$ Important information
Electrical connection:
Observe the specifications on the rating plate. The unit may only be connected by an authorized electrician, who is responsible for the proper functioning at the time of installation.
He must explain operation of the unit to the User with reference to its instruction manual.
If the appliance cannot be disconnected completely from the power supply by means of an accessible plug, then a switch, fuse or circuit breaker which complies with local code must be installed.
The User should be instructed on how to disconnect the appliance in an emergency.
Notes on repair:
If the appliance does not function correctly check the fuses first. If the power supply is functioning correctly but your appliance still does not work, notify your Gaggenau dealer, who will provide you with the address an telephone number of your nearest factory authorized service agent or contact Gaggenau USA, +1 877 4GAGGENAU.
Repairs may only be carried out by authorized electrician in order to guarantee the safety of the appliance. Unauthorized tampering with the appliance will invalidate any warranty claims. The appliance must always be disconnected from the power supply when being repaired.
Old appliances are not worthless rubbish. Valuable raw materials can be reclaimed by recycling old appliances. Before disposing of your old appliance, render it unusable.
You received your new appliance in a protective shipping carton. All packaging materials are environmentally friendly and recyclable. Please contribute to a better environment by disposing of packaging materials in an
Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal.
The extractor hood can be used in exhaust air or circulating air mode.
Always mount the extractor hood over the centre of the hob.
The extractor hood must not be installed over a solid fuel cooker – a potential fire hazard (e.g. flying sparks) – unless the cooker features a closed, non- removable cover and all national regulations are observed.
The smaller the gap between the extractor hood and hotplates, the greater the likelihood that droplets will form on the underside of the extractor hood.
Additional information concerning gas cookers:
When installing gas hotplates, comply with the relevant national statutory regulations (e.g. in Germany: Technische Regeln Gasinstallation TRGI).
Always comply with the currently valid regulations and installation instructions supplied by the gas appliance manufacturer.
Only one side of the extractor hood may be installed next to a
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