AEG DPB3631S Cooker Hood User Manual
User Manual
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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.
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 damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.
1.1 Children and vulnerable people’s 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 of less than 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised. - Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not 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.
1.2 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 fixing screws supplied with the appliance if not supplied, use the screws recommended in the installation instructions. Install the appliance in a safe and suitable place that meets installation requirements.
- WARNING: Failure to install the screws or fix the device in accordance with these instructions mayresult in electrical hazards.
- Do not use adhesives to fix 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 specified in the installation instructions for the appliance or hob.
- The discharge of air must comply with local authorities’ regulations.
- Ensure good air ventilation in the room where the appliance is installed to avoid the backflow of gases into the room from appliances burning gas or other fuels, including open fires.
- 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 mbar.
- 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 specified in the overvoltage category III. The means for disconnection must be incorporated into the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
- Do not flambé under the appliance.
- Do not use it to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
- Clean the appliance regularly with a soft cloth to prevent the deterioration of the surface material.
- 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 filters regularly (at least every 2 months) and remove grease deposits from the appliance to prevent the risk of fire.
- Use a cloth to clean the interior of the appliance.
Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.
SAFETY WARNINGS
If the appliance has a child safety device, it should be activated.
2.1 Installation
Risk of injury, electric shock, fire, burns, or damage to the appliance.
- Only a qualified 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 film.
- Do not install the exhaust air into a wall cavity, unless the cavity is designed for that purpose.
2.2 Electrical connection
Risk of fire and electric shock.
- All electrical connections should be made by a qualified 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.
2.3 Use
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 specification 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 grills.
- 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.
2.4 Service
- To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre. Use original spare parts only.
- Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and 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.
2.5 Disposal
Risk of injury or suffocation.
- Contact your municipal authority for information on how to dispose of the appliance.
- Disconnect the appliance from the main supply.
- Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it.
INSTALLATION
Refer to Safety chapters.
3.1 Installation instructions
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
4.1 Control panel overview
Function | Description | |
1 | First Speed | The fan switches to the first speed level. |
2 | Third Speed | The fan switches to the third speed level. |
3 | Second Speed | The fan switches to the second speed level. |
4 | Lamp | Turns the lights on and off. |
DAILY USE
5.1 Using the hood
Check the recommended speed according to the table below.
While heating up food, cook with covered pots. | |
While cooking with covered pots on multiple cooking zones or burners, gentle frying. | |
While boiling and frying big quantities of food without a lid, cooking on multiple cooking zones or burners. |
To operate the hood:
- Pull out the drawer of the hood more than 5 cm.
The control panel is exposed. - To activate the function press the
button. - If needed, change the speed by pressing the desired button.
To turn off the fan press
CARE AND CLEANING
6.1 Notes on cleaning
Do not use abrasive detergents and brushes.
Clean the surface of the appliance with a soft cloth with warm water and a mild detergent. | |
After cooking some parts of the appliance can get hot. To avoid stains appliance must be cooled down and dried with a clean cloth or paper towels. | |
Clean stains with a mild detergent. | |
Clean the appliance and grease filters each month. Clean the interior and grease filters carefully from fat. Fat accumulation or another residue may cause a fire. | |
Grease filters can be washed in a dishwasher. The dishwasher must be set to a low temperature and a short cycle. The grease filter may discolor, but it has no influence on the performance of the appliance. | |
The time of saturation of the charcoal filter varies depending on the type of cooking and the regularity of cleaning the grease filter. The activated charcoal filter is not washable, cannot be regenerated, and must be replaced approximately every 4/6 months of operation, or more frequently for particularly heavy usage. |
6.2 Cleaning the grease filter
Filters are mounted with the use of clips and pins on the opposite side.
To clean the filter:
- Press the handle of the mounting clip on the filter panel underneath the hood (1).
- Slightly tilt the front of the filter downwards (2), then pull.
Repeat the first two steps for all filters. - Clean the filters using a sponge with nonabrasive detergents or in a dishwasher.
The dishwasher must be set to a low temperature and a short cycle. The grease filter may discolor, but it has no influence on the performance of the appliance. - To mount the filters back follow the first two steps in reverse order.
Repeat the steps for all filters if applicable.
6.3 Replacing the charcoal
filter
The charcoal filter is NONwashable! The filter cannot be regenerated!
To replace the charcoal filter:
- Remove the grease filters from the appliance.
Refer to “Cleaning the grease filter” in this chapter. - Turn the filter counterclockwise (1) and then pull (2).
To mount the filters back follow the steps in reverse order.
In any case, it is necessary to replace the filters at least every four months.
6.4 Replacing the lamp
Risk of burns and electric shock! Disconnect the appliance from the electricity before the operation! Make sure that the light bulb has cooled down before touching it.
WARNING!
Risk of damage to the appliance! Do not use sharp-edged tools!
Replace the burnt light bulb in accordance with the specifications:
Power (W) | 4 |
Socket | E14 |
Voltage (V) | 220 – 240 |
Dimensions (mm) | 37 x 100 (diameter |
ILOCOS Code (according to IEC 61231) |
DRBB/F-4-220-240E14-37/100 |
To replace the lamp:
- The lamp cover has two slots on each side. Use a flat nonsharp plastic tool. Gently remove the lamp cover from the appliance.
- Replace the lamp.
- Mount the lamp cover.
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