Zanussi ZHC 590 Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION BOOKLET

COOKER HOOD
ZHC 590

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To enable you to use your appliance effectively and safely, please read this instruction book carefully before using
the appliance and retain for future reference. If you require guidance in the use of the appliance or require further
information on Zanussi Products, please contact our Customer Services Department. For general enquiries concer­ning your Zanussi appliance or for further information, visit our website at http://www.zanussi.co.uk

Customer Services Department
Major Appliances
Zanussi
Addington Way
Luton
Bedfordshire

LU4 9QQ Tel: [phone]*

*Calls to this number may be recorded for training purposes.

To register ownership, please ensure you complete and return the guarantee card supplied with the appliance.

For the User

Important Safety Information

Your Appliance

Operating Instructions

Cooker Hood Controls
To Operate
Recirculation
Extraction

Maintenance and Cleaning

External Cleaning
Metal Grease Filters
Charcoal Filters
To Remove/Replace Charcoal Filter
Changing the Halogen Light

Something Not Working

Service and Spare Parts

Guarantee Conditions

For the Installer

Technical Information

Electrical Connections

Electrical Requirements
Electrical Connection

Installing the Cooker Hood

Installation Requirements
Unpacking
Fitting the Wall Brackets
Fitting the Canopy Hood
Venting
Recirculation
Fitting the Chimney Stack

The following Symbols will be found in the text to guide you through the instruction book

Guide to use the instruction book

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 Services Department.

Installation

• Any installation work must be undertaken by a quali­fi ed 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
cut-out 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 signifi cantly.

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

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

• If the room where the hood is to be used contains
a fuel burning appliance such as a central heating
boiler then its fl ue must be of the room sealed or
balanced fl ue type.

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 fi re.

• Never do fl ambé cooking under this cooker hood.

• Do not leave naked fl ames under the hood.

• This cooker hood is designed to extract unpleasant
odours from the kitchen, it will not extract steam.

Maintenance and Service

• This appliance can be a hazard if the synthetic paper
and charcoal fi lters are not replaced as recommen-
ded.

• 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 other types of fl ue or appliances are fi tted 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

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* Dimensions of the hood in ducting version.
** Dimensions of the hood in recycling version.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

The cooker hood is designed to extract unpleasant odours from the kitchen, it will not extract steam.
The appliance can be installed to recirculate or extract contaminated air.

Control Panel

The hood can be switched on pushing directly onto the requested speed without fi rstly having to select 0/1 but-
ton.

KEY LED FUNCTIONS

L 0/1 Light Turns lighting on and off.

T1 0/1 Motor on First speed.

When pressed for about 1 seconds the

motor is switched off.

T2 Speed on Second speed.

T3 Speed on Third speed.

T4 Speed Fixed Max. speed

Flashing Intensive speed.
Suitable for the strongest cooking vapours

and odours. The function becomes active
when the button is pushed for about 2
seconds. After 10 minutes of functioning
it turns off automatically. This function can
be interrupted by means of pressing any
of the buttons.

S1 Led Fixed Indicates that the Metal grease fi lters

saturation alarm has been triggered, and
the fi lters need to be washed. The alarm is
triggered after 100 working hours. (Reset;

check the Maintenance-paragraph)

Flashing indicates that the activated charcoal odour

fi lter saturation alarm has been triggered,
and the fi lter has to be replaced; the metal
grease fi lters must also be washed. The
activated charcoal odour fi lter is triggered
after 200 working hours. (Activation

and Reset; check the Maintenance­paragraph)

L

T1

T2

T3

T4

S1

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

To Operate

Select the required fan speed and light if required.

Recirculation

In the recirculation mode the contaminated air enters
the cooker hood through the grease fi lters. The air is
cleaned by passing through the charcoal fi lters before
being passed back into the kitchen through the grilles in
either side of the chimney stack.

Extraction

In the extraction mode the contaminated air enters the
cooker hood passing through the grease fi lters and is
passed out through the ducting into the atmosphere.
To obtain the best performance when cooking it is advi­sable to switch the cooker hood on for a few minutes
before you start cooking and leave it running for about
15 minutes after fi nishing.

When used in the ducting mode the charcoal

fi lters are not required.
Never do fl ambé cooking under this cooker hood.
Never leave frying pans unattended during use,

as over-heated fats and oils can catch fi re.
Do not leave naked fl ames under the cooker

hood.
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 clean-

ing isolate the cooker hood from the mains
supply.

The cooker hood must be kept clean, as a build

up of grease or fat can be a fi re hazard.

External Cleaning

Wipe the cooker hood frequently with warm
soapy water using a mild detergent.

Never use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners.
Never use excessive amounts of water when

cleaning particularly around the control panel.

Metal Grease Filters

The fi lters are washable and must be cleaned when the
Led S1 lights up or at least every 2 months of opera­tion, or more frequently for particularly heavy usage.

Remove the metal grease
fi lters one at a time by:

• Open the lighting unit by pulling on the notch.

• Releasing the catches on the fi lters, the fi lters can

be removed.

The metal grease fi lters should be washed, by
hand, in mild soapy water or in a dishwasher. Allow
to dry completely before replacing.

Alarm signal reset

Switch off the lights and extractor motor.
Press Button T3 for at least 3 seconds, until

the leds start to fl ash.

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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING

Before carrying out any maintenance or cleaning isolate the cooker hood from the mains supply.

Charcoal Filters

In the recirculation mode the charcoal fi lters absorb smells and unwanted odours.

Enabling the alarm signal

• In Recirculation version Hoods, the Filter saturation alarm can be enabled on installation or at a later date.

• Turn the Lights and the suction Motor off.

• Disconnect the Hood using the Main switch or the double-pole switch on the mains power supply.

• Restore the connection by pressing and holding T1.

• Release the button. All fi ve LEDs are turned on

• Within 3 seconds press T1 until LEDs T1 and T4 fl ash in confi rmation:

• LED fl ashes twice - Activated charcoal fi lter saturation alarm ENABLED

• LED fl ashes once - Activated charcoal fi lter saturation alarm DISABLED

The fi lter is not washable and cannot be regenerated. It must be replaced when led S1 fl ashes or at least every
4 months. The alarm signal will only light up when the extractor motor is switched on.

To Remove/Replace the Charcoal Filters

• Open the lighting unit by pulling on the notch.

• Remove the metal grease fi lters

• Remove the saturated activated carbon fi lter by

releasing the fi xing hooks

• Fit the new fi lter by hooking it into its seating

• Replace the metal grease fi lters.

This appliance can be a possible fi re
hazard if the grease and charcoal fi lters
are not cleaned and replaced as recommended.

Alarm signal reset

• Switch off the lights and extractor motor.

• Press button T3 for at least 3 seconds, until the

leds start to fl ash.

Changing the halogen light

• Remove the halogen lamp from the lamp holder by

pulling gently.

• Replace the lamp with a new one of the same type,

making sure that you insert the two pins properly
into the housings on the lamp holder.

Replacement fi lters and halogen light can be obtained from your local Service Force Centre.

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SOMETHING NOT WORKING

If, having followed these instructions carefully, your cooker hood fails to work properly please carry out
the following checks.

Symptom

The cooker hood will not start

The cooker hood is not working effectively

The cooker hood has switched off during opera-

tion

If after all these checks, the fault persists, contact your
local Service Force Centre, quoting the model and
serial number.

Please note that it will be necessary to provide proof of
purchase for any in-guarantee service calls.

Solution

• Check the hood is connected to the electricity
supply.

• Make sure the switch is in the ‘ON’ position.

• The fan speed is set high enough for the task

• The grease fi lter is clean.

• The kitchen is adequately vented to allow the
entry of fresh air.

• If set up for recirculation, check that the charcoal
fi lter is still effective.

• If set up for extraction, check that the ducting and
outlets are not blocked.

• The safety cut-out device has been tripped.

• Tum off the hob and then wait for the device to
reset.

In-guarantee customers should ensure that the
above checks have been made as the engineer will
make a charge if the fault is not a mechanical or
electrical breakdown.

SERVICE AND SPARE PARTS

If you require an engineer or spare parts contact your
local Service Force Centre by telephoning:

08705 929929

Your telephone call will be routed to your local Service
Force Centre. For the address of your local Service For­ce Centre and further information about Service Force,
please visit the website at www.serviceforce.co.uk

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For general assistance with your appliance or for further
information on Zanussi products please contact our
Customer Services Department.

Customer Services Department
Major Appliances
Zanussi
Addington Way
Luton
Bedfordshire
LU4 9QQ
Tel: [phone] *

* calls to this number may be recorded for training

purposes.

GUARANTEE CONDITIONS

We Zanussi, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Zanussi built-in appliance or any part
thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, the company will, at our option
repair or replace the same FREE OF ANY CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that:

• The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electrical supply stated on the rating plate.

• The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the manufacturer’s
operating and maintenance instructions.

• The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not
authorised by us.

• All service work under this guarantee must be undertaken by Zanussi Service Force Centre.

• Any appliance or defective part replaced shall become the property of this company.

Home visits are made between 8.30am and 5.30pm Monday to Friday. Visits may be available outside these hours
in which case a premium will be charged.

EXCLUSIONS

This Guarantee does not cover:

• Damage or calls resulting from transportation, improper use or neglect, the replacement of any lilght bulbs or
removable parts of glass or plastic.

• Costs incurred for calls to put right appliances improperly installed or calls to appliances outside the United
Kingdom.

• Appliances found to be in use within a commercial environment, plus those which are the subject of rental agree­ments.

• Products of Zanussi manufacture which are not marked by Zanussi.

This guarantee is in addition to your statutory and legal rights.

ZANUSSI EUROPEAN GUARANTEE

If you should move to another country within Europe then your guarantee moves with you to your new home subject
to the following qualifi cations:

• The guarantee starts from the date you fi rst purchased your product.

• The guarantee is for the same period and to the same extent for labour and parts as exists in the new country of
use for this brand or range of products.

• This guarantee relates to you and cannot be transferred to another user.

• Your new home is within the European Community (EC) or European Free Trade Area.

• The product is installed and used in accordance with our instructions and is only used domestically, i.e. a normal
household.

Before you move please contact your nearest Customer Care Centre, listed below, to give them details of
your new home. They will then ensure that the local Service Organisation is aware of your move and able to
look after you and your appliances.

France Senlis [phone]
Germany Nurnberg [phone]
Italy Pordenone [phone]
Sweden Stockholm [phone]
UK Luton [phone]

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