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Using the hood
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2. Before using the hood
!
Ensure that the hood has not been da-
maged during transport.
Installation and connection of the
electrical supply must be carried out
by professionals according to the
manufacturer’s instructions and in com-
pliance with the local requirements.
3. Using the cooker hood
3.1 Operating safety
information
!
•
The grease filter must always be in
place when bringing the hood in
service, otherwise grease vapour can
become deposited inside the hood.
•
Do not use an open fire near the coo
-
ker hood (e.g. when flambéing).
High flames can damage the hood
or even cause a fire (e.g. by igniting
grease deposits in the filter.
•
If you are using a gas stove, make sure
that the cookers are not operated
without cooking utensils.
With open gas flames, parts of the ap
-
pliance may be damaged by the heat.
1.3 Hints for use
!
• If the hood is used together with other
nonelectrically operated appliances,
the air pressure in the room must not
fall below a value of 4 Pa (4 x 10-5 bar).
• Make sure that the room is adequately
ventilated.
•
Constant maintenance guarantees
problem-free operation and optimal
hood performance.
• Prior to carrying out cleaning or
maintenance work, the power supply
of the cooker hood is to be cut off by
unplugging or tripping out or remo-
ving the fuse.
• Regularly clean appliance surfaces
from encrusted food.
•
Regularly clean or replace the filters.
