Electrolux KFTB19X Extractor Hood User Manual
- June 4, 2024
- Electrolux
Table of Contents
KFTB19X Extractor Hood
User Manual
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brings with it decades of professional experience and innovation. Ingenious
and stylish, it has been designed with you in mind. So whenever you use it,
you can be safe in the knowledge that you’ll get great results every time.
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the
following data available: Model, PNC, and 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
2.1 Control panel overview
| No | Function | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | On / Off | Turns the hood on and off. |
| 2 | First speed | The motor switches to the first speed level. |
| 3 | Second speed | The motor switches to the second speed level. |
| 4 | Third speed | The motor switches to the third speed level. |
| 5 | Maximum speed | The motor switches to the maximum speed level. |
| 6 | Speed boost | The motor switches to the maximum speed level. After 5 minutes |
the appliance returns to the previous setting.
7| Breeze| The hood operates at the lowest speed. After 60 minutes the
appliance turns off.
8| Filter notification| Reminds to change or clean the charcoal filter and
clean the grease filter.
9| Hob²Hood| Indicator of the function to control hood from the hob.
10| Lamp| Turns the lights on and off.
DAILY USE
3.1 Using the hood
Check the recommended speed according to the table below.
| While heating up food, cook with covered pots.
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| 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 the kitchen after cooking at a very low noise level. It
can be activated and de-activated by touching the symbol. The function turns
off automatically after 60 minutes. Use after cooking only.
| It is recommended to leave the hood operating for approximately 15 minutes
after cooking.
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| The control Panel is a sensor field. Touch the symbols for 1 second to
activate the functions.
To operate the hood:
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Turn on the appliance by pressing the symbol.
You can now activate the functions. -
To activate the function touch the symbol.
The hood’s light works independently of other hood functions. To illuminate the cooking surface touch .
To change the light intensity touch and hold the symbol again.
To turn off the appliance press the symbol again.
3.2 Hob²Hood function
It is an automatic function that connects the hob to a hood. Both the hob and
the hood have an infrared signal communicator. The speed of the fan is defined
automatically on basis of the 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 a panel of the hob.
For more information on how to use the function to refer to the hob user
manual.
3.3 Activating Maximum Motor Speed
When you touch it , 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 does not have any effects.
3.4 Filter notification
The filter alarm reminds us 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 the care and cleaning chapter.
Refer to cleaning the charcoal filter or replacing the charcoal filter in the
care and cleaning chapter.
To reset the function touch for 3 seconds.
To activate or deactivate the function:
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Switch on the control panel.
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Make sure that the icons are turned white.
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To activate the function touch for 3 seconds.
If the function is activated, the filter icon flashes five times. -
To deactivate the function touch for 3 seconds.
If the function is deactivated, the filter icon turns on for 4 seconds.
CARE AND CLEANING
| Do not use abrasive detergents and brushes.
Clean the surface of the appliance with a soft cloth with warm water and mild
detergent.
After cooking some parts of the appliance can get hot. To avoid stains
appliance must be cooled down and dried with a clean cloth or paper towels.
Clean stains with a mild detergent.
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| Clean
the appliance and grease filters each month. Clean the interior and grease
filters carefully from fat. Fat accumulation or another residue may cause a
fire.
Follow the instructions for cleaning the accessories when the filter
notification is on. Refer to Filter notification in the 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 discolor, it has no influence on the performance of the appliance.
| The time of saturation of the charcoal filter varies depending on the type
of cooking and the regularity of cleaning the grease filter. The activated
charcoal filter is not washable, cannot be regenerated, and must be replaced
approximately every 4/6 months of operation, or more frequently for
particularly heavy usage.
4.2 Cleaning the grease filter
Filters are mounted with the use of clips and pins on the opposite side.
To clean the filter:
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Pull the handle on the filter underneath the hood (1) and slightly tilt the front of the filter down.
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Clean the filters using a sponge with nonabrasive detergents or in a dishwasher.
The dishwasher must be set to a low temperature and a short cycle. The grease filter may discolor, 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.
4.3 Replacing the charcoal filter
WARNING!
The charcoal filter is nonwashable!
To replace the filter:
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Remove the grease filters from the appliance.
Refer to “Cleaning the grease filter” in this chapter. -
Pull the tabs toward the bottom part of the filter.
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Slightly tilt the front of the filter downwards, then pull.
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To install a new filter, perform the same steps in reverse order. In any case, it is necessary to replace the filters at least every four months.
4.4 Replacing the lamp
This appliance is supplied with a LED lamp and a 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 household
waste.
Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal
office.