User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX 222D-M/GB

[. . . ] q In order to convert the hood, a charcoal filter (available as an accessory) is required. Follow the instructions for operating the hood to recirculate air. q When the temperature outdoors becomes more mild (spring), the filter can be removed and the hood converted once again for to extraction. Please consult the assembly instructions for operating the hood in extraction mode. 5 Electrical connection 220-240 V - using fixed power supply line with plug. [. . . ] q From inside the cupboard, insert the 4 supplied screws and tighten them in the appropriate holes on the appliance. 4. 4 10 Wall mounting q Fix the drilling template to the wall. q Make 3 Ø 8mm holes in the wall 2 at points I, 1 as desired at points L. q Insert the three Ø 8mm expansion plugs into the wall. q Insert 2 5x45 screws at points I but do not tighten them completely. q Adjust the unit so that it is positioned at a right angle to the wall by turning the two support screws G. q Fit the hood into holes I, tighten the 2 screws. q From inside the hood, insert the third 5x45 screw into hole L. 5 5 11 Hood Operation q The hood is fitted with a variable speed motor. The most effective use of the hood is obtained by switching it on a few minutes before you start cooking and leaving it on a for approximately 15 minutes after you have finished, thus ensuring all cooking odours are eliminated. The control switches are located on the units front panel: q the light switch switches the hood lamp on and off; q the motor switch switches the extractor motor on and off, enabling you to select one of the three different speeds. Light switch On/Off O - OFF I - ON Motor power adjustable to 3 positions + intensive O - OFF 1 - LOW 2 - MEDIUM 3 - HIGH i - INTENSIVE 12 Safety warnings for user q Never leave a cooking hob or ring on without a pot or pan on top of it, to avoid the possibility of excess heat damaging the unit. Gas, oil in particular should never be left uncovered. q Special care should be taken when using deep fat fryers since the oil in them can overheat and burst into flames. q The risk of a fat fire increases when using dirty oil. q It is extremely important to note that overheating can cause a fire. q Never carry out any flambé cooking under the hood. q Always disconnect the unit from the power supply before carrying out any work on the hood, including replacing the light bulb (take the cartridge fuse out of the fuse holder or switch off the automatic circuit breaker). q It is very important to clean the hood and replace the filter at the recommended intervals. Failure to do so could cause grease deposits to build up, causing a fire hazard. 13 Maintenance and care Opening the grid q The hood must always be disconnected from the mains power supply before beginning any maintenance work. q Open the latch L and swing the grille downwards. q To remove the grid, pull it forwards from the right and release it. 6 Grease filter q The purpose of the grease filters is to aspirate grease particles which form during cooking and it must always be used, either in the external evacuation or internal recycling function. Important: the metal grease filters must be removed and washed, either by hand or in the dishwasher, every four weeks. Hand washing Soak grease filters for about one hour in hot water with a greaseloosening cleaner, then rinse off thoroughly with hot water. [. . . ] q Wash the outside surfaces using a delicate detergent solution. Never use caustic detergents or abrasive brushes or powders. q Only ever clean the switch panel and filter grille using a damp cloth and delicate detergents. q It is extremely important to clean the unit and change the filters at the recommended intervals. [. . . ]