Astivita CHOOD90M Chimney Cooker Hood Instruction Manual

Astivita CHOOD90M Chimney Cooker Hood

Product Information

Specifications

• Model: CHOOD90M
• Intended Use: Cooker Hood
• Power Supply: Mains voltage
• Minimum Exhaust Flue Diameter: 120mm
• Minimum Distance between Cooking Vessels and Range Hood: 650mm
• Intended Use: Domestic use to eliminate kitchen smells

Installation

1. Read the entire instruction manual carefully before starting the installation.
2. Ensure that the mains voltage matches the rating indicated on the hood’s rating plate.
3. If it is a Class I appliance, check that the domestic power supply has proper earthing.
4. Connect the extractor to the exhaust flue using a pipe with a minimum diameter of 120mm. The flue should have the shortest possible route.
5. Do not connect the extractor hood to exhaust ducts that carry combustion fumes (e.g., boilers, fireplaces).
6. If the gas hob installation instructions specify a greater distance than mentioned above, follow the gas hob instructions.
7. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a qualified person.
8. Avoid discharging air into a flue used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels (except for appliances that only discharge air back into the room).
9. Ensure compliance with regulations regarding air discharge.

Usage

• The extractor hood is designed for domestic use to eliminate kitchen smells.
• Never use the hood for purposes other than its intended use.
• Never leave high naked flames under the hood while it’s in operation.
• Adjust the flame intensity to only direct it onto the bottom of the pan, avoiding engulfing the sides.
• Continuously monitor deep fat fryers during use to prevent overheated oil from bursting into flames.
• This appliance is not intended for use by individuals with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities unless supervised by a responsible person.
• Supervise children to ensure they do not play with the appliance.
• Ensure adequate ventilation in the room when using the range hood simultaneously with appliances burning gas or other fuels (except for appliances that discharge air back into the room).
• Follow the provided instructions for cleaning to prevent fire risks. Do not use an open flame under the range hood.

Maintenance

• Regularly clean the cooker hood and its filter according to the provided instructions.
• Switch off or unplug the appliance from the mains supply before performing any maintenance work.
• Clean the hood using a damp cloth and a neutral liquid detergent.

FAQs

• Q: Can I use the cooker hood for purposes other than eliminating kitchen smells?
  A: No, the cooker hood is specifically designed for domestic use to eliminate kitchen smells. Using it for other purposes may result in damage or hazards.

• Q: Can I leave high naked flames under the hood while it’s in operation?
  A: No, it is not recommended to leave high naked flames under the hood. Adjust the flame intensity to only direct it onto the bottom of the pan to prevent any hazards.

• Q: Can children use the appliance unsupervised?
  A: No, children should always be supervised when using the appliance to ensure their safety.

• Q: Can I clean the hood with any detergent?
  A: It is recommended to clean the hood using a neutral liquid detergent. Avoid using abrasive or harsh chemicals that may damage the appliance.

RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS

The instructions for Use apply to several versions of this appliance. Accordingly, you may find descriptions of individual features that do not apply to your specific appliance.

INSTALLATI ON

• The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damages resulting from incorrect or improper installation.
• Check that the mains voltage corresponds to that indicated on the rating plate fixed to the inside of the hood.
• For Class I appliances, check that the domestic power supply guarantees adequate earthing.
• Connect the extractor to the exhaust flue through a pipe of minimum diameter 120mm. The route of the flue must be as short as possible.
• Do not connect the extractor hood to exhaust ducts carrying combustion flumes (boilers, fireplaces, etc.).
• If the instructions for installation for the gas hob specify a greater distance specified above, this has to be taken into account.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in orderto avoid a hazard.
• The air must not be discharged into a flue that is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels(notapplicable to appliances that only discharge the air back into the room).
• The minimum distance between the supporting surface for the cooking vessels on the hob and the lowest part of the range hood is 650 mm.
• Regulations concerning the discharge of air have to be fulfilled.

USE

• The extractor hood has been designed exclusively for domestic use to eliminate kitchen smells.
• Never use the hood for purposes other than for which it has been designed.
• Never leave high naked flames under the hood when it is in operation.
• Adjust the flame intensity to direct it onto the bottom of the pan only, making sure that it does not engulf the sides.
• Deep fat fryers must be continuously monitored during use: overheated oil can burst into flames.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lackof experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a personresponsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• There shall be adequate ventilation of the room when the range hood is used at the same time as appliances burning gas or otherfuels (not applicable to appliances that only discharge the air back into the room).
• There is a fire risk if cleaning is not carried out in accordance with the instructions.
• Do not flame under the range hood.
• “CAUTION: Accessible parts may become hot when used with cooking appliances”.

MAINTENAN CE

• The cooker hood and its filter should be cleaned regularly according to the instruction.
• Switch off or unplug the appliance from the mains supply before carrying out any maintenance work.
• Clean the hood using a damp cloth and a neutral liquid detergent.
• The ap pliance uses 4 hob elements at most.

The symbol is packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

COMPONENTS

1

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1

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Hood Body, complete with: Controls, Light, Blower, Filter.

2.1| 1| Lower Decorative Chimney
2.2| 1| Upper Decorative Chimney ( optional )
3| 1| Flange ( optional )
4| 1| Exhaust Pipe
5| 2| The Activated Charcoal filter ( optional )

DIMENSIONS

unit：mm

INSTALLATION

WALL DRILLING AND BRACKET FIXING

As a first step, proceed with the following drawings:

• A vertical line up to the ceiling or up to the upper limit, at the center of the area in which the hood is to be fitted.
• A horizontal line A at 920-1020 mm above the cooker top.
• A horizontal line B at a X mm above the horizontal line A.
• A horizontal line C at a 190mm below the horizontal line A.

Mark Points:

• Mark a point (1) on the horizontal line A, 80 mm to the vertical reference line.
• Repeat this operation on the other side and on the vertical reference line , checking that the three marks are leveled.
• Mark a point (2) on the horizontal line B, 40 mm to the vertical reference line.
• Repeat this operation on the other side , checking that the two marks are leveled.
• Mark a point (3) on the horizontal line C, 170 mm to the vertical reference line.
• Repeat this operation on the other side , checking that the two marks are leveled.

Fix the brackets:

• Drill holes at the marked points with a ɸ10 mm drill bit.
• Insert the Wall Plugs 11 into the holes.
• Fix the hood fixing bracket 20 with 3 screws 10 (5 x 50) at the horizontal line A.
• Fix a Chimney fixing bracket 21 with 2 screws 10 (5 x 50) at the horizontal line B.

Hook the hood body

• Hook the hood body to the bracket 20.
• Level the hood body itself.
• Remove the filter from the inside of the hood body, fix the screws 10 to Wall Plugs 11 at the points (3).

CONNECTIONS

DUCTED VERSION AIR EXHAUST SYSTEM
When installing the ducted version, connect the hood to the chimney using either a flexible or rigid pipe ɸ 150 or ɸ 120 mm, the choice of which is left to the installer.

• If to install a ɸ 120 mm air exhaust connection, insert the reducer flange 3 on the hood body outlet.
• Fix the pipe 4 in position using sufficient pipe clamps (not supplied).
• Remove possible charcoal filters.

CHIMNEY ASSEMBLY

Lower Decorative Chimney

• Fix the Lower Decorative Chimney to the hood body with 2 screws 12 (4.2 x 9.5) supplied with the hood.

Upper Decorative Chimney

• Fix the upper chimney onto the bracket 21 with 2 screws 12 (4.2 x 9.5) supplied with the hood.

USE

Speed adjustment. (For some models)

MAINTENANCE

GREASE FILTERS
CLEANING METAL SELF-SUPPORTING GREASE FILTERS

• The filters must be cleaned every 2 months of operation, or more frequently for particularly heavy usage, and can be washed in a dishwasher.
• Remove the filters one by one pushing them towards the back side of the hood unit and simultaneously pulling downwards.
• Any kind of bending of the filters has to be avoided when washing them. Before fitting them again into the hood make sure that they are completely dry. (The color of the filter surface may change throughout the time but this has no influence to the filter efficiency).
• When fitting the filters into the hood pay attention that they are mounted in correct position , the handle facing outwards.

ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTER (RECIRCULATION VERSION)
These filters are not washable and cannot be regenerated, and must be replaced approximately every 4 months of operation, or more frequently with heavy usage.

REPLACING THE ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTER

• Remove the metal grease filters
• Remove the saturated activated charcoal filter.
• Fit the new filters.
• Replace the metal grease filters.

LIGHTING

LIGHT REPLACEMENT(Completed by professionals)

Replacing the light modules

• You cannot replaced the light bulbs, the entire light module has to be replaced.
• When changing the light modules, the contacts are live.
• Before changing the light module(s), unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
• Remove the grease filter .
• Disconnect the terminal of LED light.
• Press LED light on the back of the front plate, take the LED light out.
• Replace the lamp(commercially available LED lamp (max.1.5w).

Reinstall LED light module

• Press LED light on the front of front plate, install the LED light on the front plate.
• Connect the terminal of LED light and light leads.
• Reinstall the grease filter.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Light on, but motor does not work

| The blades are blocked.| Check the blades.
The capacitor is damaged.| Replace capacitor.
The motor is damaged.| Replace motor.
The internal wiring of motor is cut off/ disconnected. An unpleasant smell

may be produced.

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Replace motor.

Both light and motor do not work

| Apart from the above mentioned, check the following:
Light damaged.| Replace lights.
Power cord loose.| Connect the wires as the electric diagram.

Oil leakage

| Outlet and the air ventilation entrance are not tightly sealed.|

Take down the outlet and seal with glue.

Vibration

| The blade, if damaged, can cause vibrating.|

Replace the blade.

The motor is not tightly fastened.| Fasten the motor tightly.
The cooker hood is not tightly fixed.| Fixed the cooker hood tightly.

Insufficient suction

| The distance between the cooker hood and the cooker top is too large.|

Readjust the distance.

Too much ventilation from open doors or windows.| Choose a new place to install the appliance or close some doors / windows.

The machine inclines

| The fixing screws are not tight enough.| Tighten the fixing screw and make it horizontal.
The hanging screws are not tight enough| Tighten the hanging screw and make it horizontal.

DISPOSAL OF OLD ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES

• The European directive 2012/19/EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE), requires that old household electrical appliances must not be disposed of in the normal unsorted municipal waste stream. Old appliances must be collected separately in order to optimize the recovery and recycling of the materials they contain, and reduce the impact on human health and the environment.
• The crossed out “wheeled bin” symbol on the product reminds you of your obligation, that when you dispose of the appliance, it must be separately collected.
• Consumers should contact their local authority or retailer for information concerning the correct disposal of their old appliance.

The manufacturer shall decline all responsibility if the foregoing recommendations and instruction regarding installation, maintenance and use are not observed and respected when using the cooker hood.

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