AEG DK 4370 Specification sheet

DK 4370
Dunstabzugshaube
Afzuigkap
Hotte
Cooker Hood
Montage- und Gebrauchsanweisung
Installatie- en gebruiksaanwijzing
Notice d utilisation et d installation
Operating and Installation Instructions

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Contents
Safety warnings .............................................................................. 54
For the user ...................................................................................... 54
For the installer ................................................................................. 55
Description of the Appliance ......................................................... 57
Extraction mode................................................................................ 57
Recirculation mode ........................................................................... 57
Control Panel .................................................................................. 5
Maintenance and Care................................................................... 59
Cleaning the hood ............................................................................. 59
Metal grease filter ............................................................................. 59
Charcoal filter .................................................................................... 60
Changing the light bulb ...................................................................... 61
What to do if ................................................................................... 62
Special accessories ........................................................................ 63
Technical assistance service ......................................................... 63
Service and Spare Parts .................................................................... 63
Customer Care Department ............................................................... 64
Technical Details ............................................................................ 65
Mounting accessories included ......................................................... 65
Electrical connection ..................................................................... 66
Wall unit mounting ............................................................................ 67

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Safety warnings
For the user
 The cooker hood is designed to extract unpleasant odours from the
kitchen, it will not extract steam.
 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 risk of self-ignition increases when the oil being used is dirty.
 It is extremely important to note that overheating can cause a fire.
Never carry out any flambé cooking under the hood.
Always disconnect the unit from the power supply before
carrying out any work on the hood, including replacing the
light bulb (take the cartridge fuse out of the fuse holder or switch off
the automatic circuit breaker).
It is very important to clean the hood and replace the filter at
the recommended intervals. Failure to do so could cause
grease deposits to build up, resulting in a fire hazard.
 The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision.
 Older children must be supervised if using the appliance.
 Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play
with the appliance.
 WARNING - Ensure that the appliance is switched off before
replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.
This appliance is marked according to the 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.
The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanying
the product, indicates that this appliance may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable
collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.
Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental
regulations for waste disposal.
For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling
of this product, please contact your local city office, your household
waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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For the insta er
 When used as an extractor unit, the hood must be fitted with a
150mm diameter hose.
Attention: The hose is not supplied and must be purchased
separately.
 Should there already be a pipe of diameter 125 or 120 mm that ducts
to the outside through the walls, it is possible to use the 150/125-120
mm reduction flange provided.
In this case the hood will be slightly noisier.
When installing the hood, make sure you observe the following
minimum distance from the top edge of the cooking hob/ring
surfaces:
electric cookers 600 mm
gas cookers 700 mm
If the instructions for installation for the gas hob specify a greater
distance, this must be adhered to.
 The national Standard on fuel-burning systems specifies a maximum
depression of 0.04 mbar in such rooms.
 The air outlet must not be connected to chimney flues or combustion
gas ducts. The air outlet must under no circumstances be connected
to ventilation ducts for rooms in which fuel-burning appliances are
installed.
 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 approxi-
mately the same as the outlet hole.
 National and regional building regulations impose a number of
restrictions on using hoods and fuel-burning appliances connected to
a chimney, such as coal or oil room-heaters 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.

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 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.

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A
Fig. 1
Descri tion of the A liance
The cooker hood is designed to 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.
 You will need an original charcoal filter for this
function (Available from your local
Service Force Centre).
Extraction mode
 In this mode fumes are extracted to
the outside via a hose connected to
the coupling ring A. Fig. 1.
 In order to obtain the best performan-
ce the hose should have a diameter
equal to the outlet hole.
 Should there already be a pipe of
diameter 125 or 120 mm that ducts to
the outside through the walls, it is
possible to use the 150/125-120 mm
reduction flange provided.
In this case the hood will be slightly
noisier.
Recircu ation mode
 The air is filtered through a charcoal
filter and returned to the kitchen.
 You will need an original charcoal
filter for the recirculation mode. (See
Special Accessories).
 Fix the deflector using 2 screw
Ø3,5x9,5 mm. Fig. 2.
Fig. 2

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Control Panel
 Best results are obtained by using a low speed for normal conditions
and a high speed when odours are more concentrated.
Turn the hood on a few minutes before you start cooking.
The hood should be left on after cooking for about 15 minutes or until
all the odours have disappeared. The control switches are located on
the hoods front panel:
the light switch switches the hood lamp on and off
the motor switch switches the motor off
 Speed 1: Speed 1 push-button
 Speed 2: Speed 2 push-button
 Speed 3: Speed 3 push-button
Light switch
Motor switch Speed 1 Speed 2
Speed 3

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Fig. 3
Maintenance and Care
The hood must always be disconnected from the electricity
supply before beginning any maintenance work.
C eaning the hood
 Clean the outside of the hood using a damp cloth and a solution of
water and mild washing up liquid.
 Never use corrosive, abrasive or flammable cleaning products or
products containing bleach. .
 Never insert pointed objects in the motors protective grid.
 Only ever clean the switch panel and filter grill using a damp cloth
and mild washing up liquid.
 It is extremely important to clean the unit and change the filters at the
recommended intervals. Failure to do so will cause grease deposits
to build up that could constitute a fire hazard.
Meta grease fi ter
 The purpose of the grease filters is to absorb grease particles which
form during cooking and it must always be used, either in the
external extraction or internal re-circulation function.
Attention: the metal grease filters must be removed and washed,
either by hand or in the dishwasher, every four weeks.
Removing the metal grease filter
 First, push the metal grease filter stop backwards, then extract the
filter, pulling downwards. Fig. 3.
Hand washing
Soak grease filters for about one hour in hot water with a grease-
loosening cleaner, then rinse off thoroughly with hot water. Repeat the
process if necessary. Refit the grease filters when they are dry.
Dishwasher
Place grease filters in the dishwasher. Select
most powerful washing programme and
highest temperature, at least 65°C. Repeat
the process. Refit the grease filters when they
are dry. When washing the metal grease filter
in the dishwasher a slight discolouration of the
filter can occur, this does not have any impact
on its performance.
 Clean the inner housing using a hand hot
solution only(never use caustic detergents,
abrasive powders or brushes).

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Charcoa fi ter
 The charcoal filter should only be used if you want to use the hood in
the recirculation function.
 To do this you will need an original charcoal filter (available from your
local Service Force Centre).
Replacing the charcoal filter
The charcoal filter cannot be washed nor regenerated.
The charcoal filter should be replaced every 4 months under normal
use.
Replacement filters are available from your local Service Force
Centre.
Fitting - Fig. 4
Fit the filter/s over the motor.
Align the pins R on the cowl with the slots S, then turn the filter
clockwise until it locks in place.
To remove proceed in the reverse order.
 Always specify the hood model code number and serial number
when ordering replacement filters. This information is shown on the
registration plate located on the inside of the unit.
 The charcoal filter can be ordered from your local Service Force
Centre.
Fig. 4
S
S
R
R

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Fig. 5
Warning
 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.
 The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage to the
motor or any fire damage linked to inappropriate maintenance or failure
to observe the above safety recommendations.
Changing the ight bu b
Disconnect the cooker hood from the mains supply.
 Remove the lamp cover carefully, use a screw driver as a lever. Fig. 5.
 Replace the old bulb with a new one of the same type.
 Refit the lamp cover.
 If the light does not come on, make sure the bulb has been inserted in
correctly before contacting your local Service Force Centre.