Gaggenau AH 590-120 Product guide

Operating and assembly instructions
AH 590-120
AH 592-120
Freely Suspended Insular Hood

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AH 590-120
AH 592-120
Preface
1. Important notes Page 3-4
1.1 For your safety Page 3
1.2 Operating for the first time Page 4
1.3 About use Page 4
2. Features Page 5
3. Operation Page -8
4. Cleaning and care Page 9-10
5. Maintenance Page 11

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Preface
With your new extractor hood, working in the
kitchen will e even more fun.
The appliance offers you a number of
advantages:
– a good extraction capacity with low noise level,
– a large number of control functions,
– optimum illumination of the cooking surface by
a dimmable halogen light.
To ensure that you will be able to use this appliance
in all its diversity, read through the operating and
assembly instructions conscientiously efore
operating it for the first time. The instructions
contain important notes on use, installation and
maintenance of the appliance.
On the following page you will find important
notes on safety and operation. These will serve
to ensure your personal safety and the lasting va-
lue of your appliance.
You will find notes on Page 4 that you ought to
observe efore operating the appliance for
the first time.
The chapters entitled “Features” and “Operation”
will tell you all the things your extractor hood is
capable of doing and how the appliance is
operated.
Tips and hints in the chapter entitled “Cleaning
and care” will make sure that your appliance will
stay operable and beautiful for a long time.
And now we wish you lots of fun with your
new extractor hood.
Fig. 1

1.1 For your safety
– Damaged appliances must not be operated.
– The appliance must only be connected by an
authorised specialist, paying attention to
the relevant regulations of the power supply
companies and the regional construction
regulations.
Also o serve the assem ly instructions!
– Connecting cables must not come into contact
with hot cooking surfaces.
– Do not operate the extractor hood without
inserted lamps.
– Never operate the appliance without a grease
filter.
– Hazardous or explosive substances and vapours
must not be extracted!
– The user is responsible for expert use and the
perfect condition of the appliance.
– Only ever operate the appliance under
supervision.
–Caution! Over-greased filters are a fire risk!
Only ever deep-fry under the extractor under
constant supervision. Pay attention to cleaning
the grease filter on a regular basis.
–Fire risk! Do not flambé meals under the
extractor hood!
– Operation of the extractor hood above a hearth
for solid fuels (coal or wood etc.) is only permit-
ted following certain guidelines.
– Gas appliances may only be used under the
extractor hood when pots and pans are placed
on them!
– When using more than 3 gas-operated rings at
the same time, please operate the extractor
hood at level 2 or higher. This prevents a
build-up of heat in the appliance.
– For safety reasons, do not place any heavy
objects on the top of the appliance.
– Do not clean the appliance with a steam
cleaning apparatus or with water pressure
because this poses a risk of short-circuits.
– Isolate the appliance from the mains during
every maintenance operation. To do this, remove
the mains plug or actuate the corresponding
fuse.
If the mains plug is not accessible, the appliance
must be disconnected from the power mains by
means of the domestic installation fuse.
– Repairs must be carried out by authorised
specialists, thus ensuring electrical safety.
– No warranty claims can be lodged in the event
of damage caused by failure to observe these
instructions.
– Adequate incoming air must be ensured if a
wood, coal, gas or oil heater or an open hearth is
operated in the same room as the one in which
the hood is installed.
– Safe operation is possible whenever the partial
vacuum in the place where the firing equipment
is installed does not exceed 4 Pa (0.04 mbar).
This can be achieved whenever the air needed
for combustion is able to enter through openings
that cannot be sealed, for example in doors,
windows, incoming/exhaust air wall boxes or
other technical means.
– If the appliance is to be operated only with the
window open (to ensure adequate incoming air),
you can use the window switch.
A switch (normally open) is fitted on the window.
On the appliance, this switch is connected to the
window switch terminal on the main electronics.
The appliance can now only be operated when
the window is open.
Important: the window switch must only be
connected by an authorised specialist.
Note: the light function works without restriction.
– After a power failure, the extactor will not go on
again automatically. You can recommence opera-
tion by turning a knob or by pressing any key.
Technical modifications reserved.
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1. Important notes

1.2 Operating for the first time
Before operating the appliance for the first time,
please pay attention to the following notes:
– The appliance must be installed and connected
by a specialist before it is operated for the first
time.
– Conscientiously read through the operating and
assembly instructions before operating the
appliance for the first time.
– Remove the packaging from the appliance and
dispose of it properly. Pay attention to the fact
that there are accessories in the packaging.
Keep packaging elements out of the reach of
children!
– Thoroughly clean the appliance before using it
for the first time (see chapter entitled “Cleaning
and care”).
– Before operating the appliance for the first time,
check that the mains connection is in proper
working order.
1.3 A out use
– The appliance is intended solely for use in the
household and must not be put to any other uses.
– In the event of malfunctions, first check the
household fuses. If the problem has not been
caused by the power supply, please contact your
specialist dealer or your local Gaggenau after-
sales service.
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2. Features
1Outgoing air ducts
2Control panel
3Grease filter
4Lighting
Installation accessories:
Stainless steel-design ventilation duct:
LK 590-010 for ceiling heights of 2.39 - 2. 4 m
LK 590-020 for ceiling heights of 2. 4 - 2.89 m
LK 590-030 for ceiling heights of 2.89 - 3.14 m
Aluminium-design ventilation duct:
LK 590-011 for ceiling heights of 2.39 - 2. 4 m
LK 590-021 for ceiling heights of 2. 4 - 2.89 m
LK 590-031 for ceiling heights of 2.89 - 3.14 m
Fig. 2
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Fig. 3
Motor off
Extraction level 1
Extraction level 2
Extraction level 3
Extraction level intensive
Delayed shut-off
Lighting
Grease filter
saturation display

3. Operation
After they have been pressed, all functions
selection keys except 0(“Motor off”) are backlit in
green.
Light
The lighting can be switched on or off, regardless
of whether the extractor hood is in operation, by
pressing the key (see Fig. 4).
When you briefly press the key, the lighting is in-
creased up to the maximum level.
You can dim the lighting to the required level by
keeping the key pressed.
Fan levels
Three fan speeds and one intensive speed are
available (see Fig. 5). You set the fan level required
for each respective cooking situation by pressing
the function selector keys 1, 2, 3 or Int.
Fig. 5
Fig. 4
or or or

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The Int key for the intensive level should be
pressed when browning and frying in an open pan
(see Fig. ).
If you have switched on the hood by selecting the
intensive level, it will be switched off again
automatically after 5 minutes.
If you press the Int key while the hood is running at
fan level 1, 2 or 3, the electronic control will switch
back automatically to the previously selected fan
level after 5 minutes (see Fig. 7).
If you would like to end the intensive level before
the five minutes have elapsed, press the 0key
(“Motor off”) or select a different level (see Fig. 8).
It is possible to switch off the extraction function at
any time by pressing the 0key (motor “off”).
Fig. 6
Fig. 8
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Special functions:
Intensive time
You can set and store the intensive level running
time to 3, 5 or 10 minutes by simultaneously pres-
sing the Int key and the 1, 2 or 3key (see Fig. 9).
The appliance is set at the factory to five minutes,
i.e. the combination of the Int key and the key 2.
Delayed shut-off
Delayed shut-off is possible at any level. First press
the required key 1, 2, 3 or Int and then press the
key (see Fig. 10).
The delayed shut-off time for all levels is ten minu-
tes. After these ten minutes, the ventilation switches
off, but the lighting stays on.
Interval ventilation
Interval ventilation is a special feature of this
appliance which periodically activates the fan for
five minutes every hour. You can activate this
function by simultaneously pressing the 0key and,
depending on the required extraction capacity, the
1, 2 or 3key (see Fig. 11).
This mode of operation is indicated by alternating
illumination of the key together with the
corresponding fan level indicator.
You can switch off interval ventilation by pressing
the 0key (see Fig. 12).
Fig. 12
Fig. 10
or or
or
Fig. 9
or or
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Cleaning the grease filters
The grease filter saturation display Fflashes after
an operating time of 30 hours to indicate that you
should clean the grease filters (see Fig. 3). The
grease filters can of course be cleaned at any time,
even if the grease filter saturation display has not
started to flash.
The stainless steel grease filters can be removed
easily for cleaning (see Fig. 13):
Disconnect the power supply (switch off the fuse).
Grip the grease filter handle and push the slide
towards the rear. Then pull the grease filter down-
wards out of the holder; repeat the operation for the
other grease filters.
You can clean the stainless steel grease filters in a
dishwasher at a maximum temperature of 5°C,
where it should be supported vertically to allow
food or rinsing residues to drain off.
If possible, the inner parts of the housing should be
wiped out in hot rinsing water when replacing the
filters.
Caution:
when cleaning the inside of the housing, beware of
protruding parts.
After having cleaned them, re-insert the grease
filters in the extractor hood in reverse order.
Note:
the handles of the grease filters must be visible
after assembly.
Press the Fkey to set the elapsed hours counter to
zero. Flashing of the indicating lamp goes off.
4. Cleaning and care
Fig. 13
Fig. 14

Cleaning the extractor hood
Clean the extractor hood and the aluminium-
design ventilation ducts (LK 590-011/021/031)
with a soft cloth and mild detergent solution only.
Clean the stainless-steel design ventilation
ducts (LK 590-010/020/030) with mild detergent
solution and apply stainless steel care agent to the
metal surface using a soft cloth.
Cleaning the glass plates
Apply commercially available window cleaning
agent with a soft, moist cloth.
To facilitate cleaning, you can detach the glass
plates as follows:
Detach the grease filters. In the extractor hood, you
will find two openings on the upper side through
which you can lift the glass plates singly with a
blunt object (e.g. handle of a wooden spoon) to
detach them with greater ease. The remaining
glass plates can then be lifted from above.
If they are extremely soiled, the glass plates can be
cleaned in a dishwasher at a maximum temperature
of 55 °C.
Note: when putting the glass plates back in place,
make sure that you do not scratch the chimney.
Replace the glass plates with the printed side
facing down. Position the glass plates at the chim-
ney side first.
Cleaning the aluminium panel
Clean the control panel with a sponge and mild de-
tergent solution only. Dry with a soft, dry cloth. Do
not use any strong or caustic cleaning agents or
brushes and abrasive cleaner to clean it. Do not use
strongly alkaline cleaning agents (such as oven
spray) because these are aggressive to the
aluminium surface. Do not use any abrasive
sponges either.
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Fig. 15

First disconnect the appliance from the mains
efore carrying out any repairs.
In the event of malfunctions, first check the house-
hold fuses.
If the power supply is in proper working order,
but the appliance is nevertheless not functioning,
then please contact your specialist dealer or your
responsible Gaggenau after-sales service.
Specify the appliance type (see rating plate).
Repairs must only be carried out by authorised
specialists, thus ensuring the safety of the
appliance. Improper tampering will render all
warranty claims null and void.
Lamp replacement
Caution: disconnect the power supply before
replacing lamps (switch off the fuse)!
Caution: lamps may still be hot shortly after use!
Risk of burns.
– Detach the ring from the lamp cover. Note: make
sure that the glass will not fall out (Fig. 1 ).
– Pull out the lamp (Fig. 17).
Defective lamps must only be replaced by lamps of
the same type! (12 V/20 W/G4 socket)
Inserting the lamp
– Insert the lamp in the socket.
Note: do not touch the halogen lamps with your
hands. Use a cloth and touch the lamp only on its
edges.
– Replace the lamp cover.
– Connect the appliance to the mains again.
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5. Maintenance
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6.1 Technical data
Weight without support frame and LK:
AH 590: 35kg
AH 592: 33 kg
Weight with support frame and LK:
max. 0 kg
Dimensions: 1198 x 700 mm
Electrical connection
Pay attention to the rating plate data.
The mains connecting cable must at least
correspond to the type H 05 VV-F G 0,75.
The appliance must only be connected by an
authorised specialist. The specialist is respon-
sible for perfect functioning of the appliance at its
installation location. He must explain the operating
principle of the appliance to the user with reference
to the operating instructions. He must explain to the
user how the appliance can be disconnected from
the mains whenever required.
Connection possi ilities
The plug of the connecting cable is inserted into
the socket on the ceiling. If this is not possible, the
disconnection of all the poles of the appliance from
the mains must be achieved by way of the domestic
fuse, or by using an accessible disconnecting device
with a contact gap of at least 3 mm.
6.2 Installation
The applicable regulations of the energy supply
companies and the regional construction regula-
tions must be observed when installing the hood.
The minimum distance from the worktop to the
bottom edge of the hood is for electrical appliances
00 mm and for gas appliances 700 mm.
The extractor hood was conceived for the exhaust
air mode. The exhaust air can be routed into a se-
parate exhaust air shaft or directly into the open
through the outside wall.
It is not allowed to pass the exhaust air into a flue
or exhaust air chimney that is in operation or into a
shaft that is linked to the heating basement. Consult
the chimney sweep responsible for your district
whenever you wish to pass the exhaust air into a
chimney that is not in operation.
During the course of planning, a chimney sweep
must be consulted if a room air-dependent hearth
is operated in the same room as the one in which a
hood is operated in the exhaust air mode. Adequate
incoming air must be ensured. The applicable con-
struction and safety regulations must be observed.
Adequate incoming air must be ensured if a wood,
coal, gas or oil heater or an open hearth is operated
in the same room as the one in which the hood is in-
stalled.
Safe operation is possible whenever the partial va-
cuum in the place where the firing equipment
is installed does not exceed 4 Pa (0.04 mbar).
This can be achieved whenever the air needed for
combustion is able to enter through openings that
cannot be sealed, for example in doors, windows,
incoming/exhaust air wall boxes or by other techni-
cal means.
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Flexible aluminium pipes, corrosion-protected
sheet metal pipes and exhaust air pipes whose
material conforms to fire B1 in accordance with
DIN 4102 can be used. Exhaust air pipes should
have a nominal diameter of 150 mm.
Pay particular attention to ensuring that
– the exhaust air ducts and pipes are kept as short
as possible
– the pipes are not laid at an acute angle, but as
bends and that they are inserted into the shaft at
an inclined upward angle and
– there are no cross-sectional constrictions in the
upward direction (this reduces the volume flow).
As standard, the blow-out opening of the extractor
hood is in the upward direction.
To pass exhaust air through the outer wall, we re-
commend the use of our telescopic wall box
TM 150-045 (Ø 150).
Note:
to prevent the ingress of water, e.g. condensate or
rain water from an uncovered exhaust air shaft, our
condensate separator RV 0 0-150 must be installed
in the exhaust air line. The condensate separator
must still be accessible after installation.
The duct units listed below are available depen-
ding on the height of the ceiling:
Stainless steel-design ventilation duct:
LK 590-010 for ceiling heights of 2.39 - 2. 4 m
LK 590-020 for ceiling heights of 2. 4 - 2.89 m
LK 590-030 for ceiling heights of 2.89 - 3.14 m
Aluminium-design ventilation duct:
LK 590-011 for ceiling heights of 2.39 - 2. 4 m
LK 590-021 for ceiling heights of 2. 4 - 2.89 m
LK 590-031 for ceiling heights of 2.89 - 3.14 m
The dimensions above refer to a distance of 1. 0 m
from the floor to the bottom edge of the hood.
If required, custom made duct units are available at
an extra charge.
The electrical socket must be placed within the
ventilation duct on the ceiling.
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1200
700
251,5
Fig. 18
2.39 - 3.14 m
ceiling height
min. 600 over electric hob
min. 700 over gas hob

Installation a ove gas cooker / gas ho
Installation of the appliance above a gas cooking
device must conform to national safety regulations
(e.g. in UK CORGI standards).
A minimum distance of 700 mm between the hood
and gas appliance must be observed.
Gas appliances may only be used under the
extractor hood when pots and pans are placed on
them!
Operation a ove gas cooker / gas ho
During operation the heat load of all hotplates and
oven must not exceed 13.5 kW.
Should the nominal heat loads of all hotplates com-
bined exceed 13.5 kW (e.g. combination with WOK
burner), during operation only a combination of hot-
plates of max. 13.5 kW must be used.
Exception:
the nominal heat loads of all hotplates combined to
a maximum of 15.4 kW can be operated for a very
short period of time (max. 15 minutes), if the hood is
running on a minimum of level 2. Otherwise there is
a risk of burns when touching the exterior of the ex-
tractor hood.
The following note applies to extractor hood
AH 592-120 only; this model does not have an
integrated fan:
The extractor hood can only be used in exhaust air
mode. The exhaust air is conveyed upwards through
an externally attached fan via a ventilation shaft or
directly into the open air through the outer wall.
The extraction function is realised by an external
fan module. We recommend the fan modules
GB 032-107 or GB 052/053-140 from our Gaggenau
range; the extractor's electronic circuitry is
optimised for these fan modules.
For the electrical connection between the extractor
hood and external fan see installation instructions
for the external fan.
For safety reasons, if the connecting cable to
the external fan has been damaged, it must be
replaced by the manufacturer or the after sales
service or similarly qualified persons.
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Installation:
1. Using the drilling template mark the position of
the screws on the ceiling.
2. Drill 4 holes Ø 8 mm for the wall plugs. Push the
plugs flush with the ceiling (Fig. 19).
3. Turn two screws to a 10 mm gap. Both screws
are placed in a position, in which at a later stage
of the installation the key-holes of the suppor-
ting frame are found (namely front left and back
right from the control panel of the hood).
4. Place the hood on a suitable base. Connect the
air outlet pipe to the hood.
5. Screw the support frame to the hood with
4 screws. The marking “FRONT” must be on the
same side as the control panel (Fig. 20).
Ventilation ducts LK 590-020/030/021/031
only: the enclosed extension module should be
mounted on top of the support frame. Follow the
above instructions for mounting the support
frame and hood.
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Fig. 19
Fig. 20
Note:
the extractor hood is to be installed to a kitchen
ceiling or suspended ceiling. Ensure that the
ceiling is capable of providing a firm hold for a
maximum weight of hood and accessories of 0 kg.
Before marking the securing holes, make sure that
no electricity wires or water pipes or other wires/
pipes are laid at the drilling points in the ceiling.
Before installation check the enclosed wall plugs
and screws are suitable for your ceiling. If neces-
sary use special wall plugs.

6. Adjust the support frame to the desired height
and secure with 8 screws. The length of the
support frame can be adjusted in steps of
20 mm from 38 mm to 4 mm (Fig. 21).
Note:
ensure that the minimum distance between the
hob and the extractor hood is maintained -
600 mm for an electric hob and 700 mm for a
gas hob
7. Stainless steel ventilation ducts only
(LK 590-010/020/030):
pull the protective film off the metal surface.
8. Place both ventilation ducts over the support
frame. Take care not to scratch the sensitive
duct surface.
9. Attach the electrical plug to the support frame
with sticky tape so that it can be easily reached
later.
10. Hang the hood and the support frame with the
two key-holes to the two screws in the ceiling
(Fig. 22).
Attention: the two screws cannot support
the weight of the hood. Therefore it must e
supported at this stage!
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Fig. 21
Fig. 22

11. Adjust the hood to the final position and attach it
with all 4 screws to the ceiling (Fig. 23).
12. Connect the air outlet pipe.
13. Connect the hood to the electricity supply.
14. Pull the top duct unit up into its final position.
Secure the top duct unit with 4 screws on the
support frame (Fig. 24).
Note: avoid scratches when pulling the ele-
ments apart by placing the assembly template,
for example, over the top edge of the bottom
duct to protect it.
15. Replace the glass plates with the printed side
facing down. Position the glass plates at the
chimney side first.
Note: when putting the glass plates in place,
make sure that you do not scratch the chimney.
16. Check the appliance functions correctly.
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Fig. 23
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