3Safety warningsFor the user• The cooker hood is designed to extract unpleasant odours fromthe kitchen, it will not extract steam.• Always cover lighted elements, to prevent excess heat fromdamaging the appliance. In the case of oil, gas and coal firedcookers it is essential to avoid open flames.• Also, when frying, keep the deep frying pan on the cooker top/cooker under careful control.• The hot oil in the frying pan might ignite due to overheating.• The risk of self-ignition increases when the oil being used is dirty.• It is extremely important to note that overheating can cause a fire.• Never carry out any flambé cooking under the hood.• Always disconnect the unit from the power supply beforecarrying out any work on the hood, including replacing the lightbulb.• It is very important to clean the hood and to performmaintenance and care of filters at the recommended intervals.Failure to do so could cause grease deposits to build up,resulting in a fire hazard.• The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirmpersons without supervision.• Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not playwith the appliance.• WARNING - Ensure that the appliance is switched off beforereplacing the lamp to avoid the possibility of electric shock.This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help preventpotential negative consequences for the environment and humanhealth, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate wastehandling of this product.The symbol on the product, or on the documents accompanyingthe product, indicates that this appliance may not be treated ashousehold waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicablecollection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment.Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmentalregulations for waste disposal.For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recyclingof this product, please contact your local city office, your householdwaste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.