Apelson DDCH90SS User manual

DDCH90SS
USER
MANUAL
Customer Care
0344 800 1128
DOWN-DRAFT HOOD
DDCH90SS_IM_v8

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DDCH90SS
CONTENTS
Important Information
Before you start 2
Safety information 3
Environment information 6
Technical and legal information 6
Your hood
Your hood control panel 7
First use/Setting up your oven
Accessories not supplied 8
Product function 8
Care and Maintenance 9
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Installation 10
Trouble shooting 13
Information for EU66 14
BEFORE YOU START
To avoid the risks that are always present when you use
an electrical appliance it is important that this appliance is
installed correctly and that you read the safety instructions
carefully to avoid misuse and hazards. Please keep this
instruction booklet for future reference and pass it on to
any future owners. After unpacking the appliance please
check that it is not damaged. If in doubt, do not use the
appliance but contact Apelson on 0344 800 1128.
Decide on the appropriate location for your product.
Check the package and make sure you have all of the
parts below.
or handling to prevent personal injury or damage to the
product.
If you sell the appliance, give it away, or leave it behind
when you move house, make sure you also pass on this
manual so that the new owner can become familiar with
the appliance and its safety warnings.
DDCH90SS Down-draft Hood x1
Power box x1
Fixing screw Ø3.5x16mm x8 Fixing screw Ø3.5x9.5mm x12
Cover x4
Decorative glass x1
Filter x2
Useful contacts 15

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DDCH90SS
SAFETY INFORMATION
These instructions are for your safety. Please read through them
thoroughly prior to installation and retain them for future
reference.
•All installation work must be carried out by a competent person
or qualified electrician.
This appliance must be installed correctly by a suitably qualified
person, strictly following the manufacturer’s instructions.
This appliance complies with all current European safety
legislation, however, the Manufacturer must emphasize that this
compliance does not prevent the surfaces of the appliance from
heating up during use and remaining hot during its operation.
Accessible parts may become hot during use. Young children
should be kept away. Care should be taken to avoid touching the
appliance (e.g hob, cooker).
The Manufacturer highly recommends that this appliance be
kept out of the reach of babies and small children.
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 use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children unless they are older
than 8 and supervised.
Keep the appliance and its cord out of reach of children less
than 8 years.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DDCH90SS
•Regularly check the power plug and power cord for damage. If
the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard.
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Do not allow the electric cables to touch the hot parts of the
appliance.
Make sure that the power cord is not caught under or inthe
appliance and avoid damage to the power cable.
Do not install the appliance outdoors in a damp place or in an
area which may be prone to water leaks such as under or near a
sink unit. In the event of a water leak allow the machine to dry
naturally.
Do not use flammable sprays in close vicinity to the appliance.
We also recommend that great care be taken during use and
cleaning. Read the cleaning and maintenance sections for this
appliance carefully.
A steam cleaner is not to be used.
The appliance is not intended to be operated by means of
external timer or separated remote-control system.
The appliance is for domestic use only.
•Warning: Before connecting the hood: switch off the
electricity supply and check that the suppliedvoltageand
frequency coincide with that indicated on the appliance
nameplate.
•Means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed
wiring in accordance with the wiring rules. An all-pole
disconnection switch having a contact separation of at least 3mm
in all poles should be connected in fixed wiring.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DDCH90SS
Warning:
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•The Manufacturer declines all liability for personal or material
damage as a result of misuse or incorrect installation of this
appliance.
Warning: There is a risk of electric shock and fire if cleaning is
not carried out in accordance with the instructions.
The hood may stop working during an electrostatic
discharge (e.g. lightning). This involves no risk of damage.
Switch off the electricity supply to the hood and reconnect after
one minute.
To avoid the risk of fire, clean the metal filter regularly and
closely watch and regulate pans containing hot oil.
Do not use the hood if it shows signs of damage or
imperfection. Contact customer services.
Warning:Consult local regulations regarding fumes outlets. Do
not connect the hood to a fume, ventilation or hot air duct.
Confirm that room ventilation is appropriate with the local
authorities. Make sure the maximum air extraction flow rate for
the appliances in the room does not exceed 4 Pa (0.04 mbar).
The room must have adequate ventilation if an extractor hood is
used simultaneously with appliances that run on gas or other
fuels. The air must not be discharged into a flue that is used for
exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.
Regulations regarding air extraction must be complied with.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DDCH90SS
ENVIRONMENTAL INFORMATION
Waste electrical products should not be disposed of
with household waste. Please recycle where facilities
exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for
recycling advice.
This symbol on the product or its packaging
indicates that this product cannot be treated
as normal household waste. This product must
be handed over to an electric and electronic
equipment collection point for recycling.
On ensuring that this product is disposed of correctly, you
will help to avoid possible negative consequences for the
environment and public health, which could occur if this
product is not handled correctly. To receive more detailed
information about recycling this product, contact your
local government, domestic waste disposal services or the
outlet where the product was bought.
TECHNICAL AND LEGAL INFORMATION
TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
Power supply: 220-240V~, 50Hz
Power consumption - Fan: 198W
Power consumption - Light: 2x 1.5W Max.
Power consumption - Total: 201W
Light bulb: Max. 1.5W (LED)
LEGAL INFORMATION
The Manufacturer declines all liability for damage caused
to persons and objects due to incorrect or improper
installation of the appliance.

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YOUR HOOD
DDCH90SS
A. Light on and off
B. Extractor fan speed ‘-’ button
C. Digital display
D. Extractor fan speed ‘+’ button
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position
YOUR HOOD CONTROL PANEL
A B C D E

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FIRST USE/SETTING UP YOUR HOOD
DDCH90SS
We recommend that you read the instructions in this owner’s manual carefully before use for the best performance and to
extend the life of your appliance, as it will provide you with all the instructions you require to ensure its safe installation,
use and maintenance. Always keep this owner’s manual close to hand since you may need to refer to it in the future.
Thank you.
ACCESSORIES NOT SUPPLIED
You will need to supply the following items to complete
your installation and be able to use your down-draft hood.
A vent pack with a Ø150mm hose and self adhesive
aluminum tape.
PRODUCT FUNCTION
This appliance extracts the air of the kitchen to remove the
odours and keep an optimum level of the air quality inside
the room, it also allows you to illuminate the cooking area.
To obtain the best results from your cooker hood it is
recommended that you leave it switched on for 15 minutes

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
DDCH90SS
WARNING
Always switch off the electricity supply before
performing maintenance work. In the event of a
fault, contact customer services.
CAUTION
Do not use hot water, dilutents, petrol, alcohol, kerosene,
washing powder, cleanser, alkaline detergent, acid,
chemical cloth, etc. for cleaning so as not to damage the
enamel coating and plastic. The appliance must not be
cleaned directly with water as this could cause rusting or
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METAL FILTER REPLACEMENT:
Exterior cleaning: use non-corrosive, liquid detergent and
avoid the use of abrasive cleaning products.
ALUMINIUM FILTERS
improve the cleaning process.
IMPORTANT
hood is used for more than 2 hours a day. Always use
FUSE
USE A 30 AMP FUSE
DOUBLE POLE SWITCHED
FUSED SPUR OUTLET
ON

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INSTALLATION
DDCH90SS
provided must install the appliance. The manufacturer
declines all responsibility for improper installation, which
may harm persons and animals and damage property.
CAUTION
The power supply to the appliance must be switched
off before any adjustments or maintenance work is
undertaken.
You can choose either the ducted or recirculation
option as the type of installallation for this
product. Carbon filters are available for
recirculation mode. Please telephone 01977
628100 (option 3) for more details.
Mark and open the mounting holes on the cabinet as
shown below.
it aside.
Insert the hood body into cabinet slowly.
Remove the eight screws shown in Fig. 1, then re-insert
the eight screws into the bracket and 8 screws provided
into the side of the hood as shown in Fig. 2.
Fig1 Fig2
IMPORTANT
Do not need to fix the top two brackets if the cabinet is
not wood based .

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INSTALLATION
DDCH90SS
Fix the bracket onto the cabinet using 8 screws.
IMPORTANT
Fix the power box using four screws and connect the wire
accordingly
NOTICE
It may be useful to seal the edge with appropriate sealant
Fix the vent pack (not supplied) using self adhesive
aluminium tape (not supplied).
Plug in the cooker hood and fix the decorative glass.
Do not need to fix the top two brackets if the cabinet is
not wood based .
Fix the wind chamber back using the eight screws.
When the extractor is installed behind an electric hob,
the minimum distance between the hob and extractor
must exceed 30mm.
With a gas hob, the minimum distance from any burner
to the back of the hob must be 65mm, so measure your
available countertop space with the dimensions carefully
before ordering

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INSTALLATION
DDCH90SS
THE APPLIANCE IS NOW READY TO USE.
ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS
Any permanent electrical installation must comply with
the latest I.E.E. Regulations and local electricity company
contractor who is on the roll of the National Inspection
Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC)
should undertake the electrical installation.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Before connecting the mains supply ensure that the mains
voltage corresponds to the voltage on the rating plate
inside the appliance.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED
The appliance is supplied with a 3-core mains cable and
must be connected to the electricity supply via a double
pole switch having a 3mm minimum contact gap on each
connector.
A Switched Fused Connection Unit to BS 1363 Part 4 is
recommended.
The fuse must be rated at 3 Amps.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
Brown = L - Live
Blue = N - Neutral
Green and Yellow = - Earth
The connection point must be placed in a position adjacent
to the appliance so as to be readily accessible for an
engineer in the event of a breakdown.
Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply before
carrying out any kind of maintenance or cleaning.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
DDCH90SS
FAULT CAUSE SOLUTION
Hood doesn’t work No power supply Check the plug
Check the main switch
Contact customer service.
After running for a while, motor stop
working
High temperature safety device
activated the manufactures instructions
Distance between the cooker hood
and the hob is too small Readjust the distance to Electric hobs
Works normally but cooking smells
linger is full of grease
Whirring sound Fan blade problem Contact customer service.

(A)Information of the cooker Hood
(B)The following shows how to reduce total environmental impact (e.g.
energy use) of the cooking process.
(1) Install the cooker hood in a proper place where there is efficient ventilation.
(2) Clean the cooker hood regularly so as not to block the airway.
(3) Remember to switch off the cooker hood light after cooking.
(4) Remember to switch off the cooker hood after cooking.
(C)Information for dismantling.
Do not dismantle the appliance in a way which is not shown in the user manual.
The appliance could not be dismantled by user. At the end of life, the appliance
should not be disposed of with household waste. Check with you Local Authority or
retainer for recycling advice.
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INFORMATION FOR EU66
DDCH90SS
The measurement and calculation method of the above table was done in accordance
with commission regulation (EU) No 65/2014 & 66/2014.
Symbol
Value
Unit
Model identification
DDCH90SS
Annual Energy Consumption
AEChood
60.5
kWh/a
Time increase factor
f
1.4
Fluid Dynamic Efficiency
FDEhood
15.6
Energy Efficiency Index
EEIhood
77.5
Measured air flow rate at best
efficiency point
QBEP
312.8
m 3 /h
Measured air pressure at best
efficiency point
PBEP
200
Pa
Maximum air flow
Qmax
529
m 3 /h
Measured electric power input at
best efficiency point
WBEP
111.1
W
Nominal power of the lighting
system
WL
3.0
W
Average illumination of the lighting
system on the cooking surface
Emiddle
99
lux
Measured power consumption in
standby mode
Ps
—
W
Measured power consumption off
mode
Po
0.33
W
Sound power level
LWA
Max. 72 / Min. 57
dB

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USEFUL CONTACTS
DDCH90SS
USEFUL CONTACTS
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