Amica OWC4441BO Kitchen Hood Instruction Manual

Amica OWC4441BO Kitchen Hood Instruction Manual

Dear customer

From now on, your daily housework will be easier than ever before. Your appliance Amica is exceptionally easy to use and extremely efficient. After reading these Operating Instructions, operating the appliance will be easy.

Before being packaged and leaving the manufacturer, the appliance was thoroughly checked with regard to safety and functionality.

Before using the appliance, please carefully read these Operating Instructions. By following these instructions carefully you will be able to avoid any problems in using the appliance. It is important to keep these Operating Instructions and store them in a safe place so that they can be consulted at any time.

Follow these instructions carefully in order to avoid possible accidents.

Sincerely,

NOTES ON SAFETY

• Before using the appliance, please carefully read this manual!

• The appliance is designed for household use only.

• The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes, which do not affect operation of the ap- pliance.

• The manufacturer shall not be liable for any dam- age or fire caused by the appliance resulting from failure to follow instructions in this manual.

• Cooker hood is designed to remove cooking odours. Do not use cooker hood for other pur- poses.

• Connect the cooker hood operating in extraction mode to a suitable ventilation duct (do NOT con- nect the cooker to smoke or flue gas ducts, which are in use). It requires installation of the air ex- traction duct to the outside. The length of the duct (usually a pipe of Ø 120 or 150 mm) should not be longer than 4-5 m. An air extraction duct is also required for telescopic and furniture hoods in absorption mode.

• Cooker hood operating in air recirculation mode requires the installation of an activated charcoal filter. In this case, installing an extractor duct is not required, however it is recommended to in- stall an air guide vane (Mainly in chimney cooker hoods).

• The cooker hood features independent lighting and 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 builtin 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 anelectric hob please refer to product technical sheet If the installation instructions of the gas cooker specify a greater distance, this must be taken into account (Fig. 1).

• 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.

•  When cooking on fat, supervise the pans con- stantly, because overheated fat can ignite.

• Unplug the appliance before any cleaning, replac- ing the filter or repair work.

• Cooker hood grease filter should be cleaned at least once a month, because the filter saturated with fat is flammable.

• Ensure adequate ventilation (air flow) if other equipment such as liquid fuel stoves or heaters are operated in the room in addition the cooker hood. When the cooker hood is simultaneously operated with burning appliances requiring ade- quate fresh air from the room to work properly, their safe operation is possible if under pressure around these appliances is a maximum of 0.004 mbar (this does not apply when the cooker hood is used as an odour filter)

• Do not lean on the hood.

• The hood should be cleaned regularly both inside and out (AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH, following the indications concerning maintenance provided in this manual)..Failure to adhere to the rules con- cerning cleaning the hood and replacing filters results in a fire risk.

• If the power cord is damaged it should be re- placed by a specialised service centre.

• Ensure that it is possible to disconnect the ap- pliance from the mains by removing the plug or switching off the bi-polar switch.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with physical, mental or seen- sorry handicaps, or by persons inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, unless under so- prevision or in accordance with the instructions as communicated to them by persons responsible for their safety.

• Particular attention should be paid not to allow unaccompanied children to use the appliance.

• Make sure voltage indicated on the nameplate corresponds to the local mains supply voltage.

• Before use, extend and straighten the power cord.

• Packaging materials (bags, polyethylene, poly- styrene, etc.) should be kept away from children during unpacking.

• Before connecting the hood to the mains power supply always check that the power cord is prop- erly installed and is not trapped by the appliance.
  Do not connect the appliance to the mains until assembly is complete.

• Do not operate your kitchen hood without the al- uminium grease filters.

• It is strictly forbidden to cook dishes under on an open flame (flambé) under your kitchen hood.

• Always strictly adhere to regulations issued by the competent local authorities regarding the techni- cal and safety requirements for fume extraction.

• Failing to tighten bolts and fasteners in accord- ance with these instructions may endanger life and health.

• Hanging kitchen hoods operate only in air circu- lation / odour absorber mode

• WARNING! Failure to install the screws or fixing device in accordance with these instructions may result in electrical hazards.

• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and older or by persons with physical, mental or sen- sory handicaps, or by those who are inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, provided they are supervised or have been instructed how to safely use the appliance and are familiar with risks associated with the use of the appliance. Ensure that children do not play with the appliance. Cleaning and main- tenance of the appliance should not be performed by children unless they are 8 years or older and are su- pervised by a competent person.

UNPACKING

During transportation, protective packaging was used to protect the appliance against any damage. Af- ter unpacking, please dispose of all elements of packaging in a way that will not cause damage to the environ- ment.
All materials used for packaging the appliance are environmentally friendly; they are 100% recyclable and are marked with the appropri- ate symbol.
Important! Packaging materials (bags, polyethyl- ene, polystyrene, etc.) should be kept away from children during unpacking.

DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE

In accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU and local legislation re- garding used electrical and electronic goods, this appliance is marked with the symbol of the crossed-out waste container. This marking indicates that the appliance must not be disposed of together with other household waste after it has been used.
The user is obliged to hand it over to waste collec- tion centre collecting used electrical and electron- ic goods. The collectors, including local collection points, shops and local authority departments pro- vide recycling schemes.
Proper handling of used electrical and electronic goods helps avoid environmental and health haz- ards resulting from the presence of dangerous com- ponents and the inappropriate storage and process- ing of such goods.

OPERATION

Kitchen hood controls
Control Panel is shown in Figure 4, for reference it is also shown below:
Control Panel
Touch one the sensors to enable the desired function:

1. Reduce fan speed If the fan is running, touch this sensor to turn it off.
2. Increase fan speed If the hood is in standby mode, touch this sensor to turn on the fan.
3. Fan speed display (the display is not a control). The fan can run at 4 speeds.*
4. Off timer
5. Lighting on/off The lighting operates independently of hood fan.

**Available fan speeds:***

1. * Low speed (1). Use this speed when cooking a little food with hardly any fumes.

   • Medium speeds (2 and 3*). Use this speed when cooking multiple dishes at the same time with moderate amount of fumes.
   • High speed (4*). Use this speed when frying or grilling, with large amount of fumes.

*Some models feature speeds 1–3.

Off Timer
Use off timer to turn off the hood after a specified time. Use off timer to filter the fumes out of the air after cooking. Maximum delay time is 90 minutes. Press to cancel the off timer at any time. The number will flash on the display. Then use and to select the delay in the range 1–9 (multiply the number by ten to obtain delay in minutes, 1 – 10 minutes, 2 – 20 minutes … 5 – 50 minutes). Press again to activate the function. The off timer is set a dot will flash on by the digit on the display. Press to cancel the off timer. The hood fan will run at the selected speed. Cancelling the off-timer does not turn off the lighting.

Dimmer function (Brightness adjustment)
Use this function to adjust brightness. To adjust brightness, touch and hold the sensor for about 2 seconds. The lighting brightness will change

Remote control
**Your kitchen hood is equipped with a remote control. It is shown in Figure 4a and below:

**

Use remote control to control your kitchen hood. To do this, point the remote control toward the front of the hood and select the appropriate function:

1. Reduce fan speed
2. Increase fan speed
3. Battery tray
4. Off-timer, for description refer to the previous page.
5. Turn lighting on/off The lighting operates independently of hood fan.
6. Increase / decrease the lighting brightness

When purchased, battery is not included with the remote control. You can purchase a single CR2032 3V battery in any electronics store.
To replace the battery, slide out the tray (item 3 in the figure) on the bottom edge of the remote control. Place the battery in the tray observing polarity. Slide the tray back in.

Important! Ensure there are no obstacles between the remote control transmitter and the sensor on the cooker hood. Fluorescent light can interfere with the remote control operation.

Other important information concerning the operation of the hood
Operation in air circulation / odour filter mode. In this mode, the filtered air returns to the room through the outlets. Install activated charcoal filter in this setting. It is recommended to install the air guide (available depending on the model, mainly in chimney cooker hoods).

Air extraction operation: When cooker hood operates in extraction mode, air is discharged outside through an extraction duct. Remove activated charcoal filter in this setting. The cooker hood is connected to the air outlet opening using a rigid or flexible extraction duct with a diameter of 150 or 120 mm, and the appropriate clamps, which must be purchased at a hardware store. The appliance should be installed by a qualified installer.

Fan speed: Lowest and medium fan speed is used in normal conditions and less intense odours, while the highest speed is used only when cooking odours are very intense, such as during frying or grilling.

Note (applies to universal hoods only): Due to the design of universal hoods you need to manually change the mode of operation. See Figure 8 for instructions on how to change the mode.

Note (only applies to telescopic and in-built kitchen hoods): 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.

Note: Hanging kitchen hoods operate only in air circulation / odour absorber mode

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Maintenance
Regular maintenance and cleaning of the appliance will ensure trouble-free operation of the cooker hood and extend its life. Especially make sure that the grease filter and activated charcoal filter are replaced according to manufacturer’s recommendations.

• 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 recommend to use a damp cloth and a neutral detergent.

Note: After several washes in the dishwasher, the colour of the aluminium filter may change. The change of colour does not indicate improprieties or the necessity to change it.

Grease filter
For normal hood operation, grease filter should be cleaned every month in the dishwasher or by hand using a mild detergent or liquid soap.
Dismantling of grease filter is shown on Figure 5.
Acrylic filter is used in some models. This filter should be replaced at least once every 2 months or more frequently if the appliance is used intensively.

Activated charcoal filter
Charcoal filter is used only when the cooker hood is not connected to the ventilation duct. Activated charcoal filter can absorb odours until saturated. Charcoal filter is not suitable for washing or regeneration and should be replaced at least once every 3-4 months or more frequently if the appliance is used intensively.

Dismantling of charcoal filter is shown on Figure 6.

Light
Use incandescent / halogen / LED modules of the same specification as those factory-installed in the appliance. See Figure 7 for details how to replace lights. If there is no such figure in this manual, please contact authorised service to replace the lighting module.

WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE

Warranty
The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage caused by im- proper use of the product.
Service

• The manufacturer recommends that all repairs and adjustments be carried out by the Factory Service Technician or the Manufacturer’s Authorized Service Point. For safety reasons, repairs should be re- ferred to professionals.
• Repairs carried out by unqualified persons may seriously endanger the appliance user.
• The minimum warranty period for the appliance offered by the man- ufacturer, importer or authorized representative is given in the war- ranty card.
• The warranty shall be void if you make any independent adaptations or alterations, tamper with seals or other appliance safety devices or its parts or interfere with the appliance contrary to operating in- structions.

In the event of appliance malfunction, request assistance or repair.

If your appliance needs repair, please contact the service centre. Please see website for address and contact details of our service centre. Before contacting us, please have ready the appliance serial number, which can be found on the identification sticker: For your convenience, please write it down below:

Certifi cate of compliance CE and UKCA
The Manufacturer hereby declares that this product complies with the general requirements pursuant to the following European Directives and analogous UK requirements:

• The Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC / Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016.
• Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EC / Electromagnetic Compatibility Regulations 2016.
• ErP Directive 2009/125/EC / The Ecodesign for Energy-related Products Regulations 2010 (as amended) for the applicable implementing measures which apply in Great Britain and Northern Ireland, respectively.
  and therefore the product has been marked with and  symbols and the Declaration of Conformity, the Manufacturer has drawn up the declaration and is available to the competent authorities regulating the market.

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