User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX DM8400-M

[. . . ] 6 Extraction version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Recirculation Version . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Grease and charcoal filter maintenance indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] - keep the duct as large as possible (preferably the same diameter as the outlet hole). · Failure to observe these basic instructions will drastically reduce the performance and increase the noise levels of the extractor hood. 5 Description of the Appliance · The cooker hood is designed to extract unpleasant odours from the kitchen, it will not extract steam. · The hood is supplied as an extractor unit and can also be used with a recirculation version by fitting a charcoal filter. Extraction version · · In this version fumes are extracted to the outside via a duct connected to the coupling ring A. In order to obtain the best performance the ducting should have a diameter equal to the outlet hole. A Fig. 1 Recirculation Version · · The air is filtered through charcoal filters and returned to the kitchen. You will need original charcoal filters for the recirculation function. (Available from your local Service Centre) 6 Control Panel · Best results are obtained by using a low speed for normal conditions and a high speed when odours are more concentrated. Turn the hood on a few minutes before you start cooking, you will then get an under pressure in the kitchen. The hood should be left on after cooking for about 15 minutes or until all the odours have disappeared. The control switches are located on the hood's front panel: A - Mains switch, OFF. B - Start and choice of motor speed 1-2-3 C - Indicates speed 1 (LED). Failure to do so could cause grease deposits to build up, resulting in a fire hazard. · Clean the inner housing using a hot detergent solution only (never use caustic detergents, abrasive powders or brushes). Metal grease filter · The purpose of the grease filters is to absorb grease particles which form during cooking and it must always be used, either in the external extraction or internal re-circulation function. Attention: the metal grease filters must be removed and washed, either by hand or in the dishwasher, every four weeks. Removing the metal grease filter · Pull the handle downwards, then remove the filter. Hand washing Soak grease filters for about one hour in hot water with a grease-loosening cleaner, then rinse off thoroughly with hot water. Dishwasher Place grease filters in the dishwasher. Select most powerful washing programme and highest temperature, at least 65°C. Refit the grease filters when they are dry. When washing the metal grease filter in the dishwasher a slight discolouration of the filter can occur, this does not have any impact on its performance. · Clean the inner housing using a hand hot solution only(never use caustic detergents, abrasive powders or brushes). 9 Charcoal filter · The charcoal filter should only be used if you want to use the hood in the recirculation function. [. . . ] Check that a fan speed has been selected Check that: The fan speed is set high enough for the task. The kitchen is adequately vented to allow the entry of fresh air. If set up for recirculation, check that the charcoal filter is still effective. Should it be necessary to provide a fixed connection, the hood must only be installed by an electrician authorised by the local electricity board. [. . . ]