Electrolux LFV429Y 700 Series Wall Hood User Manual

: June 10, 2024
: Electrolux

Electrolux LFV429Y 700 Series Wall Hood

Product Information

The product is an extractor hood that helps in removing steam and smoke from the kitchen. The product is available in four variants – LFV429Y, LFV419K, LFV426Y, and LFV426K. The product has a control panel with different speed levels for efficient performance. The product has a filter that needs to be cleaned regularly for optimum performance.

Product Usage Instructions

Install the extractor hood in the kitchen as per the safety instructions provided in the user manual.
Use the on/off button to turn on the extractor hood.
Use the control panel to select the desired speed level.
The filter needs to be cleaned regularly for optimal performance. Refer to the user manual for instructions on how to clean the filter.
In case of an error message regarding the filter, clean or replace the filter as per the instructions provided in the user manual.
Use the speed boost feature for quick ventilation.

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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE

Always use original spare parts. When contacting our Authorized Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number. 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.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

Control panel overview

Electrolux LFV429Y 700 Series Wall Hood 01

Function	Description
1	On / Off
2	First speed
3	Second speed
4	Third speed
5	Maximum speed
6	Speed boost

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 with‐ out a lid, cooking on multiple cooking zones or burners.
While boiling and frying big quantities of food with‐ out 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. Touch the symbols for 1 second to activate the functions.

To operate the hood:

Turn on the appliance by pressing the symbol.
You can now activate the functions.
To activate the function touch the symbol .
If needed, touch the light symbol to illuminate the cooking surface.

To turn off the appliance press the symbol again.

Hob²Hood function

It is an automatic function which connects the hob with a hood. Both the hob and the hood have an infrared signal communicator. Speed of the fan is defined automatically on basis of 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 panel of the hob.

For more information how to use the function refer to the hob user manual.

Activating Maximum Motor Speed

When you touch , the Maximum Motor Speed starts to operate for 8 minutes. After that time, the appliance returns to its previous speed settings.

When the function is turned on, additional touch on does not have any effects.

Filter notification

Filter alarm reminds to change or clean the charcoal filter and clean the grease filter. The filter indicator is turned on for 30 seconds if the grease filter must be cleaned. The filter indicator flashes for 30 seconds if 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.

To activate or deactivate function:

Switch on the control panel.
Make sure that the icons are turned white.
To activate function touch for 3 seconds.
If the function is activated, the filter icon flashes five times.
To deactivate function touch for 3 seconds.

If the function is deactivated, the filter icon turns on for 4 seconds.

CARE AND CLEANING

Notes on cleaning

Do not use abrasive detergents and brushes.
Clean the surface of the appliance with a soft cloth with warm water and a mild detergent. After cooking some parts of appliance can get hot. To avoid stains appliance must be cooled down and dried with clean cloth or paper towels. Clean stains with a mild detergent.

Clean the appliance and grease filters each month. Clean the interior and grease filters carefully from fat. Fat accumulation or other residue may cause fire. Follow the instructions for cleaning the accessories when filter notification is on. Refer to Filter notification in daily use chapter. 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 discolour, it has no influence on the performance of the appliance.

Charcoal filter
The time of saturation of the charcoal filter varies depending on the type of cooking and the regularity of cleaning the grease filter.

Cleaning the grease filter

Filters are mounted with the use of clips and pins on the opposite side.

To clean the filter:

Press the handle of the mounting clip on the filter panel underneath the hood.
Slightly tilt the front of the filter downwards, then pull.
Repeat the first two steps for all filters.
Clean the filters using a sponge with non abrasive detergents or in a dishwasher.
The dishwasher must be set to a low temperature and a short cycle. The grease filter may discolour, 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

The charcoal filter must be replaced if the filter alarm is on.

Refer to the filter notification in daily use chapter for more information about function.

WARNING!
The charcoal filter is NON-washable! The filter cannot be regenerated!

To replace the charcoal filter:

Remove the grease filters from the appliance.
Refer to “Cleaning the grease filter” in this chapter.
Turn the filter counterclockwise (1) and then pull (2).

To mount the filters back follow the steps in reverse order.

Replacing the lamp

This appliance is supplied with a LED lamp and 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.

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 with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.