V-ZUG DF-E5 User manual

Range hood
DF-E5 / DF-E6
Operating instructions
V-ZUG Ltd

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Thank you for choosing to buy one of our products. Your appliance is made
to high standards and is easy to use. Nevertheless, please take the time to
read these operating instructions in order to familiarize yourself with the
appliance and get the best use out of it.
Please follow the safety precautions.
Modifications
Text, diagrams and data correspond to the technical standard of the appli-
ance at the time these operating instructions went to press. The right to make
technical modifications for the purpose of the further development of the
appliance is reserved.
Symbols used
➤Indicates step-by-step instructions.
– Describes how the appliance reacts to the steps taken.
• Indicates a list.
Validity
The model number corresponds to the first three digits on the identification
plate. These operating instructions apply to the models:
Variations depending on the model are noted in the text.
© V-ZUG Ltd, CH-6301 Zug, 2009
Denotes important safety precautions. Failure to observe said
precautions can result in injury or damage to the appliance or
fittings!
Denotes useful tips for the user.
Type Model no Size system
DF-E5 328 55
DF-E6 329 60

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Contents
1 Safety precautions 4
1.1 Before using for the first time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.2 Correct use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.3 Children in the home . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
1.4 Note on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Appliance description 8
2.1 Extraction model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.2 Recirculation model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.3 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
2.4 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
2.5 Operating elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3Operation 12
4 Care and maintenance 14
4.1 Cleaning the housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.2 Cleaning the illumination cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
4.3 Cleaning the grease filters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
4.4 Replacing the standard activated charcoal filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
4.5 Cleaning and replacing long-life activated charcoal filters . . . . . . . . . . . 18
4.6 Replacing the halogen light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
5 Trouble-shooting 20
5.1 What to do if … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
6 Accessories and spare parts 21
7 Technical data 22
8Disposal 23
9Notes 24
10 Index 25
11 Repair service 27
12 Quick instructions 28

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1 Safety precautions
In accordance with the requirements of IEC 60335-1:
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless supervised or unless they have been given instruction
concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their
safety.
1.1 Before using for the first time
• The appliance must be installed and connected up to the electricity supply
according to the separate installation instructions. The necessary work
should be carried out by a qualified fitter or electrician.
• Dispose of the packaging material in accordance with local regulations.
The appliance corresponds to recognised technology standards
and the relevant safety regulations. Proper use of the appliance is
however essential to avoid damage and accidents. Please
therefore follow the precautions given in these operating
instructions.

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1.2 Correct use
• The appliance is designed for use in the home for extracting cooking fumes
and smells from above the cooking surface.
• Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially
any electrically live parts, should only be carried out by the manufacturer,
its Customer Services or similarly qualified persons. Repairs if carried out
incorrectly may cause serious injury, damage to the appliance and fittings,
as well as affect the functioning of the appliance. If the appliance is not
working properly or in case of a repair order, follow the instructions given
in the Repair service section. Please contact our Customer Services if
necessary.
• Use original spare parts only.
• Retain these operating instructions for future reference. If you sell or pass
the appliance on to a third party, please ensure these operating instruc-
tions, together with the installation instructions, accompany the appliance.
In this way, the new owner can inform themselves about how to use the
appliance correctly and read the pertinent safety precautions.
1.3 Children in the home
• Packaging material e.g. plastic and polystyrene can be dangerous for
children. Danger of suffocation! Please keep packaging material away from
children.
• The appliance is designed for use by adults who are familiar with these
operating instructions. Children are often unable to recognise the danger
of electrical appliances. Ensure proper supervision and do not allow
children to play with the appliance – there is a danger that children could
hurt themselves.

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1.4 Note on use
• If the appliance is visibly damaged, do not use it. Contact our Customer
Services.
• If the appliance is not operating properly, disconnect it from the electricity
supply immediately.
• If the mains cable of the appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by
Customer Services in order to avoid hazard.
• Caution: Accessible parts may become hot when used with cooking
appliances.
• Do not flambé food underneath the hood as the grease filters if laden with
grease could catch fire.
• If frying on the cooking surface, do not leave the frying appliance
unattended. The cooking oil in the frying appliance could overheat and
catch fire. Constantly monitor the temperature of the cooking oil, keeping
it below the temperature at which it can catch fire. Change the cooking oil
regularly – dirty oil catches fire more easily than clean oil.
• Clean the filters regularly. Failure to do so can increase the fire hazard due
to the build-up of grease in the grease filter.
• Do not operate the individual cooking zones of the cooking surface without
a pan on them or with an empty pan on them so as to avoid damaging the
appliance or the kitchen fittings through a build-up of heat. Avoid open fires
with oil, gas, wood and coal fired cookers.
• Ensure there is adequate ventilation when the extraction fan is on so as to
avoid creating a disturbing underpressure in the kitchen and to achieve
optimal air extraction.
• Avoid a cross-current of air, which could blow the cooking vapours over
the cooking area.

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• If other appliances – fuelled by gas or other fuels – are being used at the
same time, ensure that there is a sufficient supply of fresh air. This does
not apply to air recirculation appliances.
• If other firing systems are being used at the same time (e.g. wood, gas, oil
or coal-fired heating appliances), safe operation is only possible providing
a room negative pressure of 4 Pa (0.04 mbar) is not exceeded at the
location of the appliance. Risk of toxic fumes! An adequate flow of fresh air
must be guaranteed e.g. via non-closable openings in doors or windows
and in combination with an air-intake/exhaust-air wall box or by other
technical means.
• When carrying out maintenance work on the appliance, including replacing
the light bulb, cut off the electricity supply to the appliance (remove the
screw fuse from the holder or switch the circuit breaker off, or disconnect
from the mains supply).
• When cleaning the appliance make sure no water gets inside the
appliance. Use a moderately damp cloth. Do not spray the inside or
outside of the appliance with water. Do not use a steam cleaner. If water
gets inside the appliance, it can cause damage.

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2 Appliance description
The appliance is used to extract cooking fumes and smells from a cooking
area and is normally installed in an overhead unit. This particular model can
be used in the extraction mode or the recirculation mode.
2.1 Extraction model
The integrated fan extracts cooking fumes and smells from above the
cooking surface. The air is cleaned through the grease filters and then fed
through the exhaust air conduit to the outside.
2.2 Recirculation model
Using an activated charcoal filter in the appliance
After being filtered through the grease filters, the cooking fumes and smells
above the cooking surface are passed through an activated charcoal filter.
The cleaned air is then circulated through the grille – at the top of the
appliance – and back into the room.
Using an LRC1 air recycling cassette
The appliance extracts the cooking fumes and smells from above the cooking
surface through the grease filters, which remove the grease particles. The air
is then blown via a duct through the air recycling cassette. An activated
charcoal filter in the air recycling cassette removes the cooking fumes and
smells. The cleaned air is then circulated through the outlet grille back into
the room.
When the appliance is in use, ensure there is a sufficient supply of
fresh air to replace the air that is being extracted.
The activated charcoal filter is more effective at the lower power
levels.

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2.3 Features
• Flat pull-out deflector plate
• 2 extractor fans with 3 power levels
• 2 metal grease filters
• Illumination
• 1 activated charcoal filter (not included in scope of delivery)
The extractor fans have 3 power levels: 1, 2 and 3
• 1 = low, 2 = medium, 3 = high extraction rates.
• Power levels 1 and 2 are suitable for continuous operation.
• Power level 3 (high) is used for short bursts of intensive extraction of
cooking fumes and smells, e.g. when searing meat. Afterwards, switch
back to power level 1 or 2.

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2.4 Construction
1Operating element
2Flat pull-out deflector plate
3Metal grease filter
4Grip flap
5Illumination
6Illumination cover
7Locking slide
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2.5 Operating elements
Illumination ON–OFF
Extractor fan power level 1 ON, all power levels OFF
Extractor fan power level 2 ON–OFF
Extractor fan power level 3 ON–OFF
Depending on the model and features, the specification of your
appliance may differ from the standard specification described.

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3 Operation
Switching the appliance on
➤Pull the deflector plate out.
To switch the illumination and the extractor
fan on, the deflector plate must be slightly pulled out.
Switching the extractor fan on/off
➤Power level 1 ON: Press the button 1×.
➤Power level 2 ON: Press the button 1×.
➤Power level 3 ON: Press the button 1×.
Switching from power level 3 to power level 2:
➤Press the button 1×.
Switching from power level 2 to power level 1:
➤Press the button 1×.
Switching all power levels off:
➤Press the button 1×.
The appliance is most effective when the deflector plate is fully pulled
out.
We recommend switching the appliance on at power level 1 some 5
minutes before starting to cook. After finishing cooking, allow the
appliance to run for around another 15 minutes so that the cooking
fumes and smells can be extracted.

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Switching the illumination on/off
➤To switch on: Press the button 1×.
➤To switch off: Press the button again.
Switching the appliance off
➤Push the deflector plate completely in.
– This switches off the extractor fan and
the illumination even if both are still
switched on.
If the deflector plate is pulled slightly out again, the extractor fan switches on
at the level set and the illumination comes on.

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4 Care and maintenance
4.1 Cleaning the housing
Cleaning the outside/inside
➤Clean the outside using a slightly damp cloth – and detergent if necessary
– and wipe dry.
Grease and condensate water can build up on the inside next to the grease
filters.
➤Clean using a slightly damp cloth – and detergent if necessary – and wipe
dry.
4.2 Cleaning the illumination cover
If need be, the illumination cover 1can be removed for cleaning.
Open the illumination cover 1:
➤Push back both locking bars 2
and swing the illumination cover
down.
➤Clean the illumination cover in
soapy water.
Take care that no water gets into the housing of the appliance! If
water gets into the housing, it can cause damage.
Do not use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, steel wool, etc. as
they can damage the surface.
Remove the screw fuse or switch off the circuit breaker.
The sides are only placed on the glass!
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4.3 Cleaning the grease filters
The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month with normal use.
If properly cared for, the grease filters should provide unlimited years of
service.
➤The grease filters can be cleaned in a dishwasher.
➤Select an «intensive» – or «heavy soil» – wash programme with a warm
pre-wash.
If you do not have a dishwasher:
➤Clean the grease filters in the sink with hot water and detergent.
➤Then soak the filters in hot water in the sink for about 2 hours and finally
clean with a washing-up brush.
Cleaning may cause the grease filters to become discoloured.
However, this will not affect the functioning of the filters in any way.

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Removing the grease filters
➤Push the deflector plate 1completely in.
➤Press right or left edge of grip flap 2 so that it folds down and can be
gripped.
➤Hold the grip 2and pull towards the middle of the appliance.
– This releases the grease filter, allowing it to be removed.
➤Remove the upper grease filter in the same way.
➤Clean the grease filters.
Installing the grease filters
➤Push the deflector plate 1completely in.
➤Holding the grease filter, guide the centring pins on one side (either left or
right) into the receiving slots for the upper grease filter.
➤With the grip flap 2, pull back and engage the centring pins on the other
side.
➤Install the lower grease filter in the same way.
All centring pins must sit correctly in the receiving slots. Only then can
the grip flap 2- applying light pressure - be folded back up. It must be
flush with the grease filter.
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4.4 Replacing the standard activated charcoal filter
Standard activated charcoal filters are only used in the recirculation model.
The standard activated charcoal filter is to be replaced after an operating time
of 3 to 6 months. Activated charcoal filters cannot be washed or regenerated.
➤Remove both metal grease filters 1.
➤Press the two red retaining slides 2on the standard activated charcoal
filter 3upwards and at the same time lift the filter down and out of its
fixture 4.
➤Slide the new filter up under the clip and secure in the fixture 4. To do this
snap the red retaining slides 2into place.
➤Put back both metal grease filters 1.
➤Put the screw fuse back in or switch the circuit breaker on again.
Remove screw fuse for the appliance or switch off circuit breaker.
The spent standard activated charcoal filter can be disposed of with
the household waste.
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4.5 Cleaning and replacing long-life activated charcoal
filters
Long-life activated charcoal filters are only used in the recirculation model.
Unlike the standard activated charcoal filter, the long-life activated filter can
be cleaned and reactivated. With normal use of the appliance, the long-life
activated charcoal filter should be cleaned every month. The long-life
activated charcoal filter can be washed in the dishwasher at 65 °C (intensive
programme). The long-life activated charcoal filter should be washed
separately, so that no food remains can become stuck to the filter. If you don’t
have a dishwasher, the long-life activated charcoal filter can also be soaked
in the sink for an hour at 60 °C using normal washing-up liquid. Then rinse
well.
To reactivate the activated charcoal, the long-life activated charcoal filter must
be dried in the oven without its frame.
➤Select top and bottom heat or hot air at 100 °C and leave the long-life
activated charcoal filter to dry for 60 minutes on the wire shelf.
➤Remove and clean the metal grease filters.
➤Remove and reactivate the long-life activated charcoal filter or replace with
the new filter.
➤Replace the metal grease filters.
➤Put screw fuse back in or switch circuit breaker on again.
Remove screw fuse or switch off circuit breaker.
After about three years the long-life activated charcoal filter must be
replaced because its ability to absorb smells will be reduced. The dirty
long-life activated charcoal filter can be disposed of along with the
domestic waste.

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4.6 Replacing the halogen light bulb
Open the illumination cover 1:
➤Push back both locking slides 2and swing down the
illumination cover.
➤Unscrew the halogen light bulb from the fixture and
replace it with a new halogen light bulb of the same
type (see designation on the light bulb housing or on
the identification plate).
➤Close the illumination cover 1.
➤Put back the screw fuse or switch on the circuit breaker
again.
Remove the appliance’s screw fuse or switch off the circuit
breaker.
Halogen light bulbs get hot during operation! Allow to cool down
first.
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5 Trouble-shooting
5.1 What to do if …
… the illumination is not working
… the appliance is not extracting enough air
Possible cause Solution
• The fuse or the circuit
breaker for electrical
installations in the home
is faulty.
➤Replace the fuse.
➤Reset the circuit breaker.
• Interruption in the power
supply.
➤Check the mains supply.
• The halogen light bulb is
defective.
➤Replace the halogen light bulb.
Possible cause Solution
• The grease filters are
dirty.
➤Clean the grease filters.
• The activated charcoal
filter (in recirculation
models) is spent.
➤Replace the standard activated charcoal
filter.
➤Clean or replace the long-life activated
charcoal filter.