Electrolux LFT766X Conventional Hood User Manual

User manual

LFT766X
LFT769X

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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.

SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damages that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep
the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.
Children and vulnerable people safety

  • 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 between 3 and 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away unless continuously supervised.
  • Children, less than 3  years of age should be kept away unless continuously supervised.
  • Do not let children play with the appliance.
  • Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately.
  • Keep children and pets away from the appliance when it operates.
  • Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

General Safety

  • This appliance is intended for domestic use above hobs, cookers, and similar cooking devices.
  • Before carrying out any maintenance, disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
  • CAUTION: Accessible parts may become hot during use with cooking appliances.
  • Use only the fi xing screws supplied with the appliance if not supplied, use the screws recommended in the installation instructions.
  • Do not use adhesives to fi x the appliance.
  • The minimum distance between the hob surface on which the pans stand and the lower part of the appliance shall be at least 65 cm unless otherwise specifi ed in the installation instructions. If the hob installation instructions specify a greater distance, it must be taken into account.
  •  The discharge of air must comply with local authorities’ regulations.
  • Ensure good air ventilation in the room where the appliance is nstalled to avoid the backfl ow of unwanted gases into the room from appliances burning gas or other fuels, including open fi res.
  • Make sure that the ventilation openings are not blocked and the air collected by the appliance is not conveyed into a duct used to exhaust smoke and steam from other appliances (central heating systems, thermosiphons, water-heaters, etc.).
  • When the appliance operates with other appliances the maximum vacuum generated in the room should not exceed 0.04 bar.
  • Make sure not to cause damage to the main cable. Contact our Authorised Service Centre or an electrician to change a damaged mains cable.
  • If the appliance is connected directly to the power supply, the electrical installation must be equipped with an isolating device that allows disconnecting the appliance from the mains at all poles. Complete disconnection must comply with conditions specifi ed in the overvoltage category III. The means for disconnection must e incorporated in the fi fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
  • Do not fl ambé under the appliance.
  • Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
  • Clean the appliance regularly to prevent the deterioration of the surface material.
  • Clean the appliance with a soft cloth regularly.
  • Do not use a steam cleaner, water spray, harsh abrasive cleaners, or sharp metal scrapers to clean the surface of the appliance. Use only neutral detergents.
  • Clean grease fi filters regularly (at least every 2  months) and remove grease deposits from the appliance to prevent the risk of fi re.
  • Use a cloth or brush to clean the interior of the appliance.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Installation

WARNING!
Risk of injury, electric shock, fire,  urns, or damage to the appliance.

  • Only a qualifi ed person must install this appliance.
  • Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
  • Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance.
  • Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy.
    Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
  • Before installing the appliance remove all the packaging, the labeling, and the protective fi lm.
  • Do not install the exhaust air into a wall cavity, unless the cavity is designed for that purpose.

Electrical connection
WARNING!
Risk of fi re and electric shock.

  • All electrical connections should be made by a qualifi ed electrician.
  • Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the main power supply.
  • If the symbol ( ) is not printed on the rating plate, the appliance must be earthed.
  • Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
  • Do not let the electricity mains cable tangle.
  • Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
  • If the main socket is loose, do not connect the main plug.
  • Do not pull the main cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
  • The shock protection of live and insulated parts must be fastened in such a way that it cannot be removed without tools.
  • Make sure the appliance is installed correctly. Loose and incorrect electricity mains cable can make the terminal become too hot.
  • Connect the appliance at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains after the installation.

Use
WARNING!
Risk of injury, burns, and electric shock.

  • This appliance is for cooking purposes only. Do not use the appliance for another purpose.
  • Do not change the specifi cation of this appliance.
  • Do not operate the appliance with wet hands or when it has contact with water.
  • Use only the accessories supplied with the appliance.
  • Keep flames or heated objects away from fats and oils during cooking and frying.
  • Do not use uncovered electric grates.
  • Do not use the appliance as a storage surface.
  • Do not use magnifying glasses, binoculars, or similar optical devices to look directly at the lighting of the appliance.

Service

  • To repair the appliance contact an Authorised Service Centre.
  • Use original spare parts only.

Disposal
WARNING! Risk of injury or suff o cation.

  • Contact your municipal authority for information on how to discard the appliance correctly.
  • Disconnect the appliance from the main supply.
  • Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it.

MAINTENANCE

Clean grease fi liters in relation to use, at least every 2 months to prevent the risk of fi re. Hand washes or clean in a dishwasher using a neutral detergent. If washing in the dishwasher, possible discoloration of the filters does not in any way compromise their functioning.

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.

CONTROLS

A: Motor ON/OFF
B: first-speed motor
C: second-speed motor
D: third-speed motor
E: Intensive speed. This speed is timed to run for 8 minutes. At the end of this time, the hood turns back automatically to the speed that was set before using this function. To switch off the speed, push key “Motor On/Off ” (A).
M: Breeze function. Refreshes the air in kitchen after cooking at a very low noise level.
It can be activated and de-activated by touching the symbol. The function turns off automatically after 60 minutes. Use after cooking only.
N: Filters alarm indicator/Reset. When the indicator is on, the grease filters must be cleaned (40 hours of operation). When the indicator fl ashing, the charcoal filters must be replaced (160 hours of operation) and the grease fi filters must be cleaned. Obviously, if the hood is not a fi altering model and does not have charcoal filters, clean only the rease filters. The filter alarm can be seen for about 30 seconds when the hood is in Stand By. To RESET the hour counter, press for 3 seconds the indicator, when the hood is in off state.
O: H2H indicator. The indicator is on when the hood is working controlled by the hob. In case of no connection between hob&hood, the indicator is not backlighted.
L: Light ON/OFF

INSTALLATION

METHODS
FILTERING OR DUCTING VERSION?
The hood may be in filtering or inducting version. Decide from the outset which type is to be installed.
For better efficiency, we recommend installing the hood in the ducting version (if possible).
Ducting version
The hood purifi es the air and evacuates it to the outside through an exhaust duct.
Filtering version
The hoods purifi es the air and recycle the clean air back into the room.

LIGHTING

If the light spot is damaged, it must be replaced only by the manufacturer, its service agent, or similarly qualifi ed persons in order to avoid a hazard.
Concerning the lamp(s)  inside this product  nd spare part lamps sold separately:
These lamps are intended to withstand extreme physical conditions in household appliances, such as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended to signal information about the operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other applications and are not suitable for household room illumination.

ENVIRONMENTAL
CONCERNS

Recycle materials with the symbol. Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste.
Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.

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