User manual WHIRLPOOL AKR 431 WH INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Do not flambé food under the hood since the flames generated could cause a fire. Never leave the pan unattended when frying as the cooking oil could ignite. Regular maintenance guarantees smooth hood operation and high performance. If the hood is used together with non-electrically powered appliances, ambient negative pressure must not exceed 4 pa (4 x 10-5 bar). [. . . ] Never use flammable materials to convey exhaust air. Declaration of conformity This appliance has been designed, built and marketed in compliance with: - the safety requirements of the “Low Voltage” EEC Directive 73/23; - the protection requirements of the “EMC” EEC Directive 89/336 amended by EEC Directive 93/68. 8 75004Agb. fm5 Page 9 Tuesday, March 27, 2001 10:55 AM HOW TO USE THE HOOD Switch on the hood a few minutes before starting to cook and leave it running for at least 5 minutes after you have finished. Pull out the steam deflector (depending on model). Turn the speed selector to the required speed setting according to the quantity of fumes and steam to be extracted. Switch off the hood 5 minutes after you have finished cooking. Close the steam deflector (where fitted). CARE AND MAINTENANCE Always disconnect the hood by switching off the electrical power supply before cleaning or carrying out maintenance. Grease filter • The sponge grease filter should be washed in hot soapy water once a month (soak for 1-2 hours, do not wring. Replace with a new filter every 5-6 washes). • The grease filter paper should be replaced at least once a month. • Grease filter paper with indicator should be replaced at least every two months or whenever the colour becomes visible through the holes of the grille. The paper filter is coloured on one side. If the malfunction persists, call After-Sales Service. Specify: • The nature of the problem. • • • The service code (number below the word SERVICE on the rating plate inside the hood behind the grease filter). Your full address. Your telephone number and area code. INSTALLATION When installing the hood, the minimum distances from the cooktop must be respected, and the numerical sequence and additional instructions must be followed exactly as indicated on the Installation sheet. EXTERNAL EXHAUST MODE ( - see also instruction sheet) Cooking fumes and vapours are conveyed outside through a duct connected to the hood by means of a collar. The outlet duct diameter must be the same as that of the collar. If a flue-damper is to be installed, check that it can open and close freely when installation of the exhaust duct is complete. The hood can be supplied with one (upper) or two (upper and rear) exhaust outlet holes. The hood is usually set up for using the upper exhaust outlet. The collar must be seated in the upper exhaust outlet. Use the rear exhaust outlet (where present). [. . . ] Where fitted, remove the cover closing off the rear outlet and collar. Some models are fitted with a plastic deflector that closes off the rear outlet. Put the cover (if fitted) in the upper outlet. AIR CIRCULATION MODE ( - see also installation sheet) The air is filtered by a carbon filter and recycled into the surrounding atmosphere. The filtered air is released towards the kitchen ceiling. A F Warning! [. . . ]