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licking round from the bottom of the pan; this will save energy and will avoid a dangerous
concentration of heat.
1.4 - Always ensure that the appliance is used in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions
for the removal of contaminated odours during cooking.
2 - USE
Control panel
The cooker hood can be operated as follows:
LIGHT SWITCH L = controls the worktop illumination;
MOTOR SWITCH M = controls the power to the motor and the fan speed:
Position 1 = low speed, should be selected when simmering or using only one pan: the
noise level is kept to the minimum.
Position 2 = medium speed, should be selected for normal cooking. This speed offers the
best ratio between air capacity and noise level.
Position 3 = top speed, should be selected when frying or cooking food with strong odours,
even for a long period.
3 - MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance and cleaning will ensure good performance and reliability, while extending
the working life of the hood. Special attentions should be paid to the grease filters and to the
charcoal filters when the hood is used in the recirculation mode.
3.1- Metal grease filters
1 - Cleaning
The metal grease filter should be cleaned every two months with normal usage and can be
cleaned in a dishwasher or by hand using mild detergent or liquid soap.
2 - Replacement
The metal filters are easily removed, one at a time, applying a slight pressure towards the rear
of the hood while pulling downwards (fig. 6).
ATTENTION: There could be a possible fire hazard if the filters are not replaced according
to these instructions.
3.2- Synthetic filters
1 - This filter cannot be washed and should be replaced every two months. If the filter is provid ed
with a saturation indicator, replace when the violet color of the dots which are visible from the
outside is spread over the whole surface of the filter.
2 - Replacement:
a)Remove the ducting grill, referring to paragraph 3.1.3. on installation.
b)After having taken off the ducting grill, remove the filter stops (1). Replace the grease filter
(2) (fig. 7).
c)Close the ducting grill up again.
3.3- Grease Filters (metal panels)
1 - Cleaning
The metal grease filter should be cleaned every two months with normal usage and can be
cleaned in a dishwasher or by hand using mild detergent or liquid soap.
2 - Replacement:
a)Remove the ducting grill, referring to paragraph 3.1.3. on installation.
b)After dismantling the ducting grill, remove the filter stops (1). Wash the metal panels (2)
(fig. 7).
c)Close the ducting grill up again.
ATTENTION: There could be a possible fire hazard if the filters are not replaced according
to these instructions.
