arctic AHT 6131X Cooker Hood User Manual

: June 15, 2024
: Arctic

arctic AHT 6131X Cooker Hood User Manual

Please read this user manual first!

Dear Valued Customer,
Thank you for preferring this Arctic appliance. We hope that you get the best results from your appliance which has been manufactured with high quality and state-of-the-art technology. For this reason, please read this entire user manual and all other accompanying documents carefully before using the appliance and keep it as a reference for future use. If you handover the appliance to someone else, give the user manual as well. Follow the instructions by paying attention to all the information and warnings in the user manual.

Remember that this user manual may also apply to other models. Differences between models are explicitly described in the manual.

Meanings of the Symbols
Following symbols are used in various sections of this user manual:

Important information and useful hints about usage.
WARNING: Warnings against dangerous situations concerning the security of life and property.
WARNING: Warning for danger of fire.
WARNING: Warning for electric shock.

Important safety and environmental instructions

General safety

Important Safety Instructions Read Carefully And Keep For Future Reference This section contains safety instructions that will help protect from risk of fire, electric shock, exposure to leak microwave energy, personal injury or property damage. Failure to follow these instructions shall void any warranty.

Arctic products comply with the applicable safety standards; therefore, in case of any damage on the appliance or power cable, it should be repaired or replaced by the dealer, service center or a specialist and authorized service alike to avoid any danger. Faulty or unqualified repair work may be dangerous and cause risk to the user.
This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as:
- Staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments;
- Farm houses
- By clients in hotels, and other residential type environments;
- Bed and Breakfast type environments.
  Operate the appliance for its intended purpose only as described in this manual.
The manufacturer cannot be held liable for damages resulting from improper installation or misuse of the product.
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
Children shall not be allowed play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
The minimum distance between the supporting surface for the cooking vessels on the hob and the lowest part of your product must be at least 65 cm.
If the instructions for installation for the gas hob specify a greater distance, this has to be taken into account.
Make sure that your mains power supply complies with the information supplied on the rating plate of the appliance.
Never use the appliance if the power cable or the appliance itself is damaged.
Prevent damage to the power cable by not squeezing, bending, or rubbing it on sharp edges. Keep the power cable away from hot surfaces and naked flame.
Use the appliance with a grounded outlet only.
WARNING : Do not connect the appliance to the mains until the installation is fully complete.
Place the appliance in a way so that the plug is always accessible.
Do not touch the lamps if they have operated for a long time. They can burn your hands since they willbe hot.
Follow the regulations set out by competent authorities on discharge of theexhaust air (this warning is not applicable for use without flue).
Operate your appliance after putting a pot, pan etc. on the hob. Otherwise, high heat may cause deformation in some parts of your product.
Turn off the hob before taking the pot, pan etc. from it.
Do not leave hot oil on the hob. Pans with hot oil may cause self combustion.
Pay attention to your curtains and covers since oil may catch fire while cooking food such as fries.
Grease filter must be cleaned at least monthly. Carbon filter must be replaced at least every 3 months.
Product shall be cleaned accordance with user manual. If cleaning was not carried out in accordance with user manual, there may be fire risk.
Do not use non-fire-resistant filtering materials instead of the current filter.
Only use the original parts or parts recommended by the manufacturer.
Do not operate the prod uct without the filter and do not remove the filters while the product is running.
In the event of be started any flame, de-energize your product and cooking appliances.
In the event of be started any flame, cover the flame and never use water to extinguish.
Unplug the appliance before each cleaning and when the appliance is not in use.
The negative pressure in the environment should not exceed 4 Pa (4×10 bar) while the hood for electric hob and appliances running on another type of energy but electricity operate simultaneously.
In the environment where the appliance is being used, the exhaust of devices running on fuel oil or gas, such as room heater must be absolutely isolated or device must be hermetical type.
When connecting the flue, use pipes with a diameter of 120 or 150 mm. Pipe connection must be as short as possible and have as few elbows as possible.
Danger of choking! Keep all the packaging materials away from children.
CAUTION: Accessible parts may become hot when used with cooking appliances.
The product outlet must not be connected to air channels that include other smoke.
The ventilation in the room may be insufficient when the hood for electric hob is used simultaneously with the devices operating on gas or other fuels (this may not apply to appliances that only discharge the air back into the room).
Objects placed on the product may fall. Do not place any objects on the product.
Do not flambe under the your product.
WARNING: Before installing the Hood, remove the protective films.
Never leave high naked flames under the hood when it is in operation
Deep fat fryers must be continuously monitored during use: overheated oil can burst into flames.

Compliance with the WEEE Directive and Disposing of the Waste Product:
This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).

This symbol indicates that this product shall not be disposed with other household wastes at the end of its service life. Used device must be returned to offical collection point for recycling of electrical and electronic devices. To find these collection systems please contact to your local authorities or retailer where the product was purchased. Each household performs important role in recovering and recycling of old appliance.

Appropriate disposal of used appliance helps prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health.

Compliance with RoHS Directive

The product you have purchased complies with EU RoHS Directive (2011/65/EU). It does not contain harmful and prohibited materials specified in the Directive.

Package Information

Packaging materials of the product are manufactured from recyclable materials in accordance with our National Environment Regulations. Do not dispose of the packaging materials together with the domestic or other wastes. Take them to the packaging material collection points designated by the local authorities.

General appearance

Overview

Slander panel
Control panel
Grease filter
Lighting

Technical data

Model	AHT 6131 X
Supply Voltage and Frequency	220-240V ~ 50 Hz
Lamp Power	2 x 4 W
Motor Power	115 W
Flow rate – 3. Level	300 m³/h
Insulation Class of Motor	Class F
Insulation Class	Class II

Using the appliance

Controlling the appliance

I| Activates the 2nd and 3rd speed levels.
I| Press button “I” to operate at 1st speed level.
| When you turn it to the “ ” position, the device turns off. At the same time, the device turns off when the slide panel is closed.
II| Press button “II” to operate at 2nd speed level.
III| Press button “III” to operate in 3rd speed level.

Operating the hood

Your appliance contains a motor that has various speeds.
For better performance, we recommend using low speeds under normal conditions and high speeds in cases of strong odors and intense vapor.
You can start your appliance by pressing on the desired speed setting button. (I, II, III)
When the slider panel is opened, the lamp lights up, when the slider is closed, the lamp goes out.

Energy efficient usage

When using your appliance, adjust the speed settings according to vapor and odor intensity, in order to save energy.
Use low speeds (I-II) under normal conditions, and high speed (III) for intense odour and vapour.
The lamps on the hood are placed for illuminating the cooking area.
Using them for environmental lighting shall cause unnecessary energy expenditure and insufficient lighting.
For your device to consume less energy, run it at a low speed level.
Your device will reduce energy consumption as it will run more efficiently when you provide sufficient air intake to it.
Set your device to the intense suction power level before the formation of steam, in cases where you know that the dense steam will occur. So, you reduce energy consumption by using your device for a shorter time as it will have a sufficient air intake.
Keep the lids of the cookware closed to reduce the steam evolving.

Replacement of lamp

Remove the aluminum cartridge filter. Remove the defective bulb and replace with a new one with the same rating.

Using the appliance

Bulb|
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Bulb Power| 4 W
Holder / Socket| E14
Bulb Voltage| 220 – 240 V
Size| 35×100 mm
ILCOS Code| DRBB/F-4-220- 240-E14-35/100
Luminous flux| 400 ml
Correlated color temperature| 3000 K

This product contains a light source of energy efficiency class “F”.

Candle type led lamp is used in this product.
When changing the lamp, max. 4 W lamp should be used.
Before replacing the light bulbs, disconnect the power supply of the hood.
Do not touch the light bulbs when they are hot.
Be careful not to touch the replaced light bulb directly with hands.

You may procure lamps from Authorised Service Agents

Operation with chimney connection

Vapor is extracted through the flue duct, which is fastened to the connection head on the hood.
The diameter of the flue duct must be the same as the connection ring. In horizontal settings, the pipe has to have a slight upward slope (around 10º) so that the air can exit the room easily

Operation without chimney connection

Air is filtered through the carbon filter and recirculated in the room. Carbon filter is used when it is impossible to use a flue in the house.
In flueless use, remove the flaps inside the flue adapter.
Remove the aluminum grease filter. To install the carbon filter, fit the filter to the tabs by centring it on the plastic piece on both sides of the fan body. tighten it by turning right or left.
Replace aluminum grease filter.

Cleaning and maintenance

The device should be cleaned and maintained regularly. Failure to keep the device clean will adversely affect the service life of the device. For cleaning and maintenance, follow the instructions stated in the manual

Before cleaning and maintenance, unplug the product or turn off the switch.
Non-compliance with the provisions associated with the cleaning of the device and replacement of the filters may result in a risk of fire. Therefore, it is recommended to follow the guidelines stated here. The manufacturer is not responsible for the engine damages or fires originating from the improper use.

Clean using only a cloth dampened with neutral liquid detergent. Do not clean with tools or instruments. Do not use abrasive products. Do not use alcohol.

Cleaning of grease filter
Grease filter is used to retain the oil particles in the air. Grease filter may change colour after repeated cleaning. This is normal, and you do not have to replace your filters.

External grease filter
Internal grease filter
- Pull the sliding plate out by holding the front panel. Remove the external grease filter first, and then the internal grease filter.
- Push the grease filter lock forward.
- Then pull it slightly down and pull itout. Otherwise, you may bend the filter. Wash and rinse grease filter with liquid detergent and replace grease filter to their seats by carrying out the steps specified above in reverse order. These grease filter are used to retain the oil particles in the air.

You may also wash the grease filter in the dishwasher.

CAUTION : In case of normal use, clean your grease filter once in a month.

Replacement of carbon filters
Odor removing filters contain charcoal (Active carbon). Grease filter must be installed in the product, regardless of whether or not carbon filters are used.

Remove the grease filter.
To remove the carbon filter, remove the carbon filter from its housing by rotating it counter-clockwise from the tab.
Install the new carbon filter.
Install the grease filter.

CAUTION

Carbon filter shall never be washed.
Replace carbon filters once every 3 months.
You can obtain the carbon filter from the authorized services

Installation of appliance

WARNING : Before starting the installation, read the safety information on user manual.
WARNING : Failure to install with screws and stabilizers in accordance with these instructions may result in electric shock.
Please refer to page 31 for the installation guide

For the installation of the hood, please contact the nearest Authorized Service.
It is the customer’s responsibility to prepare the location and electrical installation of the hood.

Position of the appliance

Distance between the cooker and the cooker hood must be considered prior to assembly. This distance should be 65 cm.
Distance must be measured from the surface of grate for gas cookers, from surface of glass for electric cookers.

Installation of the hood

CAUTION: Use protective gloves and goggles for drilling and cutting operations.

Wall must be flat, straight and have the sufficient bearing capacity.
Depth of drilling holes must comply with the length of bolts.
The bolts and dowels provided are suitable for brick walls. For other construction material (e.g. drywall, plate, porous concrete), suitable fixing dowels and nuts shall be used

Storage

If you do not intend to use the appliance for a long time, please store it carefully.
Please make sure that the appliance is unplugged, cooled down and totally dry.
Store the appliance in a cool and dry place.
Keep the appliance out of the reach of children.

Handling and transportation

During handling and transportation, carry the appliance in its original packaging. The packaging of the appliance protects it against physical damages.
Do not place heavy loads on the appliance or the packaging. The appliance may be damaged.
Dropping the appliance will render it non-operational or cause permanent damage.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting	Root cause	Help
Appliance is not working.	Check your fuses.	Fuse may be blown, inspect and

res- tore it.
Appliance is not working.| Check the electrical
connection.| Mains voltage shall be between 220 and 240 V.
Appliance is not working.| Check the electrical
connection.| Check if other appliance in your kitchen operate.
Illumination light does not operate.| Check the electrical
connection.| Mains voltage shall be between 220 and 240 V.
Illumination light does not operate.| Inspect the lamp switch.| Lamp switch shall be at “on” position.
Illumination light does not operate.| Inspect the lamps.| The lamps of the appliance shall
illuminate.
Air inlet of the appliance is inadequate.| Inspect the grease filter.| Under normal operating conditions, grease filter shall be cleaned at least once in a month.
Air inlet of the appliance is inadequate.| Check the air discharge chimney.| The air discharge chimney shall be at “on” position.
Air inlet of the appliance is inadequate.| Inspect the carbon filter.| The filters of the appliances with car- bon filters shall be replaced once in every 3 months under normal conditions.