User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX EFG540G-A

[. . . ] · When the unit is used in its extractor version, a sufficiently large ventilation hole must be provided, with dimensions that are approximately the same as the outlet hole. · National and regional building regulations impose a number of restrictions on using hoods and fuel-burning appliances connected to a chimney, such as coal or oil room-heaters and gas fires, in the same room. · Hoods can only be used safely with appliances connected to a chimney if the room and/or flat (air/environment combination) is ventilated from outside using a suitable ventilation hole approximately 500-600 cm2 large to avoid the possibility of a depression being created during operation of the hood. · If you have any doubts, contact the relevant controlling authority or building inspector's office. [. . . ] 2 * The duct is not supplied and must be purchased separately. 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: Light switch Motor switch Correct ventilation If the cooker hood is to work correctly there must be an under pressure in the kitchen. It is important to keep the kitchen windows closed and have a window in an adjacent room open. 3 Maintenance and Care · The hood must always be disconnected from the electricity supply before beginning any maintenance work. 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. · Never insert pointed objects in the motor's protective grid. · Wash the outside surfaces using a delicate detergent solution. Never use caustic detergents or abrasive brushes or powders. · Only ever clean the control panel and filter grille using a damp cloth and delicate detergents. · It is very important to clean the hood and to perform maintenance and care of filters at the recommended intervals. 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). Warning · Failure to observe the instructions on cleaning the unit and changing the filters will cause a fire hazard. You are therefore strongly recommended to follow these instructions. · 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. 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 recycling function. Handle Fig. 4 Metal grease filter 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. Hand washing Soak grease filters for about one hour in hot water with a grease-loosening cleaner, then rinse off thoroughly with hot water. Refit the grease filters when they are dry. [. . . ] If the hood has been installed below the heights indicated in the installation instructions the motor will cut-out frequently which will damage the hood. The cooker hood is not working The cooker hood has switched off during operation. If after all these checks, the problem persists, contact your local Service Centre, quoting the model and serial number. Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of purchase for any in-guarantee service calls. In-guarantee customers should ensure that the above checks have been made as the engineer will make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or electrical breakdown. 8 Technical Specifications Model Dimensions Height (cm) Width (cm) Depth (cm) EFG 540 13, 9 52, 4 28, 9 2 x 40 W 2 320 W 220-240 V Lighting Grease filter Power absorption Electrical connection: Subject to change without notice. Installation Unpacking Check that the cooker hood has no damages. Transportation damages should immediately be reported to the company responsible for the transportation. [. . . ]