WHIRLPOOL AKR 669 IX User Manual

ENGLISH Instructions for use Page 3
FRANÇAIS Mode d’emploi Page 7

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE

BEFORE USING THE HOOD
PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL

RECOMMENDATIONS
USING THE HOOD
CARE AND MAINTENANCE
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
AFTER-SALES SERVICE
INSTALLATION

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BEFORE USING THE HOOD

• Please read these instructions carefully in order
to get the best out of your new hood.

• This appliance is designed to be used only by adults.

• The appliance is not intended for use by children or
infirm persons without supervision. Make sure that
children do not play with the appliance.

• Packaging materials can be dangerous for children.
Keep packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene,
etc.) well out of their reach.

• Make sure the hood has not been damaged during
transport.

• Installation and connection to the mains and exhaust
ducts must be carried out by a qualified technician, in
accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and
local safety regulations.

PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT

1. Packaging

Packaging materials are 100% recyclable and are marked
with the recycling symbol . Dispose of packaging
materials in compliance with local waste disposal
regulations. Packaging materials can be dangerous for
children. Keep packaging materials (plastic bags,
polystyrene, etc.) well out of their reach.

2. Appliance

This appliance is marked in compliance with 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 appliance or accompanying
documentation indicates that this product should not be
disposed of as unsorted municipal waste but must be
taken to a collection point for the treatment of WEEE.

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.

PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL
RECOMMENDATIONS

1. Always disconnect the hood before cleaning or
carrying out maintenance by unplugging it or
switching off the power supply.

2. Exhaust air must not be conveyed through the same

flue used by the heating system or other non­electrical appliances.

3. Do not “flambé” food under the hood. Naked
flames could cause fire.

4. Never leave the pan unattended when frying
since the cooking oil could ignite.

5. Regular maintenance guarantees smooth hood

operation and high performance.

6. If the hood is used in extractor mode together with
cookers, ambient negative pressure must not exceed
4 Pa (4 x 10

7. If the hood is used together with non-electrically
powered appliances, ambient negative pressure must
not exceed 4Pa
(4 x 10-5 bars). For this reason, make sure the room
is adequately ventilated.

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8. The room must be adequately ventilated when the
hood is used together with appliances powered by
gas or other fuels.

9. Regularly remove dirt deposits. Regularly clean or
replace filters. Never use flammable materials as
hoses for extracted air.

10. If the power cable is damaged, it must be
replaced by the After-Sales Service or a
qualified electrician in order to avoid hazards.

Note: always wear work gloves for all installation and

maintenance operations.

Declaration of conformity

This product has been designed, manufactured and sold
in conformity to the following standards:

- the safety standards of the
“Low Voltage” Directive 73/23/EEC

- protection requirements of
“EMC” Directive 89/336/EEC amended by Directive
93/68/EEC.