Zanussi TH500W MKII User Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

INTEGRATED

COOKER HOOD

TH 500

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For the User

Important Safety Information

Your Appliance

Operating Instructions

Cooker Hood Controls
To Operate
Recirculation
Extraction

Maintenance and Cleaning

External Cleaning
Metal Grease Filter
To Remove the Grease Filter Cassette
Charcoal Filters
To Remove/Replace the Charcoal Filters
Worktop Lighting
Replacing the Strip Light
Replacing the Strip Light Starter

Something Not Working

Service Force Centres

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appliance.

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For the Installer

Installation Instructions

Technical Information

Electrical Connections

Electrical Requirements
Electrical Connection

Installing the Cooker Hood

Installation Requirements
Ducting
Clearance Height
Unpacking
Positioning
Venting
Fitting the Wall Cabinet
Wall Cabinet Preparation
Securing the Cooker Hood to the Wall Cabinet
To Adjust the Lower Casing
Fitting the Control Panel
Fitting the Decor Trim
To Remove the Front Strip

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Safety instructions Step by step instructions

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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 a competent person.

• This hood must be installed in accordance with the
installation instructions and all measurements must
be 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 Codes 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 Department of the Environment, the Building
standards (Scotland) (Consolidated) Regulations
issued by the Scottish Development Department.

• The fan motor of this cooker hood incorporates a cut­out device which will operate if the cooker hood is
installed below the minimum height recommended
under section ‘Clearance Height’, or if the motor
becomes overheated. If the cut-out device is
activated, switch off the fan motor and allow the
cooker hood to cool. The cut-out device will reset
itself when the fan motor has cooled significantly.

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

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

Child Safety

• This 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 product 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 the hood.

Maintenance and Service

• This appliance can be a hazard if the synthetic paper
and charcoal filters are not replaced as
recommended.

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

• 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.

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

• 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.

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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.

Cooker Hood Controls

The cooker hood functions are controlled by three slider
switches which are located in a fold away control box
on the right hand side.

Automatic Microswitch

The microswitch overrides the controls, and switches
off the hood when the visor is closed. When the visor is
opened the hood will resume the function of previous
setting.
Fan ON/OFF control

Position 1 - Low
Position 2 - Normal
Position 3 - Boost

Light ON/OFF control

To Operate

Extend the visor and select the required functions. 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
finishing.

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The appliance can be installed to recirculate or extract
contaminated air. However, the cooker hood is more
effective in the extraction mode.

Recirculation

The contaminated air is cleaned by passing through the
filters and then back into the kitchen.

Extraction

The contaminated air enters the hood passing through
the grease filter and out through the ducting to the
atmosphere.

When the ducting position is selected
the charcoal filter is not required.
Never do flambé cooking under this
cooker hood.
Never leave frying pans unattended during use
as over-heated fats and oils can catch fire.
Do not leave naked flames under the
cooker hood.

Ensure the visor is open when using the
hob even if the fan on the hood is not
switched on.

Ensure heating areas on your hob are
covered with pots and pans when using
the hob and cooker hood simultaneously.

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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.

External Cleaning

The metal casing, grille and visor should be cleaned at
least once a month to keep it looking like new. Wipe
over the hood with a soft cloth wrung out in mild soapy
water and then dry thoroughly.

Never use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners as they
may scratch or damage the surfaces.

Always wear protective gloves when cleaning
the hood.

Never use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners.

Never use excessive amounts of water when
cleaning particularly around the control panel.

Metal Grease Filters

The metal grease filters should be cleaned at least every
month. The filters may be washed by hand using mild
soapy water, or they can be machine washed in a
dishwasher.

To remove the grease filter cassette

1. Open the visor.

2. Press inwardly on the two slide catches and

remove.

Charcoal Filter

The charcoal filters cannot be cleaned. The filter should
be replaced at least every three months or more
frequently if the hood is used more than three hours per
day.

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To Remove/Replace the Charcoal
Filter

1. Open the visor.

2. Remove the metal grease filters.

3. Remove one filter at a time by placing one hand

over the filter and releasing the spring retaining
clip.

4. Allow the filter to hinge back and then remove.

Worktop lighting

If the fluorescent strip lamp fails to function first check
to ensure that the pins are located into the holder.

Replacing the strip light

1. Remove the lighting diffuser screws, through the

end capping on the right hand side.

2. Slide the diffuser to the left until the opposite end

is free, then pull the diffuser down.

3. Remove the fluorescent tube and replace with

one of the same specification.

4. Replace the cover and the retaining screws.

Replacing the strip light starter

1. Open the visor and remove the grease filter cas-

sette.

2. Unscrew the two fixing screws which secure the

internal cover immediately in front of the lighting
diffuser, on the inside edge of the casing.

3. Lift the cover from the bottom to remove.

4. Rotate the starter anti-clockwise, and replace with

one of the identical type.

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