be employed as
exhausting
or
filtering
.
Exhausting
(external evacuation
–
Fig. 2
). Activated charcoal filters are not
to be put in the exhausting version .
Kitchen smokes are discharged externally by means of a flue joined to the
discharge connector of the cooker hood. The flue should communicate with
the outside of the houseThis pipe must not under any circumstances be
connected to cooker, boiler or burner exhaust pipes, etc.
Filtering
(inside recycling
–
Fig. 3
). Waste gases and vapours when cooking
are filtered through active carbon filters, depurated and re-circulated into the
kitchen through a tube connected to the ducting fitting (spigot) on the
cookerhood, which conveys the air to a hole on the upper part of the wall
mounted unit. Always keep this hole free of obstacles to permit the air to
return into the kitchen.
OPERATION
The hood is supplied with a multispeed motor.
The hood should be run at low speed under normal conditions and at higher
speeds only when there is a heavy build-up of fumes or odours.
Ideally, the hood should be switched on as soon as cooking is started and
then kept on until all odours have been eliminated.
To switch on the light, press and release the knob, then turn it to start the
extractor and change speed. Press and close the knob at any speed setting
to switch off the light
(Fig.
6).
MAINTENANCE
Always disconnect the hood from the mains before carrying out any
maintenance or cleaning operation.
In order to remove the remaining glue or any impurity, the cooker hood must
be cleaned immediately after installation and after having removed the
protective film.
The cooker hood must be cleaned frequently both internally and externally.
Do not let dirt gather on the inner and outer surfaces of the hood.
To clean the exterior of the hood do not use either acid or basic products, or
abrasive sponges.
Clean the hood with a sponge dampen in warm water and a little quantity of
neutral detergent (for example dishwasher detergent), in order to remove
possible particles of grease.
Rinse with a damp cloth, removing all the detergent carefully, following the
satin finish direction on the steel surface.
Drying is very important, especially in areas where water is particularly hard
and leaves limestone.
ANTI-GREASE METALLIC FILTERS need specific care, as a matter of fact
their function is to hold the grease particles contained in the fumes. The
metallic fat-retaining filter must be washed at least once a month with
detergent in hot water (or in the dish-washer).
When taking off the anti-grease metallic filters you should follow instructions
in (
Fig. 4
). We would advise to install once again the anti-grease metallic
filters only when they are perfectly dry.
ATTENTION: the grease collected in the filter can easily catch fire and it is
therefore extremely important to clean the metallic filter on a regular basis as
per instructions.
The ACTIVATED CARBON FILTER is designed to collect unpleasant odours
in the cooking fumes.
The purified air is then released into the room. The carbon filter must not be
washed, but both replaced 2 or 3 times a year, depending on how much the
hood is used. New filters can be obtained from our Customer Service Centres
or directly from the manufacturer.
To replace the activated charcoal filters, first remove the greaseproof metal
filters
(Fig. 4)
and then remove the activated carbon filters at the ends of the
extractor
(Fig. 5A)
. Turn the filters clockwise until they detach from the
extractor. To remove the filters from the box, position them as indicated
(Fig.
5B)
.
In order to install again the new activated charcoal filters, you should reverse
the operations.
To replace the LED lamp, contact the service centre nearest to you.
WARNINGS
The present instruction manual is an integral part of the appliance itself,
therefore it must be carefully kept and ALWAYS accompany it, even in case
of its assignment to another owner or user or in case the cooker hood is
moved to another installation plant.
Any eventual adjustment to the electrical system, which may be necessary to
install the cooker hood, must be carried out only by competent people. Any
repair carried out by no competent people may cause damages. For any
repair or needed technical action make reference to a Technical Assistance
Center, which is authorized to carry out the replacement of the spare parts.
Always make sure that all the electrical parts (lights, exhaustion unit) are
disconnected when the appliance is not in use.
By storms take off the main switch of the house electrical system.
The using of the cooker hood must not be other than the use of exhausting
units for cooking damps on domestic kitchens. The manufacturer does not
accept any liability for damages caused by people, animals or things, by
installation and maintenance mistakes or by any illegitimate use.
Make sure that the voltage (V) and the frequency (Hz) ratings indicated on
the plate inside the cooker hood correspond to the ones available in the
installation place.
We remind that the use of products functioning with electrical energy implies
the observance of some essential security rules, as follows:
•
This equipment is not intended for people (children included) with reduced
mental or motor capacities, with lack of experience or knowledge, unless
they are supervised or unless a person responsible for their security, gives
them instructions regarding the use of the equipment. Children must be
supervised in order to be sure that they do not play with the equipment.
•
Any cleaning action is forbidden if the appliance has
n’t been disconnected
from the main power supply and if the main switch of the house electrical
system is not off. If cleaning is not carried out according to these instructions,
a fire may break out.
•
Do not pull, take off or twist the cable coming out from the appliance, even
though this has been disconnected from the main power supply.
•
Do not sprinkle or throw any water directly on the appliance.
•
Do not stick any sharp tool inside the exhausting holes and into the air
discharge.
•
Do not take out the filters in order to reach the internal sides of the
appliance in case the main switch of the house electrical system is not off.
•
Do not singe or flambé directly underneath the cooker hood. Take particular
care when frying to ensure that the oil does not catch fire.
In the
to www.galvamet.it site, it is possible to check the list of our
authorized service centres and download the conventional warranty
certificate.
