AEG DGK6681HM Built In Extractor Cooker Hood User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- AEG
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AEG DGK6681HM Built In Extractor Cooker Hood
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make life simpler – features you might not find on ordinary appliances. Please
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
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The information can be found on the rating plate.
- Warning/Caution-Safety information
- General information and tips
- Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION
WARNING!
Refer to the separate Installation Instructions booklet for Safety Information
and Installation. Read carefully the Safety chapters before any use or
maintenance of the appliance.
WARNING!
Before connection to electricity make sure the blower support has been removed
from the motor.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
Control panel overview
| Function | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lamp | Turns the lights on and off. |
| 2 | First speed / Off | The motor switches to first speed level. Second press |
turns off the appliance.
3| Second speed| The motor switches to second speed level.
4| Third speed| The motor switches to third speed level.
5| Maximum speed| The motor switches to maximum speed level. After 5 minutes
appliance switches to third speed.
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| Timer| Turns off the appliance after 5 minutes. Reminds to clean or replace the filter. Refer to Filter notification in Daily use chapter.
DAILY USE
Using the hood
Check the recommended speed according to the table below.
- While heating up food, cooking with covered pots.
- While cooking with covered pots on multiple cooking zones or burners, gentle frying.
- While boiling and frying big quantities of food without a lid, cooking on multiple cooking zones or burners.
- While boiling and frying big quantities of food without a lid, big humidity.
- It is recommended to leave the hood operating for approximately 15 minutes after cooking.
- The control Panel is a sensor field. To operate the hood touch the symbol exactly in the middle for at least 1 second.
To operate the hood:
- Open the glass with control panel symbols.
- Touch the to switch on the appliance.
- If needed, change the speed by touching the desired symbol.
To turn off the appliance touch again.
Timer
This function allows you to turn off the appliance after 5 minutes of
operating. The function can be used only if the appliance operates on the
first 3 motor speeds.
- Touch the symbol. The timer starts to flash.
- After 5 minutes the appliance turns off.
To turn off the function touch again.
Hob²Hood function
It is an automatic function that connects the hob to a hood. Both the hob and
the hood have an infrared signal communicator. The speed of the fan is defined
automatically on basis of the mode setting and temperature of the hottest
cookware on the hob. You can also operate the fan using the hob manually. The
function can be activated from a panel of the hob.
Led lamp switches on when the connection is established between the hob and hood.
- The element underneath the hood (1) is a signal receiver of the function.
- For more information how to use the function refer to the hob user manual.
Filter notification
Filter alarm reminds to change or clean the charcoal filter and clean the
grease filter.
- After 40 hours of usage, the symbol turns on for 30 seconds. The grease filter must be cleaned.
- After 160 hours of usage, the symbol flashes for 30 seconds. The grease filter must be cleaned and the charcoal filter must be replaced or cleaned.
- Refer to cleaning the grease filter in care and cleaning chapter.
- Refer to cleaning the charcoal filter or replacing the charcoal filter in care and cleaning chapter.
To reset the function touch for 3 seconds.
CARE AND CLEANING
Notes on cleaning
Cleaning Agents
| Do not use abrasive detergents and brushes.
Clean the surface of the appliance with a soft cloth with warm water and mild detergent.
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After cooking some parts of the appliance can get hot. To avoid stains
appliance must be cooled down and dried with a clean cloth or paper towels.
Clean stains with a mild detergent.
Keep the hood clean
Charcoal filter
| Clean the appliance and grease filters each month. Clean the interior and
grease filters carefully from fat. Fat accumulation or another residue may
cause fire.
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Grease filters can be washed in a dishwasher.
The dishwasher must be set to a low temperature and a short cycle. The grease
filter may discolor, it has no influence on the performance of the appliance.
The time of saturation of the charcoal filter varies depending on the type of
cooking and the regularity of cleaning the grease filter.
Cleaning mode
Cleaning mode blocks the functionality of the control panel for 5 minutes.
When active, touching symbols have no effect.
The hob2Hood function is disabled when the cleaning mode is active.
- To activate the mode touch and hold and for 1 second. and turns on.
- To deactivate the mode touch andhold the symbols again for 1 second. and turns off.
Cleaning the grease filter
Filters are mounted with the use of clips and pins on the opposite side.
To clean the filter:
- Pull the handle on the filter underneath the hood (1) and slightly tilt the front of the filter down.
- Clean the filters using a sponge with nonabrasive detergents or in a dishwasher.
- The dishwasher must be set to a low temperature and a short cycle. The grease filter may discolour, but it has no influence on the performance of the appliance.
- To mount the filters back follow the first two steps in reverse order. Repeat the steps for all filters if applicable.
Replacing the charcoal filter – optional
WARNING!
Depending on the type, the filter can be or cannot be regenerated. Refer to
the leaflet provided with the filter.
To replace the filter:
- Remove the grease filters from the appliance. Refer to “Cleaning the grease filter” in this chapter.
- Press the handle of the mounting clip on the filter panel underneath the hood (1).
- Slightly tilt the front of the filter downwards (2), then pull. Repeat the first two steps for all filters.
- To install a new filter, perform the same steps in reverse order. In any case, it is necessary to replace the filters at least every four months.
Replacing the lamp
This appliance is supplied with a LED lamp and a separate control gear (LED
driver). These parts can be replaced by a technician only. In case of any
malfunction refer to “Service” in the “Safety Instructions” chapter.
TROUBLESHOOTING
WARNING!
Refer to the Safety chapters.
What to do if
| Problem | Possible cause | Remedy |
|---|
You cannot activate the appliance.
You cannot activate the appliance.
| The appliance is not connected to a power supply or it is connected incorrectly.
The fuse is blown.
| Check if the appliance is correctly connected to the electrical supply.
Make sure that the fuse is the cause of the malfunction. If the fuse is blown again and again, contact a qualified electrician.
You cannot activate the appliance.| Cabinet doors are not aligned with the
cabinet frame.| Align the cabinet doors.
You cannot activate the appliance.| The glass panel is not fully opened.|
Fully open the glass panel. Refer to daily use chapter.
You cannot activate the appliance or functions.| Incorrect usage of the
control panel.| Touch the symbols on the control panel directly in the middle
for at least 1 second to activate the appliance or function.
The lamp does not operate.| The lamp is defective.| Replace the lamp. Refer to
the “Care and Cleaning” chapter.
The appliance does not absorb enough vapours.| The motor speed is not ade‐
quate to the appearing va‐ pours.| Change the speed of the motor.
The appliance activate itself or change function itself| There is a big
condensation of vapour on the glass.| Clean the glass from the wa‐ ter,
ventilate the kitchen and increase the speed of the hood.
The filter alarm indicator| The filter alarm is on. The| Refer to the filter
notification
is on.| grease filter must be cleaned| in the “Daily use” chapter.
| or the charcoal filter (option‐|
| al) must be replaced or|
| cleaned.|
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
Recycle materials with the symbol. Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of appliances marked with the symbol household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.
References
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