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Operation
The hood is fitted with a control panel with speed
selection control and a light switch to control cooking area
lights.
Use the high
extract
speed in cases of concentrated kitchen
vapours. It is recommended that the cooker hood
extraction
is
switched on for 5 minutes prior to cooking and to leave in
operation during cooking and for another 15 minutes
approximately after terminating cooking.
Always open the
vapour catcher N*
.
If your product is provided with an electrically or mechanically
activated valve, the keys and/or the buttons and/or the
handles available are for controlling the lights and for opening
and closing the valve.
Maintenance
ATTENTION!
Before performing any maintenance operation,
isolate the hood from the electrical supply by switching off at
the connector and removing the connector fuse.
Or if the appliance has been connected through a plug and
socket, then the plug must be removed from the socket.
Cleaning
The cooker hood should be cleaned regularly (at least with the
same frequency with which you carry out maintenance of the
grease
filters) internally and externally. Clean using
a
cloth
dampened with neutral liquid detergent. Do not use abrasive
products.
DO NOT USE ALCOHOL!
Warning:
Failure to carry out the basic cleaning recommendations of the
cooker hood and replacement of the filters may cause fire
risks.
Therefore, we recommend o
b
serving these instructions.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage to
the motor or any fire damage linked to inappropriate
maintenance or failure to observe the above safety
recommendations.
Grease filter
Traps cooking grease particles.
If situated inside the support grill, it may be one of the
following types:
Paper filter
must be replaced once a month or if colouring
appears on upper side, in such cases the colouring is evident
passes through the grease filter first. Then odours are reduced
through the grill openings.
by the carbon filter before the air is recycled into the room.
Sponge filter
should be washed with hot soapy water once a
Please ensure that the carbon odour filter is fitted in the hood.
month and replaced every 5 to 6 washes.
When installing and using the hood in this mode ensure there is
Metallic filter
must be cleaned once a month, with non
always an unobstructed area at least 150mm above the
abrasive detergents, by hand or in dishwasher on low
top grille of the extractor hood.
temperature and short cycle.
When washed in a dishwasher, the grease filter may discolour
slightly, but this does not affect its filtering capacity.
In order to remove the grease filter
open the grill
via the
P
hooks
and free the
R1
or
R2
stoppers.
The self-supporting metal filter
does not include a support grill,
in order to remove the filter – pull the release springs P4
backwards and slide the filter downwards.
Charcoal filter (
used for recirculation mode only
)
(See notes below for more details)
The saturation of the activated charcoal
occurs after more or less prolonged use,
depending on the type of cooking and the
regularity of cleaning of the grease filter.
In any case it is necessary to replace the cartridge at least
every four mounths.
The carbon filter may NOT be washed or
regenerated.
It may be one of the following types:
Rectangular S1 or S2 or S3:
Mounting (S1 or S2) :
insert the rear side
T
and hook further to
the front (
U
).
Mounting (S3):
Remove the cover
W
by rotating the
O
knobs to
90° , then close the cover. Proceed in the inverse for
dismounting.
Circular (V1-V2-V3-various models):
Bayonet mount
position the filter in the middle of the motor
protection grill covering ensuring that the reference to
X1
or
X2
or
X3
on the carbon filter match the
Y1
or
Y2
references on the
conveyor, then turn clockwise; in case of dismounting turn
anticlockwise, if provided with a
Z
tape remember to gently lift first.
Replacing lamps
Disconnect the hood from the electricity.
Warning!
Prior to touching the light bulbs ensure they are
cooled down.
Replacing lightbulbs 40W
- Unscrew the damaged light bulb and
replace with an incandescent oval light bulb with a maximum of
40W E14. Remove the grill in order to reach the light bulb area.
Replacing the halogen bulbs
- Access the light compartment –
extract the lamp cover by levering it off with a small screwdriver or
similar tool.
Replace the damaged light bulb. Only use halogen bulbs of 20W
max (G4), making sure you do not touch them with your hands.
Close the lamp cover (it will snap shut).
If the lights do not work, make sure that the lamps are fitted
properly into their housings before you call for technical
assistance.
Recirculation mode.
This mode is used if ducted extraction is not possible. The air
