AEG DIE5961HG (01) PDF Document

The control panel on the AEG DIE5961HG features the following functions:

Check the recommended speed according to the table below:

First Speed: While heating up food, cooking with covered pots.

Second Speed: While cooking with covered pots on multiple cooking zones or burners, gentle frying.

Third Speed: While boiling and frying big quantities of food without a lid, cooking on multiple cooking zones or burners.

Maximum Speed: While boiling and frying big quantities of food without a lid, big humidity.

Breeze: Refreshes the air in kitchen after cooking at a very low noise level. It can be activated and deactivated by touching the symbol. The function turns off automatically after 60 minutes. Use after cooking only.

The control panel is a sensor field. Touch the symbols for 1 second to activate the functions.

To operate the hood:

1. Turn on the appliance by pressing the On/Off symbol.

2. You can now activate the functions by touching the corresponding symbol.

To turn off the appliance, press the On/Off symbol again.

Note: The hood’s light works independently of other hood functions. To illuminate the cooking surface, touch the Lamp symbol. It is recommended to leave the hood operating for approximately 15 minutes after cooking.

It is an automatic function which connects the hob with a hood. Both the hob and the hood have an infrared signal communicator. Speed of the fan is defined automatically on basis of mode setting and temperature of the hottest cookware on the hob. You can also operate the fan using the hob manually. The function can be activated from the panel of the hob.

When you press the Maximum speed button, the Maximum Motor Speed starts to operate for 6 minutes. After that time, the appliance returns to its previous speed settings. When the function is turned on, an additional touch on the button does not have any effects.

The filter alarm reminds you to change or clean the charcoal filter and clean the grease filter.

The filter indicator turns on (red) for 30 seconds if the grease filter must be cleaned.

The filter indicator flashes (red) for 30 seconds if the charcoal filter must be replaced or cleaned.

To reset the function: Touch the filter notification symbol for 3 seconds.

To activate or deactivate the function:

1. Switch on the control panel. Make sure that the panel is on.

2. To activate the function, touch the filter notification symbol for 3 seconds. If the function is activated, the filter icon flashes (red) five times.

3. To deactivate the function, touch the filter notification symbol for 3 seconds. If the function is deactivated, the filter icon turns on (red) for 4 seconds.

Cleaning Agents: 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, the appliance must be cooled down and dried with a clean cloth or paper towels. Clean stains with a mild detergent.

Keep the hood clean: Clean the appliance and grease filters each month. Clean the interior and grease filters carefully from fat. Fat accumulation or other residue may cause fire. Follow the instructions for cleaning the accessories when filter notification is on. 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 discolour; it has no influence on the performance of the appliance.

Charcoal filter: 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.

Filters are mounted with the use of clips and pins on the opposite side.

To clean the filter:

1. Press the handle of the mounting clip on the filter panel underneath the hood.

2. Slightly tilt the front of the filter downwards, then pull. Repeat the first two steps for all filters.

3. Clean the filters using a sponge with non-abrasive detergents or in a dishwasher. The dishwasher must be set to a low temperature and a short cycle.

4. To mount the filters back, follow the first two steps in reverse order. Repeat the steps for all filters if applicable.

WARNING: The charcoal filter is non-washable!

To replace the filter:

1. Remove the grease filters from the appliance.

2. Press the tab and slightly tilt the front of the filter.

3. To install a new filter, perform the same steps in reverse order.

In any case, it is necessary to replace the filters at least every four months.

This appliance is supplied with a LED lamp and separate control gear (LED driver). These parts can be replaced by a technician only. In case of any malfunction, refer to “Service” in the Safety Instructions.