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Electricconnection
Before completing any connection, make sure
thehousevoltagecorrespondswiththevoltage
indicatedonthelabelaffixedinsidethecooker
hood
It is advisable to call a qualified technician to
make the electrical connection.
Appliance fitted with plug.
Connect it to a socket which conforms with
current regulations.
Ifyouintendtoconnectitdirectlytotheelectric
mains, remove the plug and fit an approved
bipolarswitchwithaminimumcontactopening
of no less than 3mm.
If the plug is not accessible once it has been
inserted in the socket, it will however be
necessarytofitanapprovedbipolarswitchwith
a minimum contact opening of no less than
3mm.
Appliance without plug
Fit an approved plug or an approved bipolar
switch with a minimum contact opening of not
less than 3mm.
The manufacturers are not liable for any
problems caused by the user’s failure to
observer the above instructions.
Warning!
When installed, the distance between hood
and burners must be not less than 60 cm.
above electric burners or 75 cm. above gas or
mixed-fuel burners.
— The hood cannot be connected to flues of
otherappliancesthatrunonenergysources
other than electricity.
— When the hood is used at the same time of
otherappliancesthatrunonenergysources
other than electricity, provision must be
made for an adequate supply of air.
— Nofoodmustbecookedflambéunderneath
the hood.
The use of an unprotected flame is
dangerous for the filters and could cause
fires.
Therefore, never use an open flame under
the hood. When frying foods, never leave
thepanalonebecausethecookingoilcould
flare up.
— Please, keep to the provisions of official
directives regarding the question of fume
discharge.
— The manufacturers refuse to accept any
responsibility for damage to the hood or its
catchingonfirebecauseoffailuretoobserve
the above instructions.
Using the hood
— The hood is provided with several speeds.
For the best performance, we recommend
using the low speeds in normal conditions
and the high speeds in particular cases of
strong odour and vapour concentration.
— We recommend starting up the hood a few
minutes before cooking and keeping it
running until all the odours have been
eliminated.
Maintenance
Beforeperforminganymaintenanceoperation,
isolate the hood from the electrical supply by
switchingoffattheconnectorandremovingthe
connector fuse.
1) Thesyntheticfilter(thicknessabout10-15
mm)innormaluseiswashedonceamonth
and replaced after 5 or 6 washinings.
Wash it in warm water a biodegradable
detergent. Let it dry without wringing .
2) Thethinsyntheticfilter(thicknessabout1
mm.), is changed when the top coloring
appears on the bottom.
3) The tin synthetic filter (thickness about 1
mm.)withoutsaturationindicatorisreplaced
every two months with normal use.
4) Themetal filter:unlimitedduration,should
be washed every month with warm soapy
water or, if possible, in the dishwasher
(60°C).
Leave to dry before refitting it.
Carbon filter
This filter dissolves cooking odours.
The carbon filter must never be washed.
It should be changed every 4 months in
normal use.
Cleaning: To clean the outside of the hood
use a cloth moistened with denatured alcohol
orneutralliquiddetergents.Neveruseproducts
containing abrasive.
Wipe brushed stainless steel in the same
direction as the brushing to avoid scratching.
Attention: Failure to observe the rules for
cleaning the appliance and changing and
cleaning the filters may cause fires.
Therefore, we recommend observing these
instructions.
