AEG DLE0431B User manual

USER
MANUAL
EN User Manual
Cooker Hood
DLE0431B
DLE0431W
DLE0431M

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION.............................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................5
3. INSTALLATION............................................................................................................6
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION...........................................................................................6
5. DAILY USE....................................................................................................................7
6. CARE AND CLEANING...............................................................................................7
7. TROUBLESHOOTING................................................................................................. 8
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance,
carefully read the supplied instructions. The
manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or
damage that are the result of incorrect installation or
usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and
accessible location for future reference.
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1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
•This appliance can be used by children aged from 8
years and above and persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
•Children between 3 and 8 years of age and persons
with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be
kept away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
•Children of less than 3 years of age should be kept
away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
•Do not let children play with the appliance.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
it operates.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•This appliance is intended for domestic use above
hobs, cookers and similar cooking devices.
•Before carrying out any maintenance, disconnect the
appliance from the power supply.
•CAUTION: Accessible parts may become hot during
use with cooking appliances.
•Use only the fixing screws supplied with the appliance
if not supplied, use the screws recommended in the
installation instructions.
•Do not use adhesives to fix the appliance.
•The minimum distance between the hob surface on
which the pans stand and the lower part of the
appliance shall be at least 65 cm, unless otherwise
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specified in the installation instructions for the
appliance or hob.
•The discharge of air must comply with local authorities
regulations.
•Ensure good air ventilation in the room where the
appliance is installed to avoid the backflow of
unwanted gases into the room from appliances
burning gas or other fuels, including open fires.
•Make sure that the ventilation openings are not
blocked and the air collected by the appliance is not
conveyed into a duct used to exhaust smoke and
steam from other appliances (central heating systems,
thermosiphons, water-heaters, etc.).
•When the appliance operates with other appliances
the maximum vacuum generated in the room should
not exceed 0.04 mbar.
•Make sure not to cause damage to the mains cable.
Contact our Authorised Service Centre or an
electrician to change a damaged mains cable.
•If the appliance is connected directly to the power
supply, the electrical installation must be equipped
with an isolating device that allows to disconnect the
appliance from the mains at all poles. Complete
disconnection must comply with conditions specified
in the overvoltage category III. The means for
disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed
wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
•Do not flambé under the appliance.
•Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive
materials and vapours.
•Clean the appliance regularly with a soft cloth to
prevent the deterioration of the surface material.
•Do not use a steam cleaner, water spray, harsh
abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the
surface of the appliance. Use only neutral detergents.
•Clean grease filters regularly (at least every 2 months)
and remove grease deposits from the appliance to
prevent the risk of fire.
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•Use a cloth or brush to clean the interior of the
appliance.
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electric shock,
fire, burns or damage to the
appliance.
• Only a qualified person must install
this appliance.
• Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions
supplied with the appliance.
• Always take care when moving the
appliance as it is heavy. Always use
safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Before installing the appliance
remove all the packaging, the
labelling and the protective film.
• Do not install the exhaust air into a
wall cavity, unless the cavity is
designed for that purpose.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric
shock.
• All electrical connections should be
made by a qualified electrician.
• Make sure that the parameters on the
rating plate are compatible with the
electrical ratings of the mains power
supply.
• If the symbol ( ) is not printed on the
rating plate, the appliance must be
earthed.
• Always use a correctly installed
shockproof socket.
• Do not let the electricity mains cable
tangle.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and
extension cables.
• If the mains socket is loose, do not
connect the mains plug.
• Do not pull the mains cable to
disconnect the appliance. Always pull
the mains plug.
• The shock protection of live and
insulated parts must be fastened in
such a way that it cannot be removed
without tools.
• Make sure the appliance is installed
correctly. Loose and incorrect
electricity mains cable can make the
terminal become too hot.
• Connect the appliance at the end of
the installation. Make sure that there
is access to the mains after the
installation.
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns and
electric shock.
• This appliance is for cooking purpose
only. Do not use the appliance for
other purpose.
• Do not change the specification of
this appliance.
• Do not operate the appliance with
wet hands or when it has contact with
water.
• Use only the accessories supplied
with the appliance.
• Keep flames or heated objects away
from fats and oils during cooking and
frying.
• Do not use uncovered electric grills.
• Do not use the appliance as a storage
surface.
• Do not use magnifying glasses,
binoculars or similar optical devices to
look directly at the lighting of the
appliance.
2.4 Service
• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre.
• Use original spare parts only.
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2.5 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Contact your municipal authority for
information on how to discard the
appliance correctly.
• Disconnect the appliance from the
mains supply.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable
close to the appliance and dispose of
it.
3. INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
3.1 Installation instructions
For complete information
about the installation of the
appliance refer to a separate
installation booklet.
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
4.1 General overview
1
2
3
1Control panel
2Lamp
3Filter cover
4.2 Control panel overview
1 2 3 4 5
1Lamp
2First motor speed / Off
3Second motor speed
4Third motor speed
5Maximum motor speed
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5. DAILY USE
5.1 Using the hood
Check the recommended speed
according to the table below.
While heating up food, cooking with covered pots.
While cooking with covered pots on multiple cooking zones or
burners, gentle frying.
While boiling, frying big quantities of food without a lid, cooking
on multiple cooking zones or burners.
While boiling, frying big quantities of food without a lid, big hu-
midity. The hood operates on maximum speed. After 6 minutes the
appliance returns to previous setting.
It is recommended to leave
the hood operating for
approximately 15 minutes
after cooking.
To operate the hood:
1. Press one of the first speed buttons
to switch on the appliance.
2. If needed, press the light button
to illuminate the cooking surface.
3. If needed, change the speed by
pressing the desired button.
To turn off the appliance press the first
speed button again.
6. CARE AND CLEANING
6.1 Cleaning the grease filter
Each filter must be cleaned at least once
a month. Filters are mounted with the
use of clips and pins on the opposite
side.
To clean the filter:
1. The cover is held by two magnets.
Pull the cover to open it.
2. Press the handle of the mounting clip
on the filter panel underneath the
hood.
3. Slightly tilt the front of the filter
downwards, then pull.
Repeat the first two steps for all filters.
4. Clean the filters using a sponge with
non abrasive detergents or in a
dishwasher.
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The dishwasher must be set
to a low temperature and a
short cycle. The grease filter
may discolour, it has no
influence on the
performance of the
appliance.
5. To mount the filters back follow the
first two steps in reverse order.
Repeat the steps for all filters if
applicable.
6.2 Replacing the charcoal
filter
WARNING!
The charcoal filter is non-
washable!
The time of saturation of the charcoal
filter varies depending on the type of
cooking and the regularity of cleaning
the grease filter.
To replace the filter:
1. Remove the grease filters from the
appliance.
Refer to "Cleaning the grease filter" in
this chapter.
2. Remove the clips holding the filter
bed, then the filter bed.
3. To install a new filter, perform the
same steps in reverse order.
In any case, it is necessary to replace the
filters at least every four months.
6.3 Replacing the lamp
This appliance is supplied with a LED
lamp. This part can be replaced by a
technician only. In case of any
malfunction refer to "Service" in the
"Safety Instructions" chapter.
7. TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
7.1 What to do if...
Problem Possible cause Remedy
You cannot activate the ap-
pliance.
The appliance is not connec-
ted to a power supply or it is
connected incorrectly.
Check if the appliance is cor-
rectly connected to the elec-
trical supply.
You cannot activate the ap-
pliance.
The fuse is blown. Make sure that the fuse is
the cause of the malfunction.
If the fuse is blown again
and again, contact a quali-
fied electrician.
The lamp does not operate. The lamp is defective. Replace the lamp. Refer to
the "Care and Cleaning"
chapter
The appliance does not ab-
sorb enough vapours.
The motor speed is not ade-
quate to the appearing va-
pours.
Change the speed of the
motor.
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8. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
Recycle materials with the symbol .
Put the packaging in relevant containers
to recycle it. Help protect the
environment and human health by
recycling waste of electrical and
electronic appliances. Do not dispose of
appliances marked with the symbol
with the household waste. Return the
product to your local recycling facility or
contact your municipal office.
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