User manual FRIGIDAIRE FKO42W

[. . . ] 5 - Appliance in class II are provided with a double insulation; therefore do not connect then through earthed plugs but through simple bipolar plugs. 6 - When installed, the hood must be positioned at least 65cm above the hotplate. 8 - Never leave frying pans unattended during use as overheated fat and oil may catch fire. [. . . ] B - If the hood is not provided with a paper fixing template, drill two Ø 8 mm holes (see draw. ) , insert the plugs and screws , proceeding as directed under paragraph a. C - For wall mounting using wallbrackets (optional), follow the instructions of the fixing template. A - Evacuation mode To check that the hood is set up for evacuation, open the grille panel and make sure that the conversion lever or the change-over knob on the centrifugal unit is in the DUCTING position. For ducting to the outside, the hood is supplied with a rear and top outlet. a flange spigot of 100 mm diameter (120 mm in certain models) is usually fitted on the top outlet and a blanking plug on the rear outlet. If you choose to duct the hood from the rear of the casing, you should invert the position of the flange and of the blanking plug. Pay attention to the safety regu-lation 1. B - Internal recirculation mode To check that the hood is set up for recycling, open the grille panel and make sure that the conversion lever or the change-over knob on the centrifugal unit is in the RECYCLING position. To fit the charcoal filter, support the filter with one hand and turn the thumb screw through the centre of the charcoal filter. 1- Controls are located on the right hand side of the front to operate worktop illumination and select the most suitable working speed for your cooking. To increase the area of extraction, the glass visor should be pulled open. The top speed should be used when frying or cooking foods with strong odours, while a lower speed can be used for normal cooking. To obtain the best performance from your hood, turn it on before you start cooking and leave it running for a few minutes after your cooking is over to clear the air. Regular maintenance and cleaning will ensure good performance and reliability, while exten-ding the working-life of the hood. Special attention should be reserved to the grease filter and to the charcoal filter (recycling mode). This retains the solid grease particles and can be supplied in different types. lt is fitted onto the reverse side of the metal grille panel. [. . . ] WARNING: An excess of grease in the filter not only would affect the performance of the hood, but it is also a possible fire risk. We strongly recommend therefore to clean and replace filters in accordance with the manufacturer instructions. The charcoal filter is a chemical filter to be used only when the hood is in the recycling position. [. . . ]