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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Whilst this product is compliant with all safety requirements, incorrect or
inappropriate use can lead to both personal injury and potential damage
to property. Please read the contents of this instruction booklet
thoroughly before fitting or using this appliance.
• The cooker hood must be installed in accordance with the installation
instructions and all measurements followed.
• All installation work must be carried out by a competent person or
qualified electrician.
• The unit must be connected to an earthed power supply.
• If venting externally, make sure the ducting has no bends sharper than
90 degrees as this will reduce the efficiency of the cooker hood.
• The cooker hood is for domestic use only and is not designed for
commercial use. It should only be used for the purpose it was intended
– to extract vapours and cooking odours.
• Do not flambé or use an open flame under the cooker hood.
• Do not try to use the cooker hood without the grease filters or if the
filters are excessively greasy! They should be cleaned regularly (see
"Maintenance") or replaced as necessary.
• The extraction fan must be level to avoid grease collection at one end,
as this could cause a potential fire risk.
• Do not leave frying pans unattended during use because overheated
fat or oils might catch fire.
• If the cooker hood is damaged, do not attempt to use it.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a
hazard.
• This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above
and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or
lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision
or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
• Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the
appliance. It is not a toy.
• The plug must be accessible after installation for isolation in case of an
emergency – or an appropriate fused switch if the unit is hard-wired to
the mains via a spur.
• The minimum distance between the surface of the hob and the lowest
part of the hood should be at least 65cm. A distance of between 65cm
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