Gaggenau AI 260-190 User Manual

Island ventilation
hood
AI 260

Gaggenau Operating Instructions

Safety notes 4

Operating for the first time 5

About use 5

Features of your new appliance 6

Island ventilation hood AI 260 6
Control panel 6

Accessories 7

Special accessories 7
Accessories for installation 7

Operation 8

Light 8
Fan levels 8

Special functions 10

Intensive time 10
Delayed shut-off 10
Interval ventilation 10

Cleaning and care 11

Cleaning the grease filters 11
Circulating air mode 12
Replacing the activated carbon filter 12
Cleaning the extractor hood 12

Maintenance 13

Lamp replacement 14

Inserting the lamp 14

Contents

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Damaged appliances must not be operated.

The appliance must only be connected by an
authorised specialist, paying attention to
the relevant regulations of the power supply
companies and the regional construction
regulations.

Also observe the assembly instructions!

Connecting cables must not come into contact with
hot cooking surfaces.

Do not operate the extractor hood without inserted
lamps.

Never operate the appliance without a grease filter.

Hazardous or explosive substances and vapours
must not be extracted!

The user is responsible for expert use and the
perfect condition of the appliance.

Only operate the appliance under supervision.

Caution! Over-greased filters are a fire risk! Only
ever deep-fry under the extractor under constant
supervision. Be sure to clean the grease filter on a
regular basis and change the activated charcoal
filter.

Fire risk! Do not flambé meals under the extractor
hood!

Operation of the extractor hood above a hearth for
solid fuels, which poses a fire risk (e.g. sparks) is
only permitted, if the hearth possesses a closed
and fixed lid. The current local regulations must be
obeyed. This does not apply to gas hobs and gas
cookers.

Hobs may only be used under the extractor hood
when pots and pans are placed on them!

When using more than 3 gas-operated rings at the
same time, please operate the extractor hood at
level 2 or higher. This prevents a build-up of heat in
the appliance.

Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaning
apparatus or with water pressure because this
poses a risk of short-circuits.

Isolate the appliance from the mains during every
maintenance operation. To do this, remove the
mains plug or actuate the corresponding fuse.
If the mains plug is not accessible, the appliance
must be switched off at fuse point.

Repairs must be carried out by authorised
specialists, thus ensuring electrical safety.

No warranty claims can be lodged in the event of
damage caused by failure to observe these
instructions.

Adequate incoming air must be ensured if a wood,
coal, gas or oil heater or an open hearth is operated
in the same room as the one in which the hood is
installed.

Safe operation is possible whenever the partial
vacuum in the place where the firing equipment is
installed does not exceed 4 Pa (0.04 mbar). This
can be achieved whenever the air needed for
combustion is able to enter through openings that
cannot be sealed, for example in doors, windows,
incoming/exhaust air wall boxes or other technical
means.

After a power failure, the extactor will not go on
again automatically. You can recommence operation
by turning a knob or by pressing any key.

Technical modifications reserved.

Safety notes

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Note that one large burner of more than 5 kW (Wok) is

equivalent to the power of 2 gas burners.
Never operate a gas cooking area without a cooking
utensil on it. Regulate the flame in such a way that it
does not project over the cooking utensil.

For safety reasons, do not place any heavy objects on
the top of the appliance.

Never allow children to play with the appliance.

Do not let adults or children operate the appliance
unsupervised:
– if they are mentally or physically unable to use the
appliance safely and correctly,
– if they don’t have the knowledge and experience to
use the appliance safely and correctly.

Before operating the appliance for the first time,
please pay attention to the following notes:

The appliance must be installed and connected by a
specialist before it is operated for the first time.

Conscientiously read through the operating and
assembly instructions before operating the
appliance for the first time.

Remove the packaging from the appliance and
dispose of it properly! Pay attention to the fact that
there are accessories in the packaging!
Keep packaging elements (e.g. plastic foil,
styrofoam parts) out of the reach of children!

Thoroughly clean the appliance before using it for
the first time (see chapter “Cleaning and care”).

Before operating the appliance for the first time,
check that the mains connection is in proper
working order.

This appliance is labelled in accordance
with the European Directive 2002/96/EG
concerning used electrical and electronic

appliances (waste electrical and electronic
equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the
framework for the return and recycling of used
appliances as applicable.

Check the appliance for transport damage before
installing it.

The appliance is intended solely for use in the
household and must not be put to any other uses.

In the event of malfunctions, first of all check the
household fuses. If the problem has nothing to do
with the power supply, please contact your
specialist dealer or your local Gaggenau after-sales
service.

Operating for the first time About use

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Island ventilation hood AI 260

Features of your new appliance

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Control panel

Motor off

Extraction level 1

Extraction level 2

Extraction level 3

Extraction level intensive

Delayed shut-off

Lighting

Grease filter
saturation display

Grease filters

Lighting

Ventilation duct

Control panel

Special accessories

You can order the following special accessories:

•

AA 260-196: Activated carbon filter

Accessories for installation

You can order the following accessories for
installation:

Installation accessories for exhaust air mode:

•

AD 260-016 for ceiling heights of 2.30 – 2.54 m

•

AD 260-026 for ceiling heights of 2.53 – 2.77 m

•

AD 260-036 for ceiling heights of 2.76 – 3.00 m

Installation accessories for circulating air mode:

•

AD 260-116 for ceiling heights of 2.30 – 2.54 m

•

AD 260-126 for ceiling heights of 2.53 – 2.77 m

•

AD 260-136 for ceiling heights of 2.76 – 3.00 m

Accessories

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After they have been pressed, all functions
selection keys except 0 (“Motor off”) are backlit in
green.

Light

The lighting can be switched on or off, regardless
of whether the extractor hood is in operation, by
pressing the key.

When you briefly press the key, the lighting is
increased up to the maximum level.

You can dim the lighting to the required level by
keeping the key pressed.

Fan levels

Three fan speeds and one intensive speed are
available. You set the fan level required for each
respective cooking situation by pressing the
function selector keys 1, 2, 3 or Int.

The Int key for the intensive level should be pressed
when browning and frying in an open pan.

If you have switched on the hood by selecting the
intensive level, it will be switched off again
automatically after 5 minutes.

Operation

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If you press the Int key while the hood is running at
fan level 1, 2 or 3, the electronic control will switch
back automatically to the previously selected fan
level after 5 minutes.

If you would like to end the intensive level before
the five minutes have elapsed, press the 0 key
(“Motor off”) or select a different level. It is
possible to switch off the extraction function at any
time by pressing the 0 key (motor “off”).

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Intensive time

You can set the intensive level running time to 3, 5
or 10 minutes by simultaneously pressing the Int
key and the 1, 2 or 3 key and you can store this
setting. When delivered, the appliance is set to five
minutes, i.e. the combination of the Int key and the
key 2.

Delayed shut-off

Delayed shut-off is possible at any level. First press
the required key 1, 2, 3 or Int and then press the
key.

The delayed shut-off time for all levels is ten minu­tes. After these ten minutes, the ventilation
switches off, but the lighting stays on.

Interval ventilation

Interval ventilation is a special feature of this
appliance which periodically activates the fan for
five minutes every hour. You can activate this
function by simultaneously pressing the 0 key and,
depending on the required extraction capacity, the
1, 2 or 3 key.

This mode of operation is indicated by alternating
illumination of the key together with the
corresponding fan level indicator.

You can switch off interval ventilation by pressing
the 0 key.

Special functions

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Cleaning and care

Cleaning the grease filters

The grease filter saturation display F flashes after
an operating time of 30 hours to you indicate to you
that you should clean the grease filter. The grease
filters can of course be cleaned at any time, even if
the grease filter saturation display has not started
to flash.

1 The stainless steel grease filters can be

removed easily for cleaning:

2 Disconnect the power supply (switch off the

fuse).
Grip the grease filter handle and push the slide
towards the rear. Then pull the grease filter
downwards out of the holder; repeat the
operation for the other grease filters.

3 You can clean the stainless steel grease filters

in a dishwasher at a maximum temperature of
65°C, where it should be supported vertically
to allow food or rinsing residues to drain off.

If possible, the inner parts of the housing should be
wiped out in hot rinsing water when replacing the
filters.

Caution:

when cleaning the inside of the housing, beware of
protruding parts..

After having cleaned them, re-insert the grease
filters in the extractor hood in reverse order.

Important:

the handles of both grease filters must be visible
after assembly.

Press the F key to set the elapsed hours counter to
zero. Flashing of the indicating lamp goes off.

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Circulating air mode

The activated charcoal filter eliminates kitchen
smells in the circulating air mode. In normal use
(1 to 2 hours daily), the activated charcoal filter
must be replaced approximately once a year.

If no activated charcoal filter is installed, kitchen
smells will not be eliminated.

Replacing the activated charcoal
filter

Remove the stainless steel grease filters.

Rotate the catches of the the activated carbon filter
through 90°. Remove the activated carbon filter.

Insert the new activated carbon filter at an angle
until the rear catch locks into place. Lift the
activated carbon filter at the front and rotate the
catches through 90°.

Re-insert the stainless steel grease filters.

Activated charcoal filters are available through your
specialist dealer. Only use original filters.

Activated charcoal filters do not contain any
dangerous substances. They can be disposed of
through the household refuse collection.1.

Cleaning the extractor hood

Clean the exterior of your extractor hood with a soft
cloth and mild detergent solution. Do not use any
strong, caustic or abrasive cleaning agents. Do not
use any abrasive sponges or brushes either.

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Disconnect the appliance from the mains before
carrying out any repairs.

In the event of malfunctions, first of all check the
household fuses.

If the power supply is in proper working order,
but the appliance is nevertheless not functioning,
then please contact your specialist dealer or
Gaggenau after-sales service. Specify the
appliance type (see rating plate).

Repairs must only be carried out by authorised
specialists, thus ensuring the safety of the
appliance. Improper tampering will render all
warranty claims null and void.

Maintenance

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Caution: disconnect the power supply before

replacing lamps (switch off the fuse)!

Caution: lamps may still be hot shortly after use!
Risk of burns.

1 Detach the ring from the lamp cover. Note:

make sure that the glass will not fall out.

2 Pull out the lamp.

Defective lamps must only be replaced by lamps of
the same type! (12 V/20 W/G4 lampholder)

Inserting the lamp

1 Insert the lamp in the lampholder.

Note: do not touch the halogen lamps with your

hands. Use a cloth and touch the lamp only on
its edges.

2 Engage the lamp cover.

3 Connect the appliance to the mains again.

Lamp replacement

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