General Safety
Read this manual thoroughly before first use, even if you are familiar with this type of product. The safety
precautions enclosed herein reduce the risk of fire, electric shock and injury when correctly adhered to. Keep
the manual in a safe place for future reference, along with the completed warranty card and purchase receipt.
If applicable, pass these instructions on to the next owner of the appliance.
Always follow basic safety precautions and accident prevention measu res when us ing an elec trical appliance,
including the following:
Important installation advice
This range hood must only be installed in accordance with the instructions provided. Incorrect installation
may cause harm to persons, damage property and void the product’s warranty.
This range hood complies the safety standard AS /NZ S60335.2.31:2013 and AS/NZS 60335.1
WARNING: All electrical work associated with the installation of this range hood must be carried out by
a licensed electrician .
WARNING: This range hood must be installed by a suitably qualified person in strict accordance with
all instr uc tions in this manu a l.
• Cables: Do not allow electrical fittings or cables to come into contact with areas on the associated equipment
(range hood) that get hot.
• Air discharge: The exhaust air must not be discharged into a flue which is used for exhausting fumes fro m
appliances burning gas or other fuels.
• External air evacuati on: Make sure to follow your local laws that apply to external air evacuation
when installing and using the range hood.
Electrical safety and cord handling
• Voltage and frequency: Before plugging the unit into an appropriate electrical outlet, make sure your
outlet voltage and circuit frequency correspond to the voltage stated on the appliance rating label.
• Power cord: Check the cord regularly for damage. Do not use the appliance if the cord, or any other part
of the appliance, has been damaged.
• Damaged cord: A damaged cord must be replaced by the manufacturer or a similarly qualified person
in order to avoid a hazard.
• Disconnect: Before cleaning th e range hood, make sure to switc h it off and unplug it f rom the elec trical
supply. Do not disconnect the appliance with wet hands. Grip by the plug, do not pull by the cord when
disconnecting.
Usage conditions and restri c ti ons
• Domestic use only: This range hood is designed for indoor domestic use only. It is not intended for
comme rcial, trade or industrial purposes. It can be built into a standa rd kitch en cabinet or housi ng
unit following the installation instructions in this manual.
• Intended purpose: Only use this range hood for its intended purpose, in its intended environment and as
described in this manual. Any other use may cause fire, electric shock or injury.
• Use common sense: These instructions are not intended to cover every possible condition and situation.
As with any electrical household appliance, common sense and caution are therefore always recommended
when installing, operating and maintaining the equipment.
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