DEFY DCH322 (01) PDF Document

To ensure your safety when using the DEFY DCH322 cooker hood, please follow these general safety instructions:

• Do not operate the cooker hood if it is defective or has any visible damage.

• Do not carry out any repairs or modifications on the cooker hood.

• Never wash down the cooker hood with water! There is a risk of electric shock!

• Never use the cooker hood when your judgment or coordination is impaired by the use of alcohol and/or drugs.

• The cooker hood must be disconnected from the mains during installation, maintenance, cleaning and repair procedures.

• Do not place any flammable materials close to the cooker hood.

• Make sure that the cooker hood function knobs are switched off after every use.

• Switch off the power at the mains in the event of a fault or when cleaning the cooker hood.

• Do not check the status of the filters while the cooker hood is operating.

• Never operate the cooker hood without a filter.

• This cooker hood complies with all relevant safety regulations.

• The cooker hood is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the cooker hood by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children must be supervised to prevent them from tampering with the cooker hood.

• Cleaning and user maintenance must not be done by children without supervision.

Please adhere to the following safety precautions during cooking:

• Never leave cooking fat or oil unattended. Overheated fat or oil can easily catch fire.

• Do not flambé food directly under the cooker hood. The flames pose the risk of the filter catching fire.

• Restrictions apply to the use of the cooker hood over a solid fuel or gas stove.

• Observe the minimum distance between the supporting surface for cooking vessels on the hob and the lowest part of the cooker hood. (When the cooker hood is located above a gas appliance, this distance shall be at least 65 cm).

• Regulations concerning the discharge of air must be fulfilled.

• The air must not be discharged into a flue that is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.

• There must be adequate ventilation of the room when the cooker hood is used at the same time as appliances burning gas or other fuels.

• Do not touch any part of the light fittings or adjacent areas during or straight after prolonged use as they get very hot and could cause severe burns.

• In certain circumstances electrical appliances may be a hazard.

• Avoid leaving exposed flames unattended and always ensure that the burners are covered as open flames are damaging for the filters and a fire hazard.

• Not for use with gas products, barbeques or braais with open flames. Never use the cookerhood above an open flame.

• Constantly check food frying to avoid overheated oil becoming a fire hazard.

• There is a risk of fire if cleaning is not carried out in accordance with the instructions.

• Do not use with a programmer, timer, separate remote-control system or any other device that switches on automatically.

• CAUTION: Accessible parts may become hot when used with cooking appliances.

• Electrical products are dangerous to children. Keep children away from the cooker hood when it is operating and do not allow them to play with the cooker hood.

• Packaging materials are dangerous for children. Keep packaging materials away from children. Please dispose of all parts of the packaging in a responsible manner.

• Plastic bags should be cut up to prevent children playing with them and accidentally suffocating.

• Connect the cooker hood to an earthed outlet/line protected by a fuse of suitable capacity. Have the earth installation made by a qualified electrician. This cooker hood must be earthed and the manufacturer and the seller do not accept responsibility for any damage due to incorrect installation or electrical connection.

• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

• Defective electric equipment is one of the major causes of house fires.

• Any work on electrical equipment and systems should only be carried out by authorized and qualified persons.

• In case of any damage, switch off the cooker hood and disconnect it from the mains. Report the damage to your dealer, who will take the necessary corrective action.

• The cooker hood uses a 220-240V / 50Hz power supply.

• If the mains power cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a qualified electrician.

• The power cord is located in the chimney area. Should you require an installation with no visible wiring, a 15 amp earthed plug socket should be accessible either in the ceiling above the cooker hood or on the wall behind the chimney area. (A qualified electrician must provide this facility).

• The cooker hood must be earthed. The manufacturer and the seller do not accept responsibility for any damage due to incorrect electrical connection.

• This cooker hood may not be used with a battery inverter power supply.

Before using your new cooker hood for the first time, please read the instruction manual carefully. It contains important information concerning your personal safety as well as on the use and care of the cooker hood.

• Remove all packaging (except any protective film on the cooker hood if applicable) and dispose of it in an environmentally friendly manner.

• If the cooker hood is damaged in any way, do not use it. Report the damage to your dealer, who will take the necessary corrective action.

Note: Ensure any protective coverings have been removed after installation.

The DEFY DCH322 cooker hood can operate in two modes:

1. Air Extractor: The air is drawn in and cleaned by the aluminium filter and directed outside through an exhaust pipe with a 150mm diameter (not included with the product).

2. Air Re-circulator: The air is drawn in and cleaned by a carbon filter (not included with the product) and then released back into the room.

1. The ceiling must be able to bear at least 40kgs of weight, and the thickness of the ceiling must be at least 30MM or more. Drill a 1*170mm round hole in the ceiling.

2. According to the hanging board, drill 12 holes in the ceiling. Use 12pcs of ST6*40mm big flat screws to fix the hanging board on the ceiling. Then, use 8pcs of M4*10 screws and M4 nut with gasket to connect the angle iron into the hanging board. Calculate the length of the angle iron, and use 16pcs M4*10 big flat screws and M4 nut with gasket to connect the angle iron and another angle iron (the overlap length of angle iron can not be less than 100MM).

3. Let one side of the extensible pipe (not included) go outside through the 170MM hole.

4. Use 4pcs ST4*8 big flat screws to connect the internal chimney to the hanging board. Then put on the external chimney, using two hooks to hold it up for the next installation step.

5. Use 4pcs ST4*8 big flat screws to install the outlet.

6. Hold up the hood and use 16pcs M4*10 big flat screws to connect the hood body to the angle iron.

7. Fit the extensible pipe on the outlet. After ensuring everything is secure, put down the hook and take it from the external chimney. The installation is now complete.

Warning: Failure to install the screws or fixing device in accordance with these instructions may result in electrical hazards.

If you do not have an outlet to the outside, follow these instructions:

1. Do not install the exhaust pipe onto the air outlet (skip step 3 of the air extractor installation).

2. All other installation steps are the same as shown in “Installed as an air extractor”.

3. After completing step 7 of the installation, you must install the carbon filters (not supplied). Should you require them, factory approved, carbon pad filters and installation kits may be purchased from your nearest Defy Service Centre or their authorised agents.

Please follow these guidelines for proper ventilation:

• Note: Before installation, please ensure the area is clean to avoid suction of the remaining bits of broken wood and dust.

• Do not connect the ducting system of the hood to any existing ventilation system which is being used for any other appliances burning gas or other fuels.

• The bending of the ventilation tube must be ≥120°, parallel or above the start point and must be connected to the external wall.

• After installation, make sure that the extractor is level to avoid grease collection at one end.

The control panel has five buttons: Power, Lamp, Low, Medium, and High.

Initial Power On:

1. After connecting to power, the indicator light will lit on, all outputs close, and the hood enters standby mode. The indicator light will turn off automatically if there is no operation.

Power Button:

2. Press the power button once to turn the hood on at low speed. The indicator light for low speed will be bright. Press the power button again to close it, and its indicator light will turn off. The hood will enter standby mode. Pressing the Power button under any status will switch the cooker hood off completely.

Lamp Button:

3. Press the lamp button once; the lights will turn on. The indicator light for the lamp and power button will light up. Press the lamp button again to turn off the lights. The indicator lights for the lamp and power button will be off.

High Speed Button:

4. Press the High button once for the motor to run on high speed. The indicator lights for the high button and power button will beam. Press the high button again to stop the motor.

Medium Speed Button:

5. Press the Medium button once for the motor to run on medium speed. The indicator lights for the medium button and power button will beam. Press the medium button again to stop the motor.

Low Speed Button:

6. Press the Low button once for the motor to run on low speed. The indicator lights for the low button and power button will beam. Press the low button again to stop the motor.

Speed Operation:

7. Low, medium, and high speeds cannot work at the same time. If the hood is on high speed and you press low speed, it will switch to low speed at once. If it is in low speed and you press medium speed, it will turn to medium speed immediately, and so on.

We recommend that the cooker hood is switched on before any food is cooked. We also recommend that the cooker hood is left running for 15 minutes after the food is cooked, in order to thoroughly eliminate all contaminated air. The effective performance of the cooker hood depends on constant maintenance.

WARNING: Before cleaning any part of the hood, switch the power off at the mains. Ensure that it is switched off at the wall socket and plug is withdrawn.

In normal operation (1 to 2 hours daily), the filters must be cleaned every 8 to 10 weeks. The air filter is made of high-density aluminium. Do not use a corrosive detergent on it. Keeping this filter clean will keep the appliance operating correctly.

1. Put the air filter into clean water at a temperature of about 40°C to 50°C.

2. Pour the detergent on the air filter and soak for approximately 3 minutes.

3. Wear gloves and gently clean it with a soft brush.

Do not apply too much pressure when cleaning the air filter as the air filter is delicate and too much pressure will cause damage to it.

General Cleaning:

All external surfaces and controls can be cleaned using a little washing-up liquid applied with a soft sponge or cloth. Wipe dry using a soft cloth.

• Only use a damp cloth as water could get into the unit and cause damage.

• Do not use cleaning agents containing soda, acids, chlorides or solvents.

• Do not use abrasive cleaning agents; e.g. powder cleaners or cream cleanser and abrasive sponges; as well as pot scourers or sponges which have been used previously with abrasive cleaning agents as these will damage the surface material.

Cleaning Materials to Use:

• A moist lint free soft cloth or synthetic sponge.

• Soap, or mild liquid detergent.

• A mild window cleaner.

• Diluted ammonia in warm water.

• A nylon bristle brush.

• Cleaners labelled “Suitable for stainless steel”.

Cleaning Materials NOT to Use:

• A steam cleaner.

• Acid, alcohol, soda, chloride or spirit based cleaners.

• Coarse abrasive cleaning powders.

• Metallic scourers, steel wool, metal scrapers, or plastic scouring pads.

• Wire brushes or emery paper.

• So called “silver cleaners”.

Cleaning Procedure:

• Frequent cleaning is recommended rather than an occasional aggressive clean.

• Routine cleaning will preserve the corrosion resistance and the appearance of the stainless steel for many years.

• Clean the stainless steel as often as necessary (i.e. when it is noticeably dull or dirty) and use the simplest cleaning method that will effectively do the job.

• Use clean water, or a mild detergent solution applied with a soft cloth or sponge. Rinse well and wipe dry.

• Always wipe in the direction of the brushed texture on the stainless steel.

• Periodically apply a fine film of dedicated stainless steel cleaner or baby oil to the canopy of the extractor hood to add lustre and sparkle to the steel.

1. Disconnect the electricity supply.

2. Pull out the LED light.

3. Replace with a 1.5W 12V LED light. (LED 1.5W Max).

CAUTION: Do not touch bulbs with your bare hands.

Warning: Please make sure you hold the cover and glass securely at all times when handling them.

• Carbon pad filters assist in removing any unwanted cooking odours from the atmosphere.

• If your installation ducts filtered air to the outside, the carbon pad filters are not required.

• The Carbon pad filters are used to purify the air which is released back into the room.

• Carbon filters are not washable or re-usable and must be replaced at least once every three months. The active carbon filter saturation level depends on the frequency with which the appliance is used, the type of cooking performed and the regularity with which the anti-grease filters are cleaned.

• Exhaust pipe and carbon filter are not supplied together with the product.

• Factory approved, carbon pad filters, exhaust pipes and installation kits may be purchased from your nearest Defy Service Centre or their authorised agents.

• The carbon filters must not be exposed to heat.

Before calling a service technician to assist with a problem please check:

• The main distribution board. See if a circuit breaker has tripped or a fuse has blown.

• The wall socket.

• Have the filters been cleaned?

• Is the chimney blocked?

Remember that you may be charged for a service call even during the warranty period if the fault is due to or caused by any of the above.

The following are not factory faults and are the owner’s responsibility:

• Damage to exterior finish.

• Breakage of glass and other components.

• Replacement of the light bulbs.

• Damage through improper use or installation.