Electrolux EFC90950 User manual

USER MANUAL
EFC90950

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 4
YOUR APPLIANCE 5
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 6
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING 8
SOMETHING NOT WORKING 11
GUARANTEE/CUSTOMER SERVICE 12
GUARANTEE CONDITIONS 13
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 15
ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS 16
INSTALLING THE COOKER HOOD 17
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Welcome to the world of Electrolux
Thank you for choosing a first class
product from Electrolux, which
hopefully will provide you with lots of
pleasure in the future. The Electrolux
ambition is to offer a wide variety of
quality products that make your life
more comfortable. You find some
examples on the cover in this manual.
Please take a few minutes to study this
manual so that you can take advantage
of the benefits of your new machine.
We promise that it will provide a
superior User Experience delivering
Ease-of-Mind.
Good luck!
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4 electrolux IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you
understand them all before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of
paramount importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these
warnings contact the Customer Care Department.
Installation
• Any installation work must be undertaken
by a qualified electrician or a competent
person.
• This hood must be installed in accordance
with the installation instructions and all
measurements must be adhered to.
• If the cooker hood is installed for use
above a gas appliance then the provision
for ventilation must be in accordance
with the Gas Safety Codes of Practice
BS.6172, BS.5440 and BS.6891 (Natural
Gas) and BS.5482 (LP Gas) 1994, the
Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations,
the Building Regulations issued by
the Department of the Environment,
the Building standards (Scotland)
(Consolidated) Regulations issued by the
Scottish Development Department.
• The fan motor of this cooker hood
incorporates a cut-out device which will
operate if the cooker hood is installed
below the minimum height recommended
under section ‘Clearance Height’, or if the
motor becomes overheated. If the cut-
out device is activated, switch off the fan
motor and allow the cooker hood to cool.
The cut-out device will reset itself when
the fan motor has cooled significantly.
• It is dangerous to alter the specifications
or modify this product in any way.
• When installed between adjoining wall
cabinets the wall cabinets must not
overhang the hob.
• If the room where the hood is to be used
contains a fuel burning appliance such as
a central heating boiler then its flue must
be of the room sealed or balanced flue
type.
• If other types of flue or appliances are
fitted ensure that there is an adequate
supply of air to the room.
• The ducting system for this appliance
must not be connected to any existing
ventilation system which is being used
for any other purpose.
• Do not install above a cooker with a high
level grill.
Child Safety
• This appliance is designed to be operated
by adults. Children should not be allowed
to tamper with the controls or play with
the appliance.
During Use
• This product is for domestic use only.
• Never leave frying pans unattended during
use as over-heated fats and oils might
catch fire.
• Never do flambé cooking under this
cooker hood.
• Do not leave naked flames under the
hood.
• This cooker hood is designed to extract
unpleasant odours from the kitchen, it will
not extract steam.
Maintenance and Service
• This appliance can be a hazard if the
synthetic paper and charcoal filters are
not replaced as recommended.
• Under no circumstances should you
attempt to repair the appliance yourself.
Repairs carried out by inexperienced
persons may cause injury or more
serious malfunction. Refer to your local
Electrolux Service Force Centre. Always
insist on genuine spare parts.

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YOUR APPLIANCE
650 min.

6 electrolux YOUR APPLIANCE AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The cooker hood is designed to extract
unpleasant odours from the kitchen, it will not extract steam.
The hood can be switched on pushing directly onto the requested speed without
firstly having to select 0/1 button.
KEY LED FUNCTIONS
L0/1 Light Turns lighting on and off.
T1 0/1 Motor on First speed.
When pressed for about 1 seconds the motor is switched off.
T2 Speed on Second speed.
T3 Speed on Third speed.
T4 Speed Fixed Max. speed
Flashing Intensive speed.
Suitable for the strongest cooking vapours and odours.
The function becomes active when the button is pushed
for about 2 seconds. After 10 minutes of functioning it turns
off automatically. This function can be interrupted by means of
pressing any of the buttons.
S1 Led Fixed Indicates that the Metal grease filters saturation alarm has
been triggered, and the filters need to be washed. The alarm
is triggered after 100 working hours. (Reset; check the
Maintenance-paragraph)
Flashing indicates that the activated charcoal odour filter saturation
alarm has been triggered, and the filter has to be replaced; the
metal grease filters must also be washed. The activated
charcoal odour filter is triggered after 200 working hours.
(Activation and Reset; check the Maintenance-paragraph)
L
S1
T1 T2 T3 T4

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To Operate
Select the required fan speed and light
if required.
Recirculation
In the recirculation mode the
contaminated air enters the cooker
hood through the grease filters. The
air is cleaned by passing through the
charcoal filters before being passed
back into the kitchen through the grilles
in either side of the chimney stack.
Extraction
In the extraction mode the contaminated
air enters the cooker hood passing
through the grease filters and is passed
out through the ducting into the
atmosphere.
To obtain the best performance when
cooking it is advisable to switch the
cooker hood on for a few minutes before
you start cooking and leave it running
for about 15 minutes after finishing.
When used in the ducting mode the
charcoal filters are not required.
Never do flambé cooking under this
cooker hood.
Never leave frying pans unattended
during use, as over-heated fats and
oils can catch fire.
Do not leave naked flames under the
cooker hood.
Ensure heating areas on your hob
are covered with pots and pans
when using the hob and cooker hood
simultaneously.

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Before carrying out any maintenance
or cleaning isolate the cooker hood
from the mains supply.
The cooker hood must be kept clean,
as a build up of grease or fat can be a
fire hazard.
External Cleaning
Wipe the cooker hood frequently with
warm soapy water using a mild detergent.
Never use scouring pads or abrasive
cleaners.
Never use excessive amounts of wa-
ter when cleaning particularly around
the control panel.
Metal Grease Filters
The filters are washable and must be
cleaned when the Led S1 lights up or
at least every 2 months of operation, or
more frequently for particularly heavy
usage.
Remove the metal grease
filters one at a time by:
Releasing the catches on
the filters, the filters can be
removed.
The metal grease filters should be
washed, by hand, in mild soapy water or
in a dishwasher. Allow to dry completely
before replacing.
Alarm signal reset
Switch off the lights and
extractor motor.
Press Button T3 for at least 3
seconds, until the leds start to
flash.

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Before carrying out any maintenance
or cleaning isolate the cooker hood
from the mains supply.
Charcoal Filters
In the recirculation mode the charcoal
filters absorb smells and unwanted
odours.
Enabling the alarm signal
• In Recirculation version Hoods, the
Filter saturation alarm can be enabled
on installation or at a later date.
• Turn the Lights and the suction Motor
off.
• Disconnect the Hood using the Main
switch or the double-pole switch on
the mains power supply.
• Restore the connection by pressing
and holding T1.
• Release the button. All five LEDs are
turned on
• Within 3 seconds press T1 until LEDs
T1 and T4 flash in confirmation:
• LED flashes twice - Activated
charcoal filter saturation alarm
ENABLED
• LED flashes once - Activated
charcoal filter saturation alarm
DISABLED
The filter is not washable and cannot
be regenerated. It must be replaced
when led S1 flashes or at least every
4 months. The alarm signal will only
light up when the extractor motor is
switched on.
To Remove/Replace the
Charcoal Filters
• Remove the metal grease filters
• Remove the saturated activated
carbon filter by releasing the fixing
hooks
• Fit the new filter by hooking it into its
seating
• Replace the metal grease filters.
This appliance can be a possible fire
hazard if the grease and charcoal fil-
ters are not cleaned and replaced as
recommended.
Alarm signal reset
• Switch off the lights and extractor
motor.
• Press button T3 for at least 3 seconds,
until the leds start to flash.

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Changing the halogen light
• Remove the snap-on lamp cover by
levering it from under the metal ring,
supporting it with one hand.
• Remove the halogen lamp from the
lamp holder by pulling gently.
• Replace the lamp with a new one of
the same type, making sure that you
insert the two pins properly into the
housings on the lamp holder.
• Replace the snap-on lamp cover.
Replacement filters and light bulbs can
be obtained from your local Service
Force Centre.

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If, having followed these instructions carefully, your cooker hood fails to work properly
please carry out the following checks.
Symptom
The cooker hood will not start
The cooker hood is not working
effectively
The cooker hood has switched off
during operation
If after all these checks, the fault persists,
contact your local Service Force Centre,
quoting the model and serial number.
Please note that it will be necessary to pro-
vide proof of purchase for any in-guarantee
service calls.
Solution
• Check the hood is connected to the
electricity supply.
• Make sure the switch is in the ‘ON’ posi
tion.
• The fan speed is set high enough for the
task
• The grease filter is clean.
• The kitchen is adequately vented to allow
the entry of fresh air.
• If set up for recirculation, check that the
charcoal filter is still effective.
• If set up for extraction, check that the
ducting and outlets are not blocked.
• The safety cut-out device has been trip
ped.
• Tum off the hob and then wait for the
device to reset.
In-guarantee customers should ensure
that the above checks have been made
as the engineer will make a charge if
the fault is not a mechanical or electri-
cal breakdown.
SOMETHING NOT WORKING

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GUARANTEE/CUSTOMER SERVICE
Standard guarantee conditions
We, Electrolux, undertake that if within
12 months of the date of the purchase
this Electrolux appliance or any part
thereof is proved to be defective by
reason only of faulty workmanship or
materials, we will, at our option repair
or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE
for labour, materials or carriage on
condition that:
• The appliance has been correctly
installed and used only on the
electricity supply stated on the rating
plate.
• The appliance has been used for
normal domestic purposes only, and
in accordance with the manufacturer’s
instructions.
• The appliance has not been serviced,
maintained, repaired, taken apart or
tampered with by any person not
authorised by us.
• Electrolux Service Force Centre must
undertake all service work under this
guarantee
• Any appliance or defective part
replaced shall become the Company’s
property.
• This guarantee is in addition to your
statutory and other legal rights.
Exclusions
• Damage or calls resulting from
transportation, improper use or
neglect, the replacement of any light
bulbs or removable parts of glass or
plastic.
• Costs incurred for calls to put right
an appliance which is improperly
installed or calls to appliances outside
the United Kingdom.
• Appliances found to be in use within
a commercial environment, plus
those which are subject to rental
agreements.
• Products of Electrolux manufacturer
that are not marketed by Electrolux
Service and Spare Parts
In the event of your appliance requiring
service, or if you wish to purchase spare
parts, please contact your local Service
Force Centre by telephoning
0870 5 929 929
Your telephone call will be automatically
routed to the Service Force Centre
covering your postcode area.
For the address of your local Service
Force Centre and further information
about Service Force, please visit the
website at
www.serviceforce.co.uk
Before calling out an engineer, please
ensure you have read the details under
the heading “Something not working”
When you contact the Service Force
Centre you will need to give the
following details:
1.Your name, address and postcode.
2.Your telephone number.
3.Clear concise details of the fault.
4.The model and Serial number of the
appliance (found on the rating plate).
5.The purchase date.
Please note a valid purchase receipt or
guarantee documentation is required for
in guarantee service calls.

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GUARANTEE CONDITIONS
Customer Care
For general enquiries concerning your
Electrolux appliance, or for further
information on Electrolux products
please contact our Customer Care
Department by letter or telephone at
the address below or visit our website
at www.electrolux.co.uk
Customer Care Department
Electrolux Major Appliances
Addington Way
Luton
Bedfordshire, LU4 9QQ
Tel: [phone] (*)
(*) Calls may be recorded for training
purposes
European Guarantee
This appliance is guaranteed by
Electrolux in each of the countries
listed at the back of this user manual,
for the period specified in the appliance
guarantee or otherwise by law. If you
move from one of these countries to
another of the countries listed below the
appliance guarantee will move with you
subject to the following qualifications:-
• The appliance guarantee starts from
the date you first purchased the
appliance which will be evidenced
by production of a valid purchase
document issued by the seller of the
appliance.
• The appliance guarantee is for the
same period and to the same extent
for labour and parts as exists in
your new country of residence for
this particular model or range of
appliances.
• The appliance guarantee is personal
to the original purchaser of the
appliance and cannot be transferred
to another user.
• The appliance is installed and used
in accordance with instructions
issued by Electrolux and is only used
within the home, i.e. is not used for
commercial purposes.
• The appliance is installed in
accordance with all relevant
regulations in force within your new
country of residence.
The provisions of this European Guarantee
do not affect any of the rights granted to you
by law.

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Stockholm
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Россия [phone] 129090 Москва, Олимпийский проспект, 16, БЦ
“Олимпик”

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS electrolux 15
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INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
It is dangerous to alter the specifications or attempt to modify this product in any way.
Technical Information
DIMENSIONS HEIGHT OF CANOPY: 70mm
HEIGHT OF CHIMNEY: (UPPER SECTION) 465mm
(LOWER SECTION) 740mm
WIDTH OF CANOPY : 898mm
DEPTH OF CANOPY: 490mm
GROSS : 23kg
NET : 17kg
ELECTRICAL SUPPLY: VOLTAGE: 220-240 V 50Hz
POWER CONSUMPTION: 245W
FAN MOTOR: 205W
LIGHT BULB: (2 x 20 W) 40W
SUITABLE FOR INSTALLATION
ABOVE: ELECTRIC HOB: 7KW (max)
GAS HOB: 10KW (max)
SLOT-IN GAS COOKER 13.5KW (max)
SLOT-IN ELECTRIC COOKER 12.4KW (max)
Note: CE Marking certifies that this appliance complies with the requirements
laid down in EEC directive 89:336. (Electromagnetic compatibility) and subse-
quent modifications and Low Voltage directive 72/23/E.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it
shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product
is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could
otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS
Electrical Requirements
Any permanent electrical installation
must comply with the latest I.E.E.
Regulations and local Electricity Board
regulations. For your own safety this
should be undertaken by a qualified
electrician e.g. your local Electricity
Board, or a contractor who is on the
roll of the National Inspection Council
for Electrical Installation Contracting
(NICEIC).
Electrical Connection
Before connecting to the mains
supply ensure that the mains voltage
corresponds to the voltage on the rating
plate inside the cooker hood.
This appliance is fitted with a 2 core
mains cable and must be permanently
connected to the electricity supply
via a double-pole switch having
3mm minimum contact gap on each
pole. A Switched Fuse Connection
Unit to BS1363 Part 4, fitted with
a 3 Amp fuse, is a recommended
mains supply connection accessory
to ensure compliance with the Safety
Requirements applicable to fixed wiring
instructions.
This appliance conforms to BS 800:
1988 and EEC Directive No. 78 308
regarding suppression of radio and
television interference.
DOUBLE INSULATED DO NOT EARTH

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INSTALLING THE COOKER HOOD
Please ensure that when the appliance
is installed it is easily accessible to an
engineer in the event of a breakdown.
All installations must comply with the
local authorities requirements for the
discharge of exhaust air.
Incorrect installation may affect the
safety of this cooker hood.
Installation Requirements
Before installation check the wall to
which the cooker hood is to be fitted
for electric cables, water pipes or
gas.
This cooker hood is designed to be
fixed to any vertical surface over a
cooking area, and can be used in the
extraction (ducted to the outside) or
recirculation mode.
The installation work must be undertaken
by a qualified and competent person.
The manufacturer disclaims any
responsibility for damage due to
incorrect installation of the cooker
hood or if the hood is not installed in
compliance with relevant regulations
controlling this type of installation.
Unpacking
Before unpacking the cooker hood
position the carton with the arrows
pointing upwards as illustrated on the
carton.

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The cooker hood is made up of the
following components:
Ref Qty Product Components
11 Hood body, complete with
controls, lighting, fan and
filters.
21 Telescopic Chimney
comprising:
2.1 1 Upper section
2.2 1 Lower section
91 ø150-120 Ducting spigot
10 1 ø120-125 Ducting flange
14.1 2 Air outlet Connection Extension
15 1 Air outlet Connector
Ref Qty Installation Components
7.2.1 2 Upper chimney wall fixing
brackets
7.3 1 Air outle Connection Support
12c 6 Chimney fixing screws
Ref Qty Documentation
1 Instruction booklet
2.1
2.2
212c
7.2.1
1
9
7.3
14.1
15
10

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A: Built-in Electric Hob: 650mm clearance
B: Built-in Gas hob: 700mm clearance
C: Slot-in Electric Cooker: 685mm clearance
D: Slot-in Gas Cooker: 787mm clearance
Hob
Clearance Height
The cooker hood is designed to be
fitted over a cooking appliance at the
clearance heights stated, providing
the maximum output of the appliance
beneath does not exceed the maximums
quoted in the Technical Specifications.
If the output of the appliance below the
cooker hood exceeds the maximum
outputs quoted, please refer to the
cooker manufacturer’s installation
instructions.
A clearance height of 650mm (25 1/2 ”)
is required when installed above a built-
in electric hob, or 700mm (27 1/2 ”)
when installed above a built-in gas hob.
A clearance height of 685mm (27”) is
required when installed above a slot-in
electric cooker, or 787mm
(30 1/2 ”) when installed above a slot-in
gas cooker.
When installed between adjoining wall
cabinets, the wall cabinets must not
overhang the hob and the distance
between the underside of the cabinet
and the worktop must be 450mm. If
the height of the wall cabinet is less
than 450mm, a gap of 50mm must be
maintained either side of the hob.
This cooker hood must not be instal-
led above a cooking appliance with a
high level grill.
The hood can be installed above these
heights but for optimum performance
it should be installed at the distances
quoted for the appropriate heat
source.
This appliance can be used in
either extraction mode (ducting) or
recycling mode (filtering).
The hood is supplied suitable for
recirculation with the charcoal filters
fitted.
When used in the extraction mode
(ducting) the charcoal filters are not
required and must be removed and
destroyed.

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Fitting the Wall Brackets
Wall marking:
• Draw a vertical line on the supporting
wall up to the ceiling, or as high as
practical, at the centre of the area in
which the hood will be installed.
• Draw a horizontal line at 650 mm
above the hob.
• Place bracket 7.2.1 on the wall as
shown about 1-2 mm from the ceiling
or upper limit aligning the centre
(notch) with the vertical reference line.
• Mark the wall at the centres of the
holes in the bracket.
• Place bracket 7.2.1 on the wall as
shown at X mm below the first bracket
(X = height of the upper chimney
section supplied), aligning the centre
(notch) with the vertical line.
• Mark the wall at the centres of the
holes in the bracket.
• Mark a reference point as indicated
at 116 mm from the vertical reference
line and 310 mm above the horizontal
reference line.
• Repeat this operation on the other
side.
• Drill ø 8 mm holes at all the centre
points marked.
• Insert the wall plugs (not supplied) in
the holes.
• Fix the lower bracket 7.2.1 using the
two screws (not supplied).
• Fix the upper bracket 7.2.1 and the
air outlet connection support 7.3
together using the two screws (not
supplied).
• Insert the two screws (not supplied) in
the hood body fixing holes, leaving a
gap of 5-6 mm between the wall and
the head of the screw.
Note: If the hood is to be installed
onto a hollow construction or
plaster or partition board wall
then special fixing screws will be
required (not supplied).
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12a
310 X
116
1÷2
116
650 min.
7.2.1