RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS
The Instructions for Use apply to several versions of this appliance. Accordingly, you may find
descriptions of individual features that do not apply to you r specific appliance.
INSTALLATION
• The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damages resulting from incorrect or improper
installation.
• The minimum safety distance between the cooker top and the extractor hood is 650 mm (some
models can be installed at a lower height, please refer to the paragraphs on working dimensions
and installation).
• Check that the mains voltage corresponds to that indicated on the rating plate fixed to the inside of
the hood.
• For Class I appliances, check that the domestic po wer supply guarantees adequate earthing.
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 aeration must be guaranteed in the room in order to prevent the backflow of
exhaust gas. The kitchen must have an opening communicating directly with the open air in order
to guarantee the entry of clean air. When the cooker hood is used in conjunction with appliances
supplied with energy other than electric, the negative pressure in the room must not exceed 0,04
mbar to prevent fumes being drawn back into the room b y the cooker hood.
• In the event of damage to the power cable, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or by the
technical service department, in order to prevent an y risks.
• If the instructions for installation for the gas hob specify a greater distance specified above, thi s has
to be taken into account. Regulations concerning the discharge of air have to be fulfilled.
USE
• The extractor hood has been designed ex clusively for domestic use to eliminate kitchen smells.
• Never use the hood for purposes other than for wh ich it has been designed.
• Never leave high naked flames under the hood wh en 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 monitor ed during use: overheated oil can burst into flames.
• Do not flambè under the range hood; risk of fire
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appli ance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they d o not play with the appliance.
• “ CAUTION: Accessible parts may become hot when use d with cooking appliances.”.
MAINTENANCE
• Switch off or unplug the appliance from the mains supply before carrying out any maintenance
work.
• Clean and/or replace the Filters after the specified ti me period (Fire hazard).
• Clean the hood using a damp cloth and a neutral liq uid detergent.
The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that thi s product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the
applicable collection point for the recy cling of electrical and electronic equipment . By ensuring this product is disposed of corre ctly, you will help prevent potential neg ative
consequences for the environment and h uman health, which could otherwise be cau sed by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information
about recycling of this product, p lease contact your local city o ffice, your household waste disp osal service or the shop where you purchased the product
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CHARACTERISTICS - INSTALLATION
FIXING OF THE HOOD UNDER THE CABINET
• To drill the cabinet follow the indications given in the dimensional drawing in the chapter which regards hood dimensions.
• To fix the hood onto the cabinet use the 44,4 mm long screws
inserting and tightening them from the inside of the cabinet.
Connection to air outlet
AIR OUTLET IN THE DUCTING MODE
When installing the hood in ducting version, basing on the installer’s choice, a rigid or a flexible pipe is used in order to connect the hood to the air outlet piping.
• Insert the flange on the hood body outlet.
• Open the metal grid and make sure that the conversion knob is
in the ducting position.
• Connect the hood to the air outlet piping with a pipe.
• Fix the pipe with an adequate quantity of pipe clamps. This
material is not supplied together with the hood.
• Remove the charcoal filter if present.
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