falmec Virgola Evolution Range Hood Instructions
- June 3, 2024
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Virgola Evolution Range Hood
Instructions
FALMEC SINCE 1981
MADE IN ITALY
Design
Virgola Evolution
Virgola Evolution Range Hood
Alternative rear outlet
OPTIONAL
Cabinet specification
Measurements for installation. Hood fastening.
Remove grease-trapping filters (1). Hood wall mounting (2,3).
Installation of check valve (4). Fastening of rear brackets (5).
Fastening of rear brackets (4), Assembly of the suction pipe (6).
Assembly of the duct cover and electrical connections (7).
Installation with rear outlet:
Output air movement (8), installation of check valve (9).
Adjustment of force required to
open/close glass panel.
OPTIONAL
KACL.960
KACL.961
Installing the active carbon filters (KACL.960 as standard on some models),
or carbon-zeolite filter (KACL.961), (optional)
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS
****Installation operations are to be carried out by skilled and qualified
installers in accordance with the instructions in this booklet and in
compliance with the regulations in
force.
DO NOT use the hood if the power supply cable or other components are damaged:
disconnect the hood from the electrical power supply and contact the Dealer or
an authorised Servicing Dealer for repairs.
Do not modify the electrical, mechanical or functional structure of the
equipment.
Do not personally try to carry out repairs orreplacements.
Interventions carried out byincompetent and unauthorised persons can cause
serious damage to the unit or physical and personal harm, not covered by the
Manufacturer’s warranty.
WARNINGS FOR THE INSTALLER
TECHNICAL SAFETY
****Before installing the hood, check the integrity and function of each part. Should anomalies be noted, do not proceed with installation and contact the Dealer. Do NOT install the hood if an aesthetic (or cosmetic) defect has been detected. Put it back into its original package and contact the dealer. No claim can be made for aesthetic (or cosmetic) defects once it has been installed.
During installation, always use personal protective equipment (e.g.: Safety
shoes) and adopt prudent and proper conduct.
The installation kit (screws and plugs) supplied with the hood is only to be
used on masonry walls: in case of installation on walls of a different
material, assess other installation options keeping in mind the type of wall
surface and the weight of the hood (indicated on page 2).
Keep in mind that installations with different types of fastening systems from
those supplied, or which are not compliant, can cause electrical and
mechanical seal danger.
Do not install the hood outdoors and do not expose it to atmospheric elements
(rain, wind, etc.).
ELECTRICAL SAFETY
**** The electrical system to which the hood is to be connected must be in
accordance with local standards and supplied with earthed connection in
compliance with safety
regulations in the country of use. It must also comply with European standards
regarding radio antistatic properties.
Before installing the hood, check that the electrical mains power supply
corresponds with what is reported on the identification plate located inside
the hood.
The socket used to connect the installed equipment to the electrical power
supply must be within reach:
otherwise, install a mains switch to disconnect the hood when required.
Any changes to the electrical system must be carried out by a qualified
electrician.
The maximum length of the flue fastening screws (supplied by the manufacturer)
must be 13 mm. Use of non-compliant screws with these instructions can lead to
danger of an electrical nature.
Do not try to solve the problem yourself in the event of equipment
malfunction, but contact the Dealer or an authorised Servicing Department for
repairs.
**** When installing the hood, disconnect the equipment by removing the plug or switching off the main switch.
FUMES DISCHARGE SAFETY
****Do no connect the equipment to discharge pipes of fumes produced from
combustion (for example boilers, fireplaces, etc.).
Before installing the hood, ensure that all standards in force regarding
discharge of air out of the room have been complied with.
Deviation for Australia and New Zeland: Range hoods and other cooking fume
extractors may adversely affect the safe operation of appliances burning gas
or other fuels (including those in other rooms) due to back flow of combustion
gases. These gases can potentially result in carbon monoxide poisoning.
After installation of a range hood or other cooking fume extractor, the
operation of flued gas appliances should be tested by a competent person to
ensure that back flow of combustion gases does not occur.
(AS/NZS 60335.2.31:2013/A4:2020)
USER WARNINGS
**** These warnings have been drawn up for your personal safety and those of
others.
You are therefore kindly asked to read the booklet carefully in its entirety
before using the or cleaning the equipment.
The Manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage caused directly,
or indirectly, to per-sons, things and pets as a consequence of failing to
comply with the safety warnings indicated in this booklet.
It is imperative that this instructions booklet is kept together with the
equipment for any future consultation.
If the equipment is sold or transferred to another person, make sure that the
booklet is also supplied so that the new user can be made aware of the hood’s
operation and relative warnings. After the stainless steel hood has been
installed, it will need to be cleaned to remove any residues remaining from
the protection adhesive as well as any grease and oil stains which, if not
removed, can cause irreversible damage to the hood surface. To properly clean
the unit, the manufacturer recommends using the supplied moist wipes, which
are also available sold separately. Insist on original spare parts.
INTENDED USE
The equipment is solely intended to be used to extract fumes generated from
cooking food in non-professional domestic kitchens: any other use is improper.
Improper use can cause damage to persons, things, pets and exempts the
Manufacturer from any liability.
The equipment can be used by children over the age of 8 and by persons with
reduced physical, sensory and mental abilities, or with no experience or
knowledge, as long as they do so under supervision or after having received
relative instructions regarding safe use of the equipment and understanding of
the dangers connected to it. Children are not to play with the equipment.
Cleaning and maintenance by the user must not be carried out by children
without supervision.
USE AND CLEANING WARNINGS
Before cleaning or carrying out mainte- nance operations, disconnect the
equipment by removing the plug or switching off the main switch.
Do not use the hood with wet hands or bare feet.
Always check that all electrical parts (lights, extractor fan) are off when
the equipment is not being used.
The maximum overall weight of any objects placed or hung (if applicable) on
the hood must not exceed 1.5 Kg.
Always supervise the cooking process during the use of deep-fryers: Overheated
oil can catch fire.
Do not leave open, unattended flames under the hood.
Do not prepare food over an open flame under the hood.
Never use the hood without the metal anti-grease filters: in this case, grease
and dirt will deposit in the equipment and compromise its operation.
Accessible parts of the hood can be hot when used at the same time as the
cooking appliances.
Do not carry out any cleaning operations when parts of the hood are still hot.
There can be a risk of fire if cleaning is not carried out according to the
instructions and products indicated in this booklet.
Disconnect the main switch when the equipment is not used for long periods of
time.
**** If other appliances that use gas or other fuels are being used at the same time (boiler, stove, fireplaces, etc.), make sure the room where the fumes are discharged is well-ventilated, in compliance with the local regulations.
INSTALLATION
only intended for qualified personnel
****Before installing the hood, carefully read the chapter
‘SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS’.
TECHNICAL FEATURES
The technical specifications are exhibited on the labels located inside the
hood.
POSITIONING
The minimum distance between the highest part of the cooking equipment and
the lowest part of the hood is indicated in the installation instructions.
Generally, when the hood is placed over gas cookers, the distance must be at
least 65 cm (25.6”). However, according to standard EN60335-2-31, the minimum
distance between the cooker and lower part of the hood can be reduced to the
quota reported in the installation instructions.
Should the instructions for the gas cooker specify a greater distance, this
must be taken into consideration. Do not install the hood outdoors and do not
expose it to outdoor environment (rain, wind, etc.).
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
(only intended for qualified personnel)
**** Disconnect the equipment from electrical mains power supply before
carrying out any operations on the hood.
Ensure that the wires inside the hood are not disconnected or cut: in the
event of damage, contact your nearest Servicing Department.
Refer to qualified personnel for electrical connections.
Connection must be carried out in compliance with the provisions of law in
force.
Before connecting the hood to the electrical mains power supply, check that:
- voltage supply corresponds with what is reported on the data plate located inside the hood;
- the electrical system is compliant and can withstand the load (see the technical specifications located inside the hood);
- the power supply plug and cable do not come into contact with temperatures exceeding 70 °C;
- the power supply system is effectively and properly connected to earth in compliance with regulations in force;
- the socket used to connect the hood is within reach.
In case of:
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devices fitted with cables without a plug: the type of plug to use is a ”standardised” one.
The wires must be connected as follows:
yellow-green for earthing, blue for neutral and brown for the phase.
The plug must be connected to an adequate safety socket. -
fixed equipment not provided with a power supply cable and plug, or any other device that ensures disconnection from the electrical mains, with an opening gap of the contacts that enables total disconnection in overvoltage category III conditions.
Said disconnection devices must be provided in the mains power supply in compliance with installation regulations.
The yellow/green earth cable must not be cut off by the switch.
The Manufacturer declines all responsibility for failure to comply with the
safety regulations.
FUMES DISCHARGE
EXTERNAL EXHAUST HOOD (SUCTION)
In this version the fumes and vapours are discharged outside through the
exhaust pipe.
To this end, the hood outlet fitting must be connected via a pipe, to an
external output.
The outlet pipe must have:
- a diameter not less than that of the hood fitting.
- a slight slope downwards (drop) in the horizontal sections to prevent condensation from flowing back into the motor.
- the minimum required number of bends.
- the minimum required length to avoid vibrations and reduce the suction performance of the hood.
You are required to insulate the pipes if it passes through cold environments.
In the presence of motors with 800m3/h or higher, a check valve is present to
prevent external air flowing back.
Deviation for Germany:
when the kitchen hood is used at the same time as appliances that are powered
by energy other than electricity, the negative pressure in the room must not
exceed 4 Pa (4 x 10-5 bar).
HOOD WITH INTERNAL RECIRCULATION (FILTERING) (OPTIONAL)
In this model, air passes through the active carbon filters (optional) to be
purified and is then recycled into the environment.
Ensure that the active carbon filters are assembled into the hood, if not,
install them as indicated in the assembly instructions.
** In this version the check valve must not be assembled: remove it if it
is on the air outlet fitting of the motor.
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
only intended for personnel qualified
WARNING: Make sure the suspended element has available front access.
**The hood can be installed in various configurations.
The generic assembly steps apply to all installations; for each case, follow
the specific steps provided for the required installation.
OPERATION
WHEN TO TURN ON THE HOOD?
Switch on the hood at least one minute before starting to cook to direct fumes
and vapours towards the suction surface.
After cooking, leave the hood operating until complete extraction of all
vapours and odours. By means of the Timer function, it is possible to set auto
switch-off function which will allow the hood to turn off automatically after
15 minutes of operation.
WHICH SPEED IS TO BE SELECTED?
1st speed: maintains the circulation of clean air with low electricity
consumption.
2nd speed: normal conditions of use.
3rd speed: presence of strong odours and vapours.
4th speed: rapid disposal of odours and vapours.
WHEN SHOULD THE FILTERS BE WASHED OR REPLACED?
The metal filters must be cleaned every 30 hours of operation.
For further details see the “MAINTENANCE” chap.
ELECTRONIC PUSHBUTTON PANEL
| Motor ON/OFF
---|---
+| Increase speed from 1 to 3| The speeds are indicated by the
LEDs on the keys:
–| Reduce speed from 3 to 1
| Light on/off
Short impulse: turn light on and off
Long impulse: change light tone from 2700K to 5600K
| TIMER (red LED flashing)
Auto switch-off after 15 min.
The function deactivates (red LED off ) if:
– The TIMER key is pressed again.
– The ON/OFF key ( ) is pressed.
**** If the pushbutton panel is completely inactive, before contacting the
Technical assistance service, disconnect power temporarily to the appliance
(about 5“), possibly by acting on the main swi- tch, to restore normal
operation.
If this measure has no effect, contact the Technical assistance service.
MAINTENANCE
** Before cleaning or carrying out maintenance operations, disconnect the
equipment by removing the plug or switching off the main switch.
Do not use detergents containing abrasive, acidic or corrosive substances or
abrasive cloths.
Regular maintenance guarantees proper operation and performance over time.
Special attention is to be paid to the metal anti-grease filters : frequent
cleaning of the filters and their supports ensures that no flammable grease is
accumulated.
CLEANING OF EXTERNAL SURFACES
You are advised to clean the external surfaces of the hood at least once every
15 days to prevent oily substances and grease from sticking to them. To clean
the brushed stainless steel hood, the Manufacturer recommends using “Magic
Steel” wipes.
Alternatively and for all the other types of surfaces, it can be cleaned using
a damp cloth, slightly moistened with mild, liquid detergent or with any
detergent supplied with the appliance.
Complete cleaning by rinsing well and drying with soft cloths.
** Do not use too much moisture or water around the push button control
panel and lighting devices in order to prevent humidity from reaching
electronic parts.
The glass panels can only be cleaned with specific, non-corrosive or non-
abrasive detergents using a soft cloth.
The Manufacturer declines all responsibility for failure to comply with these
instructions.
CLEANING OF INTERNAL SURFACES
**** Do not clean electrical parts, or parts related to the motor inside the
hood, with liquids or solvents.
For the internal metal parts, see the previous paragraph.
METAL ANTI-GREASE FILTERS
It is advised to frequently wash the metal filters (at least once a month)
leaving them to soak in boiling water and cleaning solution for 1 hour, taking
care not to bend them.
Do not use corrosive, acid or alkaline detergents.
Rinse them well and wait for them to be completely dry before reassembling
them.
Washing in a dishwasher is permitted, however, it may cause the filter
material to darken: to reduce the possibility of this problem from happening,
use low-temperature washes (55°C max.).
To extract and insert the metal anti-grease filters see the assembly
instructions.
ACTIVE CARBON FILTERS (KACL. 960)
These filters retain the odours in the air that passes through them. The
purified air is recirculated into the environment.
The active carbon filters must be replaced on average every 3-4 months under
normal conditions of use.
See assembly instructions to replace the active carbon filters.
Plastic structure: not regenerable!
CARBON AND ZEOLITE FILTERS (KACL.961)
In normal use conditions, we recommend regenerating the zeolite-carbon filter
every 18 months and replacing it after 3 years. Simply place it in a domestic
oven at a temperature of 200°C for approximately 1 hour to regenerate it.
Wait until the filter cools before reassembling it.
Metal structure
LIGHTING
The range hood is equipped with high efficiency, low consumption LED
spotlights with an extremely long life-span under normal use conditions.
Should the LED spotlight need to be replaced, proceed as shown in the figure.
DISPOSAL AFTER END OF USEFUL LIFE
The crossed-out trash or refuse bin symbol on the appliance means that the product is WEEE, i.e. “Waste electrical and electronic equipment”, accordingly it must not be disposed of with regular unsort- ed waste (i.e. with ”mixed household waste”), but it must be disposed of separately so that it can undergo specific processing for its re-use, or a specific treatment, to remove and safely dispose of any substances that may be harmful to the environment and remove the raw materials that can be recycled. Proper disposal of these products contributes to saving valuable resources and avoid potential negative effects on personal health and the environment, which may be caused by inappropriate disposal of waste. You are kindly asked to contact your local authorities for further information regarding the designated waste collection points nearest to you. Penalties for improper disposal of such waste can be applied in compliance with national regulations.
INFORMATION ON DISPOSAL IN EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES
The EU WEEE Directive was implemented differently in each country,
accordingly, if you wish to dispose of this appliance we suggest contacting
your local authorities or dealer to find out what the correct method of
disposal is.
INFORMATION ON DISPOSAL IN NON-EUROPEAN UNION COUNTRIES
The crossed-out trash or refuse bin symbol is only valid in the European
Union: if you wish to dispose of this appliance in other countries, we suggest
contacting your local authorities or dealer to find out what the correct
method of disposal is.
WARNING!
The Manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the equipment at any
time and without prior notice. Printing, translation and reproduction, even
partial, of this manual are bound by the Manufacturer’s authorisation.
Technical information, graphic representations and specifications in this
manual are for information purposes and cannot be divulged. This manual is
written in Italian. The Manufacturer is not responsible for any transcription
or translation errors.
NOTES ……..
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31029 Vittorio Veneto
Treviso — Italy
info@falmec.com
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Codice / Code
Matricola / Serial Number
Code 110031166 Ed. 02/2022
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