USING THE HOOD
The hood can be used in the following ways:
1. External exhausting (with external
venting), and
2. Recycling (with carbon filter)
EXTERNAL
EXHAUSTING OPTION
RECYCLING
CARBON FILTER OPTION
The air is exhausted out by means of pipes
connected to the coupling ring B (diag. 1).
The air is filtered through a carbon filter and
then sent back into the room.
To access the carbon filter, grease filter
and light, do the following:
1. Slide out hood – No. 3 (Figure A)
2. Turn slotted screws 90° - A (Diagram 2)
3. Remove grease filter – No. 4 (Figure A)
4. Remove carbon filter by rotating
anticlockwise as per (Diagram 3)
MAINTENANCE
Grease filter
The grease filter must be cleaned once a
month with a mild detergent.
Carbon filter
The carbon filter must be replaced every 6
months. The carbon filter is not washable
nor regenerative.
Cleaning the hood
The hood should be cleaned regularly
FITTING THE HOOD
The hood should be mounted over the centre
of the cooking area.
The space between the cooker and the
underside of the hood should be at least
650mm for electric and 650mm for gas
cookers.
Important: Please check
these measurements
with your local electrical and gas regulations.
The unit is designed to be fitted in a cupboard
as per Diagram 4. Use the template supplied
and drill 5mm holes where indicated. Also
drill out the 110-115mm dia. hole to facilitate
venting that will lead either outside (externally
vented) or through the top of the cupboard
when utilising the carbon filter in the recycling
mode.
Ensure the flange is fitted as per Diagram 1.
Use the 4 screws provided to secure the
hood to the cupboard. Adjust the 90° angle
frame L (Diagram 4) using the screws E
(Diagram 2) and secure to the rear wall.
Figure B
Light bulb replacement
Unscrew the damaged light bulb and replace
with an incandescent oval light bulb with a
maximum of 40W.
This option is used when there is no
possibility of installing an external vent.
If recycling the carbon filter must be fitted.
The carbon filter is not fitted to the unit when
packed. The filter must be replaced every
6 months. Filters can be purchased from
your nearest Kleenmaid Store or by
phoning 131308.
internally and externally. Use a soft cloth and
mild detergent. Avoid abrasive detergents.
Failure to carry out the basic standards of
cleaning of the rangehood and replacement
of the filters may cause a fire risk.
