User manual SMEG LD494

[. . . ] Before performing any maintenance operation, isolate the hood from the electrical supply by switching off at the connector and removing the connector fuse. Or if the appliance has been connected through a plug and socket, then the plug must be removed from the socket. To clean the outside of the hood use a cloth moistened with denatured alcohol or neutral liquid detergents. [. . . ] The metal grease filter lasts forever and must be washed either by hand or in the dishwasher (65°C) with suitable detergents. The grease filters must be washed at least once a month. Let the filter dry without damaging it before putting it back into place. When washed in a dish-washer, the grease filter may discolour slightly, but this does not affect its filtering capacity. A - push toward the centre b - pull the filters downwards. Carry out the above steps in reverse order to put the filters back after having washed them. Therefore, we recommend observing these instructions. Before completing any connection, make sure the house voltage corresponds with the voltage indicated on the label affixed inside the hood It is advisable to call a qualified technician to make the electrical connection. Connect it to a socket which conforms with current regulations. If you intend to connect it directly to the electric mains, remove the plug and fit an approved bipolar switch with a minimum contact opening of no less than 3mm. If the plug is not accessible once it has been inserted in the socket, it will however be necessary to fit an approved bipolar switch with a minimum contact opening of no less than 3mm. Appliance without plug Fit an approved plug or an approved bipolar switch with a minimum contact opening of not less than 3mm. The manufacturers are not liable for any problems caused by the user's failure to observer the above instructions. These minimum distances between hobs and grease filter must be observed: Minimum 600 mm - electric hobs Minimum 700 mm - gas or mixed hobs Do not tile, grout or silicone this appliance to the wall. [. . . ] These minimum distances between hobs and grease filter must be observed: Minimum 600 mm - electric hobs Minimum 700 mm - gas or mixed hobs Do not tile, grout or silicone this appliance to the wall. Do not fix chimney flue to furniture or fly over shelves unless the chimney flue can be easily removed, in case maintenance is ever required. Two systems are available: Vapours are extracted outside through an exhausting pipe that is affixed to the connection ring above the hood. [. . . ]