AEG DGE5161HM Canopy Cooker Hood User Manual
- October 27, 2023
- AEG
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USER MANUAL 
DGE5161HM Canopy Cooker Hood
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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, 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
| Function| Description
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1| Hob2Hood| Indicator of the function to control hood from hob.
2| Lamp| Turns the lights on and off.
3| First speed / Off| The motor switches to first speed level. Second press
turns off the appliance.
4| Second speed| The motor switches to second speed level.
5| Third speed| The motor switches to third speed level.
6| Maximum speed| The motor switches to maximum speed level.
7| Filter notification| Reminds to change or clean the charcoal filter and
clean the grease filter.
DAILY USE
3.1 Using the hood
Check the recommended speed according to the table below.
| While heating up food, cooking with covered pots.
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| While cooking with covered pots on multiple cooking zones or burners, gentle
frying.
| While boiling, frying big quantities of food without a lid, cooking on
multiple cooking zones or burners.
| While boiling, frying big quantities of food without a lid, big humidity.
The hood operates on maximum speed. After 6 minutes the appliance returns to
previ-ous setting.
It is recommended to leave the hood operating for approximately 15 minutes
after cooking.
To operate the hood:
- Press the first speed button to switch on the appliance.
- If needed, press the light button to illuminate the cooking surface.
- If needed, change the speed by pressing the desired button.
To turn off the appliance press the first speed button again.
3.2 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.
For more information how to use the function refer to the hob user manual.
3.3 Filter notification
Filter alarm reminds 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 care and cleaning chapter.
Refer to cleaning the charcoal filter or replacing the charcoal filter in care
and cleaning chapter.
To reset the function press the button for 3 seconds.
To activate or deactivate function:
- To activate function press the button for 3 seconds. If the function is activated, the indicator flashes two times.
- To deactivate function press the button for 3 seconds. If the function is deactivated, the indicator flashes ones.
3.4 Remote-control
The appliance is supplied with a remote-control. The connection is originally
enabled.
To connect or disconnect remote-control:
- Switch off the appliance.
- Press the for 3 seconds.
The indicator on control panel flashes twice if function is enabled and once if disabled.
CARE AND CLEANING
4.1 Notes on cleaning
| Do not use abrasive detergents and brushes.
Clean the surface of the appliance with a soft cloth with warm water and a
mild detergent.
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After cooking some parts of appliance can get hot. To avoid stains ap-pliance
must be cooled down and dried with clean cloth or paper tow-els.
Clean stains with a mild detergent.
| 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. Follow the instructions for cleaning the accessories when filter
notifica-tion is on. Refer to Filter notification in 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 discolour, 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 acti-vated
charcoal filter is not washable, cannot be regenerated and must be replaced
approximately every 4/6 months of operation, or more fre-quently 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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Press the handle of the mounting clip on the filter panel underneath the hood (1).
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Slightly tilt the front of the filter downwards (2), then pull.
Repeat the first two steps for all filters. -
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. -
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 non-washable!
To replace the filter:
- Remove the grease filters from the appliance. Refer to “Cleaning the grease filter” in this chapter.
- Press the front edge in slot towards the bottom part of the filter. Slightly tilt the front of the filter downwards.
- 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. This part 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.
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