Berbel BLB 60 User manual

berbel
Fan Modules BLB 60 and BLB 90
Operating Instructions
03/2009
English version of original German instructions

These instructions help you to use our product
properly, safely and economically. In the following
text, our berbel fan modules BLB 60 and BLB 90
product is briefly referred to as device.
These instructions are intended for the following
persons:
•Persons who use the device
•Persons who clean the device
•Persons who dispose of the device.
Each of these persons must have read and
understood the contents of these instructions.
Compliance with these instructions helps to avoid
dangers and to increase the reliability and service
life of the device.
Structural features in the text
Defined structural features are assigned to the
elements contained in these instructions. A
distinction can therefore be easily made between
the following elements:
Normal text
Cross references
•Lists or
¾Action steps.
Tips contain special information on the
economical use of the device.
Structural features in illustrations
The illustrations contain portrayals in various grey
scales. Movements which are to be carried out are
made clear using movement or direction arrows. If
several action steps are portrayed in one
illustration, the sequence is made clear using
numbers (1., 2., ...):
If reference is made to elements in a legend or in
the body text, these are provided with an item
number (2):
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Table of contents
Safety ..............................................................................................................................................................5
Proper use ..........................................................................................................................................................5
Ban on independent conversions and modifications ..........................................................................................5
Basic safety instructions .....................................................................................................................................5
Structural features of the information on dangers ..............................................................................................7
Structural features of notices regarding material or environmental damage......................................................8
Description.......................................................................................................................................................9
Recirculated air mode.........................................................................................................................................9
Air extraction mode.............................................................................................................................................9
Hybrid mode .....................................................................................................................................................10
View of the device with flap closed...................................................................................................................11
View of the device with flap open .....................................................................................................................12
Operation.......................................................................................................................................................13
Switching on the ventilation function ................................................................................................................13
Changing the output level.................................................................................................................................14
Switching off the ventilation function ................................................................................................................14
Switching on the run-on function ......................................................................................................................14
Switching the lighting on and off.......................................................................................................................15
Cleaning and care..........................................................................................................................................16
Cleaning intervals .............................................................................................................................................16
Cleaning in the case of normal soiling..............................................................................................................16
Cleaning in the case of severe soiling ..............................................................................................................17
Cleaning surfaces .............................................................................................................................................20
Cleaning the rotary knob ..................................................................................................................................21
Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................22
Maintaining the device......................................................................................................................................22
Lighting: Replacing bulbs .................................................................................................................................22
Replacing the filter filling (hybrid and recirculating air filters) ...........................................................................25
Rectifying malfunctions..................................................................................................................................29
Disposal.........................................................................................................................................................31
Disposing of packaging.....................................................................................................................................31
deviceDisposal..................................................................................................................................................31
Technical data ...............................................................................................................................................32
Model plate .......................................................................................................................................................32
Fan module BLB 60..........................................................................................................................................32

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Fan module BLB 90..........................................................................................................................................32
Fan modules BLB 60 and BLB 90 ....................................................................................................................32
Contacting the manufacturer..........................................................................................................................33

Safety
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Safety
Read through this chapter carefully before installing,
using or cleaning the device.
¾Observe all information on dangers during all
activities on the device.
¾Enclose these instructions if you pass the device
on.
Proper use
The device can be used to extract cooking vapours
during cooking.
The device is exclusively intended for this purpose
and must only be put to this use. The device must
only be used in the manner described in these
instructions.
Any other use or modification of the device is
regarded as improper and may lead to damage.
The manufacturer accepts no liability for damage
caused as a result of improper use, incorrect
installation or incorrect operation. The device is not
intended for commercial use. Use the device in
private kitchens only.
Ban on independent conversions and
modifications
•Do not undertake any independent conversions or
modifications on the device. Conversions or
modifications without the approval of berbel
Ablufttechnik GmbH are impermissible.
•Never bridge or bypass the protective facilities
available on the device.
Basic safety instructions
This section contains basic safety instructions for
handling the device. Additional safety instructions
which affect certain actions and procedures can be
found in the relevant chapters.
•Heed all of the safety instructions and information
on dangers in these instructions.
•Check the device and all parts for visible damage.
In the event of damage, contact your specialist
dealer or the berbel customer service. The device
must only be used in flawless condition.
•Always have repair and maintenance work carried
out by qualified, specialist personnel. Otherwise,
you endanger yourself and others.
•Install the device with the enclosed brackets
exclusively on load-bearing parts of buildings
(solid construction).
•In the case of other mountings, use
correspondingly suitable mounting techniques. If
in doubt, ask your specialist dealer. Otherwise,
you endanger yourself and others.
•Use the device in private kitchens only.

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Avoiding dangers due to electric shock
•Have work on the voltage supply carried out by a
qualified, trained specialist electrician only.
At the very least, the specialist electrician must
have the following knowledge and skills:
−Basics of electrical engineering
−Knowledge of the country-specific regulations
and standards (in Germany e.g.
DIN 57100/VDE 0100, Part 701)
−Knowledge of the relevant safety regulations
−Knowledge of the relevant legal regulations for
gas installations (in Germany e.g. the technical
regulations for gas installations TRGI).
•Only use the device if it is connected and fused
according to the technical data.
•Do not kink or crush the mains cable.
•Do not operate the device with a damaged
electrical connection cable.
•Disconnect the device from the current supply in
the event of malfunctions.
•The mains plug must be freely accessible so that
the device can be easily and quickly disconnected
from the mains power supply in an emergency. If
the mains plug is inaccessible following
installation, an all-pole isolating device with a
contact opening of at least 3 mm must be
provided in the installation.
•If the device is brought into a warm environment
from a cold environment, moisture may form
inside the device. In this case, wait for
approximately two to three hours before starting
up the device.
•Avoid exposing the device to dripping or splashing
water. Never place objects filled with fluids, such
as e.g. vases, on the device.
•Keep the device dry.
•If fluid nevertheless enters the device:
−Immediately shut off the current supply by
removing the fuse.
−Make sure that the device's current supply
cannot be unintentionally reactivated. E.g.
designate a person to prevent the fuse from
being switched on.
−Allow the device to dry.
−Have the device checked and repaired by
trained, specialist personnel before using the
device again.
Avoiding risk of explosion
•Do not operate the device in an explosive
environment.
Avoiding fire hazard
•Make sure that the cooker top has cooled down
before covering it.
A soiled device may cause fire hazards.
•Keep the device in flawless condition and check it
regularly.
•Regularly remove any grease residues which are
present. Grease residues pose a fire hazard.
•Do not flambé beneath the device. Naked flames
may e.g. damage neighbouring cupboards.
•Only have repair work on the device carried out
by personnel trained for this purpose.
In recirculated air mode:
•A covered or sealed ventilation outlet may cause
fire hazards. Do not place any objects such as
e.g. cloths or plates on or in front of the device's
ventilation slits. In the case of recirculated air
devices, outflowing air must be able to escape
back into the kitchen through the ventilation slits
without impediments.
•No objects which may impede the air flow may be
installed above the device. Make sure that the
outflowing air is able to flow into the kitchen
without impediments.

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The device may only be installed above a fireplace
for solid fuels (e.g. coal-fired stove) if:
•the fireplace has a sealed cover which cannot be
removed. Otherwise, e.g. there is an increased
fire hazard due to flying sparks.
•the legal and country-specific regulations are
adhered to.
Avoiding risks of injury
•In order to prevent the risk of falling, use a stable
stepladder for all work on the device, such as e.g.
replacing the filter, installing and cleaning the
device.
•In order to prevent risks of injury due to falling
parts, use suitable mounting material.
•In order to prevent cuts due to broken glass, use
suitable protective gloves.
Avoiding the risk of suffocation
If the device and an open fireplace which is
dependent on the room air are operated
simultaneously, gases or waste gases may be
drawn into the room.
•Make sure that all of the permits required for
operation in your country are available (e.g. those
of the master chimney sweep).
•Make sure that all standards and guidelines for
operating the device in your country are observed.
•Ensure an adequate fresh air supply in the
dwelling.
•Do not allow children to play with film or other
parts of the packaging.
•Store film or other parts of the packaging in a
location which is inaccessible to children.
Preventing the risk of collapse
•The necessary wall passage must be created by a
specialist company. Wall passages influence the
building's statics. Improperly created wall
passages may lead to the collapse of the building.
Avoiding environmental damage
•Dispose of the device and its accessories
according to the legal regulations.
Preventing risks of poisoning
•Batteries may contain poisonous substances.
Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
Children may place batteries in their mouths and
swallow them.
Structural features of the information on
dangers
The following categories of information on dangers
are contained in these instructions:
DANGER
Notices containing the word DANGER
warn of a hazardous situation which
leads to death or severe injuries.
WARNING
Notices containing the word
WARNING warn of a hazardous
situation which may lead to death or
severe injuries.
CAUTION
Notices containing the word CAUTION
warn of a situation which may lead to
slight or moderate injuries.

Safety
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Structural features of notices regarding
material or environmental damage
ATTENTION
These notices warn of a situation
which leads to material or
environmental damage.

Description
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Description
The device can be used to extract and clean
cooking vapours.
The device is able to operate in various operating
modes:
•Recirculated air mode
•Air extraction mode
•Hybrid mode
The individual operating modes are described in the
following sections.
Recirculated air mode
The device intakes room air, filters the room air and
returns the cleaned room air into the room.
Cleaning is carried out in several cleaning stages.
The first cleaning stage removes e.g. grease and
air particles from the intaken room air. The next
cleaning stage filters light, flying particles (e.g. fluff)
from the intaken room air. The filter filling in the
recirculating air filter neutralises existing odour
contents. The odour-free, cleaned room air is
returned into the room.
The filter filling must be replaced at regular
intervals.
Air extraction mode
The device intakes room air, filters the room air and
conducts the cleaned room air outside. Cleaning is
carried out in several cleaning stages. The first
cleaning stage removes e.g. grease and air
particles from the intaken room air. The next
cleaning stage filters light, flying particles (e.g. fluff)
from the intaken room air. The cleaned room air is
conducted into the open air.

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Hybrid mode
The device intakes room air, filters the room air and
conducts part of the cleaned room air outside. The
remaining part of the intaken air is conducted back
into the room via the hybrid filter. Cleaning is carried
out in several cleaning stages. The first cleaning
stage removes e.g. grease and air particles from all
of the intaken room air. The next cleaning stage
filters light, flying particles (e.g. fluff) from all of the
intaken room air. Whilst part of the cleaned room air
is conducted outside, the filter filling in the hybrid
filter neutralises odour contents which are present
in the remainder of the intaken room air. This odour-
free, cleaned room air is returned into the room.
The filter filling must be replaced at regular
intervals.

Description
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View of the device with flap closed
1 2 3
 Lighting Flap
 Rotary knob (switching on and off)

Description
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View of the device with flap open
3
2
1
3
2
4
1
 Lower tray (lower grease tray) Upper tray (upper grease tray)
 Fluff screen BLB 90 only: Lateral adapter

Operation
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Operation
WARNING
Danger of suffocation due to a lack of
oxygen on operation of the device.
¾Ensure an adequate fresh air supply
in the dwelling.
¾Make sure that the device is
connected to a window contact
switch to ensure hazard-free
operation.
¾Make sure that the country-specific,
legally prescribed regulations (in
Germany e.g. the requirements of
your Federal state's regulations
pertaining to fireplaces (FeuV)) are
adhered to.
The device is equipped with a rotary knob
(ThinCoder) for operation.
The rotary knob is located on the lower side of the
device.
The following sections provide information on how
to control the functions of the device using the
rotary knob.
Switching on the ventilation function
WARNING
Danger of burning due to flambéing
beneath the device.
Naked flames may e.g. cause burns
on the skin.
¾Do not flambé beneath the device.
ATTENTION
Fire hazard due to flambéing beneath
the device.
Naked flames may e.g. damage
neighbouring cupboards.
¾Do not flambé beneath the device.
¾Replace the filter's filling if you switch the
device on and determine an unpleasant
odour.
See Cleaning and care from page 16.
Clean the device if you switch the device on and
determine increased fan noise.
See Cleaning and care from page 16.
After six hours of continuous operation without
the actuation of any controls, the device
automatically shuts ventilation mode off.
¾If necessary, switch the device on again.
Cooking vapours are best eradicated if you
•switch the device on at the start of cooking
•switch the device's run-on function on at the end
of cooking.
The device can be operated at four different output
levels.

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Proceed as follows to switch on the device:
¾Turn the rotary knob clockwise from level "0" to
the desired output level.
The rotary knob engages at each output level.
The device immediately operates at the selected
output level.
Changing the output level
During operation, the device can be switched to
another output level at any time.
¾Turn the rotary knob from the current position to
the position of the desired output level.
The rotary knob engages at each output level.
The device operates at the selected output level.
After six hours of continuous operation without
the actuation of any controls, the device
automatically shuts ventilation mode off.
¾If necessary, switch the device on again.
Switching off the ventilation function
Proceed as follows to switch off the ventilation
function:
¾Turn the rotary knob counter-clockwise to the "0"
position.
The rotary knob engages at each output level.
The device switches the ventilation function off.
Switching on the run-on function
The device is equipped with a run-on function.
When this function is used, the device continues to
operate at the current output level for ten minutes
after being switched off and then switches the
ventilation function off automatically.
The run-on function can only be switched on if
the device has previously been switched on for
at least one minute in ventilation mode.
Proceed as follows to switch on the run-on function:
¾Turn the rotary knob from the current output level
to the "0" level.
The rotary knob engages at each output level.
¾Turn the rotary knob clockwise back to output
level "1".
¾Turn the rotary knob to level "0".
The run-on function is switched on.
Example:
You have prepared your dish and would like to have
the air in the kitchen cleaned for a further ten
minutes. You have used the device at the desired

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output level for at least one minute.
Carry out the following activities in direct
succession:
¾Turn the rotary knob from the current position to
the "0" level.
The rotary knob engages at each output level.
¾Turn the rotary knob to level "1".
¾Turn the rotary knob to level "0".
The device operates at the output level last selected
and switches off after ten minutes.
Switching the lighting on and off
To illuminate the cooker top, the device is equipped
with two 20 W anti-dazzle halogen spotlights.
The lighting can be used independently from the
fan.
Switching on the lighting
Proceed as follows to switch on the lighting:
¾Press gently on the rotary knob with one finger.
The lighting is switched on.
Switching off the lighting
Proceed as follows to switch off the lighting:
¾Press gently on the rotary knob with one finger.
The lighting is switched off.

Cleaning and care
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Cleaning and care
DANGER
Fatal electric shock due to fluids which
enter the device.
¾Never pour fluids into the device.
WARNING
Fire hazard due to grease residues in
and on the device.
¾Clean the device regularly.
ATTENTION
Damage to surfaces due to sharp-
edged objects or aggressive cleaning
agents.
¾Never use sharp-edged objects,
scouring agents or aggressive
cleaning agents.
¾Use a soft, moist cloth.
Cleaning intervals
Usage
behaviour
Time period
Little or
occasional
use.
Each time after cooking.
See Cleaning in the case of normal
soiling on page 16.
Daily or
extensive
use.
After 3 weeks at the latest.
See Cleaning in the case of severe
soiling on page 17.
Cleaning in the case of normal soiling
The device is designed in such a way that the
foreign particles contained in the intaken room air
are collected on the grease trays.
Proceed as follows to clean the device in the case
of normal soiling:
¾Open the flap by pulling it downwards at the
rounded edge.
The flap is open.
¾Use a soft, moist cloth or kitchen roll for cleaning.
¾Wipe the grease trays off.

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Closing the lower flap
¾Close the flap by pressing it up until both retaining
magnets audibly make contact.
Cleaning in the case of severe soiling
If the device is severely soiled, the grease trays
(including adapter parts if fitted) and the fluff screen
must be removed. These stainless steel parts are
held magnetically. The parts can be easily removed
and installed and can be reused after cleaning.
Proceed as follows to clean the device in the case
of severe soiling:
Removing the lower grease tray
¾Switch the device off.
¾Open the flap by pulling it downwards at the
rounded edge.
The flap is open.
Use a soft, moist cloth or paper for cleaning.
¾Wipe the parts off.
¾Grip behind the rear edge of the grease tray using
both hands.
¾Release the grease tray by pulling it upwards.
¾Remove the lower grease tray.
BLB 90 only: Removing lateral adapter parts for the
lower grease tray
Fan module BLB 90 is additionally equipped with
two lateral attaching parts on the lower grease tray.
The two lateral adapter parts and removed and
installed in the same manner as the lower grease
tray. The procedure is described in the previous
section.
¾Remove the two adapter parts.
Removing the fluff screen
¾Grip the fluff screen by the knob in the centre of
the screen.

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¾Pull the fluff screen off downwards.
Removing the upper grease tray
¾Grip both of the grease tray knobs using both
hands.
¾Release the grease tray by pulling it downwards.
In the rear area of the device, the grease tray is
seated on the flap guide pins.
¾Lower the front side of the grease tray at an
incline (1.).
¾Pull the grease tray downwards out of the device
(2.).
¾Remove the lower grease tray.
Cleaning parts
¾Clean all parts, e.g. in the dishwasher.
After cleaning, insert the cleaned parts as follows:

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Installing the upper grease tray
¾Grip both of the grease tray knobs using both
hands.
¾Guide the rear edge of the grease tray, inclined
upwards, into the device.
¾Insert the rear edge of the grease tray above the
two retainer tabs.
¾Make sure that the grease tray is positioned
correctly. The grease tray is positioned correctly
when the retainer tabs are visible below the
grease tray.
¾Secure the grease tray by pressing it upwards into
the device until both retaining magnets audibly
make contact.
¾Make sure that the grease tray is inserted
correctly. The grease tray is inserted correctly
when the lower grease tray's magnetic brackets
are seated centrally in the holes and are flush with
these.
Installing the fluff screen
Make sure that the fluff screen is completely dry
prior to use.

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¾Insert the fluff screen into the device.
Installing the lower grease tray
¾Grip the grease tray using both hands.
¾Insert the lower edge of the grease tray into the
lower rounding of the flap.
¾Make sure that the lower edge of the grease tray
is inserted completely into the flap's rounding.
¾Secure the grease tray by pressing the grease
tray backwards into the flap.
¾Make sure that the grease tray is inserted
correctly. The grease tray is inserted correctly
when the grease tray's magnetic brackets are
seated centrally in the holes and are flush with
these.
Closing the lower flap
¾Close the flap by pressing it up until both retaining
magnets audibly make contact.
Cleaning surfaces
ATTENTION
Damage to surfaces due to sharp-
edged objects or aggressive cleaning
agents.
¾Never use sharp-edged objects,
scouring agents or aggressive
cleaning agents.
¾Use a soft, moist cloth.