Amica OWS4341OZ Kitchen Extractor Hood Instructions

: June 14, 2024
: Amica

Table of Contents

Amica OWS4341OZ Kitchen Extractor Hood
Product Information
FAQ
NOTES ON SAFETY
UNPACKING
DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE
OPERATION
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE
PRODUCT DIMENSION
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Amica OWS4341OZ Kitchen Extractor Hood

Product Information

Specifications

Model: OWS4341OZ
IO-HOO-0921/1 (10.2022)

Operating Instructions

Notes on Safety

Before using the appliance, please carefully read these Operating Instructions. By following these instructions carefully you will be able to avoid any problems in using the appliance. It is important to keep these Operating Instructions and store them in a safe place so that they can be consulted at any time. Follow these instructions carefully in order to avoid possible accidents.

Unpacking

During transportation, protective packaging was used to protect the appliance against any damage. After unpacking, please dispose of all elements of packaging in a way that will not cause damage to the environment. All materials used for packaging the appliance are environmentally friendly; they are 100% recyclable and are marked with the appropriate symbol. Important! Packaging materials (bags, polyethylene, polystyrene, etc.) should be kept away from children during unpacking.

Disposal of Old Appliance

Properly dispose of the old appliance according to local regulations and guidelines to minimize environmental impact.

Operation

Cooker Hood Controls

The control panel is retractable and can be accessed by pulling it out. It features the following buttons:

Low speed (1): Use this speed when cooking a little food with hardly any fumes.
Medium speed (2): Use this speed when cooking multiple dishes at the same time with a moderate amount of fumes.
High speed (3): Use this speed when frying or grilling, with a large amount of fumes.

Press the button corresponding to the desired speed to activate it. The fan speed display will show the selected speed. Press the button corresponding to the selected speed again to turn off the kitchen hood. When you push in the retractable control panel, the appliance and its lighting will turn off automatically.

Off-Timer

The appliance features an off-timer function that allows you to set a specific time for the kitchen hood to turn off automatically. Refer to the detailed instructions in the Operating Instructions manual for information on how to use this feature.

Indication to Clean the Aluminium Filters

The appliance will provide an indication when it’s time to clean the aluminium filters. Follow the instructions in the Operating Instructions manual for proper cleaning and maintenance of the filters.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Regular cleaning and maintenance of the appliance is essential to ensure its optimal performance and longevity.

Maintenance

Follow the instructions in the Operating Instructions manual for general maintenance tasks such as cleaning the exterior surfaces and checking for any loose parts.

Grease Filter

The appliance is equipped with a grease filter that helps to trap grease and other particles from cooking. Regularly clean and replace the grease filter as recommended in the Operating Instructions manual.

Activated Charcoal Filter

If your appliance is equipped with an activated charcoal filter, refer to the Operating Instructions manual for instructions on how to clean or replace it. The activated charcoal filter helps to remove odors from the air.

Light

The appliance may feature lighting to provide illumination over the cooking area. Refer to the Operating Instructions manual for instructions on how to turn the light on or off and replace the light bulb if needed.

Warranty and After-Sales Service

Warranty

The appliance comes with a warranty that covers manufacturing defects and malfunctions. Refer to the warranty documentation for detailed terms and conditions.

FAQ

How often should I clean the grease filter?

The frequency of cleaning the grease filter depends on your cooking habits. As a general guideline, it is recommended to clean the grease filter every 2-3 months or when it becomes visibly dirty.

Can I use the cooker hood without activating any speed?

No, it is recommended to always activate a speed (low, medium, or high) when using the cooker hood to ensure proper ventilation and removal of cooking fumes.

Dear customer,
From now on, your daily housework will be easier than ever before. Your appliance is exceptionally easy to use and extremely efficient. After reading these Operating Instructions, operating the appliance will be easy.
Before being packaged and leaving the manufacturer, the appliance was thoroughly checked with regard to safety and functionality.
Before using the appliance, please carefully read these Operating Instructions. By following these instructions carefully you will be able to avoid any problems in using the appliance. It is important to keep these Operating Instructions and store them in a safe place so that they can be consulted at any time.
Follow these instructions carefully in order to avoid possible accidents.
Sincerely,

NOTES ON SAFETY

Before using the appliance, please carefully read this manual!
The appliance is designed for household use only.
The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes, which do not affect operation of the appliance.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage or fire caused by the appliance resulting from failure to follow instructions in this manual.
Cooker hood is designed to remove cooking odours. Do not use cooker hood for other purposes.
Connect the cooker hood operating in extraction mode to a suitable ventilation duct (do NOT con-nect the cooker to smoke or flue gas ducts, which are in use). It requires installation of the air extraction duct to the outside. The length of the duct (usually a pipe of Ø 120 or 150 mm) should not be longer than 4-5 m. An air extraction duct is also required for telescopic and furniture hoods in absorption mode.
Cooker hood operating in air recirculation mode requires the installation of an activated charcoal filter. In this case, installing an extractor duct is not required, however it is recommended to install an air guide vane (Mainly in chimney cooker hoods).
The cooker hood features independent lighting and exhaust fan that can be operated at one of several speeds.
Depending on the type, the hood is designed to be permanently attached to a vertical wall over a gas or electric stove (chimney and universal hoods); on the ceiling over a gas or electric stove (island hoods); on the vertical built-in furniture over a gas or electric stove (telescopic and built-in hoods). Before installing, make sure that the wall/ceiling structure is strong enough to suspend the hood. Some hoods are very heavy.
For details of the installation distance above an electric hob please refer to product technical sheet If the installation instructions of the gas cooker specify a greater distance, this must be taken into account (Fig. 1).
Do not leave an open flame under the hood. When the pots are removed from the burner, set the minimum flame. Always make sure that the flame does not extend outside the pot, because it causes unwanted loss of energy and a dangerous concentration of heat.
When cooking on fat, supervise the pans constantly, because overheated fat can ignite.
Unplug the appliance before any cleaning, replacing the filter or repair work.
Cooker hood grease filter should be cleaned at least once a month, because the filter saturated with fat is flammable.
Ensure adequate ventilation (air flow) if other equipment such as liquid fuel stoves or heaters are operated in the room in addition the cooker hood. When the cooker hood is simultaneously operated with burning appliances requiring adequate fresh air from the room to work properly, their safe operation is possible if under pressure around these appliances is a maximum of 0.004 mbar (this does not apply when the cooker hood is used as an odour filter)
Do not lean on the hood.
The hood should be cleaned regularly both inside and out (AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH, following the indications concerning maintenance provided in this manual)..Failure to adhere to the rules concerning cleaning the hood and replacing filters results in a fire risk.
If the power cord is damaged it should be replaced by a specialised service centre.
Ensure that it is possible to disconnect the appliance from the mains by removing the plug or switching off the bipolar switch.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with physical, mental or sensory handicaps, or by persons inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, unless under supervision or in accordance with the instructions as communicated to them by persons responsible for their safety.
Particular attention should be paid not to allow unaccompanied children to use the appliance.
Make sure voltage indicated on the nameplate corresponds to the local mains supply voltage.
Before use, extend and straighten the power cord.
Packaging materials (bags, polyethylene, polystyrene, etc.) should be kept away from children during unpacking.
Before connecting the hood to the mains power supply always check that the power cord is prop-erly installed and is not trapped by the appliance. Do not connect the appliance to the mains until assembly is complete.
Do not operate your kitchen hood without the aluminium grease filters.
It is strictly forbidden to cook dishes under on an open flame (flambé) under your kitchen hood.
Always strictly adhere to regulations issued by the competent local authorities regarding the technical and safety requirements for fume extraction.
Failing to tighten bolts and fasteners in accordance with these instructions may endanger life and health.
Hanging kitchen hoods operate only in air circulation / odour absorber mode
WARNING! Failure to install the screws or fixing device in accordance with these instructions may result in electrical hazards.
This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and older or by persons with physical, mental or sensory handicaps, or by those who are inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, provided they are supervised or have been instructed how to safely use the appliance and are familiar with risks associated with the use of the appliance. Ensure that children do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and main-tenance of the appliance should not be performed by children unless they are 8 years or older and are supervised by a competent person.

UNPACKING

During transportation, protective packaging was used to protect the appliance against any damage. After unpacking, please dispose of all elements of packaging in a way that will not cause damage to the environ-ment.
All materials used for packaging the appliance are environmentally friendly; they are 100% recyclable and are marked with the appropriate symbol.
Important! Packaging materials (bags, polyethylene, polystyrene, etc.) should be kept away from children during unpacking.

DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE

In accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU and local legislation re- garding used electrical and electronic goods, this appliance is marked with the symbol of the crossed-out waste container. This marking indicates that the appliance must not be disposed of together with other household waste after it has been used. The user is obliged to hand it over to waste collec-tion centre collecting used electrical and electron-ic goods. The collectors, including local collection points, shops and local authority departments pro-vide recycling schemes. Proper handling of used electrical and electronic goods helps avoid environmental and health haz-ards resulting from the presence of dangerous com-ponents and the inappropriate storage and process-ing of such goods.

OPERATION

Cooker hood controls
Control Panel is shown in Figure 4, for reference it is also shown below:

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Control Panel
To activate the selected function, pull out the retractable control panel and press one of the following buttons:

Low speed (1). Use this speed when cooking a little food with hardly any fumes.
Medium speed (2). Use this speed when cooking multiple dishes at the same time with moderate amount of fumes.
High speed (3). Use this speed when frying or grilling, with large amount of fumes.
Fan speed display
Lighting on/off
Press button corresponding to the selected speed to turn off the kitchen hood. When you push in the retractable control panel the appliance and its lighting will turn off.*

Off-Timer

Use Off-Timer to turn off the hood after a specified time. Use Off-Timer to filter the fumes out of the air after cooking. The delay time is about 15 minutes. To enable Off-Timer, press and hold for 3 seconds the button corresponding to the currently selected fan speed. The number will flash on the display. Flashing indicates that the Off-Timer has been enabled. To cancel the Off-Timer at any time, push the retractable panel back in. The appliance will turn off. To turn on the appliance, set the desired fan speed.

Indication to clean the aluminium filters

If the indication appears on the display, you need to clean the aluminium filters.
Once the filters are cleaned you can clear the indication. To do this, touch and hold for approximately 3 seconds. The symbol will be shown on the display and the appliance will operate normally.
Note: To clear the indication, the appliance must not operate.

Depending on model

If you want to continue to use the appliance while the indication is not cleared, touch and fan speed will be displayed temporarily and then will be displayed again. The fan will continue to operate.
Note: The indication will be displayed after approximately 60 hours of fan operation.

**Remote control***

Your cooker hood can be controlled by a remote control (Fig. 4b).

Remote control functions are described below:

A. Turn the fan on/off
B. Increase the fan speed
C. Reduce the fan speed
D. Turn the lights on/off

Touch the POWER sensor to turn on the appliance. The fan will run at speed 2.
Hood lighting can be switched on independently of the „POWER” sensor.

To use the remote control:

Gently bend the tab and pull out the battery compartment cover.
Place the new batteries in the remote control according to the markings inside battery compartment.
Close the battery cover.
Point the remote control toward the front of the cooker hood.

Ensure there are no obstacle between the remote control transmitter and the sensor on the cooker hood. Fluorescent light can interfere with the remote control operation.

Other important information concerning the operation of the hood

Operation in air circulation/odour filter mode. In this mode, the filtered air returns to the room through the outlets. Install activated charcoal filter in this setting. It is recommended to install the air guide (available depending on the model, mainly in chimney cooker hoods).

Air extraction operation: When cooker hood operates in extraction mode, air is discharged outside through an extraction duct. Remove activated charcoal filter in this setting. The cooker hood is connected to the air outlet opening using a rigid or flexible extraction duct with a diameter of 150 or 120 mm, and the appropriate clamps, which must be purchased at a hardware store. The appliance should be installed by a qualified installer.
Fan speed: Lowest and medium fan speed is used in normal conditions and less intense odours, while the highest speed is used only when cook-ing odours are very intense, such as during frying or grilling.
Note (applies to universal hoods only): Due to the design of universal hoods you need to manually change the mode of operation. See Figure 8 for instructions on how to change the mode.
Note (only applies to telescopic and in-built kitchen hoods): Furniture and telescopic cooker hoods operating in air recirculation mode require installation of the exhaust duct. The other end of the duct should be di- rected to the room as it will discharge filtered air.
Note: Hanging kitchen hoods operate only in air circulation / odour ab- sorber mode

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Maintenance
Regular maintenance and cleaning of the appliance will ensure trouble-free operation of the cooker hood and extend its life. Especially make sure that the grease filter and activated charcoal filter are replaced ac-cording to manufacturer’s recommendations.

Do not use a soaked cloth, sponge, or water jet.
Do not use solvents or alcohol, as they may tarnish lacquered surfaces.
Do not use caustic substances, especially for cleaning stainless steel.
Do not use a rough or abrasive cloth.
It is recommend to use a damp cloth and a neutral detergent.

Note: After several washes in the dishwasher, the colour of the aluminium filter may change. The change of colour does not indicate improprieties or the necessity to change it.

Grease filter
For normal hood operation, grease filter should be cleaned every month in the dishwasher or by hand using a mild detergent or liquid soap.
Dismantling of grease filter is shown on Figure 5.
Acrylic filter is used in some models. This filter should be replaced at least once every 2 months or more frequently if the appliance is used intensively.

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Activated charcoal filter
Charcoal filter is used only when the cooker hood is not connected to the ventilation duct. Activated charcoal filter can absorb odours until saturated. Charcoal filter is not suitable for washing or regeneration and should be replaced at least once every 3-4 months or more frequently if the appliance is used intensively.
Dismantling of charcoal filter is shown on Figure 6.

Light
Use incandescent / halogen / LED modules of the same specification as those factory-installed in the appliance. See Figure 7 for details how to replace lights. If there is no such figure in this manual, please contact authorised service to replace the lighting module.

WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE

Warranty
Warranty service as stated on the warranty card. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage caused by improper use of the product.

Service

The manufacturer recommends that all repairs and adjustments be carried out by the Factory Service Technician or the Manufacturer’s Authorized Service Point. For safety reasons, repairs should be referred to professionals.
Repairs carried out by unqualified persons may seriously endanger the appliance user.
The minimum warranty period for the appliance offered by the man-ufacturer, importer or authorized representative is given in the warranty card.
The warranty shall be void if you make any independent adaptations or alterations, tamper with seals or other appliance safety devices or its parts or interfere with the appliance contrary to operating in-structions.

In the event of appliance malfunction, request assistance or repair.
If your appliance needs repair, please contact the service centre. Please see warranty card for address and contact details of our service centre. Before contacting us, please have ready the appliance serial number, which can be found on the identification sticker: For your convenience, please write it down below:

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