Electrolux LFG225S User manual

LFG225S
EN Cooker Hood User Manual

CONTENTS
1. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................2
2. SAFETY INFORMATION....................................................................................5
3. INSTALLATION.................................................................................................. 8
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION................................................................................ 8
5. DAILY USE......................................................................................................... 9
6. CARE AND CLEANING......................................................................................9
7. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS..................................................................... 11
WE’RE THINKING OF YOU
Thank you for purchasing an Electrolux appliance. You’ve chosen a product that
brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious and
stylish, it has been designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it, you can
be safe in the knowledge that you’ll get great results every time.
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result
of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the
instructions in a safe and accessible location for future
reference.
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1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety
•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 the use of the appliance in a
safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children of less than 8 years of age and persons with
very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept
away from the appliance unless continuously
supervised.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
•Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of
it appropriately.
•Keep children and pets away from the appliance when
it operates.
•Children shall not carry out cleaning and user
maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
1.2 General Safety
•This appliance is intended for domestic use above
hobs, cookers and similar cooking devices.
•Before carrying out any maintenance, disconnect the
appliance from the power supply.
•CAUTION: Accessible parts may become hot during
use with cooking appliances.
•Use only the fixing screws supplied with the appliance
if not supplied, use the screws recommended in the
installation instructions. Install the appliance in a safe
and suitable place that meets installation
requirements.
•WARNING: Failure to install the screws or fixing
device in accordance with these instructions may
result in electrical hazards.
•Do not use adhesives to fix the appliance.
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•The minimum distance between the hob surface on
which the pans stand and the lower part of the
appliance shall be at least 65 cm, unless otherwise
specified in the installation instructions for the
appliance or hob.
•The discharge of air must comply with local authorities
regulations.
•Ensure good air ventilation in the room where the
appliance is installed to avoid the backflow of gases
into the room from appliances burning gas or other
fuels, including open fires.
•Make sure that the ventilation openings are not
blocked and the air collected by the appliance is not
conveyed into a duct used to exhaust smoke and
steam from other appliances (central heating systems,
thermosiphons, water-heaters, etc.).
•When the appliance operates with other appliances
the maximum vacuum generated in the room should
not exceed 0.04 mbar.
•Make sure not to cause damage to the mains cable.
Contact our Authorised Service Centre or an
electrician to change a damaged mains cable.
•If the appliance is connected directly to the power
supply, the electrical installation must be equipped
with an isolating device that allows to disconnect the
appliance from the mains at all poles. Complete
disconnection must comply with conditions specified in
the overvoltage category III. The means for
disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring
in accordance with the wiring rules.
•Do not flambé under the appliance.
•Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive
materials and vapours.
•Clean the appliance regularly with a soft cloth to
prevent the deterioration of the surface material.
•Do not use a steam cleaner, water spray, harsh
abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the
surface of the appliance. Use only neutral detergents.
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•Clean grease filters regularly (at least every 2 months)
and remove grease deposits from the appliance to
prevent the risk of fire.
•Use a cloth to clean the interior of the appliance.
2. SAFETY INFORMATION
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully
read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not
responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result
of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the
instructions in a safe and accessible location for future
reference.
SAFETY WARNINGS
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 the use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards involved. Children of
less than 8 years of age and persons with very
extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away
from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
Children must not play with the appliance. Keep all
packaging away from children and dispose of it
appropriately. Children shall not carry out cleaning and
user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.
If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be
activated.
WARNING: The appliance and its accessible parts
become hot during use. Care should be taken to avoid
touching heating elements.
WARNING: Ensure that the appliance is switched off
before replacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of
electric shock.
If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
with an identical one by the manufacturer, its service
agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a
hazard - risk of electrical shock.
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This appliance is for household use only. Do not
change the specification of this appliance.
Always cook with the oven door closed. Use oven
gloves to remove pans and accessories.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the appliance.
Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal
scrapers to clean the glass door since they can scratch
the surface, which may result in shattering of the glass.
The means for disconnection must be incorporated in
the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
2.1 Installation
WARNING!
Risk of injury, electric shock, fire, burns or
damage to the appliance.
•Only a qualified person must install this appliance.
•Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
•Follow the installation instructions supplied with the
appliance.
•Always take care when moving the appliance as it is
heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed
footwear.
•Before installing the appliance remove all the
packaging, the labelling and the protective film.
•Do not install the exhaust air into a wall cavity, unless
the cavity is designed for that purpose.
2.2 Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fire and electric shock.
•All electrical connections should be made by a
qualified electrician.
•Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are
compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains
power supply.
•If the symbol ( ) is not printed on the rating plate, the
appliance must be earthed.
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•Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
•Do not let the electricity mains cable tangle.
•Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
•If the mains socket is loose, do not connect the mains
plug.
•Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the
appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
•The shock protection of live and insulated parts must
be fastened in such a way that it cannot be removed
without tools.
•Make sure the appliance is installed correctly. Loose
and incorrect electricity mains cable can make the
terminal become too hot.
•Connect the appliance at the end of the installation.
Make sure that there is access to the mains after the
installation.
2.3 Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns and electric shock.
•This appliance is for cooking purpose only. Do not use
the appliance for other purpose.
•Do not change the specification of this appliance.
•Do not operate the appliance with wet hands or when
it has contact with water.
•Use only the accessories supplied with the appliance.
•Keep flames or heated objects away from fats and oils
during cooking and frying.
•Do not use uncovered electric grills.
•Do not use the appliance as a storage surface.
•Do not use magnifying glasses, binoculars or similar
optical devices to look directly at the lighting of the
appliance.
2.4 Service
•To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service
Centre. Use original spare parts only.
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•Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare
part lamps sold separately: These lamps are intended
to withstand extreme physical conditions in household
appliances, such as temperature, vibration, humidity,
or are intended to signal information about the
operational status of the appliance. They are not
intended to be used in other applications and are not
suitable for household room illumination.
2.5 Disposal
WARNING!
Risk of injury or suffocation.
•Contact your municipal authority for information on
how to dispose of the appliance.
•Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
•Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the
appliance and dispose of it.
3. INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Refer to Safety chapters.
3.1 Installation instructions
For complete information
about the installation of the
appliance refer to a separate
installation booklet.
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
4.1 Control panel overview
1 2
3
Function Description
1Light switch To switch the light on and off.
2Fan speed switch To switch between fan speed level.
3Indicator Indicates if the hood operates.
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5. DAILY USE
5.1 Using the hood
Check the recommended speed
according to the table below.
While heating up food, cooking with covered pots.
While cooking with covered pots on multiple cooking zones or burners,
gentle frying.
While boiling and frying big quantities of food without a lid, cooking on
multiple cooking zones or burners.
It is recommended to leave
the hood operating for
approximately 15 minutes
after cooking.
To operate the hood:
Move the fan speed switch to one of the
speed levels.
The hood starts to operate. If needed,
change the speed by moving the switch.
The hoods light works
independently to other hood
functions. To illuminate the
cooking surface use the light
switch .
To turn off the appliance move the fan
speed switch to the 0 position.
6. CARE AND CLEANING
6.1 Notes on cleaning
Cleaning
Agents
Do not use abrasive detergents and brushes.
Clean the surface of the appliance with a soft cloth with warm water
and a mild detergent.
After cooking some parts of appliance can get hot. To avoid stains
appliance must be cooled down and dried with clean cloth or paper
towels.
Clean stains with a mild detergent.
Keep the hood
clean
Clean the appliance and grease filters each month. Clean the inte‐
rior and grease filters carefully from fat. Fat accumulation or other
residue may cause fire.
Grease filters can be washed in a dishwasher.
The dishwasher must be set to a low temperature and a short cy‐
cle. The grease filter may discolour, it has no influence on the per‐
formance of the appliance.
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Charcoal filter
The time of saturation of the charcoal filter varies depending on the
type of cooking and the regularity of cleaning the grease filter. The
activated charcoal filter is not washable, cannot be regenerated
and must be replaced approximately every 4/6 months of operation,
or more frequently for particularly heavy usage.
6.2 Cleaning the grease filter
Filters are mounted with the use of clips
and pins on the opposite side.
To clean the filter:
1. Press the handle of the mounting clip
on the filter panel underneath the
hood (1).
1
2
2. Slightly tilt the front of the filter
downwards (2), then pull.
Repeat the first two steps for all filters.
3. Clean the filters using a sponge with
non abrasive detergents or in a
dishwasher.
The dishwasher must be set
to a low temperature and a
short cycle. The grease filter
may discolour, it has no
influence on the
performance of the
appliance.
4. To mount the filters back follow the
first two steps in reverse order.
Repeat the steps for all filters if
applicable.
6.3 Replacing the charcoal filter
WARNING!
The charcoal filter is NON-
washable! The filter cannot
be regenerated!
To replace the charcoal filter:
1. Remove the grease filters from the
appliance.
Refer to "Cleaning the grease filter" in
this chapter.
2. Turn the filter counterclockwise (1)
and then pull (2).
1
2
To mount the filters back follow the steps
in reverse order.
In any case, it is necessary to replace
the filters at least every four months.
6.4 Replacing the lamp
WARNING!
Risk of burns and electric
shock! Disconnect the
appliance from the electricity
before the operation! Make
sure that the light bulb has
cooled down before touching
it.
WARNING!
Risk of injury! Use protective
gloves to replace the lamp.
Risk of damage to the
appliance! Do not use sharp
edged tools!
Replace the burnt light bulb in
accordance with the specifications:
Power (W) 4
Socket E14
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