AEG DFH8661B Flat Screen Extractor Hood User Manual

AEG DFH8661B Flat Screen Extractor Hood

Product Specifications

• Model Numbers: DFH8661B, DFH8961B, GDP866PB, GDP866PL, GDP869PB, GDP869PL
• Brand: AEG
• Product Type: Cooker Hood
• Power Source: Electric
• Lighting: LED
• Speed Settings: 3 speeds
• Color: Various

Product Usage Instructions

Installation:
Follow the installation instructions provided in the manual for proper setup of the cooker hood.

Basic Functions:
Turn on/off the cooker hood using the power button. Adjust the speed settings based on your cooking needs.

Lighting:
Change the color temperature of the LED light to suit your cooking environment. The perfect illumination feature provides optimal lighting for your cooking area.

Maintenance:
Clean the cooker hood regularly to ensure efficient operation. Refer to the manual for specific cleaning instructions.

Special Functions:
Utilize the Breeze function for enhanced ventilation during cooking. Adjust the color temperature of the light for different cooking scenarios.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

• How do I change the LED light color temperature?
  You can modify the LED light color temperature settings through the control panel on the cooker hood.

• What is the Breeze function for?
  The Breeze function provides increased ventilation power to quickly remove cooking odors and smoke from your kitchen.

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

1. On / Off Turns the hood on and off.
2. First speed The fan switches to first speed level.
3. Second speed The fan switches to second speed level.
4. Third speed The fan switches to third speed level.
5. Maximum speed The fan switches to maximum speed level. After 8 minutes the appliance returns to previous setting.
6. Breeze The hood operates on the lowest speed. After 60 minutes the appliance turns off.
7. Hob²Hood Indicator of the function to control hood from hob.
8. Filter notification Reminds to change or clean the charcoal filter and clean the grease filter.
9. Light colour temperature Changes the light colour temperature.
10. Lamp Turns the lights on and off. Changes the light intensity.

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 without a lid, cooking on multiple cooking zones or burners.
•  While boiling and frying big quantities of food without a lid, big humidity.
•  Refreshes the air in kitchen after cooking at a very low noise level. The function turns off automatically after 60 minutes. Use after cooking only.
  It is recommended to leave the hood operating for approximately 15 minutes before and after cooking.

Activating the appliance
To operate the hood:

1. Pull out the drawer of the hood to switch on the control panel. You can now activate the functions.
2. To activate the function, touch the corresponding symbol.
   If the fan speed is not set within one minute after switching on the hood, the control panel will deactivate. To activate it again, touch the symbol.

Deactivating the appliance
To turn off the appliance touch symbol again or close the hood drawer.
When the drawer is closed, the last fan speed setting will be saved. When the drawer is pulled out again, the hood will operate at the last selected fan speed.

Perfect Illumination – Lighting
The hood lighting works independently to other hood functions.

Activating and deactivating the lighting

• To illuminate the cooking surface touch the symbol. Touch the symbol again to change the light intensity in the following order: Maximum, Medium, Low, Off.
• To switch off the lights, touch and hold the symbol for 3 seconds. Closing the drawer has no effect on the hood light.

Setting the light colour temperature
The hood remembers the last setting of the light colour temperature.
There are two ways to set the light colour temperature:

1. Touch the symbol to change the colour temperature from neutral, through warm to cold.
2. Touch and hold the symbol to move smoothly between light colour temperatures. Release it once you reach the desired setting.

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.

• If the hood drawer is closed, the Hob²Hood will only activate the hood light. The fan will remain off.
• If the drawer is open, the function will activate both the hood light and the fan.
• For more information how to use the function, refer to the hob user manual.

Filter notification
Filter alarm reminds to change or clean the charcoal filter and clean the grease filter. The symbol blinks regularly for 30 seconds if the grease filter must be cleaned. The symbol blinks twice per every second for 30 seconds if the charcoal filter must be replaced.

• This function activates independently after 40 hours of operation for grease filter and 160 hours of operation for charcoal filter.
• Refer to Cleaning the grease filter in the Care and cleaning chapter.
• Refer to Replacing the charcoal filter in the Care and cleaning chapter.
• The function counter for charcoal filter is disabled by default. For recirculation mode, it must be activated.

To activate or deactivate the counter for charcoal filter:

1. Pull out the hood drawer.
2. Make sure the fan and the light are turned off.
3. Touch symbol for 3 seconds.
   The function is activated if symbol blinks once. The function is deactivated if symbol blinks twice.

To reset the function counter in the notification period:

1. Pull out the hood drawer.
2. Touch symbol for 3 seconds.
   The symbol stops blinking for the correct reset.

CARE AND CLEANING

Notes on cleaning

• Cleaning Agents
  • 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.
• Keep the hood clean
  • 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.
  • 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. Refer to leaflet included in the accessory.
  Before carrying out any maintenance, make sure there is no cookware on the hob and that the hood and the hob are disconnected from the power supply.

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

To clean the filter:

1. Pull the cover to open it.

2. Pull the handle on the filter underneath the hood and slightly tilt the front of the filter down.

3. 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.

4. 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 – optional
Depending on type, filter can be or cannot be regenerated. Refer to the leaflet provided with the filter.
To replace the filter:

1. Remove the grease filters from the appliance.
   Refer to “Cleaning the grease filter” in this chapter.

2. Pull the tabs towards the bottom part of the filter.

3. Slightly tilt the front of the filter downwards, then pull.

4. To install a new filter, refer to the separate Installation Instructions booklet.

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.

References

• Welcome to AEG
• Welcome to AEG
• Electrolux | Electrolux

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