John Lewis JLCHC901 User manual

Instruction Manual
JLCHC901
90cm Cooker hood

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Instruction Manual
JLCHC901
90cm Cooker hood
Contents
3Introduction
3Safety is important
3In the box
4Safety information
4Important safety information
4Warnings
5Cautions
5Electrical information
6Operation
7Care and cleaning
7Cleaning and replacing
aluminium lters
7Cleaning and replacing
charcoal lters
8Installation
8Installing the cooker hood
9Connecting the exhaust pipe
(ltering/recirculation)
9Connecting the exhaust pipe
(exhaust extraction)
9Rear vented version
10 Guarantee
10 Service
10 Disposal
11 Troubleshooting
11 Replacing LED lights
12 Specications

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Instruction Manual
JLCHC901
90cm Cooker hood
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this JLCHC901 cooker hood.
Please read the instructions and warnings carefully before use to ensure safe
and satisfactory operation of this appliance.
Safety is important
To ensure your safety and the safety of others, please read the Safety
information before you operate this product.
Keep this information in a safe place for future reference.
In the box
You will nd the following:
– Cooker hood
– Telescopic chimney
– User guide
It is most important this instruction leaet be retained with the product
for future reference. These warnings have been provided in the interest of
safety. You MUST read them carefully before using the appliance. If you are
unsure of the meanings of these warnings contact the John Lewis branch
from which you purchased the appliance or our Technical Support centre
on 0330 123 0106.
This symbol indicates that there are important operating and maintenance
instructions in the literature accompanying this cooker hood.
This symbol indicates that dangerous voltages constituting a risk of electric
shock are present within this cooker hood.

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Safety information
Take note of the following safety information:
Warning! To prevent re or shock hazard, do not expose this cooker hood
to rain or moisture.
Warning! Always remove the mains plug from the wall socket when not in
use or before any service operation.
Warning! There are no user serviceable parts on this cooker hood. Refer
servicing to qualied service personnel.
Important safety information
It is most important that this guide should be retained with the cooker
hood for future reference. Should you move house and leave the appliance,
always ensure that this guide is supplied with the cooker hood in order that
the new owner can get to know the functionality and the relevant warnings.
To avoid accidents to property or people it is important to follow the
instructions given. Failure to do so removes any liability from John Lewis.
Warnings
– Any installation work must be undertaken by a qualied electrician or
competent person.
– This is a class I electrical appliance and must therefore be correctly
earthed.
– If the cooker hood is installed for use above a gas appliance, the
provision for ventilation must be in accordance with the Gas Safety
Codes of Practice, the Gas Safety (Installation & Use) Regulations, the
Building Regulations issued by the Department of the Environment
and, where applicable, the Building Standards (Scotland) (Consolidated)
Regulations issued by the Scottish Development Department.
– Do not install this cooker hood above a cooker with a high-level grill.
– The minimum clearance between the top of the cooker and the bottom
of the cooker hood is 65cm.
– Keep all packaging well away from children. There is risk of suffocation.
– If the room where the cooker hood is to be used contains a fuel
burning appliance (such as a gas or oil red central heating boiler), the
boiler’s ue must be a room sealed or balanced ue type. Alternatively,
you should make sure that there is 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.
– The ducting system for this cooker hood must not be connected to an
existing ventilation system which is being used for any other purpose.
– Do not allow the power cord to be crushed or bent excessively.
– Do not let the power cord touch or pass over the hob or other hot
surface.
– Do not hold the power cord or plug with wet hands.
– Never use a damaged power cord or plug, or a loose mains socket.
– Disconnect power from the cooker hood before cleaning it or
performing any maintenance.

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Cautions
– This cooker hood is designed for domestic use only.
– This cooker hood is designed to be operated by adults. Children should
not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the cooker
hood.
– Remove any PVC from the stainless steel before using the cooker hood.
– Do not leave frying pans unattended during use, as overheated fats and
oils may catch re.
– Do not do ambé cooking under this cooker hood.
– Do not leave naked ames under the cooker hood.
– Make sure foreign objects do not get into the cooker hood or obstruct
the motor.
– Do not use the cooker hood without lters tted.
– Clean or replace the lters regularly to avoid oil build up.
– Do not replace the lters while the cooker hood is operating.
– Replacement lters should be bought from authorised dealers.
– Do not use abrasive cleaning materials or scouring pads when cleaning
the cooker hood.
Electrical information
Warning! This cooker hood MUST BE EARTHED. When connecting the
cooker hood to the electricity supply make sure that the mains socket is
earthed.
Should the power supply cable need to be replaced, this must be carried
out by an approved service engineer. John Lewis declines any liability should
this safety measure not be observed.
Before switching on, make sure the electricity supply voltage is the same as
that indicated on the cooker hood’s rating plate. The cooker hood must be
installed by a qualied electrician or competent person.
Warning! The appliance should not be connected to the electrical supply
by means of an extension cable.
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90cm Cooker hood
Operation
The controls are (left to right):
Light. Press this button to switch the lights in the
cooker hood on or off.
Off/Reduce Fan Speed. If the cooker hood is:
–On at fan speed 1, press this button to switch
the cooker hood off.
–On at a higher fan speed, press this button to
reduce the fan speed by 1.
Fan Speed Indicator. If the cooker hood is on, this
displays the current fan speed.
On/Increase Fan Speed. If the cooker hood is:
–Off, press this button to switch the cooker hood
on at fan speed 1.
–On, press this button to increase the fan speed
by 1 (to a maximum of 4).
Note: If the cooker hood is operated at fan speed 4,
after six minutes it will automatically reduce the fan
speed to 3.
10 Minute Timer. If the cooker hood is on, press this
button to set the timer. After 10 minutes the cooker
hood will automatically switch off.
For regular cooking we recommend using fan speed 1 or 2. If you are frying,
or cooking dishes which generate a large amount of smoke or steam, we
recommend using fan speed 3 or 4.

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Care and cleaning
Note: Switch off and unplug the cooker hood before carrying out any
cleaning or maintenance work.
Clean the interior and exterior casing using a cloth with water and mild
(neutral) detergent.
Do not use abrasive cleaning materials or scouring pads when cleaning the
cooker hood as this may damage the stainless steel nish.
Cleaning and replacing aluminium lters
This cooker hood is supplied with aluminium lters.
Aluminium lters are designed to absorb grease and dust during cooking.
They should be removed and cleaned once every two months, or more
often if you regularly fry food.
If all the indicators (see page 6) light up when the cooker hood is switched
off, this indicates that the aluminium lters require cleaning. Once the lters
have been cleaned, with the cooker hood switched off hold down the 10
Minute Timer button until the indicator lights go out.
To clean the aluminium lter:
1. Remove the aluminium lter by turning the handle and pulling the lter
downwards.
2. Wash the lter in warm soapy water or in a dishwasher.
3. Replace the aluminium lter in the cooker hood by pushing the lter
into the cooker hood and turning the handle until it locks in position.
The lters may discolour after a few washes. This is normal and does not
mean that they have to be replaced.
Cleaning and replacing charcoal lters
Note: This cooker hood is not supplied with charcoal lters. Charcoal lters
(model number JLCHF08) can be obtained from www.johnlewis.com.
Charcoal lters are designed to absorb grease, dust and unwanted odours
during cooking. They are only required when the cooker hood is used for
recirculating (i.e. when it is not ducted out).
If all the indicators (see page 6) light up when the cooker hood is switched
off, this indicates that the charcoal lters require cleaning. Once the lters
have been replaced, with the cooker hood switched off hold down the 10
Minute Timer button until the indicator lights go out.
Non-regenerable charcoal lters must be replaced at least every six months.
To replace the charcoal lters:
1. Remove the aluminium lter by turning the handle and pulling the lter
downwards.
2. Pull the tab to release the charcoal lter (A) and remove it.
3. Insert the new charcoal lter and push it rmly into position.
4. Replace the aluminium lter in the cooker hood by pushing the lter
into the cooker hood and turning the handle until it locks in position.
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Installation
The cooker hood must be mounted so that the minimum distance between
the lters and the gas or electric hob is 65cm.
The ducting system for this cooker hood must not be connected to an
existing ventilation system which is being used for any other purpose.
The exhaust for the cooker hood can be set up as either:
– ltering/recirculation (A). Air and fumes collected by the cooker hood
are cleaned by aluminium and charcoal lters* and vented through a
hole in the top of the cabinet.
– exhaust extraction (B). Air and fumes collected by the cooker hood are
vented to the outside air through an evauation duct in the wall or ceiling
of the room. Charcoal lters are not required for this set up.
* This cooker hood is not supplied with charcoal lters. Charcoal lters
(model number JLCHF08) can be obtained from www.johnlewis.com.
We recommend an air exhaust tube which is the same diameter as the air
exhaust outlet hole. If a two-part air exhaust tube is used, the upper part
must be placed oustide the lower part.
Make sure that the air exhaust tube does not exceed 5 metres. Limit the
number of elbows (bends) in the pipe and avoid abrupt direction changes.
If installing this cooker hood between adjoining wall cabinets, the wall
cabinets must not overhang the hob.
Before beginning installation, remove the lters (see page 7). This will make
the unit easier to handle during installation.
Installing the cooker hood
1. Drill holes for the wall brackets, using the drilling template (C) to mark
where the holes should be.
2. Use the supplied anchors and screws to attach the wall brackets to the
wall.
3. Hook the cooker hood on to the wall brackets (D).
4. Tighten the screws on the wall brackets (E) to anchor the cooker hood
to the wall.
A
B
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5. Check that the cooker hood is perfectly ush with the wall. If not, adjust
the screws as necessary.
6. Insert the lters (see page 7).
Connecting the exhaust pipe (ltering/recirculation)
7. Connect the cooker hood to the mains.
An optional air deector is available to direct exhaust air sideways, rather
than upwards. The deector can be obtained from www.johnlewis.com.
Connecting the exhaust pipe (exhaust extraction)
7. Install the pipe support bracket on top of the cooker hood.
8. Connect a pipe to the vent on top of the cooker hood.
9. Install the two decorative pipes on the cooker hood exhaust body.
10. Lift the inner pipe until it reaches the pipe support bracket and fasten in
position using the no. 2 self-threaded screws.
9. Connect the other end of the pipe to the air exhaust hole.
10. Connect the cooker hood to the mains.
Rear vented version
The motor is tted in the cooker hood with the vent on top. When the
cooker hood is installed, the motor can be rotated so that the vent is on
the rear of the cooker hood.
To rotate the cooker hood:
1. Remove the aluminum lter and, if present, the charcoal lter (see
page 7).
2. Remove the lid in the back of the hood, by unscrewing the two screws
(1) in place (F).
3. Unscrew the 4 screws (2) that hold the motor in the upper part (F).
4. Remove the motor from the bottom of the hood (G).
5. Take the lid you removed before from the back of the hood and x it
on top of the hood (H).
6. Rotate the motor and put it in the opening of the hood (I).
7. Using the screws you previously removed, x the motor (J).
8. Replace the lters in their seat (K).
H
I
1
2
F
G
J K

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90cm Cooker hood
Guarantee
Your cooker hood comes with a three year guarantee against mechanical
breakdown through normal use. The guarantee does not cover you against
faults caused by accidental damage or misuse. Your original receipt acts as
your guarantee so please make sure you retain it throughout the guarantee
period. For further details visit johnlewis.com/customerservices.
Service
This product should only be repaired or serviced by an authorised service
engineer and only genuine approved spare parts should be used.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to repair the cooker hood
yourself. Repairs carried out by inexperienced persons may cause injury or
serious malfunction.
If a fault occurs which you cannot resolve through following the advice and
information contained within this User Guide, the next step is to contact us
on 0330 100 3637. You will be given details for your local service engineer.
When you contact your local service engineer you will need to give the
following details:
– Your name, address and post code
– Your telephone number
– Clear and concise details of the fault
– The purchase date as found on your receipt
– The model and serial number of the cooker hood. So that you always
have these numbers at hand, we recommend you make a note of them
here:
Model: ...........................................................................
Serial No.: ....................................................................
Note: If you call out an engineer to a fault or to repair a fault caused by
incorrect use or installation, a charge will be made even if the cooker hood
is under guarantee.
Disposal
This symbol indicates that this product should not be treated as normal
household waste and it should be recycled. John Lewis do not operate
instore take back, but as members of the Distributor Take Back scheme
have funded the development and upgrade of recycling facilities across the
UK. Please take it to your nearest collection facility or for further details
contact your local council or visit www.recycle-more.co.uk.

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90cm Cooker hood
Troubleshooting
To assist in locating possible faults use the help guide below:
Problem Cause Correction
Cooker hood not operating effectively
The cooker hood is not
working effectively
The fan speed is too low. Select a higher fan speed.
The lter needs cleaning or
replacing.
Clean or replace the lter.
The air discharge outlet may
be blocked.
Check the air discharge outlet
and clear any blockages.
Oil or fat collects on the
lter.
The lter needs cleaning or
replacing.
Clean or replace the lter.
Cooker hood will not operate
The cooker hood has
switched off unexpectedly
during operation.
The cooker hood has
overheated.
Switch off the cooker hood and
wait until it has cooled down.
The cooker hood is too
close to the hob.
Re-site the cooker hood at the
correct height.
No electric current is
reaching the cooker hood.
Check that the power is still on.
Replace the fuse. If you are
unsure how to replace a fuse
consult a qualied electrician.
The cooker hood will not
start.
The cooker hood is not
plugged in or the power
is off.
Check that the plug is rmly
pushed in and the power is on.
No electric current is
reaching the cooker hood.
Check that the power is still on.
Replace the fuse. If you are
unsure how to replace a fuse
consult a qualied electrician.
If none of the above suggestions resolve the problem please contact your
local John Lewis branch. Never attempt to repair the cooker hood yourself.
Replacing LED lights
Your cooker hood is tted with LED light strips. They should only be
replaced by an authorised service engineer.

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90cm Cooker hood
Model Number JLCHC901
Type Cooker Hood
Dimensions 900mm wide x 550mm deep x
650mm - 1050mm high
Minimum Height Above Hob 650mm
Maximum Extraction Rate (per hour) 773 m3/h (deducted)
650 m3/h (recirculated)
Number of Speeds 4
Maximum Noise Level 72 db
Rated Input/Voltage 220-240V 50 Hz
Motor Power 288W
Energy Class A
Washable Metal Filters Yes
Lighting 2 x 6.5W LED Strips
Other Information Top or back vented
Specications
Specications of the cooker hood that you have just purchased may vary
from the information in this table due to technical innovations.

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John Lewis Partnership
171 Victoria Street
London
SW1E 5NN
johnlewis.com
Please retain these instructions for future reference