Hotpoint HTU30 Owner's manual

COOKER HOOD
USER HANDBOOK FOR
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
MODEL HTU30

Using your new Cooker Hood is very simple. Nevertheless, to get the best results it is
important that you read this handbook thoroughly before installing and using your
appliance for the first time.
Electrical Requirements
Any permanent electrical installation must comply with the latest I.E.E. Regulations and
local electricity company regulations. For your own safety, this should be undertaken by a
qualified electrician eg. your local electricity company or a contractor who is on the roll of
the National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting (NICEIC).
Please ensure that when the appliance is installed it is easily accessible for the engineer
in the event of a breakdown.
INCORRECT INSTALLATION COULD AFFECT THE SAFETY OF THE APPLIANCE
If the Cooker Hood is permanently wired in, it must be via a suitable double pole isolating
switch placed in a readily accessible position adjacent to the unit.
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.
WARNING:THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE EARTHED!
It is fitted with a 2 core mains supply 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 BS 1363 Part 4, is a recommended mains supply
connection accessory to ensure compliance with the Safety Requirements applicable to
fixed wiring instructions.
DISCONNECT THE COOKER HOOD FROM THE MAINS SUPPLY BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY
KIND OF MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING.
WARNING:
CHILDREN SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO PLAY WITH THE APPLIANCE OR TAMPER WITH
THE CONTROLS.
CE marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the following EEC directives:-
Low Voltage Equipment - 72/23/EEC
Electromagnetic Compatibility - 89/336/EEC
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Your new Cooker Hood

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Contents
Page
Electrical Requirements 2
Get to know your Cooker Hood 4
Installing your Cooker Hood 5-7
Installation
Mounting Height
Thermal cut-out
Mounting beneath Cabinets
Operating your Cooker Hood 8
The Controls
Do’s and Don’ts
Caring for your Cooker Hood 9-10
Filters and their Replacement
Cleaning
How to Replace the Light
Troubleshooting 11
Key Contacts Back Cover
Appliance manufactured in EU.
Retention of the Instruction Book
This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the
safe and proper use of the appliance.
If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else,or move house and leave it behind,make sure
this Book is also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety
warnings.
If the book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from:
GDA Ltd.,Morley Way, Peterborough,PE2 9JB

Get to know your Cooker Hood.
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Unpacking
Before installation, ensure that you have removed all packing pieces.
Care should be taken that the fixing kit, ducting spigot and literature pack are retained.
View of the Cooker Hood
1Motor switch
2Light switch
3Work surface lamp
4Grille
Dimensions
Height 175mm
Width 525mm
Depth 290mm
All measurements are in millimetres
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Installing your Cooker Hood
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This Cooker Hood is guaranteed and will give
lasting service.
The guarantee is only applicable if the hood
has been installed in accordance with the
installation instructions detailed in this book.
The manufacturer disclaims all liability for any
damage or injury caused as a result of not
following the instructions contained in the
following text.
SAFETY WARNINGS: THIS COOKER HOOD IS
DESIGNED FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY.
When used in the extraction mode the Cooker
Hood ducting must not be connected to a
flue which is used for exhausting fumes from
a central heating flue or water heating flue.
NOTE: All installations must comply with
local authorities and building regulation
requirements for the discharge of exhaust
air into the atmosphere.
Your new Cooker Hood can be used in the
following ways:
-External exhausting model
-Recycling model
These distances between hobs and grease
filter must be observed.
Minimum 600mm - over an electric hob.
Minimum 700mm - over a gas or mixed fuel
hob.
Minimum 400-450mm - over a high level grill.
Suggestions for the Installation and use:
-The horizontal sections of the pipe must be
slanted slightly upwards (about 10%) to
ensure an easy flow of air outwards.
-The hood is more efficient in the exhaust
mode,therefore this position should be
selected during the warmer months of the
year when no heating is being used.
When the room is being heated, if the
recirculation position is selected heat will
not be wasted.
Ducting:
In order to obtain satisfactory air extraction,
long ducts should not be used. Exhaust pipes
with a minimum internal diameter of 100mm
and with as smooth an inner wall as possible
are recommended. The ducting MUST be
manufactured from a fire retardant material.
Fit the ducting spigot into the aperture on the
top of the casing and make an airtight
connection (Fig. 1 ).
The maximum length of ducting, including
one 90˚ bend should be 3 metres,to be
reduced by 1 metre for each 90˚ bend
installed in the duct run.
Where flexible ducting is fitted it should not
be turned through very tight bends as this
could impair the performance of the hood.
Wall Vent Kit:
For connecting the Hood either directly
through a wall or in conjunction with a
ducting pipe, we recommend the use of a
Wall Vent Kit. A 3m extension pipe is also
available. These may be obtained from your
nearest retailer or the Genuine Parts and
Accessories Mail Order Hotline (see back
cover) and must be used where there is a
cavity wall. Specific installation instructions
are included with the Wall Vent Kit.
NOTE:The Wall Vent Kit has a diameter of
100mm.
Use
The hood may be used in two ways:
- External exhausting version
- Internal recycle version.
External exhausting version.
This method is recommended if at all possible.
The air is conveyed out through a pipe which
is connected to the outlet hole A(fig. 1) by
means of a coupling flange B(fig. 1).
Diameter of the exhausting pipe must be
equal to that of the coupling flange.
Attention! the hood is supplied with a grease
filter, which when absorbed with grease and
fat can be thrown away.
Internal recycle version.
The air is purified through an active carbon
filter and returned to the room.
For instructions on how to fit and replace the
carbon filter please see the section on“ caring
for your cooker hood”.
Fig.1

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NOTE: The hood is more efficient in the
exhaust mode, therefore this position
should be selected during the warmer
months of the year when no heating is
being used. When the room is being
heated, if the recirculation position is
selected heat will not be wasted.
MOUNTING
Mounting Height:
When installed above an electric cooking
appliance the minimum distance between the
surface of the hob elements and the lower
grille of the cooker hood must be 650mm.
When installed above a gas cooking appliance
the minimum distance between the surface of
the hob pan supports and the lower grille of
the cooker hood must be 750mm.
The minimum distance for installation above a
high level grill is 400mm.
The distance between the underside of
adjoining wall cabinet and the worktop must
not be less than 400mm.
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 (Installation and use) regulations.
Detailed recommendations are contained in
the following British Standard Codes of
Practice BS6172, BS5440 and BS6891 Current
Edition.
NOTE: This hood has been designed and
approved for installation over an electric
hob with a maximum input of 7kW or a gas
hob with a maximum input of 10kW when
fitted in accordance with the heights
recommended above.
THERMAL CUT-OUT:
WARNING-The fan motor of this appliance
incorporates a thermal cut-out device
which will operate if the hood is installed
below the minimum recommended heights
listed above, or if the motor becomes
overheated.
If the cut-out device is activated, switch off
the fan motor and allow the hood to cool.
The cut-out device will reset itself when the
fan motor has cooled significantly.
Note: the hood is more effective when
installed in extraction (ducting) mode.
Mounting beneath cabinets on the Wall:
Before fitting the hood beneath any type of
wall cabinet/canopy housing, ensure it is
firmly fixed to the wall in accordance with the
manufacturer’s instructions. Before drilling,
care should be taken to check for electric
cables, water pipes or gas pipes on the wall to
which the cabinet/canopy is to be fitted.
The hood may be fixed to any rigid vertical
surface. If the hood can only be fixed to a
hollow construction plaster or partition board
structure, then the wall must be sufficiently
reinforced to be quite rigid in the area of the
housing mounting system.
IMPORTANT: The exhaust air must not be
expelled through a smoke or waste-gas
chimney which is in use or through a shaft
used for ventilating rooms or into the
cavity of a cavity wall or into a cupboard
above the cooker hood.
If the room contains a flued fuel burning
appliance, such as a gas or oil fired central
heating boiler which is not of the‘Balanced
Flue’ type, you should make sure that there
is an adequate air inlet into the room at all
times so that fumes from the boiler are not
drawn back into the room by the cooker
hood.
For secure operation and to prevent discharge
gas from coming back in, the vacuum must
not exceed 0.04mbr.
This may be done by making sure the air inlet
into the room passes through non-closing
openings such as air recycling wall boxes,
doors, windows or with other technical
measures.

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Fixing the Cooker Hood
After having adjusted the hood for the version
required, it may be installed.
- This appliance is designed for fitting in a
cabinet or some other support.
- The opening to be made on the bottom of
the wall hung cabinet must correspond
with the measurements shown in fig. 2.
To fix the hood proceed as follows:
1. Remove the grille using the release clips
(fig. 3).
2. Fit the hood into the opening.
3. Secure the unit to the cabinet by screwing
up the screws through the hole D (fig. 2).
4. Refit the grille.
Fig.3
Fig.2

Operating your Cooker Hood
The Controls
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DO
Do take extra care when frying.
Do keep the heating areas on your hob
covered over with pots and pans etc.
when using the hob and Cooker Hood
simultaneously.
Do make sure that there is an adequate air
inlet into the room if you are using the
hood to vent externally and have a boiler
or fire in the room, so that fumes are not
drawn back from the flue.
Do install the hood at the correct height,
allowing at least the minimum distance
above a cooking appliance (see page 6).
Do replace the grease filter when the
coloured indicators cover the filter.
DON’T
Don’t use the hood without the grease
filter.
Don’t leave a naked flame under the hood.
Don’t leave cooker/hob hotplates ‘On’
when not covered, as the fan motor
of this cooker hood incorporates a
thermal cut-out device which will
operate if the hood overheats. The
fan motor will take approximately 20
minutes to automatically reset at
which point the hood will resume
normal functions (see page 6).
NEVER do flambé cooking beneath this
cooker hood.
NEVER leave frying pans or deep fat fryers
unattended during use, overheated
fat/oil may catch fire.
Make sure that the Cooker Hood is wired in
and the power supply is switched on.
Fan Speed
Your Cooker Hood has three speeds to give
you the correct extraction level to suit your
cooking conditions.
Position 1 should be selected when simmer-
ing or when using only one pan.
Position 2 should be selected for normal
cooking up to four pans.
Position 3 should be selected when frying or
cooking food with strong odours.
Simply slide the selector to the required
setting.
Work Top Illumination
There is a separate selector for the light. This
selector controls the worktop illumination.
Position 1 indicates the illumination is
operating.
To obtain the best performance it is advisable
to switch on the hood a few minutes before
you start cooking and leave it running for
approximately 15 minutes after finishing.
Do’s and Don’ts

Caring for your Cooker Hood
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Before doing any cleaning or replacing the
filters or light bulb, always ensure that the
electricity supply to the Cooker Hood is
switched ‘OFF’.
Filters and their replacement:
THE GREASE FILTER -
The grease filter is fitted to absorb grease and
dust during cooking to help keep the
appliance clean inside.
The grease filter cannot be cleaned.
It must not be washed.
The grease filter should be replaced every 2
months.
To remove the grease filter open the metal
inlet grille,carefully ease out the metal
retaining wire clips.To remove the grease filter
open the grille by turning knob C (fig. 3).
Pull the plastic stops E as shown by the arrow
(fig.4) and remove the grease filter.
Please ensure that the plastic clips are
handled with care.
IMPORTANT: There could be a possible fire
hazard if the grease filter is not cleared
when necessary and according to these
instructions.
THE CARBON FILTER -
(Recirculation only)
The carbon filter is an optional extra and is to
be fitted to the cooker hood when installed in
the recycling mode.
The activated carbon filter absorbs odours
arising from the cooking. In use, the filter will
slowly become saturated and gradually less
effective. The filter will normally require
changing every six months, depending on the
amount and type of cooking.
TO FIT THE CARBON FILTERS -
The deflector must be fitted over the hole
fixing it with a special screw provided.The
deflector should be fixed to ensure the air
flow is away from the wall to avoid dirtying or
marking the rear wall. Place the new carbon
filter over the motor housing. to lock the filter
turn in the direction indicated on the housing
(fig.5).The hood must not be connected to
ducting when in recirculating mode.
Regular replacement of the charcoal filter will
ensure optimum performance from the hood
when recirculating.
Fig. 5
Fig. 4
Fig. 3

Caring for your Cooker Hood
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Cleaning:
Before doing any cleaning or replacing the
filters or light bulb always check that the
electricity supply to the hood is switched
off.
For your own safety and in the interest of
hygiene your Cooker Hood needs to be kept
clean. A build up of grease or fat from cooking
could cause a fire hazard.
Never use excessive amounts of water when
cleaning, particularly around the control panel
area.
The metal casing and grille assembly should
be cleaned at least once a month to keep it
looking like new. Wipe over with a soft cloth,
wrung out in warm water and dry with a clean
soft cloth. Wear protective gloves.
You can use mild non-abrasive cleaners but
always read the manufacturer’s instructions
first. Always test their suitability on a small
area of the Cooker Hood not noticeable in
normal use.
NOTE: DO NOT use scouring pads or
abrasive cleaners as they may scratch the
surface.
How to replace the light:
Should the light fail to work, switch ‘Off’the
mains supply to the Hood.
Remove the grille.
First check the bulb is screwed securely into
the bulb holder.
Replacement bulbs are specified 230/240
volts 40watt clear round shape with small
Edison (E14) screw thread cap.
Replace the grille and switch on at the mains
supply.
NOTE: When changing the bulb, an
identical replacement must be fitted to
ensure the safe operation of the hood.

Troubleshooting.
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First,don’t panic!
There may be nothing wrong at all. Look for
your problem below, then check the things we
suggest.More often than not,this will give you
the answer to your problem,and you’ll be able
to carry on without having to telephone your
Service Office.
It is not working!
Are you using a plug and socket?
- Check that the plug is firmly pushed in.
- Check the power supply, by plugging in
another appliance.
- Has the fuse blown?
It is not working!
Is the mains lead wired directly into a
double pole isolating switch?
- Check that the wires in the mains lead are
correctly connected.(See page 2)
The Cooker Hood is not working
satisfactorily...
- Check you have selected the correct fan
speed.
- Check if the grease filter needs replacing
(See page 9).
- Check that there is no obstruction in the
outlet pipe.
The light is not working...
- Check the bulb is screwed in securely.
- Replace the light bulb.
The Cooker Hood switches off
intermittently...
- Check the mounting height above the
hob is correct. The heat from the hob
may cause the fan motor to
overheat/cut-out.
If,after following these instructions,you are
still having problems, contact your nearest
Service Centre (See back cover).
Parts
Please remember your new appliance is a
complex piece of equipment.
‘DIY’repairs or unqualified and untrained
service people may put you in danger,could
damage the appliance and might mean that
you lose cover under the Guarantee.
If you do experience a problem with the
appliance, don’t take any risks,call in a Service
Engineer (See back cover).
Our Parts are designed exclusively to fit only
GDA Ltd appliances. Do not use them for any
other purpose as you may create a safety
hazard.

Key Contacts
Service
Hotpoint has the largest appliance manufacturer’s service team in Europe, trained
specialists directly employed by us to ensure your complete confidence.
Repair Service
UK: 08709 066 066
Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200
You will be asked for the following information:-
Name,address and postcode.
Telephone number
Model / Serial number of the appliance
Clear and concise details of the query or fault
Place and Date of purchase
(Please keep the receipt as evidence will be required when the engineer calls).
Extended Warranty
To join: UK 08709 088 088
Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200
Genuine Parts & Accessories
Mail Order Hotline
UK: 08709 077 077
Republic of Ireland: [phone]
For further product information
08701 50 60 70
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General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB
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