User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EFC9566X/S

[. . . ] the flaming of foods beneath the hood itself is severely prohibited. The use of exposed flames is detrimental to the filters and may cause a fire risk, and must therefore be avoided in all circumstances. Any frying must be done with care in order to make sure that the oil does not overheat and burst into flames. The hood must be regularly cleaned on both the inside and outside (AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH, it is in any event necessary to proceed in accordance with the maintenance instructions provided in this manual). [. . . ] To select an available suction speed (power) level: Turn the knob in a clockwise direction to increase the suction speed (power); turn it in an anticlockwise direction to decrease the power until the hob is switched off. The cooker hood is fitted with an LED (L1) which indicates the suction speed (power) selected by displaying different colours: · Fixed green light: green Cooker hood operating at power level 1 (minimum). Fixed orange light: Cooker hood operating at power level 2 (medium). Fixed red light: red Cooker hood operating at power level 3 (maximum). Flashing red light: red Cooker hood operating at an intensive power level (for a duration of 5 minutes, after which the appliance automatically selects power level 3). Filter checking device The cooker hood is fitted with a device which indicates when the filter must be cleaned or replaced. Usually the device, which signals when the carbon filter needs maintenance work, is deactivated deactivated. The L2 LED begins to flash in green and after approximately 2 seconds the L2 LED will also begin to flash in orange, to indicate that the device, which indicates when it is necessary to perform carbon filter maintenance, has been activated activated. Grease L2 LED - grease filter indicator The LED lights up in green when the grease filter needs to be cleaned; this happens approximately every 40 hours of operation. Every time the cooker hood is used, check whether the L2 LED is lit. L2 LED - carbon filter indicator The LED lights up in orange when the carbon filter needs to be cleaned/ replaced; this happens approximately every 160 hours of operation. Fit the charcoal filter on the rear side of the grease filter, fix it with metal wires. With normal use the filter should be cleaned every second month (when using the hood 2, 5 hours per day, on avarage). 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 charcoal, the filter should be dried in an oven for 10 minutes with a maximum temperature of 100º C. After approximately three years of use, the charcoal filter should be replaced with a new one, as the odour reduction capacity will be reduced. The metal wires are included in the carbon filter packing and not on the hood · Always specify the hood model code number and serial number when ordering replacement filters. This information is shown on the rating plate located on the inside of the unit. The charcoal filter can be ordered from your local Service Force Centre. EFC 6441: 1 carbon filter should be ordered for this model. [. . . ] If it not fitted with a plug (direct mains connection) or if the plug is not located in an accessible area apply a bi-polar switch in accordance with standards which assures the complete disconnection of the mains under conditions relating to over-current category III, in accordance with installation instructions. Before re-connecting the hood circuit to the mains supply and checking the efficient function, always check that the mains cable is correctly assembled. Power cable replacement must be undertaken by the authorized service assistance centre or similar qualified person. Sure from before Make sure that the cooker hood is disconnected from the power supply before carrying out the installation. [. . . ]