AMICA KH 17383 E (01) PDF Document

The symbols appearing in the instructions for your AMICA KH 17383 E cooker hood have the following meanings:

Exclamation mark in a triangle: Indicates important information concerning the proper operation of the appliance and your personal safety.

Lightning bolt in a triangle: Indicates risks resulting from improper operation of the appliance. Activities that must be performed by a qualified technician.

“i” in a blue circle: Provides tips on how to use the appliance.

Leaf in a green square: Provides information on how to protect the environment.

Hand in a red circle: This indicates actions that must not be performed by the user.

When using your AMICA KH 17383 E cooker hood, please adhere to the following safety guidelines:

• The cooker hood is designed to remove cooking odours. Do not use it for other purposes.

• For extraction mode, connect the hood to a suitable ventilation duct. Do not connect it to smoke or flue gas ducts that are in use.

• For recirculation mode, an activated charcoal filter must be installed.

• Ensure the wall or ceiling structure is strong enough to suspend the hood’s weight.

• Refer to the product technical sheet for the installation distance above an electric hob. If your gas cooker instructions specify a greater distance, that distance must be taken into account.

• Never leave an open flame under the hood. When pots are removed from the burner, set the flame to its minimum.

• Constantly monitor any food cooked in fat, as overheated fat can ignite easily.

• Always pull the plug from the wall socket before any cleaning or repair operation.

• The aluminium filter should be cleaned at least once a month due to fire danger from saturated fat.

• If other non-electric devices (e.g., liquid fuel ovens) are used in the same room, you must provide appropriate ventilation.

• The hood should be frequently cleaned on both inside and outside surfaces (at least once a month).

• If the power cord is broken, it must be replaced by a specialist repair shop.

• Children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance.

• Check that the voltage on the rating plate corresponds to your local power supply parameters.

• Never use the hood without the grating effectively mounted.

• The flaming of foods beneath the hood is severely prohibited.

In the air extractor mode, air is discharged to the outside through a special conduit. To set up your AMICA KH 17383 E for this mode:

1. Any carbon filters must be removed.

2. The hood should be connected to the opening that discharges air to the outside. Use a rigid or flexible conduit with a diameter of 120 mm.

3. The duct length should not exceed 4-5 meters.

4. A qualified installer should be commissioned to make the connection.

In the odour absorber (recirculation) mode, filtered air returns to the room through openings in the front of the hood. To set up your AMICA KH 17383 E for this mode:

1. It is necessary to install the carbon filter.

2. It is recommended to install the air guide (availability depends on the model).

3. In some universal hoods, you may need to switch a lever inside the hood to switch between extraction and air recirculation modes.

The fan speeds on your AMICA KH 17383 E should be used as follows:

• **Lowest and medium speeds:** Use under normal conditions and with a low concentration of fumes.

• **Maximum speed:** Use in cases of high concentration of kitchen fumes, for example, during frying or grilling.

Use the control panel to control your AMICA KH 17383 E cooker hood:

• **Power switch:** When the plug is connected to power, touch this symbol to turn the appliance on. The display will light up. Touch it again to turn the power off.

• **Low speed:** Touch this symbol for the lowest fan speed.

• **Medium speed:** Touch this symbol for the medium fan speed.

• **High speed:** Touch this symbol for the highest fan speed.

• **Lamp on / off:** Touch this symbol to turn the lights on or off.

To set the clock and timer on your AMICA KH 17383 E, follow these steps:

Setting the Clock:

1. With the power switch off, touch the clock/timer symbol for 6 seconds until you hear a “bi” sound. The hour digits will start flashing on the display.

2. Increase the hour by touching the high-speed symbol, or decrease it by touching the low-speed symbol.

3. Push the clock symbol again. The minute digits will start flashing.

4. Adjust the minutes using the speed symbols.

5. Push the clock symbol a third time to finish the clock setting.

Using the Timer (15-minute delay off):

1. When the motor is running, touch the clock/timer symbol. A 15-minute countdown will begin on the display.

2. After the countdown, the appliance will stop working automatically.

3. To cancel the countdown, you can push the clock/timer symbol again.

After connecting the AMICA KH 17383 E to the power supply, touch the power symbol. The display will light up red, and the hood will be in standby mode. In standby mode, you can select the desired function:

• **Light Symbol:** Touch this symbol to turn on the light. The lighting operates independently.

• **- Sensor:** Reduces motor speed one level down.

• **+ Sensor:** Increases motor speed one level up.

• **P Sensor (Booster):** Touch this sensor to activate the Booster (Turbo) function. This function automatically disables after approximately 6 minutes, and the hood speed changes to level 1. If you need to use the Booster function again, wait approximately 30 minutes to prevent the motor’s anti-overheating protection from activating.

• **Timer Symbol (Hood Off Delay):** During hood operation, this sensor activates the hood off delay. After cooking, it’s recommended to let the hood run to remove fumes. At the selected motor speed, enable the hood off delay, and the hood will run for approximately 15 minutes, then turn off automatically. This function does not turn off the lighting.

To set the desired time on the display of your AMICA KH 17383 E:

1. Ensure the hood is in standby mode.

2. Touch and hold the timer sensor for approximately 3 seconds. The hour digits will flash.

3. Use the **+** and **-** sensors to set the desired hour.

4. Touch the timer symbol again. The minute digits will flash.

5. Use the **+** and **-** sensors to set the desired minute value.

6. Touch the timer symbol again to confirm the time setting.

Proper filter maintenance is essential for the performance of your AMICA KH 17383 E cooker hood.

Aluminium Grease Filter:

• **Cleaning:** For normal hood operation, the aluminium grease filter should be cleaned every month. You can clean it in the dishwasher or by hand using a mild detergent or liquid soap. The colour of the aluminium filter may change after several washings in a dishwasher; this is normal and does not require filter renewal.

• **Replacement:** Dismantling of the filter is shown in the manual’s diagrams.

Charcoal Filter (Recirculation Version Only):

• **Use:** Carbon filters are used only when the hood is not connected to a ventilation duct (recirculation mode). They absorb odours until saturated.

• **Replacement:** These filters cannot be washed or regenerated. They should be replaced at least every 2 months, or more frequently in case of very intensive use. Dismantling of the charcoal filter is shown in the manual’s diagrams.

For normal cleaning of your AMICA KH 17383 E cooker hood, please follow these guidelines:

• Do not use a soaked cloth, sponge, or water jet.

• Do not use solvents or alcohol, as they may tarnish lacquered surfaces.

• Do not use caustic substances, especially for cleaning stainless steel.

• Do not use a rough or abrasive cloth.

It is recommended to use a damp cloth and a neutral detergent for cleaning.