GAGGENAU AW 442 120 Wall Mounted Hood Instruction Manual
- June 3, 2024
- Gaggenau
Table of Contents
GAGGENAU AW 442 120 Wall Mounted Hood
Important safety information
- Read these instructions carefully. Only then will you be able to operate your appliance safely and correctly. Retain the instruction manual and installation instructions for future use or for subsequent owners.
- The appliance can only be used safely if it is correctly installed according to the safety instructions. The installer is responsible for ensuring that the appliance works perfectly at its installation location.
- This appliance is intended for domestic use and the household environment only. The appliance is not intended for use outside. Do not leave the appliance unattended during operation. The manufacturer is not liable for damage which is caused by improper use or incorrect operation.
- This appliance is intended for use up to a maximum height of 2000 metres above sea level.
- This appliance may be used by children over the age of 8 years old and by persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or by persons with a lack of experience or knowledge if they are supervised or are instructed by a person responsible for their safety how to use the appliance safely and have understood the associated hazards.
- Children must not play with, on, or around the appliance. Children must not clean the appliance or carry out general maintenance unless they are at least 8 years old and are being supervised.
- Keep children below the age of 8 years old at a safe distance from the appliance and power cable.
- Check the appliance for damage after unpacking it. Do not connect the appliance if it has been damaged in transport.
- This appliance is not intended for operation with an external clock timer or a remote control.
Danger of suffocation!
Packaging material is dangerous to children. Never allow children to play
with packaging material.
Danger of death!
Risk of poisoning from flue gases that are drawn back in. Always ensure
adequate fresh air in the room if the appliance is being operated in exhaust
air mode at the same time as room air-dependent heat-producing appliance is
being operated.
Room air-dependent heat-producing appliances (e.g. gas, oil, wood or coal- operated heaters, continuous flow heaters or water heaters) obtain combustion air from the room in which they are installed and discharge the exhaust gases into the open air through an exhaust gas system (e.g. a chimney). In combination with an activated vapour extractor hood, room air is extracted from the kitchen and neighbouring rooms – a partial vacuum is produced if not enough fresh air is supplied. Toxic gases from the chimney or the extraction shaft are sucked back into the living space.
- Adequate incoming air must therefore always be ensured.
- An incoming/exhaust air wall box alone will not ensure compliance with the limit.
Safe operation is possible only when the partial vacuum in the place where the heat-producing appliance is installed does not exceed 4 Pa (0.04 mbar). This can be achieved when the air needed for combustion is able to enter through openings that cannot be sealed, for example in doors, windows, incoming/exhaust air wall boxes or by other technical means.
In any case, consult your responsible Master Chimney Sweep. He is able to assess the house’s entire ventilation setup and will suggest the suitable ventilation measures to you. Unrestricted operation is possible if the vapour extractor hood is operated exclusively in the circulating-air mode.
Risk of fire!
- Grease deposits in the grease filter may catch fire.
- Clean the grease filter at least every 2 months.
- Never operate the appliance without the grease filter.
- Grease deposits in the grease filter may catch fire. Never work with naked flames close to the appliance (e.g. flambéing). Do not install the appliance near a heatproducing appliance for solid fuel (e.g. wood or coal) unless a closed, non-removable cover is available. There must be no flying sparks.
- Hot oil and fat can ignite very quickly. Never leave hot fat or oil unattended. Never use water to put out burning oil or fat. Switch off the hotplate. Extinguish flames carefully using a lid, fire blanket or something similar.
- When gas burners are in operation without any cookware placed on them, they can build up a lot of heat. A ventilation appliance installed above the cooker may become damaged or catch fire. Only operate the gas burners with cookware on them.
- Operating several gas burners at the same time gives rise to a great deal of heat. A ventilation appliance installed above the cooker may become damaged or catch fire. Never operate two gas burners simultaneously on the highest flame for longer than 15 minutes. One large burner of more than 5 kW (wok) is equivalent to the power of two gas burners.
Risk of burns!
The accessible parts become very hot when in operation. Never touch hot parts.
Keep children at a safe distance.
Risk of injury!
- Edges of the appliance at head height. Be careful not to hit your head against the appliance. Make sure that you allow sufficient headroom when cooking.
- Components inside the appliance may have sharp edges. Wear protective gloves.
- Items placed on the appliance may fall down. Do not place any objects on the appliance.
- The light emitted by LED lights is very dazzling, and can damage the eyes (risk group 1). Do not look directly into the switched on LED lights for longer than 100 seconds.
Risk of electric shock!
- A defective appliance may cause electric shock. Never switch on a defective appliance. Unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.
- Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out and damaged power cables replaced by one of our trained aftersales technicians. If the appliance is defective, unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the after-sales service.
- Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners, which can result in an electric shock.
Causes of damage
Caution!
Risk of damage due to corrosion. Always switch on the appliance while cooking
to avoid condensation. Condensate can produce corrosion damage. Risk of damage
due to ingress of humidity into the electronic circuitry. Never clean operator
controls with a wet cloth. Surface damage due to incorrect cleaning. Clean
stainless steel surfaces in the direction of the grain only. Do not use any
stainless steel cleaners for operator controls. Surface damage due to strong
or abrasive cleaning agents. Never use strong and abrasive cleaning agents.
Risk of damage from returning condensate. Install the exhaust duct in such a
way that it falls away from the appliance slightly (1° slope).
Environmental protection
Your new appliance is particularly energy-efficient. Here you can find tips on
how to save even more energy when using the appliance, and how to dispose of
your appliance properly.
Saving energy
- Only switch the ventilation on when necessary. You do not need to switch the ventilation on when cooking something for a short time that does not have a strong smell.
- Select a fan setting according to what you are cooking.
- Switch the ventilation off again after cooking.
- Cleaning the grease filter regularly will increase the efficiency of the ventilation.
- Switch the lighting on the appliance off if you are not using it.
Environmentally-friendly disposal
Dispose of packaging in an environmentally-friendly manner. This appliance is
labelled in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU concerning used
electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic
equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and
recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU.
Operating the appliance
Note : Switch on the extractor hood when you start cooking and switch it off again several minutes after you have finished cooking. This is the most effective way of removing the kitchen fumes.
Control panel
Explanation
Fan on/off
- Fan speed 1
- Fan speed 2
- Fan speed 3
- Intensive setting
- Automatic mode
- Saturation indicator
- Light on/off/dimming
Setting the fan
Note: Always adjust the fan strength to meet current conditions. If there is a large build-up of steam or fumes, select a high fan setting.
Switching on
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Press the # button.
The fan starts at setting 2. -
Press the 1, 2, 3 or Ž button to set the corresponding fan setting.
Switching off
Press the power button.
Intensive setting
You can use the intensive setting if there is a large buildup of odours and
fumes/vapours.
Switching on
- Press the power button. The fan starts at setting 2.
- Press the next button. Intensive mode is activated.
Switching off
Press the power button or the button for another fan setting. Intensive mode
is deactivated.
Sensor control
In automatic mode, a sensor in the extractor hood detects the intensity of the
cooking and roasting fumes. Depending on the setting of the sensor, the fan
automatically switches to another fan speed.
- Default sensitivity setting: 2
- Lowest sensitivity setting: 1
- Highest sensitivity setting: 4
Changing the sensitivity of the sensor
If the sensor control reacts too quickly or too slowly, change the sensitivity
setting.
- When the fan is switched off, press and hold the < button for approx. 4 seconds. The setting is displayed.
- Press button 1, 2, 3 or the next button to change the sensitivity setting.
- Button 1 = Sensitivity 1
- Button 2 = Sensitivity 2
- Button 3 = Sensitivity 3
- next button = Sensitivity 4
- Press and hold the A button for approx. 4 seconds. The change is saved.
Safety shut-off
For your safety, the appliance has a safety shut-off function. The lighting
switches off after 12 hours and the fan after 4 hours if the appliance is not
operated during this time.
Cleaning and maintenance
Risk of burns!
The appliance becomes hot during operation. Allow the appliance to cool down
before cleaning.
Risk of electric shock!
Penetrating moisture may result in an electric shock. Clean the appliance
using a damp cloth only. Before cleaning, pull out the mains plug or switch
off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.
Risk of electric shock!
Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners, which can result in
an electric shock.
Risk of injury!
Components inside the appliance may have sharp edges. Wear protective gloves.
Cleaning agents
Observe the information in the table to ensure that the different surfaces are
not damaged by using the wrong type of cleaning agent. Do not use
- harsh or abrasive cleaning agents,
- cleaning agents with a high concentration of alcohol,
- hard scouring pads or sponges,
- high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners. Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use. Follow all instructions and warnings included with the cleaning agents.
Degreaser (product no. 00311297)
Intensive degreaser for effectively removing grease deposits in the extractor
hood. Ideal for pre-treating metal grease filters. Stainless steel care cloths
(product no. 00311134) Used to care for stainless steel surfaces. Impregnated
with special oil to prevent the accumulation of dirt and fingerprints.
Removing metal grease filter
Risk of injury!
The metal grease filters and components inside the appliance may have sharp
edges. Wear protective gloves.
Risk of injury!
The metal grease filters are very heavy. Remove the metal grease filters
carefully and secure them against falling down when doing so. The metal grease
filter consists of three components. You can take the metal grease filters
apart to facilitate cleaning.
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Open the lock and fold the metal grease filter downwards. For safety reasons, the metal grease filter is locked in place at the rear edge.
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Slightly lift the front edge of the metal grease filter until it can be removed from the holder.
Note : Grease may accumulate in the bottom of the metal grease filter. Hold the metal grease filter level to prevent fat from dripping out. -
Remove the metal mesh filter
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Pull the two parts of the filter apart, using the recessed grip to help you do this.
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Clean the metal grease filter.
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Clean the appliance from the inside.
Cleaning the metal mesh grease filters
Risk of fire!
Grease deposits in the grease filter may catch fire. Clean the grease filter
at least every 2 months. Never operate the appliance without the grease
filter.
Notes
- Do not use any aggressive, acidic or alkaline cleaning agents.
- When cleaning the metal mesh grease filters, also clean the holder for the metal mesh grease filters in the appliance using a damp cloth.
- The metal mesh grease filters can be cleaned in the dishwasher or by hand.
In the dishwasher:
Note : Slight discolouration may occur if the metal grease filters are cleaned in the dishwasher. This has no effect on the function of the metal grease filters.
- Do not clean heavily soiled metal grease filters together with utensils.
- Remove any heavy soiling first by hand.
- Place the metal grease filters in the dishwasher leaving plenty of space around them. The metal grease filters must not be wedged in.
By hand:
- Soak the metal grease filters in hot soapy water.
- Clean the filters with a brush and then rinse them thoroughly.
- Leave the metal grease filters to drain.
Note : You can use a special degreaser to remove stubborn dirt. This can be ordered via the online shop (product no. 00311297). Spray the dirty metal grease filters with the degreaser and leave it to work for up to five minutes. Then rinse thoroughly. Observe the instructions for use supplied with the cleaning product.
Installing the metal mesh grease filter
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Push the two parts of the filter back together. Ensure that the opening on the edge is in the correct place.
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Push the metal mesh filter in completely.
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With the lock facing towards the front, place the metal grease filter in the underside of the appliance and engage the lock.
Note : When pushing the filter in, make sure the lock engages. Otherwise, the metal grease filter can fall and damage the cooktop. -
Press the oe button. The saturation indicator is reset.
Troubleshooting
Malfunctions often have simple explanations. Please read the following notes before calling the after-sales service.
Risk of electric shock!
Incorrect repairs are dangerous. Repairs may only be carried out and damaged
power cables replaced by one of our trained after-sales technicians. If the
appliance is defective, unplug the appliance from the mains or switch off the
circuit breaker in the fuse box. Contact the aftersales service.
Risk of injury!
The light emitted by LED lights is very dazzling, and can damage the eyes
(risk group 1). Do not look directly into the switched on LED lights for
longer than 100 seconds.
LED lights
Defective LED lights must only be replaced by the manufacturer, their customer
service department or a licensed technician (electrician).
Fault table
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Disruption| Possible cause| Solution
The appliance does not work| The plug is not plugged into the mains| Connect
the appliance to the electricity
| | supply
| Power failure| Check whether other kitchen appliances
| | are working
| Faulty fuse| Check in the fuse box to make sure that
| | the fuse for the appliance is OK
The appliance is not working, all the but-| The network-cable plug is not
plugged| Check that the network cables of all the
tons are flashing| into the mains| appliances are connected
| The circuit breaker is faulty| Look in the fuse box and check that the
| | circuit breakers for all the appliances are
| | in working order
| One of the components in the appliance| Call the after-sales service
| has broken|
The appliance is not working| If the appliance is in operation for more|
Switch the appliance on again
| than four hours, the safety switch-off|
| function is activated|
The button illumination does not work| The control unit is faulty| Call the
after-sales service
The lighting is not working| The lighting is defective| Call the after-sales
service
The œ button flashes| The metal filter is saturated| Clean the filter, see the
Cleaning and maintenance section
Aftersales service
Our after-sales service is there for you if your appliance needs to be
repaired. We will always find an appropriate solution in order to avoid
unnecessary visits by engineers.
When calling us, please give the product number (E no.) and the production
number (FD no.) so that we can provide you with the correct advice. The rating
plate bearing these numbers can be found on the appliance. To save time, you
can make a note of the number of your appliance and the telephone number of
the after-sales service in the space below, should it be required.
After-sales service
Please note that a visit from an after-sales service engineer is not free
of charge, even during the warranty period. Please find the contact data of
all countries in the enclosed customer service list.
To book an engineer visit and product advice:
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GB 0344 892 8988
Calls charged at local or mobile rate. -
IE 01450 2655
0.03 € per minute at peak. Off peak 0.0088 € per minute. -
AU 1300 368 339
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NZ 09 477 0492
Trust the expertise of the manufacturer, and rest assured that the repair will be carried out by trained service technicians using original spare parts for your domestic appliance.
BSH Hausgeräte GmbH
Carl-Wery-Straße 34
81739 München, GERMANY
www.gaggenau.com
Valid within Great Britain:
Imported to Great Britain by
BSH Home Appliances Ltd.
Grand Union House
Old Wolverton Road
Wolverton, Milton Keynes
MK12 5PT
United Kingdom.
References
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