AEG DLE0431W 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
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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 of less than 8 years of age and persons with
very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept
away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not 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. Install the appliance in a safe
and suitable place that meets installation
requirements.
•WARNING: Failure to install the screws or fixing
device in accordance with these instructions may
result in electrical hazards.
•Do not use adhesives to fix the appliance.
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•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
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 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.
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•Clean grease filters regularly (at least every 2 months)
and remove grease deposits from the appliance to
prevent the risk of fire.
•Use a cloth 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.
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2.4 Service
• To repair the appliance contact the
Authorised Service Centre. Use
original spare parts only.
• Concerning the lamp(s) inside this
product and spare part lamps sold
separately: These lamps are intended
to withstand extreme physical
conditions in household appliances,
such as temperature, vibration,
humidity, or are intended to signal
information about the operational
status of the appliance. They are not
intended to be used in other
applications and are not suitable for
household room illumination.
2.5 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
• Contact your municipal authority for
information on how to dispose of the
appliance.
• 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 Control panel overview
1 2 3 4 5
Function Description
1Lamp Turns the lights on and off.
2First speed / Off The motor switches to first speed level. Second press
turns off the appliance.
3Second speed The motor switches to second speed level.
4Third speed The motor switches to third speed level.
5Maximum speed The motor switches to maximum speed level. After 5
minutes appliance switches to third 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 and frying big quantities of food without
a lid, cooking on multiple cooking zones or burners.
While boiling and frying big quantities of food without
a lid, big humidity.
It is recommended to leave
the hood operating for
approximately 15 minutes
after cooking.
To operate the hood:
1. Press the first speed button 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.
5.2 Remote-control
The appliance is supplied with a remote-
control.
The connection is originally enabled.
To connect or disconnect remote-
control:
1. Switch off the appliance.
2. Press the for 3 seconds.
The indicator on control panel flashes
twice if function is enabled and once if
disabled.
6. CARE AND CLEANING
6.1 Notes on cleaning
Cleaning
Agents
Do not use abrasive detergents and brushes.
Clean the surface of the appliance with a soft cloth with warm water
and a mild detergent.
After cooking some parts of appliance can get hot. To avoid stains ap‐
pliance must be cooled down and dried with clean cloth or paper tow‐
els.
Clean stains with a mild detergent.
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Keep the hood
clean
Clean the appliance and grease filters each month. Clean the interior
and grease filters carefully from fat. Fat accumulation or other residue
may cause fire.
Grease filters can be washed in a dishwasher.
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.
Charcoal filter
The time of saturation of the charcoal filter varies depending on the
type of cooking and the regularity of cleaning the grease filter. The acti‐
vated charcoal filter is not washable, cannot be regenerated and must
be replaced approximately every 4/6 months of operation, or more fre‐
quently for particularly heavy usage.
6.2 Cleaning the grease filter
Filters are mounted with the use of clips
and pins on the opposite side.
To clean the filter:
1. 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.
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.
6.3 Replacing the charcoal
filter
WARNING!
The charcoal filter is non-
washable!
To replace the filter:
1. Remove the grease filters from the
appliance.
Refer to "Cleaning the grease filter" in
this chapter.
2. 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.
6.4 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.
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7. 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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