Cooker Hood
Instruction Manual
Model no.:
FAL-60-DDG / FAL-90-DDG
Page 1 (Inside)
Please be careful when removing and installing the Island installation Brackets and Stainless
Steel chimneys. The Stain Less steel chimneys contains sharp edges and can possibly lead to
cuts.
Generally asked Questions and Answers:
1. Q: My extractor fan is not extracting
A: before logging a service call please ensure the installation on your extractor fans was done
properly to avoid a service call out fee charge. Herewith a list of commonly found mistakes on
everyday installations:
* Installer did not remove the tape on the butterfly valve. (Q: 13).
*Installer did not secure the power cord inside the chimney. (Q: 13).
*Your ducting hose is exceeding the recommended maximum length. (Q: 13).
*Your unit is not at the recommended height. (Q: 3).
*Your unit is installed above the wrong application. (Q: 2).
R 450.00 Service fee will apply when we log a service call and any of the points above apply.
2. Q: Can I use the extractor fan above my gas braai?
A: NO. Please note that this unit was designed for the intended purpose of domestic kitchens
only and cannot be used as a commercial extractor fan. Commercial usage includes but is not
limited to: Restaurants, Coffee Shops, Soup Kitchens, Tuck shops, Food trailers, Gas braai’s
inside or outside your property, any other form of braai and any kitchen that is used for
commercial purposes. Using the extractor you purchased on any commercial application
poses a serious fire risk and will result in immediate void of your warranty.
3. Q: What is the correct installation height?
A: The recommended installation height is 750mm above gas and 650mm above electrical.
On either application it is recommended that your installation height does not exceed 750mm
to ensure the best results.
Q: Do I require a recirculation kit?
A: No. The extractor was designed to be used on both applications; External and Re-
circulation air operation and no additional kit are required.
4. Q: What is the difference between External and Re-circulation air operation?
A: Re- circulation; All wall mount units are supplied with aluminium and charcoal filters. For
Re-circulation mode you will simply install the unit. The air will filtrate through both sets of
filters, you’re outside aluminium filters and you’re inside charcoal filters. The air discharged
from your extractor is then clean and crease free and cannot cause any damage. There are
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two options when using your extractor on Re-circulation. 1 – Let the filtrated air escape
through the vents on top of your top chimney or you can use the extendable ducting house to
vent the air into your ceiling. Activated charcoal in the charcoal filters removes odour and
smoke particles from the air before releasing the cleaned air back into the kitchen.
External: The only difference between Re-circulation mode and external mode is that on
external mode you are venting the air to the outside of your property using a ducting hose.
This means the clean filtrated air will not be discharged into your kitchen or ceiling but to the
outside. The unit is supplied with an extendable ducting hose. When venting your air
outwards the charcoal filters can be removed to improve the suction rate. Removing the
charcoal filters on re-circulation mode is not recommended.
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Please note that the wall fitting that fits into your wall when venting your air outwards
is not supplied with the extractor and can be purchased locally.
5. Q: How does an Extractor Fan work?
A: Extractor fans are designed to remove airborne grease, steam, heat smoke and odours
from cooking by extracting and filtration of the air in your kitchen and above your cooking
surface.
6. Q: Are my downlights/bulbs covered under the guarantee period?
A: NO. Downlights, bulbs, aluminium and Charcoal filters and are not covered under the
guarantee period. For the full list of terms and condition of the guarantee period please read
the warranty certificate supplied inside the box or in your manual. You can also download it
from www.falco.co.za
7. Q: How often do I have to replace my filters?
A: With daily use we recommend that you replace your charcoal filters every 6 months. Your
aluminium filters can be cleaned in luke warm water and dishwashing liquid. Please do not
put your aluminium filters in the dishwasher as this will discolour the filters and they will
become dull. Alternatively you just purchase new aluminium filters.
8. Q: How long is my warranty and what does it entail?
A: All our extractor fans carry a two year guarantee. Motors, PC Boards, Capacitors,
Transformers (for units with 12volt downlights), 220Volt light sockets(for units with normal
220v light bulbs), Main Control Switches and motor fan blades are covered by our two year
parts and labour guarantee.
9. Q: What is excluded from my warranty?
A: Downlights and bulbs, Glass panels and extractor glass, aluminium and charcoal filters are
excluded from the warranty.
10. Q: How do I clean my Stainless steel extractor?
A: Always ensure your extractor is cleaned with non-abrasive cleaners. Always read the
product instructions and ensure that the product is safe for the use of Stainless steel. Two
great products are window cleaner, which is also a stainless steel cleaner, and spray on wood
polish, another certified stainless steel cleaner. Please note that abrasive cleaners will
damage the stainless steel and will cause rust or rust stains.
11. Q: Why is there rust marks on my extractor?
A: Stainless steel can rust if cleaned with abrasive cleaners. The chemicals inside abrasive
cleaners react with the stainless steel and the result will be rust. There are many day to day
cleaning products in our kitchens that are abrasive cleaners and unknown to the consumer.
Please make sure you read the instructions and if Stainless Steel is not mentioned, then do
not use the product on Stainless steel.
12. Q: Can I extend my stainless steel chimneys if they are to short?
A: Yes only on a wall mount unit. Island extractor chimneys CANNOT be extended. Please
make sure of your measurements before starting your installation process. Additional bottom
chimneys are sold by Lategan & Van Biljoens in Pretoria and they are used to extend the
chimneys on wall mount units.
13. Q: My extractor is blowing and not extracting?
A: There are three main reasons that can cause your extractor to blow instead of extracting
and most of the time (98%), this is caused by faulty installations. Please make sure that there
is no obstruction on top or inside your ducting hose. Make sure the power cable is neatly
secured inside the chimneys and make sure the power cable is not causing an obstruction on
top of your butterfly valve. Poor workmanship and failure to secure the power cable causes
the cable to lie on top of the butterfly valve and this will block and prevent the unit from
extracting properly.
Please ensure that the tape stuck over your butterfly valves in the factory is removed when
your unit is installed. Failure to remove the tape on the two butterfly valves will result in airflow
outlet to be restricted and this will cause the air to be returned causing the blowing of air
instead of the extraction of air. Before booking a service call make sure you check this first to
avoid being charged.
(a)This is a picture of the butterfly valve closed with the tape on top:
The tape should be removed when installed. Both butterfly valves open when the extractor is switched
on:
(b) Ducting hoses exceeding the 2.5meters will also have a negative effect on the extraction rate of
your extractor fan. If you are out-venting the air and the extension of ducting hose exceeds 2.5meter
you need to purchase an addition extraction motor that must be installed in line with the ducting hose
to support in the extraction of the air. The longer your ducting hose the less your extraction rate will
be. If your ducting hose is too long and you did not install an additional extracting motor in line with
the ducting hose, your extractor will not extract the air. Please ask your installer about an additional
inline motor when your ducting hose is exceeding 2.5m.
14. Q: Parts Availability
A: Full range of spares are available from Lategan & Van Biljoens in Pretoria.
www.appliancesspares.co.za
15. Q: What is the diameter of my ducting hose?
A: 150mm
16. Q: More Queries?
A: Please email any queries to: christie@falco.co.za, Tel: 011 454 6423/4314.
Spares can be viewed and ordered online: www.appliancespares.co.za
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SAFETY WARNING
Never let children operate the cooker hood.
The cooker hood is for home use only. It is not suitable for barbecues, Roast shop and other
commercial purposes.
The installation must be completed by a qualified and competent fitter, and connect the correct
power before use.
The cooker hood and its filter mesh should be cleaned regularly in order to keep it in good
working order.
Before cleaning, switch the power off at the main supply.
Clean the cooker hood according to the instruction manual and keep the cooker hood from the
danger of burning.
Prohibit putting the cookerhood by fire.
If there is any fault with the appliance, please call the service department to request a service
engineer.
Thank you for choosing our cooker hood. Please read this instruction manual carefully before
installing and using the cooker hood.
The manufacturer disclaims all liability for any damage or injury cause d as a result of not foll owing
the instructions for installation that are contained in this manual.
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FEATURES
The cooker hood has a streamlined design and is made with high quality materials.
Other features include a large power low noise electric motor and centrifugal leaf that produces
strong suction. Also, a non-stick grease filter ensures that the cooker hood is easy to clean.
The cooker hood’s special wind tunnel construction and oil collector design enables free dirt to be
absorbed in seconds.
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INSTALLATION
1. The cooker hood should be placed at a distance of 15mm from the wall at least. (See Pic1)
2. Put moderate glass cement on the edge of the panel bottom(See pic 3), and put the hood into the
hole of the cabinet.(See pic 2) Use 4pcs screw ST4*8 & screw ST4*14 & fixing knock to fix the
hood.(See pic 4)
3.Fix the outlet on the casing by 4pcs screw ST4*8. (See pic 5)
4.Connect the casing & hood by 8pcs screw M10*10, the wind direction are up, down, left, right,
the user can select according to the space of the cabinet.(See pic 6)
5.Fix the pipe on the outlet, and use 4pcs screw ST4*14 to fix the PCB box, connect the power
and finish the installation.(See pic 7)
Pic 1 Pic 2 Pic 3
Pic 4 Pic 5 Pic 6
Pic 7
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LAMP REPLACEMENT
Open the door of the hood, insert the gap by a small screw-driver with”-“type and prize up the
lamp (see pic8). But switch the unit off and pull out the plug first.
Pic 8 Pic 9
MAINTENANCE
Replace and clean the filter
Please follow the below filter dismantled method operation (See pic 9)
Method 1: Put the filter into 40-50°C clean water, pour on detergent, and soak for 2-3 minutes.
Wear gloves and clean with a soft brush. Please do not apply too much pressure, as the filter is
delicate and will damage easily.
Method 2: The filter can be put into a dishwasher. Set the temperature at around 60°C.
The filter is made of high-density metal. Please do not use corrosive detergent on it. Keeping this
filter clean will keep the appliance running correctly.
Note:
1. Please do not put anything which can block the up & down of the hood to avoid the damage
of the hood and body injury.
2. Please keep the power off when clean the hood.
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SWITCH INSTRUTION
This control system consists of two parts, power panel and touch panel.
Touch panel contains five function buttons (power, speed, light, timer, slide control)
Timer Light Slide control Speed Power
Functional Operation
1 Power on, the hood will standby with backlight, backlight will be extinguished after 5
seconds without any operation, for using the hood again, touch any key to wake up it’s
standby motion.
2 Touch the power button
first speed. Touch the power button
for 2 seconds, the hood will slide upwards, and works at the
for 2 seconds again, the hood will slide downwards,
and stop working. If you stop the hood, without stopping the motor, when you open the hood
again, the hood will work at the speed it works last time.
2.1 Press the power button
hood will stop moving, with motor keeping running. Press the power button
, when the hood is coming upwards or going downwards, the
again,
the hood will move again.
3. Motor on/off and speed setting:
3.1 Touch the speed button
3.2、How to set the speed? Touch this area
, the motor will turn on; touch it again, it will turn off.
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with your finger sliding on it. When your finger stops at the first or second point, the motor
will run at the lowest speed; when your finger stops at the third or fourth point, the motor will
run at the second speed; when your finger stops at the fifth or sixth point, the motor will run
at the third speed; when your finger stops at the seventh or eighth point, the motor will run at
the highest speed.
4. Lighting: :
4.1. After the hood slides up, the lights will turn on automatically in 8-10 seconds.
4.2 Touch the button of light
lights will turn off.
, lights will turn off. Touch the light button again, the
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4.3 When you touch the button of light , the pilot light is flashing. Slide the button
to control the light intensity when the pilot light is flashing. When enter into the controlling of
light intensity, the silde button
control the light intensity. There is 8 speeds of slide
button when lighting, every speed means one light intensity. When touch slide button
and slide to one light and it will be on, the light will be on in corresponding light intensity. It can
also use the manual keys by touching the button
to operate the hoods on one pilot light
and it will be on in corresponding light intensity. The pilot light will stop flashing after 15s if no
function adjustment.
5. Timer button
5.1 Touch timer button
when light or motor is working; the hood will enter into timer
working. When the pilot light of timer is flashing, slide button to select the timer section.
There are eight sections of timer button when timer is working, they are: 5-10-15-20-25-30-35-40,
touch the timer button
to enter into timer working when confirm the timer section. Or,
enter into timer working automatically 5s later. The motor and light are off automatically when
finish the timer, the hood will enter into standby, the decorative cover will close automatically.
5.2 Use the timer function again when keep power on, touch the timer but ton but without time
setting, the hood will keep the time which setted on last time. It will decrease by second after 5s.It
will work as new time after new setting.
5.3 Touch the speed button or control the light intensity when timer is working, the timer function
will cancel automatically.
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