Whirlpool AKR 653 AV, AKR 958 TI WP, AKR 934/WH, AKR 665 WH, AKR 600 GY User Manual

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 and
keep them for future reference, in order to
ensure best use of your 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
children do not play with the appliance.

• Do not connect the appliance to the mains power
supply until installation has been completed.

• WARNING: Check whether the exhaust pipe
and clamps are provided. If not, they must be
purchased separately.

• Packaging materials (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.)
can be dangerous for children and should be kept 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

WARNING : To reduce the risk of accidents, electric
shock, injury or damage, when using the hood comply
with the basic precautions, including the following.

1. Always disconnect the hood from the power supply

before carrying out any installation or maintenance
operation on the appliance.

2. Installation must be carried out by a specialised

technician, in compliance with the manufacturer’s
instructions and local safety regulations.

3. Earthing of the appliance is compulsory. (Not

possible for Class II hoods).

4. Never use multisockets and extension leads.

5. The electrical components must no longer be

accessible to the user after installation.

6. Do not touch the hood with wet parts of the body or

use it when barefoot.

7. Do not pull the appliance power cable to unplug it.

8. After-sales service – do not repair or replace any

part of the hood unless specifically indicated in the

manual. All other maintenance services must be
carried out by a specialised technician.

9. When drilling the wall, make sure not to damage the
electrical connections and/or pipes.

10. The ventilation ducts must always discharge to the
outside.

11. The Manufacturer declines any liability for improper
use or incorrect setting of the controls.

12. The appliance is not intended for use by children or
persons with limited physical, sensory or mental
abilities or without experience and knowledge of it,
unless they are under the supervision of or
instructed in its use by a person responsible for their
safety.

13. Keep children away.

14. To reduce the risk of fire, only use a metal inlet duct.

15. Children must be supervised so that they do not play
with the appliance.

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