Amica OKC623S Kitchen Extractor Hood Instruction Manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL – KITCHEN EXTRACTOR HOOD
OKC624S / HCK624B / SKZ 62DB ****

OKC623S / SKZ 62CB
THANK YOU FOR PURCHASING AN AMICA APPLIANCE

DEAR CUSTOMER!

You are now a user of a kitchen extractor hood. This hood has been designed and manufactured specially with a view to satisfying your expectations and it will certainly constitute a fitting element of a modern kitchen. The modern structural solutions and the newest technologies used in the production of this hood guarantee its high effectiveness and good appearance. Please read these instructions carefully before installing the hood. They will help you avoid mistakes during the installation and operation of the hood.
We wish you a lot of satisfaction from choosing our kitchen extractor hood.
Symbols appearing in these instructions have the following meaning:
Important information concerning the proper operation of the appliance and your personal safety.
Tips on how to use the appliance.
Risks resulting from improper operation of the appliance. Activities that must be performed by a qualified technician.
Information on how to protect the environment.
This indicates actions than must not be performed by the user.

**** Before using the appliance, please carefully read this manual!
The appliance is intended for household use only. The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes that do not affect the operation of the appliance.

GUIDELINES CONCERNING THE SAFETY OF USE

• The manufacturer will accept no responsibility for any damage due to installation or operation not conforming to these instructions
•  The cooker hood is designed to remove cooking odors. Do not use the cooker hood for other purposes.
• Connect the cooker hood operating in extraction mode to a suitable ventilation duct (do NOT connect the cooker to smoke or flue gas ducts, which are in use). It requires the installation of the air extraction duct to the outside. The duct length (typically 120 or 150mm in diameter) should not exceed 4-5 m. The air exhaust duct is also required for telescopic and under furniture cooker hoods operating in air-recirculation mode.
• Cooker hood operating in air recirculation mode requires the installation of an activated charcoal filter. In this case, install- ling an extractor duct is not required, however, it is recommended to install an air guide vane. (chimney cooker hoods only).
• The cooker hood features independent lighting and an 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 the product technical sheet If the installation instructions of the gas cooker specify a greater distance, this must be taken into account (Fig. 1a/b/c).
•  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.
• Any food cooked in fat shall be constantly monitored since overheated fat can ignite very easily.
• Pull the plug of the power cord from a wall socket before any filter cleaning or repair operation.
•  The textile grease filter should be replaced, and the aluminum filter should be cleaned at least every one month in connection with the existing fire danger (saturated fat is very flammable).
• If any other non-electric devices are used in the same room as the hood (e.g. liquid fuel ovens, flow-through or volumetric water heaters), it is necessary to provide appropriate ventilation (air supply). Safe operation is possible when during simultaneous operation of the hood and combustion devices dependent on air supply the negative pressure of not more than 0.004 millibars is maintained at the location of these devices inside the room (this point does not apply when the hood is used as an odor absorber).
•  Do not abut against the hood
• The hood should be frequently cleaned inside and on the outside surfaces (at least once a month). See the “Cleaning section” in this manual.
• If the power wire gets broken, it should be replaced with a new one in a specialist repair shop.
• Make sure the appliance can be easily disconnected from the mains, either by pulling the plug out of the mains socket or by switching the two-pole switch off.
• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
• Check if the voltage indicated on the rating plate corresponds to the local power supply parameters.
• Before installing unwind and straighten the power cord.
• Warning! The packaging materials (polyethylene bags, small pieces of foamed polystyrene etc.) should be kept away from children while unpacking.
• NOTE: Before connecting the hood to the mains power supply always check that the power cord is properly installed and is not trapped by the appliance. It is recommended to make sure the hood operates correctly before installation.
• Never use the hood without effectively mounted grating!
• The flaming of foods beneath the hood itself is severely prohibited. l With regards to the technical and safety measures to be adopted for fume discharging it is important to closely follow the regulations provided by the local authorities.
• WARNING! Failure to install the screws or fix device in accordance with these instructions may result in electrical hazards

INSTALLATION

Elements
The kitchen hood consists of the following elements (Fig. 2…):
Installation Step-by-step appliance installation is shown on Fig. 3…
INSTALLATION
Setting the air extractor mode of operation of the hood
In the extractor, mode air is discharged to the outside by a special conduit. In that setting, any carbon filters shall be removed. The hood should be connected to the opening discharging air to the outside by means of a rigid or flexible conduit of 120 mm diameter, which should be purchased in a shop selling installation materials.
A qualified installer should be commissioned to make the connection.
Setting the odor absorber mode of operation of the hood
In this option, filtered air returns to the room through openings in the front of the hood. In this setting, it is necessary to install the carbon filter. It is recommended to install the air guide (availability depending on model).
In some universal hoods, you need to switch the lever inside the hood (Fig. 8) to switch between the extraction and air recirculation modes. The cleaned air is returned to the room through the holes in the top of the unit.
Furniture and telescopic cooker hoods operating in air recirculation mode require installation of the exhaust duct. The other end of the duct should be directed to the room as it will discharge filtered air.
Fan speeds
The lowest and medium speeds should be used under normal conditions and with low concentration of fumes. The maximum speed should be used in case of a high concentration of kitchen fumes, e.g. during frying or grilling.

OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE

Use the control panel to control your cooker hood (Fig. 4)
– 1, 2, and 3 buttons control cooker hood fan speed in the range from 1 to 3,
– Lights “L” button switches cooker hood lights on/off independently of an operation.

Maintenance

Regular maintenance and cleaning of the device will ensure faultless operation and help extend the life of the unit. Attention should be paid to replacing grease and carbon filters according to instructions.
Aluminum grease filter
Cleaning
For normal hood operation, an aluminum grease filter should be cleaned every month in the dishwasher or by hand using a mild detergent or liquid soap. To replace: Dismantling of aluminum grease filter is shown in Figure 5. The acrylic filter is used in some models. This filter should be replaced at least once every two months or more frequently if the appliance is used intensively.
Charcoal filter (only the recirculation version)

Operation – Carbon filters can be used only when the hood is not connected to any ventilation duct. Filters with active carbon can absorb odors until they are saturated. They cannot be washed or regenerated and should be replaced at least every 2 months or more frequently in case of very intensive use.
Replace:
The dismantling of the charcoal filter is shown in Figure 6.
Lighting
See Figure 7 for details how to replace lights. Use incandescent/halogen / LED modules of the same specification as those factory-installed in the appliance.
Cleaning
Normal hood cleaning:

• 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 recommended to use a damp cloth and a neutral detergent.
Aluminum filters may be washed in the dishwasher. The color of aluminum filters may change after several items of washing. This is normal and it is not necessary to renew the filters.

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

Recycling of the packaging
Our packaging is made of environmentally friendly materials, which can be reused:

• The external packaging is made of cardboard/ foil
• The FCKW free shape of foamed polystyrene (PS)
• Polyethylene (PE) foils and bags

ELIMINATION / DISPOSAL OF THE EQUIPMENT
If the appliance is no longer in use, cut the connecting cable off the used equipment before scrapping. We also recommend that the appliance is locked or rendered it useless so that the appliance presents no danger to children while being stored for disposal. This appliance is marked with a symbol of the crossed-out waste container in conformance with the European Directive 2002/96/EC. Such marking informs that the equipment may not be kept together with other waste coming from the household after the period of its use. The user is obliged to dispose of the appliance at the waste collection point authorized by the local authority. The local waste collection points, shops, and communal units form an appropriate system enabling the disposal of the equipment.
Handling the used electrical and electronic equipment and any hazardous substances contained therein in a correct manner is vital to avoid damage to the local natural environment. Therefore care and responsibility should always be taken in the disposal of these products

WARRANTY AND AFTER-SALE SERVICES

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.

Manufacturer’s Declaration
The manufacturer hereby declares that this product meets the requirements of the following European directives:

• Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC,
• Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2004/108/EC,
• ERP Directive 2009/125/EC has thus been marked with the symbol and been issued with a declaration of compliance made available to market regulators.

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