User manual INDESIT H161IX

[. . . ] In the case where it is not possible to discharge the cooking fumes externally, the cooker hood may be used in the filter version by fixing a carbon filter, the fumes and vapours are recycled via the anterior grill placed above the control panel. Check that the suction/filter selector is in the filter (F) position. The models provided without suction motor may function only in the suction version and must be connected to a peripheral suction unit (not supplied). Grease Filter – may be one of the following types: Paper filter must be replaced once a month or if coloured on the top side, when the coloration is evident via the holes in the grill. [. . . ] Sponge filter should be washed once a month and replaced every 5/6 washes. Metallic filter must be cleaned once a month with suitable detergents either by hand or in dishwasher (65°C). When washed in a dish washer, the grease filter may discolour slightly, but this does not affect its filtering capacity. In order to remove the grease filter open the grill via the P hooks and free the R1 or R2 stoppers. The self-supporting metal filter does not include a support grill, in order to remove the filter – pull the release springs P4 backwards and slide the filter downwards. The metal filter may discolour if washed in dishwasher but the filtering performance is unaltered. Rectangular S1 or S2 or S3: to be replaced every 6 months Mounting (S1 or S2) : insert the rear side T and hook further to the front (U). Mounting (S3): Remove the cover W by rotating the O knobs to 90° , then close the cover. circular (V1-V2-V3-various models): to be replaced every 4 months. Replacing the hologen bulbs - Access the light compartment – extract the lamp cover by levering it off with a small screwdriver or similar tool. Prior to touching the light bulbs ensure they are cooled down. Only use halogen bulbs of 20W max (G4), making sure you do not touch them with your hands. Close the lamp cover (it will snap shut). caution - This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance. Do not use the cooker hood where the grill is not correctly fixed!The suctioned air must not be conveyed in the same channel used for fumes discharged by appliances powered by other than electricity. The environment must always be adequately aerated when the cooker hood and other appliances powered by other than electricity are used at the same time. [. . . ] The suctioned air must not be conveyed in the same channel used for fumes discharged by appliances powered by other than electricity. The environment must always be adequately aerated when the cooker hood and other appliances powered by other than electricity are used at the same time. flambé cooking with a cooker hood is prohibited. The use of a free flame is damaging to the filters and may cause fire accidents, therefore free flame cooking must be avoided. [. . . ]