CDA EXA60 Quick start guide

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EXA60 & EXA80
Extractors
Installation, use and maintenance

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Contents:
3 Important
4 Important information
6 Using your extractor
7 Care and maintenance
7 Removing the grease filter
8 Changing/fitting the charcoal filter(s)
9 Changing the light
10 - 17 Installation
10 Installation preparation - height
12 Ducting and ventilation
14 Mounting the extractor
16 Alternative to the chimney sections
16 Using the ‘T-piece’ for recirculation
17 Securing the chimney sections
18 Mains electricity connection
20 Electrical information
21 Troubleshooting
23 Energy Eciency Information

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Important
The CDA Group Ltd cannot be held responsible for injuries or losses
caused by incorrect use or installation of this product. Please note that
CDA reserve the right to invalidate the guarantee supplied with this
product following incorrect installation or misuse of the appliance or
use in a commercial environment.
This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including
children) with reduced physical, sensorial or mental capacity, or
who lack experience or knowledge about it, unless they have had
supervision or instructions on how to use the appliance by someone
who is responsible for their safety.
Under no circumstances should any external covers be removed for
servicing or maintenance except by suitably qualified personnel.
Appliance information:
Please enter the details on the appliance rating plate below for
reference, to assist CDA Customer Care in the event of a fault with
your appliance and to register your appliance for guarantee purposes.
Appliance Model
Serial Number
EU Declarations of Conformity:
This appliance has been designed, constructed and marketed in
compliance with safety requirements of EU Directive 2014/35/EU (LVD)

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and requirements of EU Directive 2014/30/EU (EMC).
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE
PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU.
At the end of its working life, the product must be taken to a special
local authority waste collection centre or to a dealer providing
appliance recycling services.
Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible
negative consequences for the environment and health. It also
enables the constituent materials to be recovered, saving both energy
and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of household
appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out
wheeled dustbin.
Please note:
•Under no circumstances should the extractor be connected to any
gas ventilation system, flue system or hot air ducting system.
• Do not vent the extractor into an attic or loft space.
•Only house the extractor in rooms with adequate ventilation.
Remember that the extractor is powerful and whatever air is
extracted needs to be replaced.
•Do not tile the extractor in. It should be removable for service or
maintenance.
•Do not use silicone sealant to secure the hood to the wall.
•You must be able to isolate the extractor from the mains electrical
supply after installation.

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•This extractor has been designed to be used in a room with a
volume of less than 36m.
•Steam cleaners must not be used when cleaning this appliance.
•The performance of your extractor will vary depending on a number
of factors. These include: type of extraction, length of ducting, room
volume, ventilation available and cleanliness of the filters.

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Using your extractor
For best performance, you should switch on the extractor 15 minutes
before starting to cook and leave it to run for approximately 15
minutes after the end of cooking.
Control Panel (Fig. 1)
A - Light key B - Speed decrease key C - Speed increase key
D - Timer key
To switch the extractor light on or o
• Press the light key (A).
To switch on the extractor or to change the speed
• Press the speed increase key to switch the unit on. Adjust the
speed as necessary using keys B and C. The circular indicators will
illuminate progressively for the first, second, third or intensive speed
levels to indicate which is active.
• Press the timer key (D) to activate a 10 minute timer for that speed.
The selected speed’s indicator should flash whilst the timer is
active. Touch the same sensor to cancel the timer. Please note that
the intensive speed automatically switches to speed 3 after 6
minutes (see page 21 for more information).
To switch the extractor o
• Use the speed decrease key until no speed indicators are on.
A B DC
Fig. 1

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Care and maintenance
IMPORTANT: DO NOT PERFORM MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING
OF THE EXTRACTOR WITHOUT FIRST SWITCHING OFF THE
ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.
Cleaning
You should use a non-abrasive cleaner. Any abrasive cleaner
(including Cif) will scratch the surface and could erase the control
panel markings.
You can clean your extractor eectively by simply using a dilute
solution of water and mild detergent and drying to a shine with a
clean cloth.
IMPORTANT:
Always protect surfaces immediately beneath the extractor (such
as a hob) with clean, dry towels or similar cushioning items before
carrying out any cleaning or maintenance in case of falling parts/
items.
Removing and cleaning the grease filter
The grease filter should be kept clean to minimise the risk of fire.
At least once a month you should remove and clean the grease
filter with hot soapy water. You can also wash the grease filter in a
dishwasher, ensuring that you place it in an upright position to prevent
damage from other items in the dishwasher. After rinsing and drying,
replace the filter. Cleaning the grease filter in the dishwasher may
lead to discolouration. This is normal and does not constitute a
fault with the appliance.

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Please note: After 30 hours of usage all speed indicators will flash to
signal that the filter needs to be cleaned. Press the timer key to reset
after cleaning.
To remove the grease filter, lift open the extractor cover and then
release the catch on the handle on the grease filter. It will release at
the handle side. Lift it towards you slightly and then lower the grease
filter to remove it completely. To replace the grease filter, repeat the
steps in reverse.
Changing the charcoal filter (re-circulating only) - Fig. 2
To ensure best performance of your extractor, you should replace the
charcoal filter every four to six months, depending on use. To attach a
new charcoal filter, first remove the grease filter as described above.
Remove any old charcoal filters that are in place. Take a new charcoal
filter and fit it into position behind where the grease filter sits. Use
the structural screws in the filter aperture to hold the charcoal filter in
place. Repeat this process with the remaining side and then re-fit the
grease filter.
Fig. 2

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Changing the light
This appliance is fitted with energy saving LED lighting that has a
considerably longer life expectancy than traditional filament bulbs.
These are not user-replaceable. In the unlikely event of a failure
please contact CDA Customer Care using the details on page 22.
Do not touch bulbs or adjacent areas during or straight after
prolonged use of the lights.
The light is designed for use during cooking and not for general room
illumination.
Extended use of the light can reduce the life span.

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Installation
When installing this product we recommend you seek the help of
another individual. This product may have some sharp edges. Please
take care and wear adequate PPE when handling.
Installation preparation - height
When the extractor is to be installed above an electric hob, the
minimum distance between the hob and the bottom edge of the
extractor must exceed 495mm.
When the extractor is to be installed above a gas hob, the minimum
distance between the bottom edge of the extractor and hob must
exceed 495mm.
If the instructions provided with your gas hob state that the
required distance between the hob and extractor must be greater
than our measurement, then that is the distance that should be
observed; this is a legal requirement and may lead to your hob
being disconnected from the gas supply and the installation being
reported under RIDDOR (the height should be measured from the
top of the burners).
IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH THE
GAS HOB, THE MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN THE HOB AND
EXTRACTOR MUST BE AT LEAST 760mm. The width of any hob
must not be greater than the width of the extractor installed above
it.

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There are images showing the extractor dimensions for both models
below (Fig. 3). This is intended to help with preparation for installing
the extractor.
Fig. 3 EXA60 EXA80
Taking into account the extractor dimensions, and the advice regard-
ing installation height as per page 10, roughly mark the centre line for
the extractor.
Use the supplied template to finalise the extractor’s position before
using a pencil or similar to mark the mounting bracket and screw hole
positions (denoted by Ø8mm hole markings on the template).

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Ducting and ventilation
For best performance and lowest noise output, we recommend the
use of 150mm ducting. You can also use smaller diameter ducting but
this will reduce performance and potentially increase the noise level
of the extractor whilst in use. In general, the less ducting you use (i.e.
distance and bends) the more ecient your extractor will be.
This extractor oers two options for ducting out - through a wall and
through the ceiling. The factory setup is for ducting through the ceiling
but the motor can be easily rotated to minimise on bends in ducting
and therefore maximise eciency. To swap the motor for horizontal
(through a wall) ducting, follow the steps below:
Whilst supporting the motor group, remove all screws shown in Fig. 4.
Ensure that there is no power being supplied to the appliance during
the installation process.
Flip the motor and motor plate and re-fit the screws (Fig. 5). If you
need to access the inside of the appliance at this stage, use a small
flathead screwdriver or similar tool to pop the collar out/o the
knuckle of the hydraulic strut holding the extractor cover in place. The
knuckle will then be easily removable. Ensure that someone is helping
you who can hold the cover open for you. Remember to re-fit and
secure the hydraulic strut knuckle and collar.
With the desired motor orientation, prepare the ducting outlet area.
You may wish to fit the chimney installation bracket and screws first.

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Before cutting/drilling through any surfaces, ensure that adequate
measures have been taken to ensure no electrical cables or similar lie
behind.
Fig. 4
Fig. 5

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Mounting the extractor
Once you are content with the prepared area, drill out the holes
indicated by Ø8mm markings on the template and insert wall plugs.
The two pairs of holes in the upper half of the supplied template are
where the fixing brackets will go. Fit these brackets now (but do not
mount the extractor yet). These should be fitted to the wall as per Fig.
6. They will act as support hooks for the extractor body.
When both brackets
have been firmly
secured to the wall,
manoeuvre the extractor
body onto the brackets
as per Fig. 6. Take care
not to lift the extractor by
the front lid/cover.
Tighten the screw
marked ‘A’ in Fig. 7 on
both sides.
If the extractor is not
sitting level, use screws
marked as ‘B’ in Fig. 7
and adjust as necessary
to achieve the desired
seating.
Fig. 6
Wall
Extractor
Bracket
Fig. 7

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Next, secure the extractor body to the wall via the pre-drilled holes
on the extractor’s interior. You may need to disengage the hydraulic
strut to do this, use a small flathead screwdriver or similar tool to pop
the collar out/o the knuckle of the hydraulic strut. The knuckle will
then be easily removable. Ensure that someone is helping you who
can hold the cover open for you. Remove the grease filter and fit two
screws, with one each side as per Fig. 8.
Please note, when preparing for connecting the extractor to the
mains power supply, that the electrical connection to the extractor
should not be located inside the boundaries of the chimney. This
is especially important if the extractor is to be used in recirculation
mode. There must be an isolation switch, which is easily accessible
after installation, so that the extractor can be disconnected from the
mains electrical supply.
Fig. 8

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Alternative to chimney sections
If you are re-circulating
the extracted air through
charcoal filters, or if you have
flipped the motor to extract
horizontally through a wall,
then you do not need to fit
the chimney sections (though
you can still fit them as per
page 17 should you wish). If
you decide not to use the
chimney sections, fit the
outlet grid, as shown in Fig. 9.
IMPORTANT: If the motor outlet is still positioned vertically (pages
12 and 13), you must remove the non-return flaps from the motor
outlet before fitting the outlet grid.
These are pictured to the
right in Fig. 10. Keep the
flaps, and the spring that
holds them in position, safe
in case they are needed in
the future.
Fig. 9
Fig. 10

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Securing the chimney sections
If you are ducting the extracted air
outside and/or fitting the chimney
sections, place the chimney
securing bracket (Fig. 11) at the
appropriate height. Mark the holes
for the screws with which the
bracket will be secured to the wall
(or ceiling - the bracket also oers
this option). Drill out the holes and
fit wall plugs. Secure the bracket to
the wall or ceiling and then raise the
inner chimney piece to the required height. Secure the inner chimney
piece to the chimney bracket using two small screws (Fig. 11).
Using the ‘T-piece’ for recirculation
If you are using the chimney sections but re-circulating the extracted
air through charcoal filters, then you will need to purchase and fit the
‘T-piece’ as per Fig. 12. This is
available from the CDA Sales
team under code RTP01.
If re-circulating, ensure that
the charcoal filters are fitted
as per page 8.
You can then fit the chimney
sections as per the above.
Fig. 11
Fig. 12

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Mains electricity connection
THIS APPLIANCE COMES FITTED WITH A 3 PIN PLUG,
CONTAINING A 3A FUSE, BUT CAN BE CONNECTED TO THE
MAINS SUPPLY BY A COMPETENT PERSON, USING FIXED
WIRING VIA A DOUBLE POLE SWITCHED FUSED SPUR OUTLET
AND PROTECTED BY A 3A FUSE.
If hard-wiring, we recommend that the
appliance is connected by a qualified
electrician, who is a member 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 of this
appliance are coloured in accordance
with the following code:
BLUE = NEUTRAL, BROWN = LIVE, GREEN+YELLOW = EARTH
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead for the appliance may
not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
connecting to the fused spur, proceed as follows:
•The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal
marked N (Neutral), or coloured black.
•The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the
terminal marked L (Live), or coloured red.
•The wire coloured green and yellow must be connected to the
terminal marked E (Earth) or coloured green or green and yellow.
DOUBLE POLE
SWITCHED
FUSED SPUR OUTLET
USE A 3 AMP FUSE
Fig. 13

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Assembly and electrical connection should be carried out by
competent personnel.
The mains lead of this appliance has been fitted with a BS 1363A 3A
fused plug. To change a fuse in this type of plug, follow the steps
below:
1. Remove the fuse cover and fuse.
2. Fit replacement 3A fuse, ASTA approved to BS 1362 type, into the
fuse cover.
3. Replace fuse cover.
Important: do not use the appliance without the fuse cover in
position.
How to connect an alternative plug
If the fitted plug is not suitable for your socket outlet, then it should
be cut o and disposed of safely to avoid possible shock hazard. A
suitable alternative plug of 3 Amp rating to BS 1363 should be used.
As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in
your plug, proceed as follows:-
• The wire which is coloured GREEN and YELLOW must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with letter (E) or by the Earth symbol
or coloured GREEN and YELLOW.
• The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal
which is marked with the letter (N) or coloured BLACK.

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• The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the
terminal which is marked with the letter (L) or coloured RED.
If in doubt regarding the electrical connection of this appliance,
consult a qualified electrician. Do not shorten the supply cable, the
appliance may require removal for servicing.
Do not mount the plug or the isolation switch behind the chimney
section. It is a requirement that you must be able to isolate the
extractor from the mains electrical supply after installation.
Electrical information
Mains electrical voltage: 220 – 240Vac.
Total rated power consumption: 282W