User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX MRF280/35

[. . . ] · Always cover lighted elements, to prevent excess heat from damaging the appliance. In the case of oil, gas and coal fired cookers it is essential to avoid open flames. · Also, when frying, keep the deep frying pan on the cooker top/cooker under careful control. · The hot oil in the frying pan might ignite due to overheating. [. . . ] · The air outlet installation must comply with the regulations laid down by the relevant local authorities. · When the unit is used in extraction mode, 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 fuelburning appliances connected to a chimney, such as coal or oil roomheaters 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. · Since the rule for rooms with fuel burning appliances is "outlet hole of the same size as the ventilation hole", a hole of 500-600 cm2, which is to say a larger hole, could reduce the performance of the extractor hood. · If the hood is used in its recirculation mode, it will operate simply and safely in the above conditions without the need for any of the aforementioned measures. · When the hood is used in its extraction mode, the following rules must be followed to obtain optimal operation: - short and straight outlet hose - keep bends in outlet hose to a minimum - never install the hoses with an acute angle, they must always follow a gentle curve. - keep the hose as large as possible (preferably the same diameter as the outlet hole). - the length should be no more than: 3 metres with one 90° bend 2 metres with two 90° bends Bends of more than 90° will reduce the efficiency of the hood and reduce the airflow. · Failure to observe these basic instructions will drastically reduce the performance and increase the noise levels of the extractor hood. electrolux description of the appliance 7 Description of the Appliance · 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 with a recirculation mode by fitting a charcoal filter. · Cleaning/replacing the charcoal filter Cleaning/replacing charcoal GB j g g Unlike other charcoal filters, the LONGLIFE charcoal filter can be cleaned and reactivated. i h g g 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. · Fitting Remove the frame h which supports the filter i by turning 90° the two knobs g. Insert the charcoal filter inside the frame and put all parts back in their place. · To remove proceed in the reverse remove order. · 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. 12 electrolux electrolux maintenance and care arning Warning GB · 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. [. . . ] If set up for recirculation, check that the charcoal filter is still effective. If set up for extraction, check that the ducting and outlets are not blocked. The safety cut-out device has been tripped. Turn off the hob and then wait for the device to reset. [. . . ]