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 instruc- tions. 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 Note on use • If the appliance is visibly damaged, do not use it. Contact our Customer Services. • If the appliance is not operating properly, disconnect it from the electricity supply immediately. • If the mains cable of the appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by Customer Services in order to avoid hazard.
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1 Safety precautions • If other appliances – fuelled by gas or other fuels – are being used at the same time, ensure that there is a sufficient supply of fresh air. This does not apply to air recirculation appliances. •...
Appliance description The appliance is designed to extract cooking fumes and smells from the cooking area. This particular model can be used to extract or recirculate air. Extraction model The integrated fan extracts cooking fumes and smells from above the cooking surface.
2 Appliance description Equipment • 1 Extractor fan • Illumination • 2, 3 or 4 metal grease filters • 1 activated charcoal filter (only for recirculation mode, not included in scope of delivery) The extractor fan has four power levels •...
2 Appliance description Operating and display elements Illumination ON/OFF Power level 1/Switch OFF Power level 2 Power level 3 Intensive level Filter saturation indicator – Flashing: Cleaning the grease filters Cleaning the long-life activated charcoal filters (when present) – Luminous: Replacing the standard activated charcoal filters (when present) Depending on the model and features, the specification of the appliance may differ from the standard specification described herein.
Operation Switching the appliance on Pressing the button switches the appliance on at ➤ power level 1, 2, 3 or Intensive. – The corresponding button illuminates to indicate which power level is being used. We recommend switching the appliance on at power level 1 some 5 minutes before cooking.
3 Use After-running time Press the button to select the desired power level. ➤ Hold the button depressed for at least 3 seconds to ➤ activate the after-running time. – An acoustic signal is emitted. – The button flashes and the after-running time is activated. With the after-running time function, the appliance keeps running according to the following table and then switches off.
3 Use Illumination Press the button to switch the illumination on. ➤ Repeatedly press the button to switch the illumination off. ➤ The illumination can be used independently of the extractor fan. Saturation indicator for grease filter button flashes after 40 operating hours. The saturation level is reached and the grease filters must be cleaned.
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 Cleaning the grease filters The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month with normal use or whenever the button flashes. If properly cared for, the grease filters should provide unlimited years of service. Removing Press back the grip 2 on the ➤...
4 Care and maintenance Replacing the standard activated charcoal filter Standard activated charcoal filters are only used in the recirculation model. A standard activated charcoal filter becomes less effective with use. With normal use, it has to be changed at least every 4 months or whenever the button lights up.
4 Care and maintenance Cleaning and replacing the long-life activated charcoal filter Long-life activated charcoal filters are only used in the recirculation mode. Unlike the standard activated charcoal filter, the long-life activated charcoal filter can be cleaned and reactivated. The long-life activated charcoal filter should be changed ever month with normal use or whenever the button flashes.
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4 Care and maintenance Remove and clean the grease filter. ➤ Turn both knobs 90° and remove the long-life ➤ activated charcoal filter from the bottom. Remove, clean, reactivate and replace the filter 1 ➤ into the frame 2. Take care not to damage the filter. If necessary, replace the used long-life activated charcoal filter by a new one.
4 Care and maintenance Changing the halogen light Remove the screw fuse or switch off the circuit breaker. Halogen lights get hot during operation! Allow to cool down first. Using a small screw driver, carefully lever ➤ the ring out. Replace the defective halogen light with a ➤...
Trouble-shooting What to do if ... … the illumination is not working Possible cause Solution • Fuse or circuit breaker for Replace the fuse. ➤ electrical installations in Reset the circuit breaker. ➤ the home is faulty. • Interruption in the power Check the power supply.
Accessories and spare parts Please give model number and exact description when ordering parts. Halogen light Metal grease filter Standard activated charcoal filter Long-life activated charcoal filter The halogen light 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. With a fixed appliance, this is to be carried out by a qualified electrician! Safety •...
Repair service section will help you to carry out small ROUBLE SHOOTING repairs yourself, saving you the time and trouble of calling out a service technician and the cost that goes along with it. Whether you contact us about a malfunction or an order, please always state the serial number (FN) and the model type of your appliance.
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