Univa U600SC User manual

600mm / 900mm
Chimney
Cooker Hood
Instruction Manual
U600SC / U900SC

Introduction
Dear Customer
Thank you for choosing this quality, Univa Chimney Cooker Hood.
This User Manual contains important safety information and instructions on the operation
and maintenance of your appliance.
Please take the time to read this User Manual before using your appliance and keep this
book for future reference.
ALL SPECIFICATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE
IMPORTANT!
Keep this Instruction Manual safe for future reference
CONTENTS
SAFETY WARNINGS…………………….…… 3
UNPACKING…………………………………….5
INSTALLATION…………………………….…. 6
OPERATION…………………………….…….. 9
CLEANING & MAINTENANCE………….….. 10
WARRANTY……………………………..……..11

SAFETY AND WARNINGS
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury when using your appliance,
follow basic precautions, including the following:
1. Intended for indoor and domestic use only!
2. Adequate ventilation of the room is required when the cooker hood is used at the
same time as appliances burning gas or other fuels.
3. WARNING! Refer to the instruction sheet for operating the appliance when air is
discharged from the room
4. Regulations regarding the discharge of air must be adhered to.
5. Do not check the status of the filters while the cooker hood is in operation.
6. To avoid injury, do not touch the light bulb within half an hour after use.
7. Do not flambe under the cooker hood.
8. Avoid opening the gasometer when there is no pan on the stove as this will damage
the filters and is also a fire hazard.
9. Hot oil is a fire hazard! Constant supervision is required when frying food.
10. Disconnect the electrical plug prior to cleaning, maintenance, or repairs.
11. The cooker hood must be installed above a hob with no more than four plates or
burners
12. When the range hood and other appliances supplied by energy, other than
electricity, are in operation simultaneously, the negative pressure in the room must
not exceed 4 Pa (4x10¯5 bar)
13. This appliance can be operated by anyone older than 8 years of age, except persons
with reduced physical, mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge who
may operate this appliance under supervision and/or have been given instructions
concerning the safe operation of this appliance and the potential hazards that may
arise from improper use.
Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance must not
be carried out by children unless they are older than 8 years of age and under adult
supervision. Children younger than 8 years of age must be kept away unless
continuously supervised.
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14. WARNING: The appliance must be switched off before replacing the lamp to
avoid the possibility of electric shock.
15. WARNING: Do not allow anyone other than qualified service personnel to carry out
maintenance or repairs as this will void the warranty.
16. WARNING: Fire Risk if cleaning instructions are not followed as stipulated in the
manual.
17. WARNING: To avoid the risk of electrical hazards, install the screws or fixing device
as per the instructions set out in this manual.
18. To avoid damaging the connecting wires, only use the screws supplied with the unit
and the pre-drilled holes to install.
19. The installation height of the hood must NOT be less than 65cm.
20. WARNING: Fire Hazard! Clean the filter screen regularly
21. Damaged supply cords must be replaced by the manufacturer, approved service
agents or a qualified electrician.
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UNPACKING
Know your product (Fig.3)
Important!
Check voltage and frequency on the rating plate located on the inside of the hood (Fig.1)
1. Filter assembly
2. Air duct assembly
3. Main body assembly
4. Outside chimney
5. Inner chimney
Also included:
•Damper flap
•Chimney fixed bolster
•Drill hole stencil
It is recommended that after
installation, the bottom of the hood
should be no less than 550mm and no
more than 650mm above the stove’s
heating elements or burners (Fig.2)
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INSTALLATION
Mounting the extractor
Important!
When cutting or drilling into the wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring or other hidden
utilities.
Define the installation location on the wall in accordance with Fig.4
Drill four ø8 holes on the wall
Fix four sets of expanding plugs and screws aiming to the four ø8 holes (Fig.5)
Important!
Ensure the outside dimension of the screws is 10mm
Hang the hood and let the 4 installation holes aim at the 4 screws, adjust it to setting position
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Screw down the four screws, start with the upper 2 screws followed by the remaining 2 screws
Vertical is the most common (Fig.9).
If the kitchen has an attic space
above, the ducting may be run up
through the cupboard andattic to a
roof cap.
Horizontal (Fig.10)
If the kitchen has a socket above the
cupboards, run the duct up into the
socket and then discharge horizontally
through the outside wall to a wall cap.
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Connect the hose with the air duct (Fig.8)

According to the dimension of the chimney fixed bolster, ensure the position of the
2 chimneys are aligned
2 People are required to install the chimney hood
Fig.13
Install the chimney fixed
bolster on the
corresponding position
on the wall.
Fig.14
Use the screw ST4 *10
to connect the chimney
fixed bolster and the
upper chimney
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Position the outer
chimney on the
windowsill (Fig.11),
attach it to the air
chamber with a Phillips
head
screwdriver.

A B C
OPERATION
For best performance, switch on the extractor 15 minutes before starting to cook and leave it
to run for approximately 15 minutes after the end of cooking.
Control Panel
A – Power off Button
B - Speed level buttons
C - Light button
To switch the extractor light On or Off
• Press button “C”
To switch on the extractor or to change the speed at any time when the extractor is
running
• Press the relevant “B” button for the first, second or third speed level as required.
To switch the extractor off
• Press the “A” button.
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Replacing lamps
The
hood is equipped with a lighting system based on LED technology.
The
LEDs guarantee an optimum lighting with a duration of up to 10 times as the
t
raditional lamps and allows a saving of 90% electrical energy.
In
case of malfunction of the lamps, contact an approved service agent.
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Replacing the lamps
Cleaning of the metallic filters
• Remove the metallic filter from the cooker hood.
• Wash the filter in a solution of water and neutral liquid detergent, leaving to soak
• Rinse thoroughly with warm water and leave to dry
•The metallic filter may also be washed in the dishwasher.
The metallic filter may discolor after several washes. This is not cause for
customer complaint nor replacement of metallic filter.
DISPOSAL
This product must not be disposed with other household waste.
To prevent possible harm to the environment or human health from
uncontrolled waste disposal, recycle it responsibly to promote the
sustainable reuse material resources.
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UNIVA WARRANTY
This guarantee is issued by Univa in respect of all products manufactured and sold
by Univa. The liability to Univa is limited to the following conditions:
1. This guarantee operates in favour of the original purchaser of new appliances
only and cannot be ceded, assigned or transferred. Univa shall have no
liability in respect of second hand goods or to second or subsequent
purchasers of any appliances.
2. This guarantee shall operate for a period of Two Years from the date of original
purchase of the appliance which date shall be proved to the reasonable
satisfaction of a Univa authorized service Agent or consultant.
3. The liability of Univa shall be limited to the repair or replacement by a Univa
authorized service dealer in its sole discretion of the defective parts of the
appliance at its sole cost. Univa shall not be liable for any loss or damage
suffered by the customer or any other party or caused to the appliance arising
from negligent use.
4. Should the defective appliance be situated further than 50 km from the
nearest Univa service centre or authorized service agent, Univa shall be
entitled to charge its customer a travelling rate for such distance in excess of
50 km.
5. The liability of Univa shall be limited in respect of defective parts or material or
in respect of defective workmanship only. Univa authorized service agent shall
have no liability if, in its opinion, the defect or fault was caused through faulty
installation, accidental damage, incorrect usage, misuse or abuse, failure to
follow the operating instructions, fire, flood, civil disturbances or any Act of God.
The company shall not be responsible for damages caused by insect and/or
animal infestation. Univa shall not be obliged to replace filters, light bulbs,
fuses, vitreous enamelware, and any other items which Univa, in its sole
discretion, determines that the life of such item depends on the amount of use
and care taken in respect of such item.
6. The guarantee shall become void and cease to operate if the appliance is
dismantled by or any repairs to the appliance are affected by any persons not
duly authorized by Univa, or if any non-genuine Univa parts are used in the
appliance, or if the serial number of the appliance is removed.
7. The product has been designed and manufactured for normal domestic use and
the warranty will accordingly become void and cease to operate if the product is
not used for domestic purposes.
8. If the customer is unable to prove the date of purchase of the appliance to the
reasonable satisfaction of the representative of a Univa authorized service
agent or if no fault or defects are found in the appliance, a Univa authorized
service agent shall be entitled to charge for the work done and travelling
expenses incurred.
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Details of Head Office
➢ Howick Mews, Waterfall Park, Bekker Road, Vorna
Valley, Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa
➢ P.O. Box 1482, Halfway House, Gauteng, 1685
➢ Sales and Marketing Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
➢ Service and Spares: Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
www.univa.co.za