5019 618 33050/APROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT1. PackagingPackaging materials are 100% recyclable and are markedwith the recycling symbol . Dispose of packaging materialsin compliance with local waste disposal regulations. Packagingmaterials can be dangerous for children. Keep packagingmaterials (plastic bags, polystyrene, etc.) well out of theirreach.2. ApplianceThe appliance itself is made from recyclable materials.Dispose of it in accordance with local waste disposalregulations. Cut off the mains lead to render the applianceunusable before disposing of it. Do not dispose of the appliancein the environment. Take it to a proper waste disposal centre.PRECAUTIONS AND GENERALRECOMMENDATIONSWARNING!• Do not allow children or infirm persons to operatethe appliance without supervision.• Make sure that children do not play with theappliance.1. Do not connect the appliance to the mains electricitysupply until installation is completed. Always disconnectthe hood from the mains before performing any cleaningor maintenance.2. Do not “flambé” food under the hood. Naked flamescould cause fire.3. Do not leave pans unattended when frying. Cooking oilcan catch fire.4. Regular cleaning and maintenance is essential to correctfunctioning and good performance. Regularly remove dirtdeposits. Regularly clean or replace filters. Never useflammable materials as hoses for extracted air.5. If the hood is used together with non-electrically poweredappliances, ambient negative pressure must not exceed4Pa (4 x 10 -5 bars). Make sure that the room isadequately ventilated.Electrical connectionsBefore connecting the hood to the mains, make sure that thevoltage specified on the data plate corresponds to the voltagein your home. The data plate is located inside the hoodbehind the grease filter.If the appliance is fitted with a power supply cable and plug,the plug must be inserted in an accessible socket.If the hood does not come pre-fitted with a mains plug, fitone that conforms to applicable standards or use a double-pole switch with a minimum breaking gap of 3 mm.Replacement of the power supply cable with power plug orflexible cable may only be carried out by an authorizedService Centre or a qualified electrician.Declaration of conformityThis product has been designed, manufactured and sold inconformity to the following standards:- safety objectives of the “Low Voltage” Directive73/23/EEC- protection requirements of “EMC” Directive 89/336/EEC amended by Directive 93/68/EEC.Trouble-shooting guideHood does not work:• Is the power plug properly inserted in the mains socket?• Is there a power failure?• Is the mains fuse OK?The hood is not extracting efficiently:• Is the right extraction speed selected?• Do the filters need to be cleaned or replaced?• Are the air outlets blocked?Light does not work:• Does the bulb need to be replaced?• Is the bulb correctly fitted?• Is the mains fuse OK?AFTER-SALES SERVICEBefore calling Technical Assistance1. Check to see if you can fix the problem yourself(see "Trouble-shooting guide"”).2. Switch the hood off for a few minutes then switch it backon and see if the problem has gone.3. If the problem persists, call Technical Assistance.Specify:• the nature of the problem,• the model of hood, stated on the data plate inside thehood, accessible by removing the grease filters.• your full address,• your telephone number and area code.• the service code (the number appearing below the wordSERVICE on the data plate inside the hood behind thegrease filter).If any repairs are needed, contact an authorised ServiceCentre (to ensure that only original spare parts are used andthat repairs are made correctly).Failure to comply with these instructions may compromisethe safety and quality of the product.GB61833050a.fm Page 7 Tuesday, February 21, 2006 7:53 PM