GAGGENAU VL200120 Vario Downdraft Ventilation Instruction Manual

GAGGENAU VL200120 Vario Downdraft Ventilation Instruction Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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WARNING
When properly cared for, your new appliance has been designed to be safe and reliable. Read all instructions carefully before use. These precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, fire, and injury to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions must be followed, including those in the following pages.

General notes

This appliance is not intended for operation with an external clock timer or a remote control.

Make sure that no small parts or liquids penetrate into the appliance.

Check device for visible damage after unpacking it. Don’t plug in device in the event of transport damage.

Adults and children must never operate the appliance without supervision if they are either physically or mentally incapable or if they lack the necessary knowledge and experience to operate the appliance correctly and safely. Don’t let children play with the appliance or packaging material.

Fire Safety

Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen.

WARNING
Risk of fire!
If the downdraft ventilator is installed next to a gas appliance, an air bafflemust be used (available as accessory). This prevents the flame from being drawn into the fan. Thus, a filter soaked in grease cannot be ignited by the gas flame.

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:

1. Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.
2. Always turn hood ON whenn cooking at high heat.
3. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
4. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.

Do not under the or work with a naked flame. When switched on, the extractor hood draws flames into the filter. There is a risk of fire due to deposits on the grease filter!

CAUTION
For general ventilating use only. Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.

Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or plug. Discard fan or contact an authorized service facility for examination and/or repair.

Do not run cord under carpeting. Do not cover cord with throw rugs, runners, or similar coverings. Do not route cord under furniture or appliances. Arrange cord away from traffic area and where it will not be tripped over.

In the event that personal clothing or hair catches fire, drop and roll immediately to extinguish flames.

Smother flames from food fires other than grease fires with baking soda. Never use water on cooking fires.

WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

• SMOTHER FLAMES with a closefitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
  • NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN
• You may be burned.
  • DO NOT USE WATER, includingwet dishcloths or towels – a violent steam explosion will result.
  • Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
• You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.
•  The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
• The fire department is being called.
• You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

Have an appropriate fire extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible and easily accessible near the appliance.

Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation system during a cooktop fire. However, do not reach through fire to turn  it off.

WARNING
Risk of fire!
Grease deposits in the grease filter can ignite.

Clean the grease filter at least every two months.

Never operate the appliance without the grease filter.

WARNING
Risk of fire!
Grease deposits in the grease filter can catch fire. Never work with a naked flame near the appliance (e.g. flambéing). Install the unit near a heat- producing appliance for solid fuels (e.g. wood or coal) only if there is a closed, non-detachable cover. There must be no flying sparks.

WARNING
Risk of fire!
When gas burners are in operation without any cookware placed on them, they can build up a lot of heat. A ventilation appliance installed above the cooker may become damaged or catch fire. Only operate the gas burners with cookware on them

WARNING
Risk of fire!
Hot oil and fat catch fire fast. Never leave hot oil and fat unsupervised. Never extinguish a fire with water. Switch off the cooking position. Suffocate flames carefully with a lid, a fire blanket or similar.

Burn Prevention

WARNING
Risk of burns!
The accessible parts get hot during operation. Never touch hot parts. Keep children away.

Child Safety

When children become old enough to use the appliance, it is the responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to ensure that they are instructed in safe practices by qualified persons.

Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance. Destroy the packaging after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to play with packaging material.

Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, sit, or hang on any part of an appliance, especially a door, warming drawer, or storage drawer. This can damage the appliance, and the unit may tip over, potentially causing severe injury.

Do not allow children to use this appliance unless closely supervised by an adult. Children and pets should not be left alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to play in its vicinity, whether or not the appliance is in use.

CAUTION
Items of interest to children should not be stored in an appliance, in cabinets above an appliance or on the backsplash. Children climbing on an appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.

Cleaning Safety

WARNING
Be sure the entire appliance (including the grease filters and light bulbs, if applicable) has cooled and grease has solified before attempting to clean any part of the appliance.

WARNING
Risk of burns, electrical shock!
by appliance. Always let appliance cool down prior to cleaning or maintenance. Turn off fuse or unplug power plug.

Do not use steam cleaners to clean the appliance.

CAUTION
Damage to appliance
Do not remove control knobs for cleaning.

Safe use

WARNING
Do not repair, replace or remove any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals. Improper installation, service or maintenance can cause injury or property damage. Refer to this manual for guidance. All other servicing should be done by an authorized servicer.

WARNING
Risk of burns!
by hot appliance when used with cooking appliances. Keep children away and ensure proper use.

WARNING
Risk of injury, damage! through objects set down on the appliance. Never place objects on the appliance.

WARNING
Risk of short circuit!
The cable insulation of electrical appliances can melt. Never place connection cable on the hot cooking zones.

WARNING
Risk of fire!
Overly greasy filters pose a risk of catching fire! Never deep-fry or grill next to the appliance without paying careful attention. Clean grease filters regularly.

Proper Installation and Maintenance

Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker or fuse. Mark it for easy reference.

This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Connect only to properly grounded outlet. Refer to Installation Instructions for details.

This appliance is intended for normal family household use only. It is not approved for outdoor use. See the Statement of Limited Product Warranty. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.

Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors, flammables or nonfood products in or near this appliance. It is specifically designed for use when heating or cooking food. The use of corrosive chemicals in heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and could result in injury.

Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly, or if it has been damaged. Contact an authorized servicer.

Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in this manual. Refer all servicing to a factory authorized service center.

CAUTION
Grease left on filters can remelt and move into the vent.

Hidden surfaces may have sharp edges. Use caution when reaching behind or under appliance.

WARNING
When the hood is operated in exhaust-air mode simultaneously with a different burner which also makes use of the same chimney (such as gas, oil or coal- fired heaters, continuous-flow heaters, hot-water boilers) care must be taken to ensure that there is an adequate supply of fresh air which will be needed by the burner for combustion.

Safe operation is possible provided that the under pressure in the room where the burner is installed does not exceed 4 Pa (0.04 mbar). This can be achieved if combustion air can flow through non-lockable openings, e.g. in doors, windows and via the air-intake/exhaust-air wall box or by other technical measures, such as reciprocal interlocking, etc.

WARNING
Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning –Provide adequate air intake so combustion gases are not drawn back into the room.

An air-intake/exhaust-air wall box by itself is no guarantee that the limiting value will not be exceeded.

Note: When assessing the overall requirement, the combined ventilation system for the entire household must be taken into consideration. This rule does not apply to the use of cooking appliances, such as cooktops and ovens.

WARNING
Mortal danger, risk of poisoning! through back-suctioned combustion gases. Never operate appliance in exhaust air mode simultaneously with a fire-powered appliance that relies on ambient air if sufficient air supply has not been provided for.

Fire-powered appliances that rely on ambient air (e.g. gas, oil, wood or coalpowered heaters, flow heaters, water heaters) draw on combustion air from the room where they’re installed and direct the exhaust fumes through an exhaust system (e.g. chimney), out of the building.

In combination with an activated range hood, ambient air is drawn from the kitchen and neighboring rooms— insufficient supply air may cause low pressure. Poisonous gases from the chimney or exhaust shaft may be suctioned back into the living space.

• That’s why sufficient supply air must always be provided for.
• An air supply / exhaust wall duct alone doesn’t ensure adherence to the limit value.

WARNING
Risk of electrical shock!
through damaged connection cable. Don’t bend or pinch connection cable during installation.

WARNING
Risk of burns, injury! through damaged connection cable. Damaged connection cable must be replaced by an licensed specialist (electrician).

WARNING
Risk of injury!
From sharp edges during installation. Always wear protective gloves while installing the appliance.

Proposition 65 Warning:
This product may contain a chemical known to the State of California, which can cause cancer or reproductive harm. Therefore, the packaging of your product may bear the following label as required by California:

Causes of damage

CAUTION
Risk of damage due to ingress of humidity into the electronic circuitry. Never clean operator controls with a wet cloth.

CAUTION
Surface damage due to strong or abrasive cleaning agents. Never use strong and abrasive cleaning agents.

Protecting the environment

Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in an environmentally friendly manner.

Operating modes

Operating modes This appliance can be used in air extraction or air recirculation mode depending on the remote fan unit connected.

Air extraction

The air sucked in is cleaned by the grease filters and is routed outdoors through a pipe system.

Note: The extracted air must neither be discharged into an operating smoke or waste gas chimney nor into a shaft that serves to ventilate rooms where heat-producing appliances are installed.

• The local chimney sweep’s consent must be obtained if the exhaust air is to be routed to a smoke or waste gas chimney that is not in operation.
• A telescopic wall duct should be used if the exhaust air is routed through the outside wall.

Recirculation

The aspirated air is cleaned by the grease filters and an activated charcoal filter and is returned to the kitchen.

Note: You must install an activated charcoal filter to bind odors in the recirculation mode. Refer to the manual or ask your specialist dealer for details of the various options for operating the appliance in the recirculation mode. You can obtain the necessary accessories from specialist dealers, from our after-sales service or in the online shop.

Getting to know your appliance

Downdraft ventilation

1. Filter cover
2. Metal grease filter
3. Control knobs

Control knob

Display on the illuminated ring

The control knob is encircled by an illuminated ring that indicates a number of statuses and functions.

saturation indicator
Switch off appliance, flashes rapidly: White, 6 times| Activated charcoal filter saturation indicator
Flashing: Orange| Appliance fault Please contact customer service

Before using the appliance for the first time

Be apliancefo thre firs timte Before using the appliance and accessory parts for the first time, clean them thoroughly.

Operating the appliance

Turning on

Automatic mode, three fan settings, intensive mode Ž and the intermittent ventilation system μ are available for extraction.

Push in the control knob and turn it clockwise to the fan setting you require.

The illuminated ring behind the control knob lights up.

Turning off
Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to position 0.

Run-on function

Note: The run-on function does not start unless the appliance has been switched on for at least two minutes.

The run-on function leaves the ventilation system running for a few minutes after it has been switched off. Theilluminated ring behind the control knob flashes orange. This eliminates any remaining cooking smells. The appliance then automatically switches off.

In automatic mode, the appliance always switches off when you turn the control knob to position 0.

Switching off the run-on function early:
Turn the control knob clockwise to position <. The illuminated ring behind the control knob goes out briefly and then lights up orange. A signal tone sounds. Then turn the control knob to position 0.

Intensive mode

Activate intensive mode if strong odors or large amounts of steam are produced. In this mode, the applianceoperates at its maximum fan setting for a short time. After approx. six minutes, the appliance automatically switches back to fan setting 3.

Switching on
Push in the control knob and turn it clockwise to the Ž position

The intensive mode is activated. The illuminated ring behind the control knob goes out briefly and then lights up orange. A signal tone sounds.

Note: The run time of the intensive mode is six minutes. Once this time has elapsed, the appliance switches back to fan setting 3. A signal tone sounds. The control knob remains in the Ž position. The illuminated ring behind the control knob goes out briefly and then lights up orange.

Switching off
Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to position 0.

Intermittent ventilation
With intermittent ventilation, the fan automatically switches to fan setting 1 for six minutes every hour.

Switching on

Push in the control knob and turn it clockwise to the μ position.

Intermittent ventilation is activated. The illuminated ring behind the control knob lights up orange while the ventilation system is switched on.

Switching off
Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to position 0.

Automatic operation
In automatic mode, a sensor in the appliance detects the intensity of the cooking and roasting fumes. The appliance selects the appropriate fan setting automatically.

Switching on
Push in the control knob and turn it clockwise to the < position.

Automatic mode is activated.

The optimum fan setting 1, 2 or 3 is set automatically using a sensor. The illuminated ring behind the control knob lights up orange while the ventilation system is switched on.

The run time of the automatic mode is eight hours at most.

Switching off
Turn the control knob anti-clockwise to position 0

Saturation notification
When the metal grease filter or the activated charcoal filter (only in air recirculation mode) are saturated, a signal sounds after the appliance has been switched off and the illuminated ring on the control knob flashes:

• Metal grease filter: Three times white, slow flashing
• Activated charcoal filter: Six times white, rapid flashing

Do not wait any longer to clean the metal grease filters or replace or regenerate the activated charcoal filters.~ “Cleaning and maintenance” on page 14

Ventilation molding
If the hob extractor system is operating beside a gas appliance, a ventilation molding (LS 041 001) must be placed on the gas unit.

The ventilation molding improves the extraction behavior of gas appliances and prevents small flames from being blown out by the draught.

Cleaning and maintenance

WARNING
Risk of burns!
The appliance grows hot during operation. Let appliance cool down prior to cleaning.

WARNING
Risk of electrical shock!
Moisture entering the appliance can cause an electrical shock. Don’t use a high-pressure cleaner or steam cleaner.

WARNING
Risk of injury!
Components inside the appliance may have sharp edges. Wear protective gloves.

NOTICE

Surface damage
Do not use these cleaning agents

• Caustic or corrosive cleaners
• Oven cleaners
• Cleaners that are caustic, contain chlorine or are aggressive
• Cleaners containing large proportions of alcohol
• Hard, scratchy dish-washing sponges, brushes or scourers

If such an agent comes into contact with the appliance, wipe it off immediately with water. Thoroughly wash out new sponge cloths before using them.

Note: Only use a minimal amount of water when cleaning so that no water enters the appliance.

Cleaning the appliance

Note: Before cleaning, remove any jewelry from your arms and hands.

In order to ensure the grease absorption level, the grease filter must be cleaned regularly.

Clean the appliance after each use once it has cooled down. Remove spilt liquids immediately and do not allow any food remains to dry on it.

Also clean the inside of the downdraft ventilation regularly with a damp cloth.

water when cleaning to prevent water from penetrating the appliance. Soak dried-on food remains with a small amount of soapy water; do not scour.
Ventilation grille| Carefully remove for cleaning. Soapy water – dry with a soft cloth. You can also clean the ventilation grille in the dishwasher. This may cause the ventilation grille to discolor, making it lighter. This does not affect its usability.
Control panel| Soapy water – the cloth must not be too wet. Dry with a soft cloth. If acidic substances (e.g. vinegar, ketchup, mustard, marinades, lemon juice) are spilled on the control panel, remove them immediately.
Control knobs| Soapy water – the cloth must not be too wet. Dry with a soft cloth.

CAUTION
Damage to the appliance
Do not detach the control knobs to clean them

Removing and installing the metal grease filter

1. Remove the filter cover.

2. Pull the metal grease filter up and out of the appliance.
   

3. Clean the metal grease filter and filter cover.

4. Clean the interior of the downdraft ventilation.

5. Insert the metal mesh grease filter.

6. Put the filter cover on.

Cleaning the metal grease filter

WARNING
Risk of fire!
Grease deposits in the grease filter can ignite.
Clean the grease filter at least every two months.
Never operate the appliance without the grease filter.

The metal grease filter can be cleaned in the dishwasher or by hand.

Cleaning in the dishwasher

Note: Slight discoloration may occur if cleaning in the dishwasher. This has no effect on the performance of the metal grease filter.

1. Place the metal grease filters loosely in the dishwasher with the opening facing down. Do not jam in the metal grease filters.
2. Do not clean heavily soiled metal grease filters together with tableware.

Cleaning by hand

1. Soak the metal grease filter in hot soapy water.
2. Clean with a brush and then rinse thoroughly.
3. Allow the metal grease filter to dry before inserting.

Note: You can use a special degreaser to remove stubborn dirt. It can be ordered via the online shop.

Changing the activated charcoal filter (only in circulating-air mode)

Activated charcoal filters trap the odor-causing compounds from cooking smells. They are only used for air-recirculation mode.

The activated charcoal filter of the remote fan unit mustbe replaced at regular intervals. The saturation indicator on your appliance tells you how frequently this needs to be done.

Resetting the saturation indicator

If the saturation indicator for the metal grease filter or activated charcoal filter has flashed, you must reset the saturation indicator after cleaning or changing the filter.

1. Push in the control knob and turn it clockwise to the  position. The saturation indicator is reset. The illuminated ring behind the control knob flashes three times. A signal tone sounds.
2. Turn the control knob back to position 0.

Customer service

If your appliance needs repairs, our customer service is there for you. We work hard to help solve problems quickly and without unnecessary service calls, getting your appliance back up and running correctly in the least amount of time possible.

When you call, please indicate the product number (E-Nr.) and serial number (FD-Nr.) so that we can support you in a qualified manner. You will find the type plate with these numbers on the bottom of the appliance.

To avoid having to search for a long time when you need it, you can enter your appliance data and the customer support telephone number here.

Please read the use and care instructions provided with your appliance. Failure to do so may result in an error in using the appliance. This could result in a service call that instead of fixing a mechanical issue is only needed for customer education. Such calls are not covered by the appliance warranty.

Please find the contact data of all countries in the enclosed customer service list.

To book a service visit and product advice

USA 877 442 4436 toll-free
CANADA 877 442 4436 toll-free

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