User manual WHIRLPOOL AKR 606 IX INSTRUCTION FOR USE

[. . . ] Packaging materials can be dangerous for children. Keep packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc. ) well out of their reach. Appliance This appliance is marked in compliance with European Directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. [. . . ] Switch off the hood 5 minutes after you have finished cooking. Close the steam-collecting drawer (where fitted). CARE AND MAINTENANCE Always disconnect the hood before cleaning or carrying out maintenance by unplugging it or switching off the power supply. Grease filter The sponge grease filter should be washed in hot soapy water once a month (soak for 1-2 hours, do not wring, leave to dry and then remount. 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 saturation 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. This colour should not be visible through the grille holes when the filter is installed. • Metal grease filters should be washed once a month either by hand or in a dishwasher at a low temperature and in a short cycle. Leave filter to dry before remounting it. Washing in a dishwasher can cause grease filters to turn white, but this in no way affects efficiency. Whenever cleaning or replacing the grease filters, clean all other exposed parts of the hood. • Carbon filter (“Air recirculation mode”, see following page) The carbon filter cannot be washed or regenerated. In some cases, carbon filters can be washed, but only when specified in the attached Product Description Sheet. Replace the carbon filter (normal usage) every 6 months (Rectangular carbon filter) every 4 months (Circular carbon filter). Replacing bulbs 1. When replacing the bulb, be sure it is cool before touching it and check the wattage. Pull out the steam-collecting drawer (depending on model). Open the grille or light fixture and remove the grease filter. Remove the burnt-out bulb and replace it with a new one of the same wattage. Close the grille, light fixture or metal grease filter. Cleaning the hood Use a soft cloth with methylated spirits or a mild liquid detergent. never clean the appliance with high pressure water or steam cleaning equipment. Failure to observe the instructions for cleaning the appliance and replacing or washing the filters may cause a fire. TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Hood does not work: • • • • • Is the power plug properly inserted in the mains socket?Do the filters need to be cleaned or replaced? [. . . ] If the hood has a carbon filter, this should be removed. Filter Hood ( - see also installation sheet) Check that the switch inside the hood (if fitted) is on position “A” Extractor; if not, set it to this position. F Air is filtered through a carbon filter and returned to the room. The filtered air is released towards the kitchen ceiling. Warning!If the hood does not have a carbon filter, order one and fit it before use. Check that the switch inside the hood (if fitted) is on position “F” Filter; if not, set it to this position. [. . . ]