User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EFC9870-1X

[. . . ] 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. As regards the technical and safety measures to be adopted for fume discharging it is important to closely follow the relations provided by the competent authorities. The hood must be regularly cleaned on both the inside and outside (AT The minimum distance between the supporting surface for the cooking vessels on the hob and the lowest part of the range hood must be not less than 50cm from electric cookers and 65cm from gas or mixed cookers. [. . . ] For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. The cooker hood is designed to from extract unpleasant odours from the kitchen, it will not extract steam. The hood is supplied as an extractor unit and can also be used in recirculation mode by fitting a charcoal filter. In this mode fumes are extracted to the outside via a hose connected to the coupling ring ring. In order to obtain the best performance the hose should have a diameter equal to the outlet hole. Should there already be a pipe of diameter 125 mm that ducts to the outside through the walls or roof, it is possible to use the 150/125 mm reduction flange provided. The air is filtered through a charcoal charcoal filter and returned to the kitchen. You will need an original charcoal filter for the recirculation mode. 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. The hood should be left on after cooking for about 15 minutes or until all the odours have disappeared. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage to the motor or any fire damage linked to inappropriate maintenance or failure to observe the above safety recommendations. Prior to touching the light bulbs ensure are ensure they are cooled down. Using a small slotted screwdriver as a lever, remove the clip fixing the lamp to the hood. Note: The light bulb compartment can be accessed by simply removing the grease filters, although this makes light bulb replacement more difficult. Replace the damaged light bulb with a new one of max. 40W E14 · Remount the lamp and fix it in place with the clip. If the light does not come on, make sure the bulb has been inserted in correctly before contacting your local Service Force Centre. Clean the outside of the hood using a damp cloth and a solution of water and mild washing up liquid. Only ever clean the switch panel and filter grill using a damp cloth and mild washing up liquid. Clean all the plastic parts with a soft cloth soaked in warm water and neutral soap. It is extremely important to clean the unit and change the filters at the recommended intervals. [. . . ] If provided with a plug connect the hood to a socket in compliance with current regulations and positioned in an accessible area. 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. [. . . ]