Husqvarna QFC90400X Cooker Hood User Manual
User Manual
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ENVIRONMENT CONCERNS
Recycle the materials with the symbol
and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of appliances marked with the symbol
CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
We recommend the use of original spare parts.
When contacting Service, ensure that you have the following data available.
The information can be found on the rating plate. Model, PNC, Serial Number.
Subject to change without notice.
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, disconnect the hood from the mains by removing the plug or disconnecting the mains’ electrical supply.
Always wear work gloves for all installation and maintenance operations.
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 shall not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision. The premises where the appliance is installed must be sufficiently ventilated when the kitchen hood is used together with other gas combustion devices or other fuels.
The hood must be regularly cleaned on both the inside and outside (AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH). This must be completed in accordance with the maintenance instructions provided in this manual. Failure to follow the instructions provided in this user guide regarding the cleaning of the hood and filters will lead to the risk of fires. The flaming of foods beneath the hood itself is severely prohibited. The use of exposed flames is detrimental to the filters and may cause a fire risk, and must therefore be avoided in all circumstances. Any frying must be done with care in order to make sure that the oil does not overheat and ignite.
that the oil does not overheat and ignite.
CAUTION: Accessible parts of the hood may become hot when used with cooking appliances.
For lamp replacement use only the lamp type indicated in the Maintenance/ Replacing lamps section of this manual.
Warning! Do not connect the appliance to the mains until the installation is fully complete.
When connecting the hood to the electrical network, only certified electrical adaptors are allowed and not power strips.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
With regards to the technical and safety measures to be adopted for fume discharging it is important to closely follow the regulations provided by the local authorities.
The ducting system for this appliance must not be connected to any existing ventilation a system that is being used for any other purpose such as discharging exhaust fumes
from appliances burning gas or other fuels.
Do not use or leave the hood without the lamp correctly mounted due to the possible risk of electric shocks.
Never use the hood without effectively mounted grids.
The hood must NEVER be used as a support surface unless specifically indicated.
Use only the fixing screws supplied with the product for installation or, if not supplied, purchase the correct screws type.
Use the correct length for the screws which are identified in the Installation Guide.
In case of doubt, consult an authorized service assistance center or similarly qualified person.
USE
The hood serves to aspirate the fumes and vapors resulting from cooking.
The attached installation manual indicates the version to be used depends on the model you have, the suction version with external evacuation
INSTALLATION
The main power supply must correspond to the rating indicated on the plate situated inside the hood. If provided with a plug connect the hood to a socket in compliance with current regulations and positioned it in an accessible area, after installation. If it is not fitted with a plug (direct mains connection) or if the plug is not located in an accessible area, after installation, apply a double pole switch in accordance with standards which assures the complete disconnection of the mains under conditions relating to over-current category III in accordance with installation instructions.
The minimum distance between the supporting surface for the cooking equipment on the hob and the lowest part of the range hood must be not less than 50cm from electric cookers and 65cm from gas or mixed cookers. If the instructions for installation for the gas hob specify a greater distance, this must be adhered to.
MAINTENANCE
ATTENTION! Before performing any maintenance operation, isolate the hood from the electrical supply by switching off the connector and removing the connector fuse.
Or if the appliance has been connected through a plug and socket, then the plug must be removed from the socket.
The cooker hood should be cleaned regularly (at least with the same frequency with which you carry out maintenance of the fat filters) internally and externally. Clean using the cloth dampened with neutral liquid detergent. Do not use abrasive products.
DO NOT USE ALCOHOL!
Warning! Failure to carry out the basic cleaning recommendations of the cooker hood and replacement of the filters may cause fire risks. Therefore, we recommend observing these instructions.
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.
Grease filter – The grease filter must be cleaned once a month using nonaggressive detergents, either by hand or in the dishwasher, which must be set to a low temperature and a short cycle. When washed in a dishwasher, the grease filter may discolour slightly, but this does not affect its filtering capacity.
Charcoal filter
Type 20 LONG LIFE – Washable activated charcoal filter
The charcoal filter can be washed once every two months using hot water and a suitable detergent, or in a dishwasher at 65°C (if the dishwasher is used, select the full cycle function and leave dishes out).
Eliminate excess water without damaging the filter, then remove the mattress located inside the plastic frame and put it in the oven for 10 minutes at 100° C to dry completely.
Replace the mattress every 3 years and when the cloth is damaged.
Type 15 – NON-washable activated charcoal filter The saturation of the charcoal filter occurs after more or less prolonged use, depending on the type of cooking and the regularity of cleaning of the grease filter. In any case, it is necessary to replace the cartridge at least every four months.
The charcoal filter may NOT be washed or regenerated.
The carbon filter must be regenerated every two months (or when the filter saturation indicator – if present – indicates the need for it) and in accordance with the procedure as shown here below:
- Disconnect the electrical appliance from the mains.
- Clean the filter’s surface with a damp cloth to remove grease deposits.
- Put the filter in an oven at 200 degrees for 45 minutes.
- Turn off the oven and wait for an hour before taking out the filter.
Attention! Make sure the filter has cooled down before touching it.
Type SUPCHARC – E
CONTROLS
The hood is fitted with a control panel with aspiration speed selection control and a light switch to control cooking area lights.
Use the high suction speed in cases of concentrated kitchen vapors. It is recommended that the cooker hood suction is switched on for 5 minutes prior to cooking and to leave in operation during cooking and for another 15 minutes approximately after terminating cooking.
The control switches are located on the unit’s front panel:
- Speed ON/OFF button Control panel on/off key
- Suction speed (power) key 1:
- Suction speed (power) key 2:
- Suction speed (power) key 3:
- Suction speed (power) key 4:
Note: suction speed (power) key 4 has a limited duration of 5 minutes, after which the previous suction speed is reactivated. - “Breeze” function key (Room ventilation)
The hood switches on at low suction speed (power) for 60 minutes, after which it switches off. - Filter saturation control and activation/deactivation key
- Hob2Hood function indicator
- Lights ON/OFF key
Carbon filter saturation control activation/ deactivation function
With the hood on standby, press key 5 for longer than 3 seconds
Key 7 will flash to indicate that the carbon saturation filter has been activated.
Key 7 will remain lit to indicate that the carbon saturation filter has been deactivated.
Filter saturation control and reset
function
At regular intervals and depending on the hood temperature, key 7 lights up to indicate that the filters need to be maintained in accordance with the instructions in the relative paragraphs.
Key 7 on with a fixed light: maintenance is required on the grease filters Key 7 on and flashing: maintenance is required on the carbon filter.
Filter saturation indicator reset
With the hood on standby, press key 7 for longer than 3 seconds.
Repeat the operation if necessary.
Hob2Hood
The hood is equipped with a function for wireless connection with the cooktop for automatic adjustment of the most suitable speed. Refer to the instruction manual of the cooktop to verify the presence and compatibility of this function.
In the case of the first connection to the mains or abrupt disconnection from the power supply (blackout), wait 1 minute to allow the hood to restore the connection with the cooktop.
When the hood is working in Hob2Hood mode, key 8 is lit.
LIGHTING
The hood is equipped with a lighting system based on LED technology.
The LEDs guarantee optimum lighting, duration up to 10 times as long as the traditional lamps, and allow to save 90% electrical energy.
Caution! Do not look directly into the LED light.
To replace lights, contact the authorized spare part center.
