electrolux rangehood important safety instructions 3
• Checkthatthemainsvoltagematcheswiththevoltage
on the data plate inside the rangehood.
• Checkthattheinstallationcomplieswithstandardsof
local gas and electricity authorities.
• Ifthesupplycordisdamaged,itmustbereplacedby
the manufacturer or its service agent of similarly qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard.
When installing the cooker hood, make sure you adhere to
the minimum and maximum distances from the cooker hood
base to the hob surface (as per table on following page).
The following rules must be
strictly followed to obtain optimal air extraction.
•Keepexhaustueshortandstraight
•Donotreducethesizeorrestrictexhaustue.
•Keepbendsintheexhaustuetoaminimum.
•Whenusingexibleuealwaysinstallductwithhelixpulled
taut to minimise pressure loss.
•Failuretoobservethesebasicinstructionswilldrastically
reduce the performance and increase the noise levels of
the cooker hood.
Exhaust air must not be discharged into a wall cavity, unless
the cavity is designed for that purpose.
The exhaust from the cooker hood must not be discharged
intoanyheatingue,whichmaycarrycombustionproducts
from other sources
NOTE: Some installations may require the telescopic
exhaust cover to be cut to length. Cut with sharp tin snips
or a fine-tooth hack saw blade, taking care not to distort or
dent the exhaust cover.
This manual explains the proper use of your new Electrolux
rangehood.Pleasereadthismanualcarefullybeforeusing
the product. This manual should be kept in a safe place for
handy reference.
This rangehood is a domestic appliance which has been
manufactured and tested to comply with Australian and
New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 60335.2.31.
caution
Meaningsofsymbolsusedinthismanualareshownbelow:
caution
Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not
play with the rangehood.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities,
or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the
appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
Ensure the rangehood is switched off before carrying out
maintenance, to avoid any possibility of electric shock.
Nevercarryoutambécookingundertherangehood.
This rangehood is not recommended for barbecues.
This rangehood cannot be installed for external use.
Grease filters must be removed at least every four weeks
for cleaning to reduce the risk of fire.
The exhaust from the rangehood must not be discharged
intoanyheatingue,whichmaycarrycombustionproducts
fromothersources.(Fig.1)
Exhaust air must not be discharged into a wall cavity,
unless the cavity is designed for the purpose.
There must be adequate ventilation of the room when the
rangehood is used at the same time as appliances burning
gas or other fuels.
Always cover lit gas burners with pots or pans when
rangehood is in use.
Always switch off gas burners before you remove pots or pans.
Donotleavelitgasburnersexposedduetotheriskofre.
(Fig.2)
Accessible parts may become hot when used with
cooking appliances.
Important safety instructions
