Applico K90DBSS User manual

User Manual for your
K90DBSS
Cooker Hood
90 cm Chimney Hood in Stainless Steel
NOTE : This User Instruction Manual contains important
information, including safety & installation points, which will
enable you to get the most out of your appliance Please keep it
in a safe place so that it is easily available for future reference; for
you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance
DD 11/03/08

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Contents Page
En ironmental note 3
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 4 – 6
Specifications of your cooker hood 7
Using your cooker hood 8
Cleaning your cooker hood
The grease filter 9
Maintenance 10
Removing and cleaning the grease filter 10
Changing a light ul 11
Fitting the car on filters 12
Installation 13
Electrical connection 13 – 14
Before eginning installation 14 – 15
Installing your cooker hood 15 – 17
Connecting to external ducting 18
Fitting the chimney section 18 – 19
Extraction mode or recirculation mode? 21
Troubleshooting 22
conditions of guarantee 23
Contact details 24

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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE
Note: Before discarding an old appliance, switch off and
disconnect it from the power supply. Cut off and render any
plug useless. Cut the cable off directly behind the appliance to
pre ent misuse. This should be undertaken by a competent
person.
CONFORMITY TO W.E.E.E. DIRECTIVE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety is of the utmost importance to us. Please
make sure that you read this instruction ooklet
before attempting to install or use the appliance. If
you are unsure of any of information contained in this
ooklet, please contact the Technical Department.
IMPORTANT: Any installation work must be
carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
oThe hood must e installed in accordance with the installation
instructions and all measurements followed.
oIf the cooker hood is installed for use a ove a gas appliance then
the provision for ventilation must e in accordance with the Gas
Safety Codes of Practice BS.6172, BS.5440 & BS.6891 (Natural
Gas) and BS.5482 (LP Gas) 1994, the Gas Safety (Installation &
Use) Regulations, the Building Regulations issued y the
Department of the Environment, the Building Standards
(Scotland) (Consolidated) Regulations issued y the Scottish
Development Department.
oIt is dangerous to alter the specifications or to modify this
product in any way. Do not tamper with it or attempt to modify
the appliance in any way.
oWhen installing the hood, ensure that the following
recommended distances are eing o served etween the cooker
top and the ottom of the cooker hood:
Electric cookers: 700 mm
Gas cookers: 700 mm
Coal/ oil cookers: 800 mm
IMPORTANT: DO NOT SET YOUR COOKER HOOD LESS
THAN 700mm ABOVE YOUR COOKER.
oWhen installed etween adjoining wall ca inets, the ca inets
must not overhang the ho .

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oThe edges of the cooker hood are sharp – e mindful of this as
you handle your appliance, especially during installation and
cleaning. DO NOT CLEAN IN BEHIND THE GREASE FILTERS!
oIf the room where the cooker hood is to e used contains a fuel
urning appliance such as a central heating oiler then its flue
must e of the sealed or alanced flue type.
oIf other types of flue or appliances are fitted, ensure that there is
an adequate supply of air in the room.
oWhen the hood is eing used in its extractor function, ensure
that the ducting is fire retardant and that there are no ends
sharper than 90 degrees as this will reduce the efficiency of the
hood.
oEnsure the ducting for the extractor function has the same
diameter as the outlet hole all the way through.
oKeep young children from using, playing with
or tampering with the cooker hood. Older
children and infirm persons should e
supervised if they are using the cooker hood.
oYour cooker hood is for domestic use only.
oPlease dispose of the packing material carefully – children are
especially vulnera le to it.
oDirty oil is an even greater fire risk.
oAlways put lids on pots and pans when cooking
on a gas cooker.
oThe manufacturer refuses to accept any responsi ility for
damages arising to the hood or it catching on fire from failure to
o serve fire safety advice in these instructions.

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oRemem er that when in extraction mode, your cooker hood is
removing air from your room. Ensure that proper ventilation
measures are eing o served. Note that it remo es odours
from your room, not steam.
oWarning - Always ensure that the cooker
hood has been disconnected from the
power supply before carrying out any work
on the hood, including replacing light bulbs.
oDo not connect the ducting system of this appliance to any
existing ventilation system which is eing used for any other
purpose.
oDo not install a ove a cooker with a high level grill.
oNever leave frying pans unattended during use
as overheated fats and oils might catch fire.
oDo not leave naked flames under the cooker
hood.
oDo not attempt to use the cooker hood if it is damaged in any
way. Never attempt to use it without the grease filters fitted or
if the filters are excessively greasy!
oNever flam é cook under this cooker hood.
THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL
RESPONSIBILITY IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE TO
OBSERVE THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN HERE, FOR
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND SUITABLE
USE OF THE HOOD.

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Specifications of your cooker hood
Congratulations on purchasing a Cooker Hood!
DIMENSIONS: K90RDBSS
Width (canopy): 900 mm
Depth (canopy): 500 mm
Height (with chimney) 600 mm – 980 mm
DIMENSIONS OF CHIMNEY SECTION:
303 mm x 276 mm
Your stainless steel Cooker Hood is fitted with:
oHigh extraction tangential motor
oElectronic utton control
o3 Speeds
o3 Metallic grease filters
o2 halogen lights
Extraction capacity: 700 m³/hr
Optional Extra: 1 x S1 pair of car on filters for air
recirculation mode (availa le from
the Spares Department).
Using your cooker hood

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1. Turn on the power, the appliance is powered.
2. Push the low button, the indicating light 1 on, and the motor runs at low
speed. Push it again and the motor will stop.
3. Push the middle button, the indicating light 2 on, and the motor runs at
mid speed. Push it again and the motor will stop
4. Push the high button, the indicating light 3 on, and motor runs on high
speed. Push it again and the motor will stop
5. Push the light button; the indicating light 4 on, and the two lighting lamps
will come on. Push it again and the lamps will turn off.
IMPORTANT: IDEALLY YOU SHOULD TURN ON YOUR
HOOD TEN MINUTES BEFORE YOU START TO COOK.
OR AT THE VERY LEAST WHEN YOU BEGIN COOKING.
YOU SHOULD ALSO RUN YOUR HOOD FOR TEN
MINUTES AFTER YOU HAVE FINISHED COOKING.
Cleaning your cooker hood

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IMPORTANT: BEFORE CLEANING, ALWAYS
ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE SWITCHED YOUR
COOKER HOOD OFF AT THE OMNI-POLAR
SWITCH, SET AT THE WALL FROM THE CABLE.
Cleaning
oClean the external parts of your cooker hood with mild liquid
detergent and a new damp cloth.
oNever use a rasive powder, corrosive solvents or rushes.
oNever insert pointed o jects into the motor’s protective grid.
oOnly clean the control panel and grease filter grill with mild liquid
detergents and a new damp cloth.
oIf you are using the appliance in recirculation mode, then e
sure to replace the car on filter at the recommended interval
(see section on “Fitting the car on filter”). A uild up of grease
could cause a fire hazard.
oNever attempt to clean the area a ove the grease filters.
The grease filter
oYour cooker hood includes a grease filter which helps to a sor
grease particles to protect your kitchen & furniture from greasy
residues.
oThis metallic filter may ecome inflamma le if it ecomes
saturated with this greasy residue.
oTo prevent this fire hazard, the filter should e cleaned regularly.
Depending on use, this should e done every 10-15 days or at
least once a month, using hot water and normal washing-up
detergent.
oDO NOT WASH THE GREASE FILTER IN A DISHWASHER.
Maintenance
Remo ing and cleaning the grease filter

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oFirst remove the grease filter y
pulling down on it.
oUndo the side catches.
oSoak the grease filter in hot water and washing up liquid for
a out an hour.
oRinse them off thoroughly with hot water.
oRepeat the process if required.
oRefit the grease filters once they have dried.
oIMPORTANT: Let the grease filters dry thoroughly before
refitting them in the cooker hood.
Changing a light bulb
IMPORTANT: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE
A LIGHT BULB, YOU MUST ENSURE THAT YOU

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HAVE DISCONNECTED THE COOKER HOOD FROM YOUR MAINS
SUPPLY.
oRemove the grease filters (as
descri ed on page 11).
oPrior to touching the light ul s ensure they are cooled down.
oFind the ul that requires replacement, you will find it located in
the light fixture which is inside the exposed section of the
canopy.
oUnscrew the light ul that needs to e replaced and insert a
new G4 20W (max) ul .
oIMPORTANT: Defective ul s should e replaced immediately.
oIf the lights still do not work, make sure that the lamps are fitted
properly into their housings efore you call for technical
assistance.
oRefit the grease filters.
Fitting the carbon filter

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If the appliance is eing used to e used in recirculation mode then it
is necessary to fit car on filters. This will help to a sor unpleasant
odours caused y cooking.
IMPORTANT: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FIT OR
REMOVE THE CARBON FILTERS, YOU MUST
ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE DISCONNECTED THE
COOKER HOOD FROM YOUR MAINS SUPPLY.
1) Remove the grease filters.
2) Hook the car on filter over
the pins that are located at the
end of the motor.
3) Turn the car on filter anticlockwise, until you feel
it click into place.
oRepeat this process for the second car on filter. You need to
place a car on filter at either end of the motor.
oRefit the grease filters.
oThe car on filters should e replaced every three months or if
they show signs of damage.
Installation

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IMPORTANT: Before installation and usage, read
all the instructions and make sure that the
oltage (V) and the frequency (Hz) indicated on
the rating plate are exactly the same as the
oltage and frequency in your home. The rating
plate can be found behind the grease filters.
The manufacturer declines all responsi ility in the event of the installer
failing to o serve all the accident prevention regulations in force,
which are necessary for normal use and the regular operation of the
electric system.
Electrical connection
YOUR COOKER HOOD IS INTENDED FOR FITTED AND
PERMANENT INSTALLATION.
oThe power ca le must e connected to the terminals marked L
(live) and N (neutral) in the hood and fixed with a ca le clamp.
oThe cooker hood’s power ca le must e fitted upstream from the
electrical connection, using an omni-polar switch with a contact
distance of at least 3 mm.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. It
should only e connected y a competent person, using
fixed wiring via a dou le pole switched fused spur outlet.
(UK ONLY).
We recommend that the appliance is connected y a qualified
electrician, who is a mem er of the N.I.C.E.I.C. and who will comply
with the I.E.E. and local regulations. The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following UK code:
Blue = Neutral, Brown = Li e, Green/Yellow = Ground
If you only find two wires in the main’s lead (blue and brown),
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oAs the colours of the wires in the appliance’s mains lead may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your spur ox, please proceed as follows:
oThe blue wire must e connected to the
terminal marked “N” (neutral), or coloured
black.
oThe brown wire must e connected to the
terminal marked “L” (live), or coloured red.
Before beginning installation
oCheck that the product purchased is of a suita le size for the
chosen installation area. In addition check whether there is an
electrical socket availa le that will e accessi le once the hood is
mounted. If the product is going to e used in extraction mode,
then there should also e space to connect a ducting hose to the
outside.
oCarry out all necessary masonry work prior to the fitting of the
cooker hood.
oEnsure that all electrical connections are carried out y a suita ly
qualified person.
oBefore commencing installation of the cooker hood the grease
filter should e removed.
oCheck inside the product and insure that there is no transit
packaging or any other materials, such as packets of screws,
guarantees etc. These should e removed and kept for future
use.
oIf possi le, disconnect and move freestanding or slot-in cookers
from their position, to provide easier access to the rear wall and
ceiling. If this is not possi le, then a thick, protective covering
should e placed over the worktop, ho top or cooker. This will
help to protect these surfaces from damage and de ris.
oSelect a flat surface for assem ling the cooker hood. Cover that
surface with a protective covering and place all cooker hood
parts and fittings on it.
oIn addition check whether there is an electrical socket availa le,
which will e accessi le after the hood is mounted. If you are
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ensure that there is space to connect a fumes discharge device
to the outside.
oRaw plugs are provided to secure the hood to most types of
walls and ceilings. However a qualified technician must verify the
suita ility of the materials, in accordance with the type of wall
and ceiling. The wall and ceiling must e strong enough to take
the weight of the hood.
oDo not tile, grout or silicone this appliance to the wall. This
appliance is designed to e surface mounted only.
Installing your cooker hood
IMPORTANT: YOU WILL HAVE TO DECIDE BEFORE
INSTALLING YOUR COOKER HOOD WHETHER TO USE
IT IN EXTRACTION MODE OR RECIRCULATION
MODE. PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 22 NOW TO
UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THESE
TWO MODES.
oThe cooker hood should not e exposed to a direct heat source
from the cooking device underneath it, i.e. naked flame from a
gas urner or heat from electric ho zones without a pan on
them.
oWe recommend that at least two people install this hood.
oThe lights on this appliance should only e used during operation
of the cooker hood. They should not e left on permanently and
used as a lighting source.
IMPORTANT: YOUR COOKER HOOD SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO
YOUR MAINS SUPPLY AFTER THE REST OF THE INSTALLATION
PROCESS HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
1) Remove the metal grease filters.

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2) Position the hood against the wall that you are intending to
install it on and mark the position of the support holes that are
to e drilled (as shown in the figure elow).
2a) The support screw holes are indicated y figure A in this drawing
and the anchoring screw holes are indicated y figure B.
3) Using a drill it with a 8 mm
diameter, make holes in the wall on the
positions that you have marked in step
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4) Insert raw plugs into all of the holes that you have drilled.
5) Fasten the support screws halfway in, leaving them 10 mm out of
the wall.
6) Hang the hood onto the support
screws.
7) Fully tighten the support screws (A) and then screw the anchoring
screws (B) through the relevant holes in the cooker hood. Tighten the
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Connecting to external ducting
8) Connect the coupling to the top of the cooker hood, and then
connect a 125 mm ducting hose to the coupling (please note that
the ducting hose is not supplied with the appliance).
oThe other end of the ducting hose should e connected to your
discharge outlet that is suita le for cooking vapours. It should
have a cross section of at least 150 cm².
oThe maximum distance etween the coupling and your discharge
outlet should e 3 metres, with one 90 degree end.
Fitting the chimney
9) Take the two chimney
sections (C and D).
oRest the ottom of
chimney section C on the
top of the hood. You
should take care to
position the ta s on the
chimney section into the
rear of the hood.
oMark the side
measurement of oth
sides of chimney section C
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10) Lift chimney section D upwards until it reaches the ceiling. You
must ensure that it is perpendicular to the hood.
oMark the side measurement of oth sides of chimney section D
on the wall with a pencil and then remove chimney section D.
11) Take the fixing racket (E) and place it etween the two pencil
marks that you made in step 9
oKeeping the racket in contact with the wall, use a pencil to
mark on the wall the anchoring holes that are cut out of the
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12) Using a 8 mm drill it, drill out two holes on the pencil markings
that you made in step 11. Insert raw plugs into the holes and then use
a screwdriver to secure the fixing racket to the wall.
oRefit chimney section C to the hood and fix it onto the hood
using the two screws that are supplied.
oSecure the top of chimney section C to the fixing racket, using
the screws provided.
oSlide chimney section D inside of chimney section C. Then
secure the upper racket to the wall, using the same method as
you have just used to secure the lower racket.
13) Lift chimney section D up to the ceiling and secure it to the fixing
racket using the screws provided.
Electrical connection
The electrical connection must correspond to the electrical requirement
noted on the rating plate, which is placed inside the cooker hood. The
appliance should e connected to the electrical supply. See page 14 –
15 for detailed information on the electrical connection.