AEG DVX5961HB (01) PDF MANUAL

AEG DVX5961HB (01) PDF SUMMARY:

What should I do before installing and using the appliance?

Carefully read the supplied instructions before installation and use. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage resulting from incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

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What are the safety precautions for children and vulnerable people?

• Children aged 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge can use the appliance if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning its safe use and understand the hazards involved.
• Children under 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities should be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.
• Children should be supervised to ensure 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.

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What are the general safety guidelines for using the appliance?

• The appliance is intended for domestic use above hobs, cookers, and similar cooking devices.
• It is designed for single household domestic use in an indoor environment.
• The appliance may be used in offices, hotel guest rooms, bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses, and other similar accommodation where such use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels.
• Disconnect the appliance from the power supply before carrying out any maintenance.
• 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.
• Failure to install the screws or fixing device in accordance with the instructions may result 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 should 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.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.
• If the cord set is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord set available from the manufacturer or its Authorised Service Centre.
• If the appliance is connected directly to the power supply, the electrical installation must be equipped with an isolating device that allows to disconnect 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 in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
• Do not flambé under the appliance.
• Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapours.
• 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.

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What should I do if there is a risk of injury, electric shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance during installation?

• 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 labelling and the protective film.
• Do not install the exhaust air into a wall cavity, unless the cavity is designed for that purpose.

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What should I do to prevent fire and electric shock during electrical connection?

• 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 mains 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 mains socket is loose, do not connect the mains plug.
• Do not pull the mains 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.

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What should I do to prevent injury, burns, and electric shock during use?

• This appliance is for cooking purpose only. Do not use the appliance for other 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.
• If the appliance works with other devices, the maximum developed pressure must not exceed 4 Pa (4×10-5 bar).

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What should I do for appliance 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.

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What should I do for appliance disposal?

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

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How do I use the hood on a daily basis?

Check the recommended speed according to the table below.

• While heating up food, cooking 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.
• While boiling and frying big quantities of food without a lid, big humidity. After 5 minutes the appliance returns to previous setting.

It is recommended to leave the hood operating for approximately 15 minutes before and after cooking.

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How do I activate the appliance?

The control Panel is a sensor field. To operate the hood touch the symbol exactly in the middle for at least 1 second. To operate the hood:

1. Turn on the appliance by pressing the symbol. You can now activate the functions.
2. To activate the function touch the symbol.

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How do I deactivate the appliance?

To turn off the appliance press the symbol again.

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How do I use the lighting?

The hood lighting works independently of other hood functions. To illuminate the cooking surface touch the symbol.

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How do I activate Maximum Motor Speed?

When you touch , the Maximum Motor Speed starts to operate for 5 minutes. After that time, the appliance returns to its previous speed settings. When the function is turned on, additional touch on does not have any effects.

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How do I reset the Filter notification function?

Touch for 3 seconds to reset the function.

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How do I activate or deactivate the Filter notification function?

1. Switch on the control panel. Make sure that the panel is on.
2. To activate the function, touch for 3 seconds. If the function is activated, the filter icon flashes (white) five times.
3. To deactivate the function, touch for 3 seconds. If the function is deactivated, the filter icon turns on (white) for 4 seconds.

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What are the general 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 appliance can get hot. To avoid stains appliance must be cooled down and dried with clean cloth or paper towels.
• Clean stains with a mild detergent.

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How do I 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. Refer to Filter notification in daily use chapter.
• 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.

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What should I know about the 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. Refer to leaflet included in the accessory.
• Before carrying out any maintenance, make sure there is no cookware on the hob and that the hood and the hob are disconnected from the power supply.

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How do I clean the grease filter?

There are two grease filters, one situated underneath and the other at the front side of the appliance. Filters are mounted with the use of clips and pins on the opposite side. To clean the filter:

1. Pull the cover to open it.
2. Press the handle of the mounting clip on the filter panel underneath the hood (1).
3. Slightly tilt the front of the filter downwards (2), then pull. Repeat the first two steps for all filters.
4. 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. The grease filter may discolour, it has no influence on the performance of the appliance.
5. To mount the filters back follow the first two steps in reverse order. Repeat the steps for all filters if applicable.

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How do I replace the charcoal filter?

The charcoal filter must be replaced if the filter alarm is on. Refer to the filter notification in the daily use chapter for more information about the function.

WARNING! The charcoal filter is NON-washable! The filter cannot be regenerated!

To replace the charcoal filter:

1. Remove the grease filters from the appliance. Refer to “Cleaning the grease filter” in this chapter.
2. 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.

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What should I do if I cannot activate the appliance?

• Possible Cause: The appliance is not connected to a power supply or it is connected incorrectly.
  • Remedy: Check if the appliance is correctly connected to the electrical supply.
• Possible Cause: The fuse is blown.
  • Remedy: Make sure that the fuse is the cause of the malfunction. If the fuse is blown again and again, contact a qualified electrician.

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What should I do if the lamp does not operate?

• Possible Cause: The lamp is defective.
  • Remedy: Replace the lamp. Refer to the “Care and Cleaning” chapter.

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What should I do if the appliance does not absorb enough vapours?

• Possible Cause: The motor speed is not adequate to the appearing vapours.
  • Remedy: Change the speed of the motor.

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What should I do if the filter alarm indicator is on?

• Possible Cause: The filter alarm is on. The grease filter must be cleaned or the charcoal filter (optional) must be replaced or cleaned.
  • Remedy: Refer to the filter notification in “Daily use” chapter.

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What should I know about environmental concerns related to the appliance?

• 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.