Rex ZHC72X User Manual

OPERATING AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

ZANUSSI

ZHC72X

COOKER HOOD

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

These warnings are provided in the interests of your safety. Ensure that you understand
them all before installing or using this appliance. Your safety is of paramount
importance. If you are unsure about any of the meanings of these warnings contact the
Customer Care Department.

Installation

• Any installation work must be
undertaken by a qualified electrician
or competent person.

• This hood must be installed in
accordance with the installation
instructions and all measurements
adhered to.

• If the cooker hood is installed for use
above a gas appliance then the
provision for ventilation must be in
accordance with the Gas Safety Code
of Practice BS.6172, BS.5440 and
BS.6891 (natural gas) and BS.5482
(LP gas) 1994, the Gas Safety
(Installation & Use) Regulations, the
Building Regulations issued by the
Dept. of the Environment, the
Building Standards (Scotland)
(Consolidated) Regulations issued by
the Scottish Development
Department.

• The fan motor of the cooker hood
incorporates a cut-out device, which
will operate if the cooker hood is
installed below the minimum height
recommended in the Technical
Information section, or if the motor
becomes overheated. If the cut-out
device is activated, switch off the
motor and allow the hood to cool.
The cut-out device will reset itself
when the fan motor has cooled.

• It is dangerous to alter the
specifications or modify this product
in any way.

• When installed between adjoining
wall cabinets, the cabinets must not
overhang the hob.

• If the room where the hood is to be
used contains a fuel burning
appliance such as a central heating
boiler then its flue must be of the
room sealed or balanced flue type.

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• If other types of flue or appliances are
fitted ensure that there is an
adequate supply of air to the room.

• When the hood is used in conjunction
with appliances supplied with energy
other than electricity, the negative
pressure in the room must not exceed

0.04mbar to prevent fumes being
drawn back into the room by the
hood.

• The ducting system for this appliance
must not be connected to any existing
ventilation system which is being
used for any other purpose.

• Do not install above a cooker with a
high level grill.

Child Safety

• The appliance is designed to be
operated by adults. Children should
not be allowed to tamper with the
controls or play with the appliance.

During Use

• This appliance is for domestic use
only.

• Never leave frying pans unattended
during use as over-heated fats and
oils might catch fire.

• Never do flambé cooking under this
cooker hood.

• Do not leave naked flames under this
hood.

Maintenance and Service

• This appliance can be a fire hazard if
the grease and charcoal filters are not
cleaned or replaced as
recommended.

• Under no circumstances should you
attempt to repair the appliance
yourself. Repairs carried out by
inexperienced persons may cause
injury or serious malfunctioning.
Refer to your local Zanussi Service
Force Centre. Always insist on
genuine spare parts.

CONTENTS

For the User

Important Safety Information 2
Your Appliance 4
Operating Instructions 4
Maintenance and Cleaning 5
Something Not Working 6
Service and Spare Parts 6
Customer Care Department 6
Guarantee Conditions 7

For the Installer

Technical Information 8
Electrical Connections 8
Installing the Cooker Hood 9

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YOUR APPLIANCE

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

This cooker hood is designed to extract
unpleasant odours from the kitchen, it will

not extract steam.

To obtain the best performance it is
advisable to switch on the hood a few
minutes before you start cooking and
leave it running for approximately 15
minutes after you finish cooking.

Cooker Hood Controls

A = Light switch
B = On/Off switch and first motor speed
C = Second speed
D = Third speed
E = Warning light; indicates motor
operation

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Before carrying out any
maintenance or cleaning
isolate the cooker hood from
the mains supply.

The cooker hood must be kept
clean, a build up of grease or fat
can be a fire hazard.

If you have the cooker hood operating in
the re-circulation mode, it is necessary to
change the charcoal filters (N) regularly
according to use. They should be
changed at least twice a year.
To remove the charcoal filters:

- take off the anti-grease grilles as
described in the installation section.

- lift the two metallic stops (P).

- remove the charcoal filter.

The 2 anti-grease filters are easily
removed from the grille by following the
instructions and lifting the two metallic
stops (P). If you are using the hood in the
re-circulation mode, you will need to
remove the charcoal filter to access the
anti-grease filters.

WARNING: There is a third metallic filter
(not visible) which can be accessed
through opening R.

External Cleaning

Any fat deposits should be removed
regularly, at least every two months.
Avoid using abrasive or corrosive cleaning
products.

To clean the outside of the cooker hood,
use a cloth dipped in lukewarm water to
which a small amount of washing up liquid
has been added.

To clean the steel, brass or copper parts
on the outside of the appliance, use a
proprietary cleaner and follow the

manufacturer’s instructions.
The inside of the appliance should be

cleaned with a soft cloth or brush dipped in
warm soapy water.

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