Amica OSC 6468 W Operating instructions

OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
COOKER HOOD
OSC 6468 W, OSC 5468 W
OSC 6458 I, OSC 5458 I
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Dear customer,
You are now a user of the newest generation of cooker hood, type "OSC 6468 W, OSC
5468 W, OSC 6458 I, OSC 5458 I".
This hood has been specially designed with your expectations in mind, and will undoubtedly
form part of a kitchen fitted in the most modern style. Its high functional and aesthetic
standards are ensured by our modern manufacturing techniques and use of state-of-the-art
technology.
Before commencing installation, please read through the following instructions carefully
to prevent incorrect mounting or use of this hood.
We wish you every satisfaction from your
choice of our company’s cooker hood.
ATTENTION: The manufacturer takes no responsibility for any damage arising from installation or use
inconsistent with the operating instructions.
The function of the OSC 6468 W, OSC 5468 W, OSC 6458 I, OSC 5458 I is to extract or
neutralise kitchen fumes, and it is designed to be permanently mounted over a gas or electric
cooker. To operate in fume extraction mode, it requires an off-take pipe to be fitted to
transport the fumes outside. This pipe (ø 120 mm) should be no longer than 4-5 m. After
installing an active carbon filter, the hood can operate as an odour absorber. In this case, no
off-take pipe leading outside is required.
The cooker hood is an electrical device with a class 2 fire protection rating fitted with a fixed
power lead and plug. It also has its own independent lighting system and exhaust fan with a
choice of three possible rotation speed settings.
Supply voltage AC 230V ~50 Hz
Ventilator motor 1
Lighting 40 W
Number of grease filters 1
Speed levels 3
Breadth (cm) 50, 60
Depth (cm) 50
Height (cm) 13
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I Technical description
II Specification
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Air outlet (ø mm) 120
Output (m
3
/h) 290
Power consumption (W) max. 115
Noise level (dBA) max. 50
Net weight (kg) 4 (50 cm); 4,9 (60 cm)
The kitchen hood consists of the following
elements (fig.1):
- the hood case A, equipped with a ventilator
exhaust B (as an extractor) and F (as an
absorber),
- a set of switches D,
- a flange Cfor connecting the off-take pipe,
- a stopper covering the opening of outlet B
(for use in the absorber version only).
Fig.1
1. The kitchen fume extraction hood should be connected to the appropriate ventilation duct
leading outside (do not connect to chimney or smoke ducts, or flues).
2. This equipment should be mounted at least 650mm above an electric
stove plate, and at least 700mm above a gas cooker.
3. Do not leave an open flame below the cooker hood, when removing
pans from the burner the flame should be turned down to a minimum.
4. Food should not be cooked on fat or oil without constant supervision,
as these may catch fire when overheated.
5. The cloth grease-filter should be replaced (or aluminium filter cleaned,
depending on the model) at least once every two months owing to the risk
of fire (saturated fat is flammable).
6. The hood must be unplugged prior to cleaning, changing the filter, or
starting any repairs.
7. If any non-electrically powered devices are used in the same room as
the hood (e.g. liquid fuel ovens, convection heaters, water heaters, etc.)
ensure there is sufficient ventilation (airflow). The hood can be operated
safely simultaneously with other cooking and heating devices dependent
on the air in the room, if the negative pressure around these devices is
greater than 0.004 millibars (this is not applicable when the cooker hood is used for odour
absorption).
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III Fittings and Construction
IV Usage Conditions
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8. Check that the voltage (230V ~50 Hz) stated on the rating plate is consistent with the
parameters your house’s electricity supply, and that the supply is marked as ~ (AC).
ATTENTION: before connecting the cooker hood to the power supply, always check that the
power lead is correctly attached and has NOT been crushed by the hood during installation.
9. If the power lead is damaged, it should be replaced by a qualified electrician.
10. The appliance was properly packaged for transportation to prevent damage. After
unpacking it, please dispose of the packaging elements in an environmentally friendly
manner.
None of the materials used in the packaging are harmful to the natural environment. They are
100% recyclable and are marked with the appropriate symbol.
Important! The packaging materials (polythene bags, foam plastic, etc.) should be kept away
from children during unpacking.
11. This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) of limited physical,
sensory or mental capacity, or by those inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, unless
under supervision or in accordance with the operating instructions as explained to them by
those responsible for their safety.
Children must not be allowed to play with the hood.
In order to mount the hood, do the following:
1. hang the hood casing (fig.1, pt. A) on the wall,
2. connect the hood to the mains electricity.
1. Mounting the hood casing
a) mark a vertical line on the wall as a guide, showing the centre of the cooker, remove the
grease filter and place the hood casing „A” against the wall using the centre marked on the
vertical line, keeping a distance between the holes and the hotplate of at least 710mm (fig. 2).
Attention: ensure casing „A” is level.
b) mark the distance between the mounting
holes on the wall
c) drill out the holes marked on the wall using a
drill with a diameter corresponding to the
rawlplugs included, hammer in the plugs and
then screw the hood casing „A” onto the wall.
Fig.3
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2. Connecting to the mains electricity and checking the function.
After connecting to the mains electricity supply, (in line with the instructions above) check
that the motor and lighting of the hood are functioning correctly.
3. Setting the cooker hood’s operating mode
3.1 Setting the hood in extraction mode
When the hood is operating in extraction mode, the air is removed outside using a
special pipe. When on this setting, any carbon filters should be removed. The hood should be
connected to the opening leading the air outside (fig. 1 pt. C) using a stiff or flexible pipe 120
mm in diameter, which should be purchased from a supplier of installation materials.
Connection should be entrusted to a professional fitter.
3.2 Setting the hood in odour absorption mode
When using this option, the filtered air returns inside through openings in the front of
the hood (fig.1 pt. F). For this setting, an additional carbon filter should be installed (fig. 6 –
see below). In addition, the mode-change switch should be positioned downwards, so that the
cleansed air is passed back onto the cooker. This switch is found on the side of the front part
of the motor body (inside the hood).
1. Safe Operation.
Follow the safety instructions given in part IV. Cloth grease filters and carbon filters (used
in absorption mode only) should be replaced, and aluminium filters cleaned as recommended
by the manufacturer or more frequently in the case of intense use (over 4 hours per day). If a
gas cooker is being used, naked flames should not be left uncovered. When removing a pan
from the gas, the flame should be turned down to a minimum. Always ensure the flame is
fully contained under the pan being heated to avoid wasting energy and allowing dangerous
concentrations of heat. Do not use the cooker hood for purposes other than those for which it
is intended.
2. Operation
2.1 Control Panel (fig. 3)
Fig.4
The hood’s operation can be controlled using switches „W” and „O” (fig 4):
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- switch „O” controls the lighting. Sliding it to the left switches the lighting on, while sliding
it to the right switches it off.
- switch „W” activates the hood’s motor. Sliding it to the left activates the motor’s series of
three operating settings. By adjusting this, the optimum rotation speed can be chosen for the
ventilator according to the user’s requirements and for the minimum noise level.
3. Maintenance.
Regular maintenance and cleaning of the hood will ensure it works well and does not break
down, as well as prolong its lifetime. Particular attention should be paid to replacing the
grease filters and carbon filters in line with the instructions.
3.1 Grease Filters
a) replacement
The (cloth) grease filters should be replaced at least once every
two months when the hood is used normally. The filters are
removed by releasing the safety catches (arrows – fig. 5), while
remembering to keep the pins secure manually. Remove the
holders D, which secure the filters (fig. 6), replace the filters and
then replace the holders and mesh.
Fig.5
3.2 Carbon Filter
a) action
The carbon filter (C fig. 6) is able to absorb odours right up
until it is saturated.
This filter is not included with the hood’s fittings and must
be purchased separately if the hood is to function as an
absorber.
It cannot be cleaned or recovered, and should be replaced at
least every two months, or more frequently if the hood is
used particularly intensively.
Fig.6
b) replacement
- remove the mesh A (fig 6) from the hood’s casing along with the grease filter B (fig 6) as in
pt 3.1,
- replace the carbon filter C which is on the grease filter B (fig 6),
- mount the grease filter along with the carbon filter back into the hood.
3.3 Lighting
The lighting system consists of a 40W bulb.
To change a damaged bulb:
a) Remove mesh „A” from the hood casing, (see pt 3.1 a)
b) Change the bulb using a piece of cloth or paper,
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c) Replace mesh „A”.
3.4 Cleaning
When cleaning the cooker hood, do not use:
- solvents or alcohol, as they may tarnish lacquered surfaces
- corrosive or abrasive substances, particularly when cleaning stainless steel surfaces
It is best to use a damp cloth or neutral liquid cleaning agents.
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Disposing of the device
When disposing of the device, do not bring it to regular municipal waste containers.
Instead, bring it to electrical and electronic waste recycling and reuse center. A
relevant label has been put on the device, its instructions manual, or on the package.
The device has been manufactured of recyclable materials. By bringing old device to
recycling collection center, you show that you care about nature.
Ask your local environmental care authority for information on location of such
facilities.
Manufacturer’s declaration
The manufacturer hereby declares that the appliance fulfils the requirements of the
following European directives:
The Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC,
The Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004/108/EC,
and therefore it has been marked with a and assigned a declaration of
conformity, which is made available to the market supervising authorities.
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