Schweigen SWU-6B User manual

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RANGEHOOD & INSTALLATION GUIDE
SWU-6 /SWU-6B

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Index
1. Welcome 3
Your State Regulatory Authority 3
2. Your Safety 4
Before Installation 5
Product Use 6
Ducted or Recirculating? 6
Electrical Cord 6
3. Description 7
Main Rangehood 7
Cutout Size 7
4. Operation 8
Push Button Control Panel 8
Speed Control 8
5. Cleaning & Maintenance 9
Cleaning the Interior 9
Cleaning the Oil Drip Tray 9
Cleaning the Exterior 9
Filters 10
Replacing the Lights 11
6. Installation 12
Rangehood Size vs Cooktop Size 12
Overhead cabinet Rangehood Installation position 12
Mounting Instructions 13
Recommended Installation Height for Induction Cooktop 13
Mounting Points for Body 14
Installation Example 15
Ducting 16
Back Draft Fins (For applicable models) 16
Adding Carbon Filters (optional) 17
Ducting Advice 18
Roof Cowls / Roof Seal Kit 19
Faulty Installation 19
7. Condensation Information 20
Cooking with Induction Cooktops 20
8. Troubleshooting 21
Troubleshooting 21
Service 21
9. Specications 22
Dimensions 22
Technical Specications 22
10. Disclaimer 23

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1. Welcome
Thank you for purchasing your new Schweigen rangehood.
To get the maximum output from this unit, please read through this guide before use.
The guide contains important information on the use and maintenance of the unit, as well as important
safety notes. This will ensure your personal safety and the lasting value of your rangehood.
Please always retain your proof of purchase to aid in any warranty queries.
If you are unable to locate your warranty card, one is available to download from our website
www.schweigen.com.au.
This appliance and its packaging are produced by processes that minimise waste and respect
the environment.
Please help us to continue this eort to protect the environment by using the appliance eciently
and dispose of the packaging in a responsible manner.
We trust that you will enjoy your new Schweigen rangehood.
Your State Regulatory Authority
Dierent Australian states have varying legislative requirements for the installation of rangehood
ducting. Some will insist on ducting being vented externally (i.e. not in to the ceiling cavity); others
will not. It is imperative that you check with your state building authority and/or private certier
to conrm their position.

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2. Your Safety
WARNING
Please read this section thoroughly before attempting to operate the appliance.
Inspect your product upon receipt. Any damage or defects MUST be reported
within 48 hours, or no claim will be recognised.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE IF YOU FIND IT DAMAGED.
If this product is installed damaged, neither the supplier, nor the retailer, will be
responsible for the costs associated with the repair, replacement, removal or
re-installation of the appliances.
1. There shall be adequate ventilation in the room when the rangehood is used at the same time
as appliances burning gas or other fuels.
2. There is a re risk if cleaning is not carried out in accordance with the instructions.
3. Do not ambé under the rangehood. This will damage the rangehood and will not be covered by warranty.
4. Do not ignite burners that give o intense, uncontrolled ames beneath the rangehood.
5. Make sure that no ames emerge from the sides of pans.
6. Do not leave packaging materials (bags, corner brackets, etc.) within reach of children.
7. This appliance is not intended for use by person/s (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and/or knowledge. Unless the person has
been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance,
it is not a toy.
8. Exhaust air must not be discharged into an existing ue that is used for exhausting fumes from
appliances burning gas or other fuels.
9. Air exhaust must be installed in accordance with local laws. Regulations concerning the discharge
of air have to be fullled.
10. Accessible parts may become hot when used with cooking appliances.
11. Before performing any cleaning or maintenance operation, disconnect the rangehood from
the mains using the respective mains or sector switch or by unplugging it.
12. Do not use the rangehood without the grease lters.
13. Keep the grease lters clean and respect the recommended cleaning frequencies.
14. Turn the rangehood motor on before starting to cook.
15. Turn the rangehood motor o about 10-15 minutes after you nish cooking.
16. It is forbidden to use the rangehood as an aspirator.
17. Never cook foodstu directly over the ame or have the gas burners on under the rangehood
without using cookware.

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2. Your Safety
Before Installation
1. We recommend this appliance be installed or repaired by an experienced Home Appliances
technician.
2. Please see our website www.schweigen.com.au for experienced installers.
3. It is dangerous to modify any part of this appliance. Modication of any kind, will immediately
void the warranty.
4. The manufacturer declines all responsibility in case of failure to adopt proper safety measures.
5. Ensure that the location in which this appliance is installed, has good and permanent ventilation.
6. Please consult local laws and regulations and install in accordance.
7. Use an electrical connector with earth that is correct for your location.
8. Check that the voltage in your area corresponds to the appliance as indicated on the rating label.
9. This appliance must be connected to an electricity supply with a ground connection.
10. Check that the installation and electrical connections are made by a qualied technician and that the
indicated instructions and local regulations in force are met, using materials that are compliant with
the applicable legislation.
11. The company will not be responsible for installations executed by non-qualied sta and
installations that fail to heed the applicable legislation on electrical safety (with regard to both
modes and materials).
12. The electrical technical data can be found inside the rangehood, after removing the grease lters.
13. The exible power cable supplied is already connected internally and emerges from the rangehood
near the air outlet tube.
14. Before installing the electrical connections, you should:
–Verify that the indicated electrical data coincide with the voltage values and frequency
of the electrical circuit in the house where the rangehood is to be installed;
–Check that the premises has electrical protection against short circuits and electrocution,
pursuant to the applicable legislation;
–Always switch o the current using the double-pole switch before maintenance and turn
the power on again for normal use only when the operation has been completed.

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2. Your Safety
Product Use
This product is designed for household use and should not be used for commercial applications.
After use, always ensure that all controls are in the “OFF” position.
When frying with a gas ame, take particular care not to allow the oil or grease in the pan to catch
re. (Flambé)
Rangehoods and other cooking fume extractors may adversely aect the safe operation of appliances
burning gas or other fuels (including those in other rooms) due to back ow of combustion gases. These
gases can potentially result in carbon monoxide poisoning. After installation of a range hood or other
cooking fume extractor, the operation of ued gas appliances should be tested by a competent person to
ensure that back ow of combustion gases does not occur.
Ducted or Recirculating?
Ducted rangehoods (or extractor rangehoods) extract the cooking fumes from the kitchen and expel
them from the space via ducting. Good design practice would always see a re-rated ducting system
extend to the house exterior, rather than to the ceiling cavity. When a rangehood is ducted only into
the ceiling space, the collection of humidity and grease can present very real health issues and re hazards.
Recirculating (or non-ducted or ltered) rangehoods extract cooking fumes and pass them through
lters. As the name would suggest, they recirculate this air back into the room. Recirculating rangehoods
are not as eective as removing fumes from a kitchen space, but they are sometimes the only option due
to budgetary or building constraints. Your client should be made aware of the requirement to change and
clean lters on a regular basis for the optimum eciency of air ltering.
Electrical Cord
Ensure the supply cord is not exposed to heat, chemicals or sharp objects. If the supply cord is damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer.

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3. Description
Note: Please make sure that all plastic protection on the rangehood and lters are removed before use.
Main Rangehood
1. Power Plug (Main Power 240V)
2. Single Outlet 150mm
3. Bae
4. Lights
5. Oil Drip Tray
Note: Filter and light quantity may vary from
model to model.
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3
4
5
491mm approx.
271mm approx.
Dimensions may be subject to change.
Cutout Size
Use this as a guide only when designing your cabinet. We advise you to take the rangehood
to your cabinet maker so they can tailor the cabinet to t correctly.

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4. Operation
Push Button Control Panel
Turn o the rangehood
Low speed setting
Medium speed setting
High speed setting
Turn on/o the light
Speed Control
This undermount is equipped with a 3 speed mechanical control. Speed control usage suggestions:
• Low speed for simmering.
• Medium speed for light cooking.
• High speed for heavy frying or heavy cooking.
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5. Cleaning & Maintenance
Cleaning the Interior
Clean the interior of the rangehood with a damp cloth and a neutral detergent or denatured alcohol.
NOTE: Do not use denatured alcohol on the exterior of the rangehood. Do not clean the electric parts or
the motor with liquids or solvents
Cleaning the Oil Drip Tray
Clean the oil drip tray regularly, remove lters from the rangehood then remove drip tray from the motor.
Cleaning the Exterior
We recommended using a soft cloth, water and a liquid soap, rinsing it well and then drying it thoroughly.
For better results, you can use high quality cleaning and protection products (e.g. Steel Kleen) to clean
your rangehood.
• The recommended detergent is a solution of water and a neutral
liquid soap.
• It is very important for the liquid soap to not contain granules
that could scratch the surface.
• First apply the solution to a soft cloth and then rub the cloth
over the rangehood. It is important to follow the direction of the
stained surface with the cloth (refer to gure on left).
• Do not pour any liquid directly on to the rangehood.
• The cloth must have no buttons, zips or fasteners that could
scratch the surface.
• It is strictly forbidden to use chemical solvents, aggressive,
grainy or abrasive products, naphtha, alcohol or similar products
that could damage the surface of the rangehood.
• The manufacturer will not be held responsible for functional or
aesthetic damage caused by cleaning with products which are
not suitable or using inadequate cleaning methods.
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Warning
Always switch o and disconnect power before cleaning.
Oil drip tray

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5. Cleaning & Maintenance
To remove the lter press handle and remove
it through the front guide; bend it slightly and
remove lter. To replace, perform the same
operation but in reverse.
Filters
For this appliance to function eectively, regular maintenance is a must.
• The function of the lter is to absorb the grease particles given o during cooking.
• Clogged lters and heavy oil deposits restrict airow and may cause the motor to overheat
and become a re hazard.
• Filters should be cleaned every 3-6 weeks or after 40 hours of use.
• For induction cooktop, please aim to clean them at least every 10 days, depending on use.
• The lters can be washed by hand or in the dishwasher.
–Washing by hand - Immerse the lter in hot water and a suitable detergent and when clean,
rinse with plenty of hot water.
–Dishwasher - Put the lter in the dishwasher and select a short program at low temperature.
NOTE: The colour of the metal mesh lters may change after several washes. This is normal and
it is not necessary to change the lters.
Please ensure the lters are completely dry before placing them back in position
and operating the rangehood.
Warning
• If the grease lters are very dirty, the motor will extract only a small quantity of air,
which reduces its eciency;
• The grease deposits that build up on the lter are highly ammable and COULD
EASILY CATCH FIRE.
• The manufacturer is exonerated from all responsibility in the event of re due to poor
maintenance of the grease lters.

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5. Cleaning & Maintenance
Danger
Always switch o and disconnect the power cord before replacing any lights. Failure to
do so may cause serious injury. Please be aware that the light will retain heat for a short
period of time after being switched o.
Replacing the Lights
Step 2
Gently turn light anti-clockwise,
pull the light down and remove it
from the light holder.
Step 3
Insert a new light by lining up the
pins of the light with the larger
holes inside the light holder.
Once the pins are in place, turn
clockwise to secure the light.
Step 1
Remove the lters from
the rangehood.

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6. Installation
Rangehood Size vs Cooktop Size
In addition to the size, the height of the rangehood above the cooktop is important to obtain
the best performance.
INADEQUATE
Rangehood smaller than
cooking zone
ADEQUATE
Rangehood same size as
cooking zone
OPTIMAL
Rangehood larger than
cooking zone
Overhead cabinet Rangehood Installation position
It is important to consider the benchtop and overhead cabinetry depth before installing the rangehood.
The information below is to be used as a guide only, drawings are not to scale and do not account
for all circumstances.
The cooktop is centrally installed in the benchtop in the diagrams below.
GOOD
600mm 600mm 600mm
400mm
Side View Side View
BETTER
450mm
BEST
500mm
When the overhead cabinetry is
constructed and installed deeper
than standard, ensure the rangehood
is installed as close to the front
as possible. This will increase the
rangehood extraction results as there
is a greater coverage of the cooktop
surface area.
Side View

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6. Installation
Mounting Instructions
It is STRONGLY RECOMMENDED that the rangehood be installed centrally over the cooktop.
This will greatly improve its performance.
Minimum height from the hob top surface to the underside face of the rangehood:
• 600mm electric cooktop
• 650mm gas cooktop
Any installation above 800mm will compromise the extraction performance.
Note: If the instructions for the gas cooktop specify a greater distance, this must be taken into account.
A 600mm Rangehood should not be installed over a hob with more than four elements.
Recommended Installation Height for Induction Cooktop
To help avoid condensation, particular to cooking with an induction cooktop, Schweigen recommends
a height between 700-750mm. Refer to page 20 for further information.
*IMPORTANT: If the user decides to install the
rangehood at a distance of less than minimum
height above the cooking surface, Schweigen
declines responsibility for damages suered
by the rangehood due to excess heat or damage
to objects, people and others caused directly
or indirectly by a malfunction, breakage or re.
Measurements are from the top of the trivets
to the lowest part of the rangehood, including
the button controls.
*Important: In addition to the information in this manual,
please check all relevant state requirememnts for minimum–
maximum heights, as well as regulations regarding the
expelling of air. Schweigen is not liable if your rangehood is
not installed in accordance with these legal requirements.

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6. Installation
Mounting Points for Body
The diagrams below are a guide for all mounting points.
Note: Please make sure all plastic protection on the rangehood and lters are removed before use.
DANGER
Always switch o and disconnect the power supply before installing the rangehood.
Failure to do so may cause serious injury.
WARNING
Please remove lters before installation. Failure to do so may damage the clips.
FRONT VIEWSIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
SIDE VIEW

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6. Installation
Installation Example
FRONT VIEW
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
SIDE VIEW SIDE VIEW
FRONT VIEW
TOP VIEW
BOTTOM VIEW
SIDE VIEW SIDE VIEW
Plug lead
(Main power)
Back Draft Base
Cabinet
Face Plate
6 pin connector
Step 2
Secure the undermount into cavity using screws.
All screws are installed from the bottom of the
rangehood into the cabinet.
Step 3
Connect the 6 pin connector (on the face plate) to
the rangehood before securing the face plate to
the cabinet using provided screws. Insert the light
globes and lter into place last.
Step 1
Please make sure the cut out size is correct before
installing the rangehood.
Install the back draft base to the rangehood.
NOTE
Remove all plastic protection on the rangehood and lters before use.

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6. Installation
The ducting diameter MUST be 150mm. The overall length
of the ducting should not be greater than 4 metres.
Ducting
Please DO NOT crush or kink the ducting.
1. Crushed or kinked ducting creates
sharp corners that creates turbulence.
This reduces the size and eciency
of the ducting, lowers extraction and
may cause excessive noise.
2. Sweeping curves and taut ducting
reduces resistance and turbulence.
The airow and extraction will be
more ecient and stronger.
Back Draft Fins (For applicable models)
The supplied ducting has been manufactured with an allowance for the back draft ns to operate without
hindrance. It is the smooth extended end of the ducting.
When installing Back Draft Fins, please ensure that you insert the Back Draft Fins onto the back draft base,
which are attached to the top of the motor outlet before installation. Then place the smooth extended edge
of the ducting into the back draft base and x securely.
Should your Back Draft Fins get stuck, this is not a warranty issue.
Back Draft Fins Back Draft Fins
open position Back Draft Fins ducting
Allowance for
Back Draft Fins
Back Draft Base

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6. Installation
Adding Carbon Filters (optional)
If you are using the appliance in the recirculation mode, a carbon lter must be tted.
• Detach the grease lter rst.
• Press the lock and pull it downward.
• Plug the activated carbon lter into the unit and turn it in a clockwise direction.
• Repeat the same on the other side.
• Please ensure that the lter is securely locked, otherwise it can come loose and become a hazard.
• When the carbon lter is attached, the suction power may be lower.
• Please replace the carbon lter every 4 to 6 months; depending on cooking frequency & method,
you may need to replace the lter more or less frequently.

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6. Installation
Ducting Advice
Never reduce ue diameter right next
to the rangehood outlet tting.
Avoid excessive reduction of the ue size,
as this drastically reduces extraction capacity.
Keep the curves or bends to a minimum. If they
do exist, try to keep the angles as open as possible.
Straight ducting is the most eective installation
Never t reductions next to curves or bends in
the installations. They must always be in straight
sections and as far as possible from the rangehood.
You should not have more than two bends
in the installation.
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3.
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4.
RECOMMENDEDAVOID

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6. Installation
WARNING
All electrical wiring should be kept inside the roof space.
Roof Cowls / Roof Seal Kit
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2
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1. Roof Cowls (Not supplied)*
2. Ducting must be pulled taut.
DO NOT crush or kink the ducting.
3. Connect ducting to the outlet on rangehood
using a ring clamp. Please DO NOT rip the
ducting.
4. Power Plug
Maximum 4m
of ducting and
straight-line
installation for
best result
NOTE
* Rangehood does not include the roof seal/roof cowls, ring clamp or support straps.
Do not reduce the ducting diameter, this will reduce airow.
Faulty Installation
It is not the responsibility of Schweigen to rectify any incorrect installations. A service call out fee
will be charged for any Schweigen technician that attends a call, whereby it is established that
the fault is due to an incorrect installation or non-manufacturing fault. Should the appliance be
installed in such a way that the service agent is unable to gain access to the appliance, the person/s
who own the premises or the property where the appliance resides — will be responsible to provide
access to the appliance at their expense.

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7. Condensation Information
Cooking with Induction Cooktops
Cooking with an induction or similar cooktop, may produce condensation on the rangehood.
Unlike basic electric or gas cooking, induction cooktops heat food and liquid instantly, which in turn,
produces vapours rapidly. Because of this rapid process, the rangehood lters do not have enough
time to warm, which increases the chance of condensation forming.
There are many variables that may contribute to condensation forming, some of which include but
are not limited to:
• Variance in climate – geographical location
• Position of your home & kitchen – morning/afternoon sun
• Installation distance from cooktop to the rangehood
• Speed of food & liquid heating
• Filter size – larger canopy preferred
• Quality of pots or cookware you are using – high quality recommended
How to reduce the possibility of condensation forming:
• Ensure the rangehood is installed by a qualied professional, carefully following the installation guide
• Turn on the rangehood 5-10 minutes prior to cooking, and leave on for 5-10 minutes after cooking;
this helps clear remaining vapours from the ue.
• Start the cooking process at a low-to-medium setting and allow time for the rangehood to warm up.
• Clean lters regularly.
• Ensure constant airow in the cooking zone; this helps optimise the rate of extraction.
• Follow all induction cooktop manufacturer advice.
For further advice, tips or information regarding cooking with induction, please contact your induction
cooktop manufacturer.