3. Extraction mode / Recirculation mode
3.1 Extraction mode
WARNING! Do not lead the exhaust air into a chimney which is used
for extracting exhaust air of appliances operated by gas or other
combustibles.
❖ The extractor hood is usually ready for the use in extraction mode.
❖ In extraction mode, the intake air is led through an exhaust hose to the outside.
For this purpose, an exhaust shaft or an outwardly leading exhaust pipe must be
available in your house / flat.
If your appliance is equipped with a carbon filter, you must remove the carbon
filter before you operate the appliance in the extraction mode!
If you want to use the extractor hood in extraction mode, please always
observe the instructions given in chapter 2. INSTALLATION and in chapter
2.2 INSTALLATION STEPS, point 8.a. INSTALLATION OF THE CHIMNEY /
EXTRACTION MODE.
3.2 Recirculation mode
❖ You can also use the appliance in recirculation mode.
❖ In recirculation mode, the exhaust air is led back into the kitchen.
❖ If you want to use the extractor hood in recirculation mode, you have to install
the carbon filters; s. chapter 3.2.1 CARBON FILTERS.
In recirculation mode you can use CARBON FILTERS to eliminate cooking vapours
and odours.
If you want to use the extractor hood in recirculation mode, please always
observe the instructions given in chapter 2.2 INSTALLATION STEPS, point
8.b. INSTALLATION OF THE CHIMNEY / RECIRCULATION MODE.
