Hotpoint HE61, HE91 User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use

Electric Hood

Models HE91 and HE61

CONTENTS

RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS 3

INSTALLATION 4 - 8

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION 9

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKER HOOD 10

CARE AND CLEANING 11-12

AFTER SALES SERVICE 14

GUARANTEE 15

KEY CONTACTS Back Cover

CE marking certifies that this appliance conforms to the
following EEC directives:-

- Low Voltage Equipment 72/23/EEC

- Electromagnetic Compatibility 89/336/EEC

Retention of this Instruction Book

This Instruction Book must be kept handy for reference as it contains important details on the safe and proper use
of the appliance.

If you sell or pass the appliance to someone else, or move house and leave it behind, make sure this Book is
also provided so the new owner can become familiar with the appliance and safety warnings.

If the Book is lost or damaged a copy may be obtained from:
GDA LTD., Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB

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RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS

Using your new Cooker Hood is very simple. Nevertheless, to get the best results it is important
that you read this manual thoroughly before installing and using your appliance for the first time.

INSTALLATION

• All installation and repairs should be carried out by a qualified
technician in accordance to regulations in force.

• The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damage resulting
from incorrect or improper installation.

• After having removed the packaging, check the condition of the
appliance, if in any doubt, do not use and contact Hotpoint Service
(see Key Contacts, back page).

• The minimum safety distance between the hob and the extractor
hood is 650 mm.

• Check that the mains voltage corresponds to that indicated on the
rating plate fixed to the inside of the hood.

• Connect the extractor to the exhaust flue through a pipe of minimum
diameter 120 mm. The route of the flue must be as short as possible.

• Do not connect the extractor hood to exhaust ducts carrying
combustion fumes (boilers, fireplaces, etc.).

• If the extractor is used in conjunction with non-electrical appliances
(e.g. gas burning appliances), a sufficient degree of ventilation
must be guaranteed in the room in order to prevent the backflow of
exhaust gas. The kitchen must have a suitable vent to the outside
of the building, so that clear fresh air can circulate through the
kitchen.

USE

• The extractor hood has been designed exclusively for domestic use
to eliminate kitchen smells.

• Never use the hood for purposes other than for which it has ben
designed.

• Never leave high naked flames under the hood when it is in
operation.

• Adjust the flame intensity to direct it onto the bottom of the pan
only, making sure that it does not engulf the sides.

• Deep fat fryers must be continuously monitored during use:
overheated oil can burst into flames.

• When frying, never leave the pan unattended.

• The hood should not be used by children or persons not instructed
in its correct use.

MAINTENANCE

• Switch off and unplug the appliance from the mains supply before
carrying out any cleaning or maintenance work.

• Clean regularly (see Care and Cleaning section), build up of dirt
and grease could cause a fire hazard.

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INSTALLATION

Basic Hood

Supply Voltage 220-240V

Dimensions

Hood Type 60 90
L 598 898

Technical Characteristics

Supply Frequency 50Hz

Insulation Class II

Weight 12kg

Motor Qty Power

6/40K-A 1 150W

6/50K-A 1 190W

8BS/28K-A-P 1 205W

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INSTALLATION

Components

Ref. Qty Ducted Version
1 1 Hood Body, complete with: Controls, Light,

Blower, Filters

2 1 Telescopic Chimney comprising:

2.1 1 Upper Section

2.2 1 Lower Section

7.1 2 Hood Body Fixing Brackets

7.2.1 2 Upper Chimney Section Fixing Brackets
8a 1 Right Air Outlet Grill
8b 1 Left Air Outlet Grill
9 1 Reducer Flange ø 150-120 mm
11 8 Wall Plugs
12a 8 Screws 4.2 x 44,4
12d 2 Screws M4 x 25
12e 6 Screws 2.9 x 9.5
14 1 Hood Body Air Outlet Extension Piece

consisting of two half shells

15 1 Air Outlet Connection
16 1 Air Outlet Deflector
17 2 Lower Chimney Fixing Bush

Qty Documentation

1 Instruction Manual

Ref. Qty Recirculation or Ducted Version
1 1 Hood Body, complete with: Controls, Light,

2 1 Telescopic Chimney comprising:

2.1 1 Upper Section

2.2 1 Lower Section

7.1 2 Hood Body Fixing Brackets

7.2.1 2 Upper Chimney Section Fixing Brackets
8a 1 Right Air Outlet Grill
8b 1 Left Air Outlet Grill
9 1 Reducer Flange ø 150-120 mm
11 8 Wall Plugs
12a 8 Screws 4.2 x 44,4
12d 2 Screws M4 x 25
12e 6 Screws 2.9 x 9.5
15 1 Air Outlet Connection
117 2 Lower Chimney Fixing Bush

Blower, Filters

Qty Documentation

1 Instruction Manual

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INSTALLATION

Wall drilling and bracket fixing

Wall marking:

• Draw a vertical line on the supporting wall up to the ceiling, or as high as practical, at the centre
of the area in which the hood will be installed.

• Draw a horizontal line at 650 mm above the hob for installation without the back panel, or at
height H (height of the visible part of the panel) for installation with the back panel (see diagram
above).

• Place bracket 7.2.1 on the wall as shown about 1-2 mm from the ceiling or upper limit aligning the
centre (notch) with the vertical reference line.

• Mark the wall at the centres of the holes in the bracket.

• Place bracket 7.2.1 on the wall as shown at X mm below the first bracket (X = height of the upper
chimney section supplied), aligning the centre (notch) with the vertical line.

• Mark the wall at the centres of the holes in the bracket.

• Place bracket 7.2.1 as shown 120mm from the vertical reference line and 175mm above the
horizontal reference line.

• Mark the centres of the holes in the bracket.

• Repeat this operation on the other side.

Rear Panel (optional)

The rear panel must be fitted before fixing the hood body and if it is to be fixed at both top and

bottom, must be fitted at the correct height prior to installing the bases. As this operation is rather
complex, it should be carried out either by the kitchen installer or a qualified person who knows
the final dimensions of the units.

For fixing at the top only, proceed as follows:

• Rest the back panel on the base, inserting the lower plate between the upper surface and the wall,
centring it on the vertical reference line.

• Mark the centres of the two holes in the upper plate.

• Drill ø 8 mm holes at all the centre points marked.

• Insert the wall plugs 11 in the holes.

• Fix the brackets using the 12a screws supplied.

• Fix the back panel (where present) using the 12a screws supplied.

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Mounting the hood body

• Screw the two screws 12d supplied onto the
brackets 7.1

• Hook the hood body onto bracket 7.1, centring
it around the vertical line.

• Using the adjusting screws 12d underneath the
hood to level the hood body.

Connections

DUCTED VERSION AIR EXHAUST SYSTEM

When installing the ducted version, connect the hood to the chimney using either a flexible or rigid
pipe ø 150 or 120 mm, the choice of which is left to the installer.

• To install a ø 120 mm air exhaust connection,
insert the reducer flange 9 on the hood body
outlet.

• Fix the pipe in position using sufficient pipe
clamps (not supplied).

• Remove any activated charcoal filters.

Side air exhaust on ducted version (connection
to exhaust flue above wall cupboards).

• Assemble the half-shells of the hood body
extension piece 14.

• Push fit the assembled hood body extension 14
onto the air exhaust outlet.

• Insert the deflector 16 into the air exhaust fitting
15 to close off the unused outlet.

• Push fit connection piece 15 to the hood body
extension piece 14, ensuring that the free end
matches up with the required opening in the
chimney.

• Remove any activated charcoal filters.

RECIRCULATION VERSION AIR OUTLET

• Push fit the air outlet fitting 15 onto the air
outlet of the hood body.

• The air outlet directional grills must be fitter
after the lower outlet duct has been installed.

• Ensure that the activated charcoal filters have
been inserted.

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Chimney assembly

Upper chimney section

• Slightly widen the two sides of the upper
chimney and hook them behind the brackets

7.2.1, making sure that they are properly
housed.

• Secure the sides to the brackets using the 4
screws 12e supplied.

Lower chimney section

• Insert the lower chimney fixing bush 17 in the
top of the hood body and rotate it 90° clockwise
as far as it will go.

• Slightly widen the two sides of the chimney and
hook them between the upper chimney section
and the wall, making sure that they are properly
housed.

• Secure the sides of the bottom section to the
bushes provided using the 2 screws 12e
supplied.

• When installing the recirculation version, fit the
directional grills 8a-8b in their housing so that
the directional symbols are at the top and
towards the front of the hood. Ensure that they
are inserted correctly in the outlet connection
piece 15.

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Electrical Connection

WARNING: This appliance MUST be earthed. Connect to a 230 - 240V A.C. Supply only.

• Connection to the electricity supply should be made via a properly earthed, readily accessible
wall socket which is adjacent to and not more than 1.25m away from the appliance and capable of
electrical isolation.

Should this plug not fit the socket outlet in your home it should be cut off and replaced with a
suitable plug as outlined below.

Note: The removed plug cannot be used for any other appliance and should therefore be properly
disposed of and not left where children might find it and plug it into a supply socket - with the
obvious consequent danger.

IF THE FITTED PLUG IS REMOVED

The flexible mains lead must be correctly connected as below, to a three pin plug of not less than 13
amp capacity. If a B.S.1363 fused plug is used, it must be fitted with a 3amp fuse which is approved
to B.S.1362.
IMPORTANT: The wires in the mains lead fitted to this appliance are coloured in accordance with
the following code:

GREEN and YELLOW - EARTH

BLUE - NEUTRAL BROWN - LIVE

CORD CLAMP 3amp FUSE

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured
markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:- The wire which is green and
yellow must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter E or by the earth
symbol or coloured green or green and yellow. The wire which is coloured blue must be connected
to the terminal which is marked with the N or coloured black. The wire which is coloured brown
must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter L or coloured red. When wiring the
plug, ensure that all strands of wire are securely retained in each terminal. Do not forget to tighten the
mains lead clamp on the plug. As the appliance must be earthed, DO NOT use 2-pin socket outlets,

if you are in doubt, consult a qualified electrician.

Should the mains lead ever require replacement, it is essential that this operation be carried out by a
qualified electrician and should only be replaced with a flexible cord of the same size ie. 0.75mm
cross sectional area and temperature rating of 85°C eg. heat resisting PVC.

IF A MOULDED PLUG IS FITTED

In the event of replacing a fuse in the plug supplied a 3amp ASTA approved fuse to B.S.1362 must
be fitted.
Note: The fuse cover must be refitted when changing the fuse. In the event of losing the fuse cover
the plug must not be used until a replacement fuse cover has been obtained and fitted. A new fuse
cover can be obtained from your local Electrical Retailer. The colour of the correct replacement fuse
cover is that of the coloured marks or inserts in the base of the plug.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKER HOOD

The Controls

L Light Switches the lighting system

on and off.

M Motor Switches the extractor motor

on and off.

V Speed Sets the operating speed of

the extractor:

1. Low Speed, used for a
continuous and silent
air change in the
presence of light
cooking vapour.

2. Medium Speed,
suitable for most
operating conditions.

3. Maximum Speed, used
for eliminating the
highest cooking vapour
emission, including
long periods.

WARNING: Children should not be allowed to play
with the appliance or tamper with the controls.

L Light Switches the lighting system

on and off.

M Motor Switches the extractor motor

on and off.

V Speed Varies the operating speed

of the extractor, from
minimum - used for a
continuous and silent air
change in the presence of
light cooking vapour, to
maximum - used for
eliminating the highest
cooking vapour emission,
including long periods.

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CARE AND CLEANING

Before cleaning your cooker hood or carry out any
maintenance, switch off and remove the plug from
the socket to disconnect it from the electricity
supply.

Grease Filters

CLEANING METAL SELF- SUPPORTING GREASE FILTERS

The filters must be cleaned every 2 months of
operation, or more frequently with heavy usage,
and can be washed in a dishwasher.

• Remove the filters one at a time by pushing
them towards the back and pulling down at the
same time.

• Wash the filters, taking care not to bend them.
Allow them to dry before refitting.

• When refitting the filters, make sure that the
handle is visible on the outside.

CLEANING MULTILAYER METAL GREASE FILTERS

The filters must be cleaned every 2 months of
operation, or more frequently with heavy usage,
and can be washed in a dishwasher.

• Release the filter retaining grill using the lateral
sliding handles.

• Remove the filter retaining clips.

• Remove and wash the filters. Allow them to
dry before refitting.

• Replace the filters on the grill, fix them in position
using the filter retaining clips and close the filter
retaining grill.

REPLACING SYNTHETIC GREASE FILTERS

The filter is not washable, it must be replaced
approximately every two months of use, or more
frequently with heavy usage.

• Release the filter holder frame using the lateral
sliding handles.

• Remove the filter retaining clips.

• Replace the saturated synthetic filter.

• Fix the new synthetic filter using the retaining
clips and close the filter holder frame.

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CARE AND CLEANING

CHARCOAL FILTER: REPLACING THE ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTER

The filters are not washable and must be replaced
after every 4 months of operation, or more
frequently with heavy usage.

• Remove the grease filters.

• Remove the saturated activated charcoal filters

as shown (A).

• Dispose of the charcoal filters.

• Fit the new filters (B).

• Replace the grease filters.

LIGHT REPLACEMENT

15W neon light
40W incandescent light
20W halogen light

• Remove the metal terminals T fixing the glass

cover or the metal panel.

• Slide the glass cover or the metal panel to the
right until the left hand end is free. Lower it
slightly and slide it to the left to free it
completely.

• Replace the light with a new one of the same
type and rating.

• Replace the glass cover or the metal panel in the
reverse order.

CLEANING

• Clean with a sponge soaked in warm water and
a sodium bicarbonate solution, which is among
other things a good disinfectant. If you do not
have any, you can use a neutral soap.

• DO NOT use abrasive detergents, bleach or
detergents using ammonia.

• NEVER use solvent based products.

Failure to carry out the basic standards of cleaning and replacement of the filters could cause a fire
risk. Therefore you must observe these instructions.

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NOTES

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After Sales Service

"No company is better positioned to offer an after sales service on a

Hotpoint appliance than us - the manufacturer"

As part of our commitment to you, all Hotpoint appliances have the added benefit of a fully

inclusive parts and labour guarantee for the first 12 months. In addition to this you also have the

advantage of free replacement parts for the first 5 years when fitted by a Hotpoint

engineer. When the 12 months parts and labour guarantee expires we offer the following after

sales service options:

Repair Service and Information Help Desk

UK: 08709 066066

www.theservicecentre.co.uk

Note: Our operators will require the Model number and the Serial number of your appliance

Available 364 days a year with a fast, effective and value for money service. We have the

largest white goods repair service in the UK with over 1200 of our own fully trained engineers.

All repairs include a parts and labour guarantee for 12 months from the date of the repair.

If you require any information or have any questions about your appliance, our operators are on

All this ensures that you will receive the best available after sales service possible.

Whether you have just one or a number of Hotpoint appliances in your kitchen, we offer two

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Repair Protection Plan - FREE service repairs for a single Hotpoint appliance during

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Kitchen Cover - FREE service repairs for all your Hotpoint appliances less

service cover plans to give you total peace of mind.

Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200

hand with help and advice.

Extended Warranties

UK: 08709 088 088

www.theservicecentre.co.uk

Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200

the period of cover.

than 8 years old.

Genuine Parts and Accessories

UK: 08709 077 077

www.theservicecentre.co.uk

A wide range of genuine parts and accessories are available from our hotline or through our

Genuine parts and accessories, extended warranties and service repairs are all

Republic of Ireland: [phone]

website.

available on our web-site at:

www.theservicecentre.co.uk

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Guarantee

"Satisfaction guaranteed or your money back"

We give you a unique 'satisfaction guaranteed' promise - valid for 90 days - after you have

purchased your Hotpoint appliance. If there is a technical problem simply call Hotpoint Repair

service or visit our web-site at www.theservicecentre.co.uk and where necessary, we will

arrange for an engineer to call. If the technical problem is not resolved under this guarantee,

we will replace your machine or, if you prefer, give you your money back.

All Hotpoint appliances carry a fully inclusive 12 month parts and labour guarantee as well as
free replacement parts for the first 5 years (except microwaves, selected integrated
appliances and cooker hoods, which have a one year guarantee) provided that they are fitted
by a Hotpoint engineer.

Guarantee terms and conditions

Your guarantee is only applicable in the United Kingdom or Republic of Ireland and is subject
to the following provisions that your appliance:

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Has been installed and used correctly in accordance with this instruction booklet.

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Has been used solely for domestic purposes and is located on domestic premises
(ie. not for commercial or trade use).

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Has been properly connected to a suitable electrical supply voltage as stated on the
appliance rating plate.

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Has not been subject to misuse, accident, modified or repaired by anyone other than
one of our own service engineers.

For pre purchase information on any other Hotpoint product call: 08701 50 60 70

or visit: www.hotpoint.co.uk

Recycling & Disposal Information

As part of Hotpoint's continued commitment to helping the environment, Hotpoint reserves
the right to use quality recycled components to keep down customer costs and minimise
material wastage.
Please dispose of packaging and old appliances carefully.
To minimise risk of injury to children, remove the plug and cut mains cable off flush with the
appliance. Dispose of these parts separately to ensure that the appliance can no longer be
plugged into a mains socket.

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Key Contacts

After Sales Service

Over 1200 trained specialists, directly employed by us, ensure that you can have complete

confidence in both the appliances and services we offer.

Repair Service and Information Desk

(Open 8 to 8 Mon - Fri, 8 to 6 Sat, 10 to 4 Sun & Bank Holidays)

Republic of Ireland: 1850 302 200

Note: Our operators will require the following information:

Republic of Ireland: 1850 502 200

Genuine Parts and Accessories

(Open 8-30 to 5-30 Mon - Fri & 9 to 12 Sat)

Republic of Ireland: [phone]

UK: 08709 066 066

www.theservicecentre.co.uk

Model number:

Serial number:

Extended Warranties

UK: 08709 088 088

(Open 8 to 8 Mon - Sun)

www.theservicecentre.co.uk

UK: 08709 077 077

www.theservicecentre.co.uk

General Domestic Appliances Limited, Morley Way, Peterborough, PE2 9JB.

February 2003 Part no. FP176 - 01