Safety instructions Proper use Correct installation Clean the extractor hood thoroughly before using for the first time. Check the manufacturer’s specifications for the cooker to determine whether an extractor hood can be operated over it. Before cleaning and servicing the extractor hood, isolate it from the power supply by pulling out the mains plug or switching off the fuse. If the manufacturer of the cooker has not specified any significant safety distances, the following minimum distances apply – 550 mm between electric hob and the lower edge of the extractor hood – 650 mm between gas hob (upper edge of pan support) and the lower edge of the extractor hood, (see fig.
1, page 2). Bulbs (especially halogen bulbs) become very hot during operation. Even some time after the appliance has been switched off, there is still a risk of burns! Before changing bulbs, isolate the extractor hood from the power supply and leave the bulbs to cool down! If various cookers are used, the greatest indicated distance applies. Do not operate the extractor hood without bulbs inserted. The width of the extractor hood must correspond to the width of the cooking area. Always switch on the extractor hood if a hotplate is being used. If the extractor hood is not switched on, condensation may form. As a result, the appliance may corrode.
The extractor hood must not be installed over a solid fuel heating appliance which may be a fire risk (e.g. flying sparks) unless the heating appliance has a closed, non- detachable cover and the country-specific regulations are observed. This restriction does not apply to gas cookers and gas hobs. Do not place any objects on the extractor hood. To avoid damaging the hob, cover it when installing the extractor hood. RISK OF FIRE Do not flambй under the extractor hood or work with a naked flame. When switched on, the extractor hood draws flames into the filter. There is a risk of fire due to deposits on the grease filter!
Do not leave pans, frying pans or deep-fat fryers unattended if you are cooking food with oils or fats, e.g. chips. Overheated oils or fats can easily ignite! A risk of fire can be prevented by cleaning the grease filters regularly and changing the activated-carbon filter in good time. Never operate the extractor hood without grease filters. 7