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Service Manual UK
Whirlpool UK Appliances Ltd
English
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
IMPORTANT: - This appliance must be Earthed.
The mains power supply must correspond to the rating indicated on the plate situated inside the hood.
If provided with a plug connect the hood to a socket in compliance with current regulations and
positioned in an accessible area. If it not fitted with a plug (direct mains connection) or if the plug is
not located in an accessible area, after installation, apply a double pole switch in accordance with
standards which assures the complete disconnection of the mains under conditions relating to
over-current category III, in accordance with installation instructions.
Warning! Before re-connecting the hood circuit to the mains supply and checking the efficient
function, always check that the mains cable is correctly assembled.
Replacing the power cable
The hood is provided with a special power cable; if the cable is damaged, it should be replaced with a
genuine manufacturers part.
GENERAL SAFETY
Taken from the User Handbook.
The minimum distance between the supporting surface for the cooking equipment on the hob and the
lowest part of the range hood must be not less than 50cm from electric cookers and 65cm from gas or
mixed cookers.
If the instructions for installation for the gas hob specify a greater distance, this must be adhered to.
Expansion wall plugs are provided to secure the hood to most types of walls/ceilings. However, a
qualified technician must verify suitability of the materials in accordance with the type of wall/ceiling.
The wall/ceiling must be strong enough to take the weight of the hood. Do not tile, grout or silicone
this appliance to the wall. Surface mounting only.
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, disconnect hood from the mains by removing the plug
or disconnecting the mains electrical supply.
Always wear work gloves for all installation and maintenance operations.
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 be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance.
Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
The premises where the appliance is installed must be sufficiently ventilated, when the kitchen hood
is used together with other gas combustion devices or other fuels.
The hood must be regularly cleaned on both the inside and outside (AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH).
This must be completed in accordance with the maintenance instructions provided in this manual.
Failure to follow the instructions provided in this user guide regarding the cleaning of the hood and
filters will lead to the risk of fires.
The flaming of foods beneath the hood itself is severely prohibited.