Kelvinator KCH900BA User Manual

USER MANUAL

WALL MOUNTED HOOD

KCH900SA

Service and Spares

In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare
parts, contact your local Kelvinator Service Centre by telephoning:

010 207 3000 (South African Customers)

[phone] (International Customers)

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Customer Care

For general enquiries or information regarding Kelvinator appliances contact:

Customer Care Department
Kelvinator
P.O. Box 3657
Johannesburg
2000

South African Customers: 010 207 3000
International Customers: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

Guarantee Conditions

The guarantee is valid for Twenty Four (24) months commencing when the appliance is

1.

handed over to the first retail purchaser, which must be verified by purchase invoice or
similar documentation.

2. Kelvinator guarantees the equipment against defective material or faulty manufacture,

provided it is used for domestic use from the date of purchase by the original purchaser. If
not used as above-mentioned, the warranty period will limited.

3. If the appliance is used or installed more than Fifty (50) kilometres from the nearest

Kelvinator Authorised Service Agent, the additional distance covered shall be for the
account of the purchaser.

4. The risk in regard to appliances to be repaired shall at all times remain with the purchaser.

5. This guarantee is given on condition that only genuine Kelvinator parts and accessories are

used at all times in the appliance.

6. Kelvinator shall not be responsible for damage of any kind resulting from electricity

fluctuations, faults in the building wiring, faulty installations, improper use of controls or
failure to use the appliance in accordance with the operating instructions and/or general
misuse and/or abuse, which would include unforeseen accidents, wear and tear, and/or
earthquake, flood, lightning or any other natural disaster beyond the control of Kelvinator.

7. Any attempt by an unauthorised person to repair or tamper with the appliance shall render

this guarantee null and void.

8. This guarantee does not include bulbs, loose glass, glass oven doors, enamelled surfaces,

discolouring of stainless steel surfaces, filters and other parts subject to wear and tear.

9. Kelvinator shall not be responsible in terms of this guarantee for the replacement or repair

of any parts of the appliance if damaged during transit, where packaging damage is visible.

10. Repairs carried out under guarantee do not extend the guarantee period for the appliance.

Parts removed during guarantee repairs become the property of Kelvinator.

11. This guarantee shall be available only to a purchaser of Kelvinator appliances from an

authorised Electrolux Home Products/Kelvinator Dealer or Distributor in and where the
appliance has been retained for use in the Republic South Africa, Namibia, Swaziland,
Lesotho and Zimbabwe.

12. Failure to produce documentary proof of the date or original acquisition by the original

purchaser will result in normal charges being levied for the work carried out and the parts
supplied.

13. The liability of Kelvinator under this guarantee is limited to the replacement and/or repair of

the defective parts within the guarantee period and does not extend to be installation or
removal of the appliance. Furthermore, Kelvinator does not accept responsibility or liability
to compensate for any consequential loss or damage of any kind caused by or due to the
failure of operation or malfunction of any equipment to which this guarantee applies.

14. It is at the sole discretion of Kelvinator that, in terms of guarantee, consideration be given to

replace the appliance due to various parts failing of a similar nature or in the event of the
appliance being in a state of beyond repair.

GENERAL

Carefully read the following important information regarding installation
safety and maintenance. Keep this information booklet accessible for further
consultations. The appliance has been designed for use in the ducting
version (air exhaust to the outside – Fig.1B), filtering version (air circulation
on the inside – Fig.1A) or with external motor (Fig.1C).

SAFETY PRECAUTION

1. Take care when the cooker hood is operating simultaneously with an open

fireplace or burner that depend on the air in the environment and are
supplied by other than electrical energy, as the cooker hood removes the air
from the environment which a burner or fireplace need for combustion. The
negative pressure in the environment must not exceed 4Pa (4x10-5 bar).
Provide adequate ventilation in the environment for a safe operation of the
cooker hood. Follow the local laws applicable for external air evacuation.

Before connecting the model to the electricity network:

- control the data plate (positioned inside the appliance) to ascertain that the
voltage and power correspond to the network and the socket is suitable. If in
doubt ask a qualified electrician.

2. WARNING!

In certain circumstances electrical appliances may be a danger hazard.
A) Do not check the status of the filters while the cooker hood is operating
B) Do not touch bulbs or adjacent areas, during or straight after prolonged

use of the lighting installation.
C) Flambe cooking is prohibited underneath the cooker hood
D) Avoid free flame, as it is damaging for the filters and a fire hazard
E) Constantly check food frying to avoid that the overheated oil may

become a fire hazard
F) Disconnect the electrical plug prior to any maintenance.
G) This appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm

persons without supervision
H) Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the

appliance
I) There shall be adequate ventilation of the room when the rangehood is

used at the same time as appliances burning gas or other fuels

L) There is a risk of fire if cleaning is not carried out in accordance with the

instructions

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

Assembly and electrical connections must be carried out by specialized

personnel.

• Electric Connection

The appliance has been manufactured as a class I, therefore earth cable is

necessary.

The connection to the mains is carried out as follows:

IEC227 North America

L=live Brown Black

N=neutral Blue White

E=earth Green/Yellow Green

If not provided, connect a plug for the electrical load indicated on the
description label. Where a plug is provided, the cooker hood must be
installed in order that the plug is easily accessible.

An omnipolar switch with a minimum aperture of 3mm between contacts, in
line with the electrical load and local standards, must be placed between the
appliance and the network in the case of direct connection to the electrical
network.

• The minimum distance between the support surfaces of the cooking pots on
the cooker top and the lowest part of the cooker hood must be at least 65 cm.
If a connection tube composed of two parts is used, the upper part must be
placed outside the lower part.
Do not connect the cooker hood exhaust to the same conductor used to
circulate hot air or for evacuating fumes from other appliances generated by
other than an electrical source.
Before proceeding with the assembly operations, remove the anti-grease
filter(s) (Fig.5) so that the unit is easier to handle.
In the case of assembly of the appliance in the suction version prepare the

hole for evacuation of the air.

• FIXING TO THE WALL

Drill the holes A respecting the distances indicated (Fig.2).
Fix the appliance to the wall and align it in horizontal position to the wall
units. When the appliance has been adjusted, definitely fix the hood using
the screws A.
For the various installations use screws and screw anchors suited to the type
of wall (e.g. reinforced concrete, plasterboard, etc.). If the screws and screw
anchors are provided with the product check that they are suitable for the
type of wall on which the hood is to be fixed.

• FIXING THE DECORATIVE TELESCOPIC FLUE

Arrange the electrical power supply within the dimensions of the decorative
flue. If your appliance is to be installed in the ducting version or in the
version with external motor, prepare the air exhaust opening. Adjust the
width of the support bracket of the upper flue (Fig.3). Then fix it to the
ceiling using the screws A (Fig.2) in such a way that it is in line with your
hood and respecting the distance from the ceiling indicated in Fig.2. Connect
the flange C to the air exhaust hole using a connection pipe (Fig.4).

To transform the hood from a ducting version into a filtering version, ask
your dealer for the charcoal filters and follow the installation instructions.

• FILTERING VERSION

Install the hood and the two flues as described in the paragraph for
installation of the hood in ducting version. To assemble the filtering flue
refer to the instructions contained in the kit. If the kit is not provided, order it
from your dealer as accessory. The charcoal filters must be fitted in the
ducting unit located inside the hood.

USE AND MAINTENANCE

• It is recommended to operate the appliance prior to cooking.

It is recommended to leave the appliance in operation for
15 minutes after cooking is terminated in order to completely eliminate
cooking vapors and odours.
The proper function of the cooker hood is conditioned by the regularity of

the maintenance operations, in particular, the active carbon filter.

• The anti-grease filters capture the grease particles suspended in the air, and
are therefore subject to clogging according to the frequency of the use of the
appliance.
In order to prevent fire hazard, it is recommendable to clean the filter at a
maximum of 2 months by carrying out the following instructions:

- Remove the filters from the cooker hood and wash them in a solution of
water and neutral liquid detergent, leaving to soak.

- Rinse thoroughly with warm water and leave to dry.

- The filters may also be washed in the dishwasher.
The aluminum panels may alter in color after several washes. This is not
cause for customer complaint nor replacement of panels.

• The active carbon filters purify the air that is replaced in the environment.
The filters are not washable nor reuseable and must be replaced at maximum
every four months. The saturation of the active carbon filter depends on the
frequency of use of the appliance, by the type of cooking and the regularity
of cleaning the anti-grease filters. (Fig 6) To remove the charcoal filters
place on hand on one filter at a time and turn it toward the front part. The
charcoal filter can now be removed. Always ensure to replace both filters at
the same time.

• Clean the fan and other surfaces of the cooker hood regularly using a cloth
moistened with denatured alcohol or non abrasive liquid detergent.

• The illumination installation is designed for use during cooking and not for
prolonged general illumination of the environment. Prolonged use of the
illumination installation notably reduces the duration of the bulb.
Use a one-edged screwdriver or any other appropriate tool to lift and remove
the overhead light fixture. Replace the damaged lamp. Use only halogen
lamps as the original specification, avoiding contact with hands. Return the
light fixture to its position (snap fastening). (Fig. 7)

• COMMANDS: (Fig.8)
A = TIMER – 15 MINUTES
B = SPEED I / OFF
C = SPEED II / OFF
D = SPEED III / OFF
E = LIGHT

•COMMANDS: (Fig.9)

A= OFF
B= SPEED I

C= SPEED II
D= SPEED III

E =LIGHT

• If your appliance does not have the INTENSIVE speed function, press key
A for two seconds and it will be activated for 15 minutes after which it will
return to the previously set speed. When the function is active the LED
flashes.

By pressing any key for the exclusion of the hood light the hood will return
immediately to its normal functioning.

The “automatic stop timer” delays stopping of the hood, which will
continue functioning for 15 minutes at the operating speed set at the
time this function is activated.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible reason Solution

Check the plug is connected Hood doesn’t work No electric supply
Check the main switch is turned on

Poor airflow

Motor running but no
air flow
Motor cuts after a
few minutes

Strong cooking smell Charcoal filters not

Oil dripping onto
stove

Whirring sound Something in contact

Aluminum grease
filters clogged
Charcoal filters
clogged
Butterfly valve jammed Contact technician

High temperature
safety device activated
The hood is installed
too near the cooking
stove

installed
Oil cup missing or not
installed
Aluminum grease filter
saturated

with fan blade

Clean the filters and replace when
dry
Replace the charcoal filters

The kitchen is not sufficiently
ventilated
The hood must be least 65cm from
stove

In re-circulating mode, charcoal
filters must be installed
Remove aluminum filter and
replace oil cup
Wash the aluminum grease filters

Contact with technician

THE MANUFACTURORY DECLINES ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR
EVENTUAL DAMAGES CAUSED BY BREACHING THE ABOVE
WARNINGS.

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This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC
on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent
potential negative consequences for the environment and human health,
which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this
product.

The symbol on the product indicates that this product may not be treated as
household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection
point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.

Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental
regulations for waste disposal.

For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of
this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.