User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EFC913X/SP

[. . . ] Therefore you should read through instructions, advises and safety instructions carefully before you install and start using the cooker hood. Pay special attention to sentences with a warning triangle to avoid damages to person or property. Save the instruction boook for future reference if the cooker hood is sold or left to another person. Installation and service · Any electrical installation of the cooker hood must be carried out by a qualified electrician and the hood itself must be installed by someone with experience. Installation made by an unqualified person can lead to loss of function of the cooker hood and possible damage to person and/or property. [. . . ] gas, diesel, coal or wood heaters, water heaters, etc. ), as the hood will expel air which is required by these other appliances. The negative pressure in the room must not exceed 0, 04 mbar to prevent fumes being drawn back into the room by the cooker hood. 3 Maintenance and cleaning Before doing any maintenance work on the hood, disconnect it from the main supply by disconnecting the plug from the wall socket or unscrewing the fuse. The grease that collects in the filter and the duct could ignite if a hot plate is left on (or if overheating occurs). Cleaning the hood Clean the outside of the hood using a damp cloth and a mild detergent. Never use corrosive, abrasive or flammable cleaning products. Cleaning the grease filters Clean the filter every month or every other month according to how much the hood is used. The cleaner the filters, the better it collects grease. 3): · Push the handle towards the rear of the hood. · Pull the filter down at the front and remove it forwards. The filter is made of aluminium wires on which the grease collects. Clean the filter in hot water using a detergent, or in a dishwasher. Let the filter dry before putting it back. Note that a dishwasher may discolour the filter. Fig. 3 Changing and cleaning the carbon filter Only applicable for recirculation. The carbon filters absorb smells and odours. Unlike other carbon filters, the LONGLIFE KF8 carbon filter can be cleaned and reactivated. At normal use the filter should be cleaned every second month. The best way to clean the filter is in the dishwasher. Use normal detergent and choose the highest temperature (65º C). Wash the filter separately so that no food parts gets stuck on the filter and later causes bad odours. To reactivate the carbon, the filter should be dried in an oven for 10 minutes with a temperature of maximum 100º C. The KFL 60/80 carbon filter can not be reactivated, it has to be changed after 6-8 months of normal use. After approximately three years of use, the KF8 filter should be replaced with a new, as the odour reduction capacity will be reduced. q Press the red buttons (A), lower the front of the carbon filter. [. . . ] Be careful that it is centered over the hood and horizontally aligned. Prepare the electrical connection (13) and choose if the hood must be fitted for ducting (S) or for recirculation (K). Fig. 6 Fitting for ducting (S) Connect a tube between the hood air outlet and the wall or roof exhaust channel. Remove also the carbon filter. 11 15 12 12 10 10 Fitting for recirculation (K) Mount the recirculation spigot with the two screws supplied. K Ø 150mm (125mm) 15 3 Mounting the chimney Place the chimney (14) and fix it to the top chimney holder with the two screws (15) supplied. [. . . ]