Westinghouse Intergrated Range Hood User Manual
- June 7, 2024
- Westinghouse
Table of Contents
Westinghouse Intergrated Range Hood
IMPORTANT INFORMATION THAT MAY IMPACT YOUR MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY
Adherence to the direction for use in this manual is extremely important for health and safety, Failure to strictly adhere to the requirements in this manual may result in personal injury, property damage and affect your ability to make a claim under the Westinghouse manufacturer’s warranty provided with your product. Products must be used, installed, and operated in accordance with this manual. You may not be able to claim on the Westinghouse manufacture’s warranty in the event that your product fault is due to failure to adhere to this manual.
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.
1. SAFETY INFORMATION
For your safety and correct operation of the appliance, read this manual
carefully before installation and use.
Always keep these instructions with the appliance even if you move or sell it.
Users must fully know the operation and safety features of the appliance.
The wire connection has to be done by a specialized technician.
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The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damages resulting from incorrect or improper installation.
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The minimum safety distance between the cooker top and the extractor hood is 650 mm (some models can be installed at a lower height, please refer to the paragraphs on working dimensions and installation).
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If the instructions for installation for the gas hob specify a greater distance, this must be respected.
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Check that the mains voltage corresponds to that indicated on the rating plate fixed to the inside of the hood.
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Means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
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For Class I appliances, check that the domestic power supply guarantees adequate earthing.
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The route of the flue must be as short and as straight as possible.
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Regulations concerning the discharge of air have to be
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Do not connect the extractor hood to exhaust ducts carrying
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If the extractor is used in conjunction with non-electrical – gree of aeration must be guaranteed in the room in order hood is used in conjunction with appliances supplied with energy other than electric, the negative pressure in the room must not exceed 0,04 bar to prevent fumes being drawn back into the room by the cooker hood.
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The air must not be discharged into a flue that is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.
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If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent.
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Connect the plug to a socket complying with current regulations, located in an accessible place.
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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: Before installing the Hood, remove the protective films. -
Use only screws and small parts in support of the hood.
WARNING: Failure to install the screws or fixing the device in accordance with these instructions may result in electrical hazards. -
Do not look directly at the light through optical devices (binoculars, magnifying glasses…).
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Do not flambe under the range hood; risk of fire
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This appliance can be used by children aged 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 the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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The appliance is not to be used 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.
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Clean and/or replace the Filters after the specified time period (Fire hazard). See paragraph Care and Cleaning.
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There shall be adequate ventilation of the room when the range hood is used at the same time as appliances burning gas or other fuels (not applicable to appliances that only discharge the air back into the room).
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The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead, it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. For more detailed information about recycling this product, please contact your local shop where you purchased the product.
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This range hood is not recommended for barbecues.
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Exhaust air must not be discharged into a wall cavity unless the cavity has been designed for the purpose.
2. USE
- The extractor hood has been designed exclusively for domestic use to eliminate kitchen smells.
- Never use the hood for purposes other than for which it has been designed.
- Never leave high naked flames under the hood when it is in operation.
- Adjust the flame intensity to direct it onto the bottom of the pan only, making sure that it does not engulf the sides.
- Deep fat fryers must be continuously monitored during use: overheated oil can burst into flames.
- Always switch off gas burners before removing pots or pans.
3. CARE AND CLEANING
– The Activated charcoal filter is not washable and cannot be regenerated, and must be replaced approximately every 4 months of operation, or more frequently for particularly heavy usage (W).
– The Grease filters must be cleaned every 2 months of operation, or more frequently for particularly heavy usage, and can be washed in a dishwasher (Z).
- Clean the hood using a damp cloth and a neutral liquid detergent.
- There is a fire risk if cleaning is not carried out in accordance with the instructions.
4. CONTROLS
5. LIGHTING
- For replacement contact Service. To purchase contact Spare parts.
Warranty
FOR SALES IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND APPLIANCE: WESTINGHOUSE RANGEHOODS
This document sets out the terms and conditions of the product warranties
for Westinghouse Appliances. It is an important document. Please keep it with
your proof of purchase documents in a safe place for future reference should
there be a manufacturing defect in your Appliance. This warranty is in
addition to other rights you may have under the Australian Consumer Law.
1. In this warranty:
(a) ACL’ orAustralian Consumer Law’ means Schedule 2 to the Competition and
Consumer Act 2010;
(b) Appliance’ means any Electrolux product purchased by you and accompanied by this document; (c)ASC’ means Electrolux’s authorized serviced centers;
(d) Westinghouse’ is the brand controlled by Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd of 163 O’Riordan Street, Mascot NSW 2020, ABN 51 004 762 341 in respect of Appliances purchased in Australia and Electrolux (NZ) Limited (collectively “Electrolux”) of 3-5 Niall Burgess Road, Mount Wellington, in respect of Appliances purchased in New Zealand; (e) ‘Warranty Period’ means the period specified in clause 3 of this warranty; (f)you’ means the purchaser of the Appliance not having purchased the
Appliance for re-sale, and `your’ has a corresponding meaning.
2. Application: This warranty only applies to new Appliances, purchased and used in Australia or New Zealand and is in addition to (and does not exclude, restrict, or modify in any way) other rights and remedies under a law to which the Appliances or services relate, including any nonexcludable statutory guarantees in Australia and New Zealand.
3. Warranty Period: Subject to these terms and conditions, this warranty continues in Australia for a period of 24 months and in New Zealand for a period of 24 months, following the date of original purchase of the Appliance.
4. Repair or replace warranty: During the Warranty Period, Electrolux or its ASC will, at no extra charge if your Appliance is readily accessible for service, without special equipment and subject to these terms and conditions, repair or replace any parts which it considers to be defective. Electrolux may, in its absolute discretion, choose whether the remedy offered for a valid warranty claim is repair or replacement. Electrolux or its ASC may use refurbished parts to repair your Appliance. You agree that any replaced Appliances or parts become the property of Electrolux.
5. Travel and transportation costs: Subject to clause 7, Electrolux will bear the reasonable cost of transportation, travel, and delivery of the Appliance to and from Electrolux or its ASC. Travel and transportation will be arranged by Electrolux as part of any valid warranty claim.
6. Proof of purchase is required before you can make a claim under this warranty.
7. Exclusions: You may not make a claim under this warranty unless the
defect claimed is due to faulty or defective parts or workmanship. This
warranty does not cover:
(a) light globes, batteries, filters, or similar perishable parts;
(b) parts and Appliances not supplied by Electrolux;
(c) cosmetic damage which does not affect the operation of the Appliance;
(d) damage to the Appliance caused by:
(i) negligence or accident;
(ii) misuse or abuse, including failure to properly maintain or service;
(iii) improper, negligent or faulty servicing or repair works done by anyone
other than an Electrolux authorized repairer or ASC;
(iv) normal wear and tear;
(v) power surges, electrical storm damage, or incorrect power supply;
(vi) incomplete or improper installation;
(vii) incorrect, improper or inappropriate operation;
(viii) insect or vermin infestation;
(ix) failure to comply with any additional instructions supplied with the
Appliance;
In addition, Electrolux is not liable under this warranty if:
(a) the Appliance has been, or Electrolux reasonably believes that the
Appliance has been, used for purposes other than those for which the Appliance
was intended, including where the Appliance has been used for any non-domestic
purpose;
(b) the Appliance’s is modified without authority from Electrolux in writing;
(c) the Appliance’s serial number or warranty seal has been removed or defaced
8. How to claim under this warranty: To enquire about claiming under
this warranty, please follow these steps:
(a) carefully check the operating instructions, user manual, and the terms of
this warranty;
(b) have the model and serial number of the Appliance available;
(c) have the proof of purchase (e.g. an invoice) available;
(d) telephone the numbers are shown below.
9. Australia: For Appliances and services provided by Electrolux in
Australia: Electrolux goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under
the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a
major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss
or damage. You are also entitled to have the Appliance repaired or replaced if
the Appliance fails to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not
amount to a major failure. Acceptable quality’ andmajor failure’ have the
same meaning as referred to in the ACL.
10. New Zealand: For Appliances and services provided by Electrolux in
New Zealand, the Appliances come with a guarantee by Electrolux pursuant to
the provisions of the Consumer Guarantees Act, the Sale of Goods Act, and the
Fair Trading Act. Where the Appliance was purchased in New Zealand for
commercial purposes the Consumer Guarantee Act does not apply.
11. Confidentiality: You accept that if you make a warranty claim,
Electrolux and its agents including ASC may exchange information in relation
to you to enable Electrolux to meet its obligations under this warranty.
Important Notice
Before calling for service, please ensure that the steps listed in clause 8
above have been followed.
For more information on all Westinghouse appliances, or for dimension and
installation information, call your retailer, phone or email our customer care
team or visit our website:
AUSTRALIA
Phone: 131349
email: customercare@electrolux.com.au
Web: westinghouse.com.au
NEW ZEALAND
Phone: 0800106610
email: customercare@electrolux.co.nz
Web: Westinghouse.co.NZ
and WESTINGHOUSE is trademarks of Westinghouse Electric Corporation.
Used under license by Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
© 20 Electrolux Home Products Pty Ltd.
ABN 51 004 762 341
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