User manual FRIGIDAIRE PLHV36W8CC

[. . . ] PLHV36W8CC User Manual READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Contents Safety warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Description of the appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Control Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] Turn the hood on a few minutes before you start cooking, you will then get an under pressure in the kitchen. The hood should be left on after cooking for about 15 minutes or until all the odours have disappeared. The control switches are located on the units front panel: Light switch: this switch is used to turn the light fitted in the hood on and off. Correct ventilation If the cooker hood is to work correctly there must be a lower air pressure in the kitchen. It is important to keep the kitchen windows closed and have a window in an adjacent room open. Push-button 3 Push-button 2 Push-button 1 Extractor fan switch Light switch Fig. 3 0 1 2 3 Important: This is not applicable for recirculation. Great care must be taken if the hood is used at the same time as a burner or fireplace (e. g. gas, diesel, coal or wood heaters, water heaters, etc. ), as the hood will expel air which is required by these other appliances. The negative pressure in the room must not exceed 0, 04 mbar to prevent fumes being drawn back into the room by the cooker hood. 5 Maintenance and care The hood must always be disconnected from the electricity supply before beginning any maintenance work. Cleaning the hood Clean the outside of the hood using a damp cloth and a mild detergent. Only ever clean the switch panel and filter grille using a damp cloth and delicate detergents. It is extremely important to clean the unit and change the filters at the recommended intervals. Failure to do so will cause grease deposits to build up that could constitute a fire hazard. Warning Failure to observe the instructions on cleaning the unit and changing the filters will cause a fire hazard. The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage to the motor or any fire damage linked to inappropriate maintenance or failure to observe the above safety recommendations. Metal grease filter The purpose of the grease filters is to absorb grease particles which form during cooking and it must always be used, either in the external extraction or internal recycling function. Attention: the metal grease filters must be removed and washed, either by hand or in the dishwasher, every four weeks. f1 Removing the metal grease filter First, push the metal grease filter stop (f1) backwards, then extract the filter (f2), pulling downwards. Hand washing Soak grease filters for about one hour in hot water with a grease-loosening cleaner, then rinse off thoroughly with hot water. Select most powerful washing programme and highest temperature, at least 65°C. The manufacturing number (F-Nr. ) This information is shown on the registration plate inside the unit behind the grease filter. We reserve the right to change specifications and colours as a result of our policy of continuing technological development. Fig. 6 7 Guarantee Conditions Standard guarantee conditions We, Frigidaire, undertake that if within 12 months of the date of the purchase this Frigidaire appliance or any part thereof is proved to be defective by reason only of faulty workmanship or materials, we will, at our option repair or replace the same FREE OF CHARGE for labour, materials or carriage on condition that: The appliance has been correctly installed and used only on the electricity supply stated on the rating plate. The appliance has been used for normal domestic purposes only, and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. The appliance has not been serviced, maintained, repaired, taken apart or tampered with by any person not authorised by us. [. . . ] Slide down the lower section on the proper housing on top of the hood. Connect the hood to the household mains supply and check that the hood works correctly. 10 5 RANGE HOOD WARRANTY Your range hood is protected by this warranty In the U. S. A. , your appliance is warranted by Electrolux Home Products North America, a division of White Consolidated Industries, Inc. We authorize no person to change or add to any of our obligations under this warranty. [. . . ]