Hotpoint HX901X User Manual

Instructions for Installation and Use

Electric Hood

Model HX901X

CONTENTS

RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS 3

INSTALLATION 4 - 7

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COOKER HOOD 8

CARE AND CLEANING 9-11

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 700 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 been
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.

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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

Assembly Instructions

The accessories required for the installation of the
hood can be found inside the packaging. The hood
is convertible and can therefore be installed for use
in either the OUTDOOR VENTING mode or the
AIR RECIRCULATION mode. If the hood is used
in the OUTDOOR VENTING mode, connect
opening ‘N’ (Fig.1) to an exhaust duct connected
directly to the outside and which is 150cm
minimum in cross-section. The lowest part of the
hood should be at least 70cm from the hob.

• IN NO CASE WHATSOEVER SHOULD THE
HOOD BE CONNECTED TO EXHAUST
DUCTS FROM OTHER APPLIANCES
THAT RUN ON ENERGY SOURCES OTHER
THAN ELECTRICITY (water heaters, boilers,
stoves etc.). The hood must not be placed above
stoves with a top radiant hob.

• There are 3 main types of supports for
anchoring a hood onto a wall. As a rule each
hood has tow main anchoring points, one at either
side on the back of the hood.

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1ST TYPE OF SUPPORT

• This support is assembled onto the hood and allows for the adjustment of the hood both vertically
(screw L, Fig.2) and horizontally (screw F, Fig.2). For the installation, L-shaped hooks must be
fastened to the wall (see E, Fig.2).

2ND TYPE OF SUPPORT

This support is already assembled on the cooker
hood and only allows vertical adjustment, by
turning the screw situated on the high part of the
hood (see Side b). L-shaped hooks must be fastened
to the wall for installation.

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INSTALLATION

Assembly Instructions

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3RD TYPE OF SUPPORT

• This support (see E above) is supplied with the cooker hood (generally in two pieces) and should
be fastened to the wall by means of two wall plugs.

• In this case, some slots have been made on the back of the hood onto which these supports should
be hooked (see above).

To adjust the position of the hood, the support fixing screws should be loosened and the height of the
hood should be adjusted. The aforementioned 3 types of support are not sufficient to guarantee that
the hood is firmly anchored... you will also need to install one of the following:

ANTI-TIPPING BRACKET - (refer to Fig.2) This type of accessory (two pieces generally provided)
should be assembled onto the top part of the cooker hood and then fastened to the wall (D). Slots (B)
on the bracket allow for partial adjustment of the inclination of the hood.

ANTI-TIPPING SCREW - (refer to Fig.3) This anti-tipping device foresees that the hood is
fastened directly to the wall by means of one or more screws provided, using the holes on the back
panel of the hood (P).

ASSEMBLY OPERATIONS

• Locate the position of the holes to drill on the
wall for fastening screws and hooks.

• Remove the metal grease filters.

• Place the hood in its desired position, mark the
exact points on the wall where holes must be
drilled.

• Move the hood and follow above instructions
to anchor it to the wall according to the type of
support.

• Hook the hood on.

• Now proceed with the anti-tipping connections,
using the special bracket or screws (see above).

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