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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Whilst this product is compliant with all safety requirements, incorrect or inappropriate
use can lead to both personal injury and potential damage to property. Please read
the contents of this instruction booklet thoroughly before fitting or using this appliance.
•The cooker hood must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions
and all measurements followed.
•All installation work must be carried out by a competent person or qualified
electrician.
•The unit must be connected to an earthed power supply.
•If venting externally, make sure the ducting has no bends sharper than 90 degrees
as this will reduce the efficiency of the cooker hood.
•The cooker hood is for domestic use only and is not designed for commercial use. It
should only be used for the purpose it was intended –to extract vapours and
cooking odours.
•Do not flambé or use an open flame under the cooker hood.
•Do not try to use the cooker hood without the grease filters or if the filters are
excessively greasy. They should be cleaned regularly (see “Maintenance”) or
replaced as necessary.
•The extraction fan must be level to avoid grease collection at one end, as this could
cause a potential fire risk.
•Do not leave frying pans unattended during use because overheated fat or oils
might catch fire.
•If the cooker hood is damaged, do not attempt to use it.
•If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
•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 without supervision.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. It
is not a toy.
•The plug must be accessible after installation for isolation in case of an emergency
–or an appropriate fused switch if the unit is hard-wired to the mains via a spur.
•The minimum distance between the surface of the hob and the lowest part of the
hood should be at least 65cm. A distance of between 65cm and 75cm gives peak
efficiency.
•The air must not be discharged into a flue that is used for exhausting fumes from
appliances burning gas or other fuels.
•When the hood is vented externally and used with appliances which burn fuel (e.g.
gas, oil, wood) the area must be sufficiently ventilated to ensure safe operation.
Fresh air must be allowed to freely enter the room to prevent a partial vacuum.