Zanussi ZHT 530: GENERAL INFORMATION - SAFETY WARNINGS

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GENERAL INFORMATION - SAFETY WARNINGS

GENERAL INFORMATION

This canopy hood is designed to be fixed to any rigid vertical surface, over a gas or electric hotplate and

can be used either in the extraction mode (ducted to the outside) or in the recirculation mode (internal

recycling). All cookers hood perform better when used in extraction mode. During winter time it may be

convenient to use the hood in the recycling mode to avoid heat loss from the kitchen.

Before starting the installation, consideration should be given to the difficulties that can be

found during installation. The installation work must be undertaken by a qualified and competent

person in conformity to the rules concerning the evacuation of contaminated air.

The manufacturer disclaims all liability for any damage or injury caused as a result of not follow-

ing the instructions for installation contained in the following text.

1 - SAFETY WARNINGS

1.1 - When used in the extraction mode, the cooker hood ducting must not be connected to a flue

which is used for exhausting fumes from appliances supplied with energy other than electric,

such as a central heating flue or water heating flue.

1.2 - Before connecting to the mains supply ensure that the mains voltage corresponds with the volt-

age on the rating plate inside the hood.

1.3 - Connect the cooker

hood to the mains via a double poled switch which has 3mm clearance be-

tween the contacts.

1.4 - For cooker hoods featuring an earth cable, make sure the electric plant of your house is cor-

rectly earthed.

1.5 - Appliance in class II are provided with a double insulation; therefore do not connect them

through earthed plugs but through a double poled plugs.

1.6 - When installed, the hood must be positioned at least 65cm above the hotplate.

1.7 - Never do flambé cooking under this cooker hood.

1.8 - Never leave frying pans unattended during use as overheated fat and oil may catch fire.

1.9 - Before carrying out any kind of maintenance or cleaning, disconnect the hood from the mains

supply.

1.10- If the room where the cooker hood is to be used contains a fuel burning appliance such as a cen-

tral heating boiler then this must be of the room sealed or balanced flue type. If other types of

flue or appliance are fitted, ensure that there is an adequate supply of air into the room. When

the cooker hood is used in conjunction with appliances supplied with energy other than electric,

the negative pressure in the room must not exceed 0,04 mbar to prevent fumes being drawn

back into the room by the cooker hood.

1.11- The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.

1.12- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available from

the manufacturer or its service agent.

1.13- This appliance 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 use of the appliance by a person responsible for

their safety.

1.14- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.