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DCH323 COOKER HOOD ISLAND HOOD CURVED GLASS Users Manual Record in the space below the listed information for future reference. The rated current is printed on the serial number label attached to the oven side trim. SERIAL NUMBER………………………………………………………………………………….. DATE OF PURCHASE……………………………………………………………………………...
Introduction Dear Customer, Congratulations on the purchase of your new Defy appliance. Please read this manual carefully before using your appliance for the first time and then store it within easy reach for future reference. This manual will provide you with information on how to operate and care for your appliance to gain the maximum benefit from it.
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Index Important safety instructions. General safety. Safety for children. Safety when working with electricity. Electrical connection. Description. Before use. Mode of operation. Installation. Control Panel. Maintenance and cleaning. Owner’s responsibility. Branches. Warranty. Page 3...
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Important safety instructions This section contains safety Do not operate the cooker hood instructions that will help you if it is defective or has any avoid risk of injury and damage. visible damage. All warranties will be void if you Do not carry out any repairs or do not follow these instructions.
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Never leave cooking fat or oil Avoid leaving exposed flames unattended. Overheated fat or unattended and always ensure oil can easily catch fire. that the burners are covered as Do not flambé food directly open flames are damaging for under the cooker hood. The the filters and a fire hazard.
Safety when working with electricity Connect the cooker hood to an earthed outlet/line protected by a fuse of suitable capacity. Have the earth installation made by a qualified electrician. This cooker hood must be earthed and the manufacturer and the seller do not accept responsibility for any damage due to incorrect installation or electrical connection.
Electrical connection The cooker hood uses a 220-230V~ / Mode of operation 50Hz power supply. The appliance has been designed as either If the mains power cord is damaged, it an air extractor (The air is drawn in and must be replaced by a qualified cleaned by the aluminium filter and directed electrician.
Installation 1. The ceiling must be able to bear at least 40kgs of weight, and the thickness of the ceiling must be at least 30MM or more, see pic 2, drill 1*170mm round hole in the ceiling. 2. According to the hanging board, drill 12 holes in the ceiling, see pic 2, 12pcs of ST6*40mm big flat screws will be used to fix the hanging board on the ceiling, and...
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The cooker hood can be used on air recycling mode with a carbon filter. (Not supplied) How to install the carbon filter: Remove the al filter Insert the carbon filter in the rectangular hole, fitting it over the motor. After inserting the front edge of the carbon filter into the slot on the cooker hood.
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After installation, make sure that the extractor is level to avoid grease collection at one end. Should you require them, factory approved, carbon pad filters and installation kits may be purchased from your nearest Defy Service Centre or their authorised agents. Page 10...
Control panel On and motor speed buttons: Button : Turn the lights on or off . Figures in this manual are schematic and may not exactly match your product. Page 11...
Maintenance and cleaning WARNING: Before cleaning any General cleaning. (Stainless steel) part of the hood, switch the power Stainless steel is not adversely affected by off at the mains. Ensure that it is normal household use but because of its switched off at the wall socket and reputation for durability, it is sometimes plug is withdrawn...
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Should you require them, factory approved, carbon pad filters and installation kits may be purchased from your nearest Defy Service Centre or their authorised agents. The Carbon pad filters are used to purify the air which is released back into the room.
KEEP THE WARRANTY CERTIFICATE AND SALES INVOICE AS PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR WARRANTY PURPOSES. PLEASE REGISTER YOUR PRODUCT AT www.defy.co.za DEFY APPLIANCES (PTY) LTD P.O.BOX 12004 JACOBS DURBAN 4026 SOUTH AFRICA Page 14...
Point 1 of this Certificate. 6. For warranties in the Republic of South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa, please contact your nearest Defy office. Please refer to the previous page for respective South African branches and Sub-Saharan Africa branches.
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