Safety Instructions c.) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease Read And Save These Instructions. should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, filter. ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, d.) Use proper pan size. Always use cookware OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING: appropriate for the size of the surface element.
Table of Contents Operating Instructions Installation Instructions Safety Instructions Important information Operating modes Prior to installation Exhaust-air mode Exhaust-air mode Circulating-air mode Circulating-air mode Coanda effect Preparing the wall Operating for the First Time Electrical connection If you encounter a problem Installation Safety notes Operating procedure...
Operating modes Exhaust-air mode Circulating-air mode • • Installation accessories for exhaust air Installation accessories for circulating air mode. mode. Ventilation duct Ventilation duct AD280-012 for ceiling heights of AD280-112 for ceiling heights of ”–103 ” ”–103 ” AD280-022 for ceiling heights of AD280-122 for ceiling heights of ”–118 ”.
Coanda effect • You do not need to activate the Coanda effect. The Coanda air flow is always active at every fan level. Cooking vapours are extracted particularly well at the front of the cooking field. • The Coanda effect may allow you to operate the extractor hood at a lower, quieter level than you were previously accustomed to.
If the problem has nothing to do descriptions of individual features that do not apply with the power supply, please contact your to your specific appliance. specialist dealer or your local Gaggenau after-sales service. This extractor hood complies with all relevant safety regulations.
Safety Notes Do not operate damaged appliances. Adequate incoming air must be ensured if a wood, coal, gas or oil heater or an open hearth is operated The appliance must only be connected by an in the same room as the one in which the hood is authorised specialist, paying attention to installed.
Operating procedure The most effective method of removing vapours produced during cooking is to: • Switch the ventilator ON as soon as you begin cooking. • Switch the ventilator OFF a few minutes after you have finished cooking. Fan OFF Saturation indicator Light Fan settings...
Switching the fan ON: Special functions • Press the 1, 2, 3 or Int button. Intensive time: Switching the fan OFF: • You can set the intensive level running time to 3, 5 or 10 minutes by simultaneously pressing • Press the 0 button.
Filters and maintenance Removing and inserting the metal grease filters: Grease filters IMPORTANT: The lighting must be switched OFF Metal filters are used to trap the greasy element and cool. of the vapours that develop during cooking. Press the catch on the grease filters inwards The filter mats are made from non-combustible and fold the filters down.
Activated carbon filter For neutralizing odours in recirculating mode. Caution: As the filter becomes more and more saturated with grease, there is an increased risk of fire and the function of the extractor hood may be impaired. Important: Change the activated carbon filter promptly to prevent the risk of fire from the accumulation of heat when deep-fat frying or roasting.
Cleaning and care Isolate the extractor hood by pulling out the Stainless steel surfaces: mains plug or switching off the fuse. • Use a mild non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner. Do not clean the extractor hood with abrasive • Clean the surface in the same direction as it sponges or with cleaning agents which contain has been ground and polished.
Replacing the light bulbs Switch the extractor hood off and isolate it by removing the mains plug or by switching off the fuse. When operating, the fluorescent light bulbs get very hot. Even after a while, there is still a risk of being burnt.
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Insert the sockets for the fluorescent light bulbs. Carefully mount the glass panes. Tighten the screws for the mounting rails. 10 Insert the metal grease filters (see "Removing and inserting the metal grease filters"). 11 Restore the power by inserting the mains plug or switching on the fuse.
The plug must be plugged into an outlet that is recommended for installation over Gaggenau’s gas properly installed and grounded. cooktops KG 260, KG 291, KG 491, KG 354, VG 231, VG 330, VG 353, VG 411, VG 421.
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Important information Old appliances are not worthless rubbish. Valuable Additional information concerning gas cookers: raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old When installing gas hotplates, comply with the appliances. Before disposing of your old appliance, relevant national statutory regulations (e.g. in render it unusable.
Prior to installation Exhaust-air mode • Installation accessories for exhaust air mode. Ventilation duct AD280-012 for ceiling heights of ”–103 ” AD280-022 for ceiling heights of ”–118 ”. The exhaust air is discharged upwards through a This can be achieved if combustion air can flow ventilation shaft or directly through the outside wall through non-lockable openings, e.g.
For optimum extractor hood efficiency: Connecting a l 6” exhaust-air pipe: • • Short, smooth air exhaust pipe. Mount the pipe directly onto the air outlet on the • As few bends in the pipe as possible. hood. • Diameter of pipe to be as large as possible and no tight bends in pipe.
The extractor hood should only be connected to Preparing the wall an earthed socket that has been installed • The wall must be flat and perpendicular. according to relevant regulations. • Make sure that the wall can bear the applied If possible, site the earthed socket directly behind loads.
Installation This extractor hood is intended to be mounted onto the kitchen wall. Remove the grease filter (refer to Operating Instructions). Draw a line on the wall from the ceiling to the lower edge of the hood at the centre of the location where the hood is going to be mounted.
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Attach the extractor hood. Adjust the height and align horizontally with the adjusting screws. Check that the 4 lower fixing holes have been correctly marked. If required, mark again.. Remove the extractor hood. Drill the 4 lower ” ø fixing holes and press in the wall plugs flush with the wall..
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12 Carefully remove the protective foil. Avoid damage to the sensitive surface. Warning: The interior walls of the flue panelling can have sharp edges – Risk of injury –. We recommend that you wear gloves when installing. 13 Insert the upper flue duct into the lower flue duct.