V-ZUG DF-U5 User manual

Range hood
DF-U5 / DF-U6
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 3 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.
DF-U5 672
DF-U6 680

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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 Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
2 Appliance description 7
2.1 Recirculation model . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
2.3 Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
2.4 Operating panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
3Use 10
3.1 Switching the appliance on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.2 Switching the extractor fan on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3.3 Switching the illumination on/off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
3.4 Switching the appliance off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
4 Care and maintenance 12
4.1 Cleaning the housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
4.2 Metal grease filter with integrated Long-life activated charcoal filter . . . . 13
4.3 Replacing the halogen light bulb . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
5 Trouble-shooting 16
5.1 What to do if … . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
6 Accessories and spare parts 17
7 Technical data 18
8Disposal 19
9Notes 20
10 Index 22
11 Repair service 23
12 Quick instructions 24

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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 Use
• Do not use the appliance if visibly damaged. Contact our Customer
Services.
• If the appliance is not operating properly, disconnect it from the mains
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 range hood. The grease filters, if laden
with grease, could ignite and cause a fire.
• When deep frying on the cooking surface, do not leave the deep-frying
appliance unattended. The oil in the deep-frying appliance could overheat
and catch fire. Constantly monitor the temperature of the oil, keeping it
below the flashpoint, i.e. the temperature at which it can catch fire. Use
clean oil – dirty oil catches fire easier than clean oil.
• Clean the filters at regular intervals. If the grease filters become saturated
with grease, they can become a fire hazard.
• The individual cooking zones should not be operated without cookware
placed on them – the cookware should not be empty – to prevent
damaging the appliance or the kitchen fittings through a build-up of heat.
Avoid naked flames from oil, gas, wood and coal fired cookers.
• 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, disconnect it from the mains (remove the screw fuse or
switch off the circuit breaker, or disconnect from the mains).
• Ensure water does not get into the appliance when cleaning. 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 the cooking
area and is normally installed in an overhead unit. This particular model can
only be used to recirculate air.
2.1 Recirculation model
The cooking fumes and smells above the cooking area are extracted by the
built-in fan. The air is cleaned by the metal grease filter and then filtered
through the long-life activated charcoal filter.
2.2 Features
• Flat pull-out deflector plate
• 1 extractor fan
• 2 metal grease filters with integrated long-life activated charcoal filter
• Cooking surface illumination
The extractor fan has 3 power levels:
I= low, II = medium and III = intensive.
Levels 1 and 2 are suitable for longer periods of use. Level 3 (the intensive
setting) is for shorter, intensive extraction of cooking fumes and smells, e.g.
when frying, and should be switched back to level 1 or 2 afterwards.

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2.3 Construction
1Flat pull-out deflector plate
2Operating panel
3Metal grease filter with integrated long-life activated charcoal filter
4Grip
5Illumination
6Illumination cover
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2.4 Operating panel
Illumination
Off
IOn
Extractor fan
ILevel 1
Off
II Level 2
Int Extractor fan – intensive setting
Finish
III Start
Depending on the model and specifications, the features of your
appliance may differ from the standard features described here.
Int

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3Use
3.1 Switching the appliance on
The illumination and the extractor fan
can only be switched on when the
deflector plate is pulled out.
➤Pull out the deflector plate.
3.2 Switching the extractor fan on/off
➤Press the switch for desired power level Ior II.
➤To switch off, press the switch in the mid-way
position.
The extractor fan must be on at power level II in order to be
able to select power level Int. Run at the intensive setting for
only a short time (i.e. just a few minutes)!
➤Press the Int switch in the III position.
➤To switch off, press the Int switch in the position.
– The extractor fan reverts to power level II.
The appliance is most effective when the deflector plate is pulled right
out.
We recommend switching the appliance on at level Iaround 5
minutes before starting cooking. Leave the appliance running for
about 15 minutes after cooking to extract the cooking fumes and
smells.
Int

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3.3 Switching the illumination on/off
➤Press the switch in the I position for on.
➤Press the switch in the position for off.
3.4 Switching the appliance
off
➤Push the deflector plate back in.
– This switches off the extractor fan
and the illumination even if the
switch is not in the position.
Pulling the deflector plate back out again slightly switches on the extractor
fan at the level set and the illumination.

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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.
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.

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4.2 Metal grease filter with integrated Long-life activated
charcoal filter
The filters can be cleaned and reactivated (activated charcoal filters). They
must be cleaned at least once a month with normal use.
Cleaning the grease filter and the activated charcoal filter
The filters can be cleaned in the dishwasher at 65 °C (intensive programme).
The filters can otherwise be left to soak in the sink for an hour at 60 °C using
water and standard washing-up liquid. Rinse well afterwards.
Drying/reactivate the activated charcoal filter
To reactivate the activated charcoal, the activated charcoal filter has to be
dried in the oven.
➤Select top/bottom heat or hot air at 100 °C and leave the activated
charcoal filter to dry on the wire shelf for at least 60 minutes.
The activated charcoal filters must be replaced after about 3 years
because their ability to absorb smells will be reduced. The dirty
activated charcoal filters can be disposed of in the household waste.
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 grease filter
➤Pull the deflector plate out.
➤Push the flap 1back.
➤This releases the grease filter. Pull downwards to remove.
Reinstalling the grease filter
➤Engage the grease filter in the slots at the back.
➤Push the flap 1back.
➤Swing the grease filter upwards and engage in position.
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4.3 Replacing the halogen light bulb
➤Pull the deflector plate right out.
➤Remove the metal grease filter.
➤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).
➤Reinstall the metal grease filter.
➤Push the deflector plate back in.
➤Put the screw fuse back in or switch the circuit break on again.
Remove screw fuse or switch off 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 and cleaning the air effectively
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
• Both grease filters/
long-life activated
charcoal filters are dirty.
➤Clean and activate the grease filters with
the integrated long-life activated charcoal
filter.
• The long-life activated
charcoal filter is spent.
➤Replace the grease filters with the
integrated long-life activated charcoal filter.

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6 Accessories and spare parts
Please give model number of the appliance and exact description of the
accessory or spare part when ordering parts.
Halogen light bulb 230 V / 28 W
Metal grease filter with integrated
charcoal filter
The halogen light bulb is also available from specialist retailers.

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7 Technical data
Electrical connection
➤See identification plate.
➤Remove the grease filter.
– The identification plate is located on the inside of the appliance.

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8 Disposal
Packaging
• All packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (PE) and polystyrene
(EPS)) are marked and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and
disposed of in an environmentally friendly way.
Disconnection
• Disconnect the appliance from the mains power supply. With a fixed
appliance, this is to be carried out by a qualified electrician!
Safety
• Disable the appliance to prevent accidents caused by improper use,
especially through children playing.
• Pull the plug out of the mains socket or have the appliance disconnected
from the mains by an electrician. Then cut the mains cable off flush with
the appliance.
Disposal
• The old appliance should not be discarded as worthless rubbish. If
disposed of correctly, the raw materials can be recovered for recycling.
• The symbol on the identification plate warns that the appliance may
not be disposed of in normal household waste.
• The appliance must be disposed of in accordance with local regulations
on waste disposal. For more information on the handling, disposal and
recycling of the product, please contact the local authorities, the local
recycling facilities for household waste or the retailer from whom you
purchased the appliance.

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9Notes