elica PRF0181961 Cooker Hood Instruction Manual

elica PRF0181961 Cooker Hood

Instruction on mounting and use

Warnings and installation

The product is designed for the extraction of cooking fumes and steam and it is for domestic use only. Strictly observe the instructions in this manual. No liability shall be accepted for any inconvenience, damage or fire caused to the product as a result of not following the instructions given in this manual.
The device may have different aesthetic features with respect to the illustrations in this handbook, however the operating, maintenance and installation instructions remain the same.

• It is important to keep all the manuals accompanying the product so that they can be consulted at all times. If sold, transferred or moved, make sure it remains with the product.
• Read the instructions carefully: they contain important information on installation, operation and safety.
• Check the integrity of the product prior to its installation. Otherwise, contact the dealer and do not continue with the installation.

GENERAL SAFETY

• Do not make electrical or mechanical changes on the product or on the exhaust pipes. Before doing any cleaning or maintenance work, disconnect the product from the mains power supply by removing the plug or turning off the mains switch.
• For all installation and maintenance operations, always wear work gloves.
• The product can be used by children over the age of 8 and by people with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or without experience or the necessary knowledge, as long as they are properly supervised or have been instructed on how to safely use the device and understand the inherent dangers.
• Children must be supervised to make sure that they do not play with the product.
• Cleaning and maintenance must never be performed by children unless they are properly supervised.
• The room must have sufficient ventilation when the product is used at the same time as other appliances burning gas or other fuels.
• The product must be cleaned frequently both inside and out (AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH); always follow the instructions given in the maintenance manual.
• Failure to comply with the rules indicated for cleaning the product and replacing/cleaning the filters may result in the risk of fire.
• It is strictly forbidden to cook food on the flame under the product.
• WARNING: When the hob is on, the accessible parts of the product may become hot.
• Do not connect the product to the electrical power supply until the installation is complete.
• The regulations laid down by local authorities must be strictly followed with regard to the technical and safety measures to adopt for fume extraction.
• The extracted air must not be conveyed through the same ducts used to extract the fumes generated by gas combustion or other types of combustion products.
• Do not use or leave the product without appropriately installed lamps, as this may result in the risk of electric shock.
• The product must NEVER be used without the grille correctly fitted.
• The product must NEVER be used as a support surface unless expressly indicated.
• Range hoods and other cooking fume extractors may adversely affect the safe operation of appliances burning gas or other fuels (including those in other rooms) due to back flow of combustion gases. These gases can potentially result in carbon monoxide poisoning. After installation of a range hood or other cooking fume extractor, the operation of flued gas appliances should be tested by a competent person to ensure that back flow of combustion gases does not occur.
• To replace the lamp, only use the lamp indicated in the maintenance/lighting system section of this manual.
• Using a naked flame may damage the filters and cause a fire hazard, and must therefore be avoided under all circumstances.
• Extra care must be taken when frying to prevent the oil from overheating and catching fire.
• In case of doubt, contact the authorised service centre or similar qualified personnel.

INSTALLATION SAFETY

• •Use the fixing screws supplied with the product only if suitable for the surface; otherwise purchase the correct type of screws.
• Check for accessories (e.g. bags containing screws, warranty certificates, etc.) inside the product (placed there for transport reasons). If there are any, remove them and keep them safe.
• WARNING: Failure to install screws and fasteners in accordance with these instructions may result in electrical hazards.
• The exhaust pipe is not supplied and must be purchased.
• The diameter of the exhaust pipe must be equivalent to the diameter of the connecting ring.
• For installation of the product on the hob, respect the height indicated in the drawings
• The minimum distance between the surface of the container supports on the cooker and the lowest part of the range hood must not be less than 45 cm (not less than 65 cm only for Australia and New Zealand) for electric cookers and 65 cm for gas or mixed cookers.
• If the installation instructions of the gas cooker specify a greater distance, take it into account.
  Please note! Do not use with a programmer, timer, separate remote control or any other device that activates automatically.

USE

The extraction system can be used in the duct-out version with external evacuation, or in the recirculating version with filtering and internal recirculation.

Duct-Out Version:

Vapours are evacuated outside through an exhaust pipe attached to the connecting flange.
CAUTION! If the product features one or more carbon filters, they must be removed. Connect the product to wall-mounted exhaust pipes and holes with a diameter equivalent to the air outlet (connecting flange).

The use of pipes and outlet holes in the wall with a smaller diameter will reduce the extraction performance and drastically increase the noise level.
All responsibility in this regard is therefore denied.

• Use a ducting pipe with the shortest length necessary.
• Use a ducting pipe with the least number of bends possible (maximum bend angle: 90°).
• Avoid drastic changes in the ducting pipe diameter.

Recirculating Version:

The suctioned air will be degreased and deodorised before it is sent back into the room. To use the product in this version, it is necessary to install an additional activated carbon filter system.

ASSEMBLY BEFORE INSTALLATION

• Check that the product is the right size for the installation area.
• Remove the activated carbon filter(s) if supplied (see also relevant paragraph).
• It(they) must be reinstalled if the product is used in the filter version.
• If there are panels and/or walls and/or wall units on the sides, make sure that there is enough space to install the product and that it is always possible to access the control panel easily.
• The product is equipped with fixing plugs suitable for most walls/ceilings. However, it is necessary to consult a qualified technician to make sure that the materials are suitable for the type of wall/ceiling. The wall/ceiling must be strong enough to support the weight of the hood.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION SAFETY

• The mains voltage must correspond to the voltage indicated on the label found inside the product.
• If it features a plug, connect the product to a socket that complies with current standards, located in an area accessible even after installation.
• If it does not feature a plug (direct connection to the mains) or the plug is not located in an accessible area, even after installation, apply a standard double pole switch that ensures complete disconnection from the mains in category III overvoltage conditions, in accordance with the installation rules.
• Warning! The power cable must be replaced by the authorised technical support service or by a person with similar qualifications.
• Please note! Before reconnecting the circuit to the mains power supply, make sure that it is working correctly, always check that the power cable is correctly installed.

MAINTENANCE WARNINGS

• Cleaning: For cleaning, simply use a cloth moistened with neutral liquid detergents. Do not use cleaning tools or instruments.
• Avoid the use of abrasive products. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL!

For product maintenance, see the images at the end of the installation marked by this symbol.

• A    Anti-Grease Filter: The metallic anti-grease filter must be cleaned once a month with non-aggressive detergents, manually or in a dishwasher on a short wash at low temperatures. To remove the anti-grease filter, pull the spring release handle.
• The Anti-Grease Filter traps the grease particles produced during cooking. When cleaned in the dishwasher, the metal grease filter may discolour, but its filtering characteristics remain unchanged.
• B Carbon filter (for filter version only): The cartridge must be replaced at least every four months. It CANNOT be washed or regenerated. As indicated in the drawings section: remove the anti-grease filters, apply a carbon filter on each side and attach it to the product. Put the anti-grease filters back in place.
• The carbon filter retains any unpleasant odours produced during cooking.
• The saturation of the carbon filter can occur after somewhat prolonged use depending on the type of cooking and how regularly the grease filter is cleaned.
• B Washable activated carbon filter (for filter version only):
  The carbon filter can be washed every two months (or when indicated by the filter saturation system – if included in your model). As indicated in the drawing section: remove the grease filter, remove the carbon filter and wash using hot water and suitable detergents or in a dishwasher at 65°C (if washing in a dishwasher, carry out the complete washing cycle without dishes inside). Remove any excess water without damaging the filter, then place it in the oven for 10 minutes at 100°C to dry it out completely. Put the anti-grease filters back in place. Replace the foam layer every 3 years and each time the cloth appears damaged.

Illumination

• Lighting system : The lighting system cannot be replaced by the user, contact Customer Service in case of malfunction.
• The lighting system is based on LED technology. LEDs provide optimal illumination, last up to 10 times longer than conventional lamps and save 90% of electricity

OPERATION

T1 Motor ON/OFF
Press the button to start the hood at speed 1.
Press the button during operation to switch the hood OFF.
T2 Increase speed
Press the button to switch the hood from OFF to speed 1.
Press the button (with hood ON) to increase the motor speed from speed 1 to intensive.
With each speed, the respective LED lights up.
Speed 1 LED L1
Speed 2 LED L2
Speed 3 LED L3
Intensive speed LED L4 (flashing)
Intensive speed is timed. Standard timing is 5’, after which the hood switches to speed 2.
To deactivate the function before the time expires, press T2; the hood will switch to speed 1; press T1 to switch off the hood.
T3 Lights ON/OFF
T4 Speed timer
T5 Operating status indicator.

Speed timer

The speed timer is enabled by pressing T4; after the set time, the hood switches off.
Timing is subdivided as follows:
Speed 1 – 20 minutes (LED L1 flashing)
Speed 2 – 15 minutes (LED L2 flashing)
Speed 3 – 10 minutes (LED L3 flashing)
Intensive speed – 5 minutes (LED L4 flashing).
During timed operation, press T1 to switch off the hood; press T2 or T4 to make the hood go back to the set speed.

Grease filter warning

After 40 hours of operation, LED L5 lights up. When this warning appears, it means that the installed grease filter needs to be washed. To reset the warning, press and hold key T1 for 3”.

Carbon filter warning

After 160 hours of operation, LED L5 flashes. When this warning appears, it means that the installed carbon filter needs to be replaced. To reset the warning, press and hold key T1 for 3”.

In the event that both warnings appear at the same time, LED L5 will alternately indicate the alarms by remaining on for 3” and then flashing 3 times. This condition can be reset by performing the procedure described above twice. The first time resets the grease filter warning, the second time resets the carbon filter warning. In standard mode, the carbon filter warning is not active. If the hood is used in the filter version, it is necessary to enable the carbon filter warning.

Carbon filter warning activation:
Switch the hood OFF and simultaneously press and hold keys T1 and T4 for 3”. The LEDs L1 and L2 will flash for 5”.
Carbon filter warning deactivation:
Switch the hood OFF and simultaneously press and hold keys T1 and T4 for 3”. The LED L1 will flash for 2”.

Temperature alarm

The hood is equipped with a temperature sensor that activates the motor at speed 3 if the temperature in the control panel area is too high.
The alarm condition is indicated by the LEDs L1, L2 and L3 flashing in sequence.
This condition remains until the temperature drops below the alarm threshold.
It is possible to exit this mode by pressing T1 or T2.
Every 30”, the sensor checks the temperature in the control panel area.

OPERATION

A= ON/OFF light switch.
B= ON/OFF switch and select speed 1 (in case of little steam and smoke).
B+C= Select speed 2 (in case of medium amount of steam and smoke).
B+D= Select speed 3 (in case of a lot of steam and smoke).

END-OF-LIFE DISPOSAL

This device is marked in compliance with the European Directive 2012/19/EC – UK SI 2013 No.3113, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Make sure that this product is disposed of correctly. The user helps prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and for health. The symbol on the product or accompanying documentation indicates that this product should not be treated as household waste but should be handed over at a suitable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Dispose of it in accordance with local regulations for waste disposal. For further information about the treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local authority, the collection service for household waste or the shop from where the product was purchased.

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR USE

Recommendations for correct use in order to reduce the impact on the environment: When cooking begins, the device should be turned on at minimum speed, and left on for a few minutes even after cooking is complete. Increase the speed only if there is a large quantity of fumes and steam, using the Booster function only in extreme cases. To keep the odour reduction system running efficiently, replace the carbon filter/s when necessary. To ensure the high performance of the grease filter, clean it when necessary. To improve efficiency and minimise noise, use the maximum duct diameter indicated in this manual.

REGULATIONS

Equipment designed, tested and manufactured in compliance with safety regulations: EN/IEC 60335-1; EN/IEC 60335-2- 31, EN/IEC 62233. Performance: EN/IEC 61591; ISO 5167-1; ISO 5167-3; ISO 5168; EN/IEC 60704-1; EN/IEC 60704-2-13;EN/IEC 60704-3; ISO 3741; EN 50564; IEC 62301. EMC: EN 55014-1; CISPR 14-1; EN 55014-2; CISPR 14-2; EN/IEC 61000-3-2; EN/IEC 61000-3-3.

NOTES

: the parts marked with this symbol can be purchased separately from specialised dealers.
: the parts marked with this symbol are optional accessories supplied only with some models and can be purchased from the websites www.elica.com and www.shop.elica.com.

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References

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