Russell Hobbs Midnight RHGCH603DS User manual

Model number(s):
RHGCH603DS & RHGCH903DS
Cooker Hood
Instruction Manual
IMPORTANT:
RETAIN FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
For Customer Services & Spare Parts please call 0345 208 8750
or visit us at mda.russellhobbs.com

Contents
Safety Instructions ………………………………………. 3-6
Operating modes ………………………………………. 7
Product Overview ………………………………………. 8
Positioning ………………………………………. 9-10
Installation ………………………………………. 11-15
Preparation ………………………………………. 11-12
Constructing and aligning the
appliance ………………………………………. 13
Attaching the appliance ………………………………………. 14
Ducted air exhaust system ………………………………………. 15
Usage ………………………………………. 16
Cleaning and Maintenance ………………………………………. 17-23
Trouble shooting ………………………………………. 24
Connection to the mains supply ………………………………………. 25
Guarantee ………………………………………. 26
Technical specification ………………………………………. 27

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Safety Instructions
Important note:
Please read this booklet before installing and switching on this appliance.
The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for incorrect installation and
usage as described in this booklet.
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 play with the appliance.
•Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
•Children must not clean the appliance or carry out general maintenance unless
they are at least 8 years old and are being supervised.
•Keep children below the age of 8 years old at a safe distance from the appliance
and power cable.
•If the supply lead is damaged it must be replaced by a qualified person using
the correct lead, available from 0345 208 8750.
•The appliance can only be used safely if it is correctly installed according
to the safety instructions. The installer is responsible for ensuring that
the appliance works correctly after installation.
•This appliance is intended for domestic use and the household
environment only. The appliance is not intended for use outside.
•Do not leave the appliance unattended during operation. The
manufacturer is not liable for damage which is caused by improper use
or incorrect operation.
•Check the appliance for damage after unpacking it. Do not connect the
appliance if it has been damaged in transport.
•This appliance is not intended for operation with an external clock timer
or a remote control.

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Safety Instructions
•Packaging material is dangerous to children. Never allow children to play
with packaging material.
•Risk of Death - Always ensure adequate fresh air in the room if the
appliance is being operated in extraction-air mode at the same time as
room air-dependent heat-producing appliance(s) are being operated.
•Room air-dependent heat-producing appliances (e.g. gas, oil, wood or
coal operated heaters, continuous flow heaters or water heaters) obtain
combustion air from the room in which they are installed and discharge
the exhaust gases into the open air through an exhaust gas system (e.g. a
chimney).
•In combination with an activated vapour extractor hood, room air is
extracted from the kitchen and neighbouring rooms –a partial vacuum is
produced if not enough fresh air is supplied. Toxic gases from the
chimney or the extraction shaft are sucked back into the living space.
•Adequate incoming air must therefore always be ensured.
•An incoming/exhaust air wall box alone will not ensure
compliance with the limit.
•Safe operation is possible only when the partial vacuum in the place
where the heat producing appliance is installed does not exceed 4 Pa
(0.04 mbar). This can be achieved when the air needed for combustion is
able to enter through openings that cannot be sealed, for example in
doors, windows, incoming/ exhaust air wall boxes or by other technical
means.
•In any case, consult your responsible Master Chimney Sweep. They will
be able to assess the house's entire ventilation setup and will suggest the
suitable ventilation measures to you.

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Safety Instructions
•Risk of Fire - Grease deposits in the grease filter may catch fire. Clean the
grease filter at least every 2 months.
•Never operate the appliance without the grease filter.
•Grease deposits in the grease filter may catch fire. Never work with naked
flames close to the appliance (e.g. flambéing). Do not install the appliance near
a heat producing appliance for solid fuel (e.g. wood or coal) unless a closed,
non-removable cover is available. There must be no flying sparks.
•Hot oil and fat can ignite very quickly. Never leave hot fat or oil unattended.
Never use water to put out burning oil or fat. Switch off the hotplate. Extinguish
flames carefully using a lid, fire blanket or something similar.
•When gas burners are in operation without any cookware placed on them, they
can build up a lot of heat. A ventilation appliance installed above the cooker
may become damaged or catch fire. Only operate the gas burners with
cookware on them.
•Operating several gas burners at the same time gives rise to a great deal of
heat. A ventilation appliance installed above the cooker may become damaged
or catch fire. Never operate two gas burners simultaneously on the highest
flame for longer than 15 minutes. One large burner of more than 5 kW (wok) is
equivalent to the power of two gas burners.
•The accessible parts become very hot when in operation. Never touch hot parts.
Keep children at a safe distance.
•Components inside the appliance may have sharp edges. Wear protective
gloves.
•Items placed on the appliance may fall down. Do not place any objects on the
appliance.

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Safety Instructions
•A defective appliance may cause electric shock. Never switch on a defective
appliance. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit
breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.
•Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out and damaged
power cables replaced by one of our trained after-sales technicians. If the
appliance is defective, unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.
•Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners, which can result in an
electric shock.
•Always switch on the appliance while cooking to avoid condensation.
Condensation can produce corrosion damage.
•Always replace faulty bulbs to prevent the remaining bulbs from overloading.
•Risk of damage due to ingress of humidity into the electronic circuitry. Never
clean operator controls with a wet cloth. Surface damage due to incorrect
cleaning. Clean stainless steel surfaces in the direction of the grain only. Do not
use any stainless steel cleaners for operator controls.
•Surface damage due to strong or abrasive cleaning agents. Never use strong
and abrasive cleaning agents. Risk of damage from returning condensate. Install
the exhaust duct in such a way that it falls away from the appliance slightly (1°
slope).

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Operating modes
This appliance can be used in extraction-air mode or circulating air mode.
Extraction-air mode
The air which is drawn in is cleaned by the grease filters and extracted outside by a
hose.
Important Notes:
•The extracted air must not be extracted into a functioning smoke, exhaust gas
flue or into a shaft which is used to ventilate installation rooms which contain
heat-producing appliances.
•Before the extracted air is extracted into a non-functioning smoke or exhaust
gas flue, obtain the consent of the heating engineer responsible.
•If the extracted air is carried through the outer wall, a telescopic wall box
should be used.
Circulating-air mode
The air which is drawn in is cleaned by the grease filters and a carbon filter (carbon
filter is not supplied with your appliance) and extracted back into the kitchen.
Important Note: To remove odours in circulating-air mode, you must install a
carbon filter (carbon filter is not supplied with your appliance) . Please contact
Product Care or visit the Russell Hobbs website to purchase carbon filter.
Dependent on use it is recommended that a carbon filters are changed every 2 –3
months.

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Product overview
1 2 3
Unit & Spare Parts
If any of the above parts are missing please contact the customer service team on
0345 208 8750 or visit mda.russellhobbs.com
4 5
1. Hood
2. Lower flue duct
3. Upper flue duct
4. Hose
5. Fixtures and fittings
7 x wall
plugs 1 x hood fixing
bracket
2 x flue duct
fixing bracket
6 x small screws
7 x large
screws

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Positioning
•This appliance is installed on the wall.
•Avoid damaging the product during installation
•The appliance can only be used safely if it is correctly installed according to the
safety instructions. The installer is responsible for ensuring that the appliance
works correct when installed.
•The width of the extractor hood must correspond at least with the width of the
hob.
•For the installation, observe the currently valid building regulations and the
regulations of the local electricity and gas suppliers.
•When conveying the exhaust air, official and legal regulations (e.g. state
building regulations) must be followed.
•The exhaust air must not be conveyed into a functioning smoke or exhaust gas
flue or into a shaft which is used to ventilate installation rooms that contain
heating appliances. If the exhaust air is to be conveyed into a non-functioning
smoke or exhaust gas flue, you must obtain the consent of the heating engineer
responsible.
•Always ensure adequate fresh air in the room if the appliance is being operated
in exhaust air mode at the same time as room air-dependent heat-producing
appliance is being operated.

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Positioning
All measurements in the below diagram are in millimetres (mm)
Option Chimney A B
1 400 + 390 450 485 –820
2 500 + 490 550 585 - 1020
Top view front view

Installation
Preparation
Ensure that there are no electric wires, gas or water pipes in the area where holes
are to be made.
1. Ensure that there is an electrical plug socket within adequate distance of the
hood after it has been installed.
2. Mark a vertical centre line on the wall from the ceiling to the worktop in the
centre of the area that the cooker hood is to be fitted.
3. Mark 3 horizontal lines on the wall in the following positions:
A. A horizontal line A at 970 –1070 mm above the cooker top
B. A horizontal line B at X mm above the horizontal line A.
C. A horizontal line C at a 243 mm below the horizontal line A .
4. Mark the positions for the screws and the contour of the attachment area.
Always ensure that the marks are level with a spirit level.
1. Mark 2 points (1) on the horizontal line A, 80 mm either side of the
vertical reference line.
2. Mark 2 points (2) on the horizontal line B, 60 mm either side of vertical
reference line.
3. Mark a point (3) on the horizontal line C, 100 mm either side of
vertical reference line.
5. Drill holes at the marked points and insert the wall plugs:
1. 3 x 10mm Ø holes to a depth of 50mm for the hood fixing bracket and
press the wall plugs flush with the wall. Horizontal line A.
2. Drill 2 x 10mm Ø holes to a depth of 50mm for the wall mounted flue
duct fixing bracket and press the wall plugs flush with the wall (at the
appropriate height and will depend on the height of the ceiling).
Horizontal line B.
3. Drill 2 x 10mm Ø holes to a depth of 50mm for the safety screws.
Horizontal line C.
6. Screw on the hood and wall mounted flue duct fixing brackets with the large
screws.
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Installation
Preparation
All measurements in the below diagram are in millimetres (mm)
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Ceiling
Wall mounted flue duct
fixing bracket
Hood fixing bracket
Option Chimney X
1 400 + 390 160 –500
2 500 + 490 260 - 700

Installation
Constructing and aligning the appliance.
Components inside the appliance may have sharp edges. Wear protective gloves
1. Partially remove the protective film from the back of the appliance.
2. Hook the appliance on to the hood fixing bracket (ensure the hood is fully
hooked onto the hood fixing bracket, as the hooks on the bracket are stepped)
and check that it is level with a spirit level.
3. Remove the appliance from the hood fixing bracket and following installation,
remove the film completely.
4. Attach the lower (bigger) flue duct to the appliance and secure it at the rear of the
appliance (at the bottom) with 2 small screws. At the top of the lower (bigger) flue
duct secure the flue ducting bracket to the duct with 2 small screws at the rear.
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Installation
Attaching the appliance
Components inside the appliance may have sharp edges. Wear protective gloves.
1. Slide the upper (smaller) flue duct into the lower (bigger) flue duct.
2. Carefully mount the appliance onto the hood fixing bracket (ensure the hood is
fully hooked onto the hood fixing bracket, as the hooks on the bracket are
stepped).
3. Remove the aluminium filters from the underside of the hood (see page 19)
and fix 2 large screws into bottom part of the hood and into the wall plugs (the
wall plugs that are installed on line C on page 11). Reattach the filters.
4. Place the hose on the duct outlet.
5. Slide the upper flue duct upwards and screw it to the sides of the wall
mounted flue duct fixing bracket previously installed using 2 small screws.
6. Plug the hood into the electrical plug socket and turn on the socket.
Note: Align the flue duct before tightening the screws.
Flue duct
fixing bracket

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Installation
Ducted air exhaust system
•When installing the ducted version, connect the hood to the chimney using
either a flexible or rigid pipe ɸ 150 mm or ɸ 120 mm. The product is supplied
with a ɸ 150 mm flexible pipe therefore to install a ɸ 120 mm air exhaust
connection a reducer flange (not supplied) will need to be attached to the
outlet on the hood.
•Fix the ɸ 150 mm flexible pipe in position using sufficient pipe clamps (not
supplied).
Note: Align the flue duct before tightening the screws.
The has to be a 2 degree decline in the exhaust pipe to the outside vent

Usage
Note: Switch on the extractor hood when you start cooking and switch it off again
several minutes after you have finished cooking. This is the most effective way of
removing the kitchen fumes.
Control panel
Power
Press the power button to turn on the appliance, the fan will power on and the
speed set to 1. The digital display will show 1. Press the power button to stop the
fan and power off the appliance.
Note: after fan operation the fan will continue to run at low speed for
approximately 3 minutes, even if the power button has been used to turn off the
appliance.
Plus
Press the plus button to increase the extraction rate/fan speed that is required
(the appliance has 4 settings/speeds). Press the power button to stop the fan.
Minus
Press the minus button to decrease the extraction rate/fan speed that is required
(the appliance has 4 settings/speeds). Press the power button to stop the fan.
Light
The lighting can be turned on and off independently of the power and the fan
setting/speed. Press the light button once to turn the lights on and then again to
turn the lights off.
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Cleaning and Maintenance:
Important notes:
•The appliance will become hot during operation, especially near the bulbs.
Allow the appliance to cool down before cleaning.
•Penetrating moisture may result in an electric shock. Clean the appliance using
a damp cloth only. Before cleaning, pull out the mains plug or switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box.
•Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners, which can result in an
electric shock.
•Components inside the appliance may have sharp edges. Wear protective
gloves.
How to clean
Observe the information in the table on the following page to ensure that the
different surfaces are not damaged by using the wrong type of cleaning agent. Do
not use:
•Harsh or abrasive cleaning agents,
•Cleaning agents with a high concentration of alcohol,
•Hard scouring pads or sponges,
•High-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.
Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
Follow all instructions and warnings included with the cleaning agents.

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Cleaning and Maintenance:
Surface type How to clean
Stainless Steel Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth and dry
with a soft cloth.
Clean stainless steel surfaces in the
direction of the grain only.
Special stainless steel cleaning products are from
specialist retailers. Apply a very thin layer of the
cleaning product with a soft cloth.
Painted surfaces Hot soapy water: Clean using a damp dish cloth
and dry with a soft cloth/towel. Do not use any
stainless steel cleaners.
Aluminium and plastic Glass cleaner: Clean with a soft cloth.
Glass Glass cleaner: Clean with a soft cloth. Do not use a
glass scraper.
Panel Hot soapy water: Clean using a damp dish cloth
and dry with a soft cloth. Risk of damage to the
electronics from penetrating moisture.
Never clean
operator controls with a wet cloth.
Do not use any stainless steel cleaners.

Cleaning and Maintenance:
Aluminium grease filters:
Removing and installing the Aluminium grease filters:
Removing
1. Press the lock in and pull down the aluminium grease filter.
2. Take the filter out of the holder.
3. Clean the filter and allow to dry before replacing (refer to cleaning instructions
on the following page).
Installing
1. Insert the aluminium grease filter by aligning the 2 metal tabs into the filter
holder.
2. Press the lock in and push the filter upwards, locking it in place.
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Cleaning and Maintenance:
Carbon filters (must be purchased separately):
Installing the Carbon grease filters:
1. Remove the Aluminium filter(s) from the hood.
2. You will now be able to access the motor, carefully attached the carbon
filters to both ends of the motor.
3. Carbon filters should be replaced after approximately 2-3 months of use.
4. The carbon filters cannot be washed or recycled.
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