Safety precautions 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. In accordance with the requirements of IEC 60335-1: •...
1 Safety precautions 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.
1 Safety precautions • 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.
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. Recirculation model The cooking fumes and smells above the cooking area are extracted by the built-in fan.
2 Appliance description Operating panel Illumination Extractor fan Level 1 Level 2 Extractor fan – intensive setting Finish Start Depending on the model and specifications, the features of your appliance may differ from the standard features described here.
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. ➤ The appliance is most effective when the deflector plate is pulled right out.
3 Use Switching the illumination on/off Press the switch in the I position for on. ➤ Press the switch in the position for off. ➤ Switching the appliance Push the deflector plate back in. ➤ – This switches off the extractor fan and the illumination even if the switch is not in the position.
Care and maintenance Cleaning the housing 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.
4 Care and maintenance 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. The activated charcoal filters must be replaced after about 3 years because their ability to absorb smells will be reduced.
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4 Care and maintenance Removing grease filter Pull the deflector plate out. ➤ Push the flap 1 back. ➤ This releases the grease filter. Pull downwards to remove. ➤ Reinstalling the grease filter Engage the grease filter in the slots at the back. ➤...
4 Care and maintenance Replacing the halogen light bulb Remove screw fuse or switch off circuit breaker. Halogen light bulbs get hot during operation! Allow to cool down first. Pull the deflector plate right out. ➤ Remove the metal grease filter. ➤...
Trouble-shooting What to do if … … the illumination is not working Possible cause Solution • The fuse or the circuit Replace the fuse. ➤ breaker for electrical Reset the circuit breaker. ➤ installations in the home is faulty. • Interruption in the power Check the mains supply.
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.
Technical data Electrical connection See identification plate. ➤ Remove the grease filter. ➤ – The identification plate is located on the inside of the appliance.
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 •...
➤ – The identification plate is located on the inside of the appliance. If the appliance is not working properly, contact your nearest V-ZUG Ltd Service Centre using freephone 0800 850 850 and stand in close proximity to the appliance.
Press the switches in the position ➤ push the deflector plate back in. ➤ V-ZUG Ltd Industriestrasse 66, 6301 Zug Tel. +41 (0)41 767 67 67, Fax +41 (0)41 767 61 61 vzug@vzug.ch, www.vzug.ch Service Centre: Tel. 0800 850 850...
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