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This appliance complies with all relevant local and
national safety requirements. Inappropriate use
can, however, lead to personal injury and damage
to property.
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To avoid the risk of accidents and damage to the
appliance, please read these instructions carefully
before using it for the first time. They contain
important information on the safety, installation,
use and maintenance of the appliance.
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Keep these instructions in a safe place and ensure
that all users are familiar with the contents. Pass
them on to any future owner of the appliance.
Correct Application
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This appliance is not designed for commercial use.
It is intended for use in domestic households.
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It must only be used as a domestic appliance to
extract vapours and remove odours from cooking.
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Any other usage is not supported by the
manufacturer and could be dangerous.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for
damage resulting from incorrect or improper use
or operation of the appliance.
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This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience
or knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning its use by a
person responsible for their safety. Do not flambé
under the cooker hood.
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Accessible parts may become hot when used with
cooking appliances.
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If the supplied mains cable is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent
or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard.
Safety with children
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This appliance is only intended for use by adults
who have read these instructions.
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This appliance is not a toy! To avoid the risk of
injury, keep children well away and do not allow
them to play with it or to use the controls. They
will not understand the potential dangers posed
by it. They should be supervised whenever you are
working in the kitchen.
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Older children may use the cooker hood only when
its operation has been clearly explained to them
and they are able to use it safely, recognising the
dangers of misuse.
Correct Use
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Never use an open flame beneath the cooker hood.
To avoid the danger of fire, do not flambé or grill
over an open flame under the cooker hood.
When switched on, the cooker hood could draw
flames into the filter. Fat particles drawn into the
cooker hood present a fire hazard.
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When using the cooker hood over a gas hob,
ensure that any burners in use are always covered
by a pan. Switch the cooking zone off when a pan
is removed, even for a short time.
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Regulate the flame so that it does not burn up the
sides of the pan.
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Do not allow the pans to overheat excessively (e.g.
when using a wok).
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The cooker hood can become damaged when
exposed to excessive heat.
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Always switch the cooker hood on when a cooking
zone is in use, otherwise condensation may collect
in the hood, which could cause corrosion.
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When cooking with oil or fat, chip pans and deep
fat fryers etc, do not leave the pans unattended.
Never leave an open grill unattended when grilling.
Overheated oil and fat can ignite and could set the
cooker hood on fire.
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Do not use the cooker hood without the filters in
place. This way you will avoid the risk of grease and
dirt getting into the appliance and hindering its
smooth operation.
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The filters should be regularly cleaned or changed
as appropriate. Saturated filters are a fire hazard.
See "Cleaning and Maintenance".
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The cooker hood can get very hot during cooking
due to heat rising from the hob.
Do not touch the housing or the grease filters until
the cooker hood has cooled down.
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Do not use a steam-cleaner to clean this appliance.
Steam could reach the electrical components and
cause a short circuit.
Technical safety
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Before installation, check the cooker hood for
visible signs of damage. Under no circumstances
should you use a damaged appliance. It could be
dangerous.
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Before connecting the appliance to the mains
supply, make sure that the voltage and frequency
details given on the data plate correspond with the
on-site electricity supply, otherwise the appliance
could be damaged. Consult a qualified electrician if
in any doubt.
Safety Warnings
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