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EN - Instruction on mounting and use
Closely follow the instructions set out in this manual. All
responsibility, for any eventual inconveniences, damages or
fires caused by not complying with the instructions in this
manual, is declined.
The hood can look different to that illustrated in the
drawings in this booklet. The instructions for use,
maintenance and installation, however, remain the same.
Note: the elements marked with the symbol “(*)” are optional
accessories supplied only with some models or elements to
purchase, not supplied.
Caution
All safety warnings give specific details of the potential
danger/warning present and indicate how to reduce risk of
injury, damage and electric shock resulting from improper use
of the appliance. Carefully observe the following instructions:
• Installation and maintenance must be carried out by a
qualified technician, in compliance with the
manufacturer's instructions and local safety regulations.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically stated in the user manual.
• The appliance must be disconnected from the power
supply before carrying out any installation work.
• Regulations require that the appliance is earthed. (not
possible for class II hoods)
•
The power cable must be long enough for connecting the
appliance, once fitted in its housing, to the power supply
socket.
•
Do not pull the power supply cable in order to unplug the
appliance.
•
The electrical components must not be accessible to the
user after installation.
•
Do not touch the appliance with any wet part of the body
and do not operate it when barefoot.
• The appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with any physical, sensory or mental
impairment, or without experience and knowledge of the
appliance, unless supervised or previously instructed in
its use by those responsible for their safety.
•
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
• Accessible parts may become hot when used with
cooking appliances.
•
Customer care: do not repair or replace any parts of the
appliance, unless specifically recommended by the
manual. All other maintenance operations must be
carried out by a qualified technician.
• When drilling through the wall pay attention not to
damage electric connections and/or pipes.
•
Air vents must always discharge to the outside.
• The
manufacturer
rejects
all responsibilities for any
damage caused by improper use or wrong settings.
•
Appropriate maintenance and cleaning ensure the good
working order and the best performance of the appliance.
Regularly clean all stubborn surface dirt to avoid grease
build up. Remove and clean or change the filter regularly.
• Never flame cook food (flambé) under the appliance.
Using free flames might cause fire.
• The discharge air must not be discharged in ducts that
are being used to discharge combustion fumes from gas
heaters or heaters using any other combustible materials.
The appliance must have its own dedicated discharge
outlet. All national requirements must be strictly complied
with.
• If the hood is being used at the same time as other
appliances using gas or other combustible materials, the
negative pressure of the room must not exceed 4 Pa (4x
10-5 bars). For this reason ensure that the room is well
ventilated.
•
Do not leave frying pans unattended when frying, as the
frying oil may catch fire.
•
Before touching the light bulbs, ensure that they are cold.
• Do not use or leave the hood without the light bulb
correctly fitted, as this may cause electric shock.
• The hood is not a worktop, therefore do not place any
objects on top of it or overload it.
• During all installation and maintenance operations wear
appropriate working gloves.
•
This appliance is not suitable for outdoor use.
This appliance is marked according to the European directive
2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment
(WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help prevent potential negative consequences for the
environment and human health, which could otherwise be
caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.
The symbol
on the product, or on the documents
accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may
not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken
to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical
and electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried out in
accordance with local environmental regulations for waste
disposal.
Use
The hood is designed to be used either for exhausting or filter
version.
Ducting version
The hood is equipped with a top air outlet B for discharge of
fumes to the outside (exhaust pipe and pipe fixing clamps not
provided).
Attention! If the hood is supplied with carbon filter, then it
must be removed.
Filter version
Should it not be possible to discharge cooking fumes and
vapour to the outside, the hood can be used in the filter
version, fitting an activated carbon filter and the deflector F
on the support (bracket) G, fumes and vapours are recycled
through the top grille H by means of an exhaust pipe
