montpellier DDCH60 User manual

Downdraft Cooker Hood
DDCH60/DDCH90 - 60cm/90cm
Please read these instructions carefully before attempting to install or use this appliance.
We recommend that you keep these instructions in a safe place for future reference.
Installation and Operating Instructions
THE PERFECT BALANCE OF FUNCTION AND STYLE
LAUNDRY - DISHWASHING - COOKING - COOLING

Thank you for choosing this Montpellier Downdraft Cooker Hood.
Our Hoods has been designed to provide you with the best combination of style, reliability and performance to
give you years of trouble-free use.
You may be familiar with a similar product, but please take time to read these instructions carefully before installing
or using your Cooker Hood to ensure you get the most from your purchase.
We recommend that you keep this manual in a safe place for future reference.
Your Cooker Hood is covered by a comprehensive two year Parts & Labour
Guarantee. In the unlikely event that you experience a problem with your Hood,
you can rest assured that you are fully protected against the cost of repairs for the
first 24 months . Please note that any claim must be accompanied by the model
reference number, serial number and proof of purchase.
To activate your guarantee, you will need your product serial number. This can be
found on the rear of the machine.
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Description of the Appliance
1. Lights
2. Function Control Panel
3. Main Body Section
4. Base
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CONTENTS:
Section 1. Installation
Section 2. Safety Advice
Section 3. Operating the Appliance
Section 4. Maintenance
Section 5. Circuit Diagram

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Section 1. Installation
• A qualified installer MUST carry out the installation.
• N.B. To ensure that your cooker hood operates efficiently the hose length
must not exceed 2m with a maximum of one bend.
• This appliance can be used fully ‘vented’ via a ducting hose and external wall
vent, or in ‘re-circulation’ mode by using the charcoal filter provided.
• The cooker hood should ideally be installed between 65-75cm above the
work surface/cooker hob. DO NOT INSTALL BELOW 65cm.
•Mark & cut out the aperture in the work surface as per Pic.2 above (See
Section 5. Circuit Diagram & Product Dimensions for the Technical Drawing of
MON-DDCH60 and MON-DDCH90 showing actual dimensions).
•You must ensure a minimum gap of 15mm between the rear of the appliance
and the rear wall. See Pic.1 above.
•Use adhesive/seal (as shown in Pic.3 above) and lower the hood into the work
surface cut-out.
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• Secure the base of the hood into the cabinet using the screws provided as
shown in Pic. 4 above.
• Connect the outlet to the main casing as shown in Pic. 5 above.
• Connect the casing to the body of the hood with the screws provided as
shown in Pic. 6 above.
• Connect the vent hose to the appliance and the wall outlet.
N.B. Your installer will supply a wall outlet and may have to supply a suitable
alternative flexible duct to suit the wall outlet.
This appliance must not share the same air outlet as another appliance,
i.e. gas heating outlet.
• The mains lead should be connected to a suitably positioned fused electrical
spur, protected by a 3amp fuse.
• Ensure that dust and debris is cleaned up from the immediate area of the
appliance prior to it being switched on and tested for the first time.
• If you intend to use the unit in re-circulation mode, i.e. without external
ventilation, you must fit & use the charcoal filter as follows:
• Remove the aluminium filter
• Position the charcoal filter to the back of the aluminium filter using the metal
strips provided (3 on MON-DDCH60 & 4 on MON-DDCH90).
•Refit the aluminium filter.
Please note that the installation of the charcoal filter may reduce the suction power
of the appliance.

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Section 2. Safety Advice
• A qualified installer must carry out the installation.
• This appliance is manufactured and intended for
DOMESTIC use only. Any guarantee offered with the
appliance is not valid for any installation in a commercial
environment.
• This appliance incorporates stainless steel. Handle with
care as some of the edges may be sharp.
• The main filter must be cleaned on a regular basis in order
to help maintain the appliance in good working order.
• Always turn off the electricity supply before cleaning the
filter or the appliance exterior.
• When replacing the bulbs or charcoal filter, ensure that you
fit a ‘like for like’ replacement.
• This appliance shall not 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, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction on how to use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play
with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision.
• If the power supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer, it’s service agent or similarly qualified
persons in order to avoid a hazard.

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Section 3. Operating the Appliance
Timer Light Slide Control Fan Power
•Press & hold the Power button for 2 seconds to raise the
main body section of the hood – the fan will operate at low
speed.
•Touch the Fan button to turn the fan on and/or off.
•Touch the fan button to turn the fan on and then use the
Slide Control to select fan speeds 1, 2, 3 or 4. N.B. that
each 2 bars of the slide equate to 1 speed, i.e. 2 bars =
speed 1, 4 bars = speed 2 etc
•Touch the Light button to turn the light on or off.
•You can also increase/decrease the intensity of the light by
using the slide control. When the Light button indicator
flashes use the slide to vary the intensity of the light, i.e. 2
bars = low light, 8 bars = high light.
•You can use the Timer button and slide control to set the
time delay after which the hood will close down
automatically. To operate, press the Timer button then use
the Slide Control to set the delay time, i.e. each bar = 5 mins
providing you with a time range between 5 minutes (min) to
40 minutes (max). Once the set time has elapsed, the hood
will automatically switch off the main body section will close.
For best results, we recommend that the Cooker Hood is
switched on at least 10 minutes prior to cooking and left to run
for a period of 10 minutes after cooking is finished.
To operate the Cooker Hood, proceed as follows:

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Section 4. Maintenance
4.1. Cleaning the Main Filter
Periodically remove the aluminium filter (as shown below) and wash with warm
soapy water. Ensure the filter is dry before re-fitting.
The main body of the cooker hood should be cleaned with warm soapy water –
never use abrasive detergents on either the filter or main body.
4.2. Replacing the Lamps
To replace a LED Lamp, isolate the power, press and remove the lamp holder
as shown below. Replace it with the same type/wattage (1w) and refit.

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4.3. Replacing the Charcoal Filter
To replace the charcoal filter(s), proceed as shown in Section 1. Installation.
4.4. What to do if something goes wrong
The light(s) does not work:
- The LED lamp has probably blown. Replace the lamp as referred to in
Section 4.2. Please note that light bulbs/lamps are not covered by any
guarantee offered with this appliance.
Motor operates but level of extraction appears to be poor:
- Check and clean the filter as detailed in Section 4.1. Dirty filters will
cause a noticeable drop in performance. If you are using the appliance
on ‘re-circulation’ mode the charcoal filter may require changing as
detailed in Section 4.3.
There is no power to the appliance:
-Check there is not a power cut
-Check there is power to the electric socket/appliance
-Check the fuse in the plug and/or spur (3amp)