Using the cooker hood
The control panel
The control panel is under the cooker hood. Best results are obtained by using low speed for normal conditions and high speed when smells and steam are more concentrated.
On and Off switch.
Speed adjustment switch.
Lighting switch, on and off.
Turn the hood on a few minutes before you start cooking then you will get an underpressure in the kitchen. It should be left on after cooking for about 15 minutes or until all steam and smells have disappeared.
Do not operate the fan at a higher speed than necessary. The low speeds are adequate for ordinary requirements while cooking. The high speeds should be used only if food has burnt while cooking, or for other strong fumes.
Correct ventilation
If the cooker hood should be working correctly there must be an underpressure in the kitchen. It is important to keep the kitchen windows closed and have a window in an adjacent room open.
Important to know
Great care must be taken if the hood is used at the same time as a burner or fireplace (e.g. gas, diesel, coal or wood heaters, water heaters, etc.), as the hood will expel air which is required by these other appliances. Attend to it by opening a window. Not applicable for cooker hoods used in recirculation mode.
Maintenance and cleaning
Before doing any maintenance work on the hood, disconnect it from the main supply by disconnecting the plug from the wall socket or unscrewing the fuse.
Clean the filter regularly. The grease that collects in the filter and the duct could ignite if a hot plate is left on (or if overheating occurs).
Cleaning the hood
Clean the outside of the hood using a damp cloth and a mild detergent. Never use corrosive, abrasive or flammable cleaning products.
Cleaning the grease filters
Clean the filter every month or every other month |
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according to how much the hood is used. The cleaner |
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the filters, the better it collects grease. Remove the |
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filter by (Fig. 1): | Fig. 1 | |
•Grab hold of the handle and push the filter |
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backward. |
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€Pulling the filter down at the front and removing it | Clean the filter frequently. A clean filter | |
forwards. | ||
minimises the motor load, which helps the | ||
The filter is made of aluminium wires on which the | ||
fan to function more efficiently. | ||
grease collects. Clean the filter in hot water using a | ||
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detergent, or in a dishwasher. Let the filter dry before |
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putting it back. Note that a dishwasher may discolour |
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the filter. |
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