Think Appliances GEH6026G User manual

User Manual for your
GEH6026G
Cooker Hood
60 cm Glass Wall Canopy
NOTE: This User Instruction Manual contains important
information, including safety & installation points, which will
enable you to get the most out of your appliance. Please keep it
in a safe place so that it is easily available for future reference; for
you or any person not familiar with the operation of the appliance.
GS 14/05/12

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Contents Page
Environmental note 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 5 –7
Specifications of your cooker hood 8
Using your cooker hood 9 –10
Before first use 9
To use your cooker hood 9 - 10
Cleaning your cooker hood 10 - 11
The grease filter 11
Maintenance 11 - 14
Removing and cleaning the grease filter 11 - 12
Changing a light bulb 12 - 13
Fitting the carbon filters 13 - 14
Installation 14 - 22
Electrical connection 15
Before beginning installation 15 –16
Installing your cooker hood 16 –19
Connecting to external ducting 19
Fitting the chimney section 20 –22
Completing the installation 22
Extraction mode or recirculation mode? 23
Troubleshooting 23 - 25
Contact details 28

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ENVIRONMENTAL NOTE
Note: Before discarding an old appliance, switch off and
disconnect it from the power supply. Cut off and render any
plug useless. Cut the cable off directly behind the appliance to
prevent misuse. This should be undertaken by a competent
person.
CONFORMITY TO W.E.E.E. DIRECTIVE

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Your safety is of the utmost importance to us. Please
make sure that you read this instruction booklet
before attempting to install or use the appliance. If
you are unsure of any of the information contained in
this booklet, please contact the Retailer where you
purchased your unit from.
IMPORTANT: Any installation work must be
carried out by a qualified electrician or
competent person.
oThe hood must be installed in accordance with the installation
instructions and all measurements followed.
oIf the cooker hood is installed for use above a gas appliance then
the provision for ventilation must be in accordance with the Gas
Safety Codes of Practice BS.6172, BS.5440 & BS.6891 (Natural
Gas) and BS.5482 (LP Gas) 1994, the Gas Safety (Installation &
Use) Regulations, the Building Regulations issued by the
Department of the Environment, the Building Standards
(Scotland) (Consolidated) Regulations issued by the Scottish
Development Department.
oIt is dangerous to alter the specifications or to modify this
product in any way. Do not tamper with or attempt to modify
the appliance in any way.
oWhen installing the hood, ensure that the following
recommended distances are observed between the highest point
on the hob top (including the burners) and the bottom of the
cooker hood:
Electric cookers: 600 mm
Gas cookers: 600 mm
IMPORTANT: DO NOT SET YOUR COOKER HOOD LESS
THAN 600mm ABOVE YOUR COOKER.
oWhen installed between adjoining wall cabinets, the cabinets
must not overhang the hob.

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oThe edges of the cooker hood are sharp –be mindful of this as
you handle your appliance, especially during installation and
cleaning. DO NOT CLEAN IN BEHIND THE GREASE FILTER!
oIf the room where the cooker hood is to be used contains a fuel
burning appliance such as a central heating boiler then its flue
must be of the sealed or balanced flue type.
oIf other types of flue or appliances are fitted, ensure that there is
an adequate supply of air in the room.
oWhen the hood is being used in extraction mode, ensure that the
ducting is fire retardant and that there are no bends greater
than 90 degrees as this will reduce the efficiency of the hood.
oEnsure the ducting for the extractor mode has the same
diameter as the outlet hole all the way through.
oKeep young children from using, playing with
or tampering with the cooker hood. Older
children and infirm persons should be
supervised if they are using the cooker hood.
oYour cooker hood is for domestic use only.
oPlease dispose of the packing material carefully –children are
especially vulnerable to it.
oDirty oil is an even greater fire risk.
oAlways put lids on pots and pans when cooking
on a gas cooker.
oThe manufacturer refuses to accept any responsibility for
damages arising to the hood or for it catching on fire, from a
failure to observe the fire safety advice contained in these
instructions.

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oRemember that when in extraction mode, your cooker hood is
removing air from your room. Ensure that proper ventilation
measures are being observed.
oNote that the cooker hood removes odours from your
kitchen, not steam.
oWarning - Always ensure that the cooker
hood has been disconnected from the
power supply before carrying out any work
on the hood, including cleaning and
replacing light bulbs.
oDo not connect the ducting system of this appliance to an
existing ventilation system being used for any other purpose.
oDo not install above a cooker with a high level grill.
oNever leave frying pans unattended during use
as overheated fats and oils might catch fire.
oThe cooker hood should not be exposed to a direct heat source
from the cooking device underneath it, i.e. naked flame from a
gas burner or heat from electric hob zones without a pan on
them.
oDo not attempt to use the cooker hood if it is damaged in any
way. Never attempt to use it without the grease filter fitted or if
the filter is excessively greasy!
oNever flambé cook under this cooker hood.
oThe lights on this appliance should only be used during operation
of the cooker hood. They should not be left on permanently and
used as a lighting source.
THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL
RESPONSIBILITY IN THE EVENT OF FAILURE TO
OBSERVE THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN HERE, FOR
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND SUITABLE
USE OF THE HOOD.

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Specifications of your cooker hood
DIMENSIONS:
Width (canopy): 600 mm
Depth (canopy): 500 mm
Height (with chimney) 583 mm –1083 mm
DIMENSIONS OF CHIMNEY SECTION:
308 mm x 275 mm
Your stainless steel Cooker Hood is fitted with:
oHigh extraction tangential motor
oElectrical button control operation
o3 Speeds
oMetallic grease filter
o2 Halogen lights
oExtraction capacity: 750 m³/hr
oNoise level min/max: 54 –64 dB
oOptional Extra: 1 x S1 pair of carbon filters
for air recirculation mode
(available from the Spares
Department).

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Using your cooker hood
Before first use
IMPORTANT: THIS PROCESS MUST BE FOLLOWED
BEFORE THE COOKER HOOD IS USED FOR THE FIRST
TIME.
oYou should use a good quality stainless steel cleaner on ALL of
the stainless steel areas of your cooker hood, before it is used
for the first time.
oThis will help to leave a silicone water-resistant film to protect
the stainless steel surfaces.
To use your cooker hood
oMake sure that it has been installed by a suitably qualified
person, as per the information contained in the installation
instructions.
oFind the control panel, which is located at the front right of the
canopy.
oThere are several buttons on the control panel, which perform
separate functions.
oA = Speed selection buttons
= Low speed
= Medium speed
= High speed

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oB = Light on/off button
IMPORTANT: IDEALLY YOU SHOULD TURN ON YOUR
HOOD TEN MINUTES BEFORE YOU START TO COOK,
OR AT THE VERY LEAST WHEN YOU BEGIN COOKING.
YOU SHOULD ALSO RUN YOUR HOOD FOR TEN
MINUTES AFTER YOU HAVE FINISHED COOKING.
Cleaning your cooker hood
IMPORTANT: BEFORE CLEANING, ALWAYS ENSURE
THAT YOU HAVE SWITCHED YOUR COOKER HOOD
OFF AT THE OMNI-POLAR SWITCH, SET AT THE
WALL FROM THE CABLE.
Cleaning
oClean the external parts of your cooker hood with mild liquid
detergent and a new damp cloth.
oNever use abrasive powder, corrosive solvents or brushes.
oNever insert pointed objects into the motor’s protective grid.
oOnly clean the control panel and grease filter grill with mild liquid
detergents and a new damp cloth.
oIf you are using the appliance in recirculation mode, then be
sure to replace the carbon filters at the recommended interval
(see section on “Fitting the carbon filter”). A build up of grease
could cause a fire hazard.
oNever attempt to clean the area above the grease filter.
oIMPORTANT: You should regularly use a good quality
stainless steel cleaner to maintain the shine and finish on
the stainless steel areas of your cooker hood.
oThis will help to leave a silicone water-resistant film to protect
the stainless steel surfaces and keep them in good condition for
the life of the product.

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The grease filter
oYour cooker hood includes a grease filter which helps to absorb
grease particles to protect your kitchen and furniture from
greasy residues.
oThe metallic filter may become flammable if it becomes
saturated with this greasy residue.
oTo prevent this fire hazard, the filter should be cleaned regularly.
Depending on use, this should be done every 10-15 days or at
least once a month, using hot water and normal washing-up
detergent.
oDO NOT WASH THE GREASE FILTER IN A DISHWASHER.
Maintenance
Removing and cleaning the grease filter
oFirst remove the grease filter by
pulling down on the handle, and
then pull it upwards away from
the main body of the cooker hood.
oSoak the grease filter in hot water and washing up liquid for
about an hour.
oRinse it off thoroughly with hot water.
oRepeat the process if required.

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oRefit the grease filter once it has dried.
oIMPORTANT: Let the grease filter dry thoroughly before
refitting it in the cooker hood.
Changing a light bulb
IMPORTANT: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO CHANGE
A LIGHT BULB, YOU MUST ENSURE THAT YOU
HAVE DISCONNECTED THE COOKER HOOD FROM
YOUR MAINS SUPPLY.
oRemove the grease filter (as
described on page 10).
oPrior to touching the light bulbs ensure that they have cooled
down.
oFind the bulb that requires replacement, you will find it located in
the light fixture which is inside the exposed section of the
canopy.

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oUse a screwdriver to remove the glass cover that sits over the
bulb. Unscrew the light bulb that needs to be replaced and insert
a new G4 20W (max) bulb. Then replace the glass cover.
oIMPORTANT: Defective bulbs should be replaced immediately.
oIf the lights still do not work, make sure that the bulbs are fitted
properly into their housings before you call for technical
assistance.
oRefit the grease filter.
Fitting the carbon filter
If the appliance is going to be used in recirculation mode then it is
necessary to fit carbon filters. This will help to absorb unpleasant
odours caused by cooking.
IMPORTANT: BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO FIT OR
REMOVE THE CARBON FILTERS, YOU MUST
ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE DISCONNECTED THE
COOKER HOOD FROM YOUR MAINS SUPPLY.
1) Remove the grease filter.
2) Hook the carbon filter over
the pins that are located at the
end of the motor.

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3) Turn the carbon filter anticlockwise, until you feel
it click into place.
oRepeat this process for the second carbon filter. You need to
place a carbon filter at either end of the motor.
oRefit the grease filter.
oThe carbon filters should be replaced every three months, or if
they show signs of damage.
Installation
IMPORTANT: Before installation and usage read
all the instructions and make sure that the
voltage (V) and the frequency (Hz) indicated on
the rating plate are exactly the same as the
voltage and frequency in your home. The rating
plate can be found behind the grease filter.
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of the installer
failing to observe all the accident prevention regulations in force,
which are necessary for normal use and the regular operation of the
electric system.

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Electrical connection
YOUR COOKER HOOD IS INTENDED FOR FITTED AND
PERMANENT INSTALLATION.
oThe cooker hood’s power cable must be fitted upstream from the
electrical connection, using an omni-polar switch with a contact
distance of at least 3 mm. THE FUSE MUST BE RATED AT 3
AMPS.
WARNING: THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE EARTHED. It
should only be connected by a competent person, using
fixed wiring via a double pole switched fused spur outlet.
(UK ONLY).
We recommend that the appliance is connected by a qualified
electrician, who is a member of the N.I.C.E.I.C. and who will comply
with the I.E.E. and local regulations. The wires in the mains lead are
coloured in accordance with the following UK code:
Blue = Neutral, Brown = Live, Green/Yellow = Ground
If you only find two wires in the main’s lead (blue and brown),
then neither must be connected to the earth terminal.
oAs the colours of the wires in the appliance’s mains lead may not
correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals
in your spur box, please proceed as follows:
oThe blue wire must be connected to the
terminal marked “N” (neutral), or coloured
black.
oThe brown wire must be connected to the
terminal marked “L” (live), or coloured red.
Before beginning installation
oCheck that the product purchased is of a suitable size for the
chosen installation area. In addition check whether there is an
electrical socket available that will be accessible once the hood is
mounted. If the product is going to be used in extraction mode,
then there should also be space to connect a ducting hose to the
outside.
oCarry out all necessary masonry work prior to the fitting of the
cooker hood.

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oEnsure that all electrical connections are carried out by a suitably
qualified person.
oBefore commencing installation of the cooker hood the grease
filter should be removed.
oCheck inside the product and ensure that there is no transit
packaging or any other materials, such as packets of screws,
guarantees etc. These should be removed and kept for future
use.
oIf possible, disconnect and move freestanding or slot-in cookers
from their position, to provide easier access to the rear wall and
ceiling. If this is not possible, then a thick, protective covering
should be placed over the worktop, hob top or cooker. This will
help to protect these surfaces from damage and debris.
oSelect a flat surface for assembling the cooker hood. Cover that
surface with a protective covering and place all cooker hood
parts and fittings on it.
oRaw plugs are provided to secure the hood to most types of
walls and ceilings. However a qualified technician must verify the
suitability of the materials, in accordance with the type of wall
and ceiling. The wall and ceiling must be strong enough to take
the weight of the hood.
oDo not tile, grout or silicone this appliance to the wall. This
appliance is designed to be surface mounted only.
Installing your cooker hood
IMPORTANT: YOU WILL HAVE TO DECIDE BEFORE
INSTALLING YOUR COOKER HOOD WHETHER TO USE
IT IN EXTRACTION MODE OR RECIRCULATION
MODE. PLEASE TURN TO PAGE 22 NOW TO
UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THESE
TWO MODES.
oWe recommend that at least two people install this hood.
IMPORTANT: YOUR COOKER HOOD SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO
YOUR MAINS SUPPLY AFTER THE REST OF THE INSTALLATION
PROCESS HAS BEEN COMPLETED.

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1) Remove the metal grease filter.
2) Position the hood against the wall that you are intending to
install it on and mark the position of the support holes that are
to be drilled (as shown in the figure below).
2a) The support screw holes are
indicated by figure Ain this drawing and
the anchoring screw holes are indicated
by figure B.

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3) Using a drill bit with an 8 mm diameter, make holes in the wall on
the positions that you have marked in step 2.
4) Insert rawl plugs into all of the holes that you have drilled.
5) Fasten the support screws halfway in, leaving them 10 mm out of
the wall.
6) Hang the hood onto the support
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7) Fully tighten the support screws (A) and then screw the anchoring
screws (B) through the relevant holes in the cooker hood. Tighten the
anchoring screws fully into the wall.
Connecting to external ducting
8) Connect the coupling to the top of the cooker hood, and then
connect a 125 mm ducting hose to the coupling (please note that
the ducting hose is not supplied with the appliance).
oThe other end of the ducting hose should be connected to a
discharge outlet that is suitable for cooking vapours. It should
have a cross section of at least 150 cm².
oThe maximum distance between the coupling and your discharge
outlet should be 3 metres, with one 90 degree bend.

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Fitting the chimney
9) Take the two chimney
sections (C and D).
oRest the bottom of
chimney section Con the
top of the hood. You
should take care to
position the tabs on the
chimney section into the
rear of the hood.
oMark the side
measurement of both
sides of chimney section C
on the wall with a pencil.
10) Lift chimney section D upwards until it reaches the ceiling. You
must ensure that it is perpendicular to the hood.
oMark the side measurements of both sides of chimney section D
on the wall with a pencil and then remove chimney section D.