Gorenje DK 9315 X: Installation Maintenance Cleaning Electrical connection Grease filter Mounting Charcoal filter (filter version only) Operation

Installation

Maintenance

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ATTENTION! Before performing any maintenance operation,

The minimum distance between the supporting surface for the

isolate the hood from the electrical supply by switching off at

cooking equipment on the hob and the lowest part of the

the connector and removing the connector fuse.

range hood must be not less than 50cm from electric cookers

Or if the appliance has been connected through a plug and

and 70cm from gas or mixed cookers.

socket, then the plug must be removed from the socket.

If the instructions for installation for the gas hob specify a

greater distance, this must be adhered to.

Cleaning

The cooker hood should be cleaned regularly (at least with the

Electrical connection

same frequency with which you carry out maintenance of the

The mains power supply must correspond to the rating

fat filters) internally and externally. Clean using the cloth

indicated on the plate situated inside the hood. If provided with

dampened with neutral liquid detergent. Do not use abrasive

a plug connect the hood to a socket in compliance with current

products. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL!

regulations and positioned in an accessible area, after

WARNING: Failure to carry out the basic cleaning

installation. If it not fitted with a plug (direct mains connection)

recommendations of the cooker hood and replacement of the

or if the plug is not located in an accessible area, after

filters may cause fire risks.

installation, apply a double pole switch in accordance with

Therefore, we recommend oserving these instructions.

standards which assures the complete disconnection of the

The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage to

mains under conditions relating to over-current category III, in

the motor or any fire damage linked to inappropriate

accordance with installation instructions.

maintenance or failure to observe the above safety

Warning! Before re-connecting the hood circuit to the mains

recommendations.

supply and checking the efficient function, always check that

the mains cable is correctly assembled.

Grease filter

Traps cooking grease particles.

Warning! Power cable replacement must be undertaken by

The grease filter must be cleaned once a month using non

the authorised service assistance centre or similar qualified

aggressive detergents, either by hand or in the dishwasher,

person.

which must be set to a low temperature and a short cycle.

When washed in a dishwasher, the grease filter may discolour

Mounting

slightly, but this does not affect its filtering capacity.

Expansion wall plugs are provided to secure the hood to most

To remove the grease filter, pull the spring release handle.

types of walls/ceilings. However, a qualified technician must

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verify suitability of the materials in accordance with the type of

wall/ceiling. The wall/ceiling must be strong enough to take

Charcoal filter (filter version only)

the weight of the hood. Do not tile, grout or silicone this

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appliance to the wall. Surface mounting only.

It absorbs unpleasant odours caused by cooking.

The saturation of the activated charcoal occurs after more or

less prolonged use, depending on the type of cooking and the

Operation

regularity of cleaning of the grease filter.

The hood is fitted with a control panel with aspiration speed

In any case it is necessary to replace the cartridge at least

selection control and a light switch to control cooking area

every four mounths.

lights.

The carbon filter may NOT be washed or regenerated.

Use the high suction speed in cases of concentrated kitchen

Remove the grease filters.

vapours. It is recommended that the cooker hood suction is

Fit the charcoalfilters over the motor.

switched on for 5 minutes prior to cooking and to leave in

Align the pins R on the cowl with the slots S, then turn the

operation during cooking and for another 15 minutes

filter clockwise until it locks in place.

approximately after terminating cooking.

Reverse the above procedure to remove the charcoal filters.

Refit the grease filters.

a. ON/OFF light switch

b. Speed 1/OFF switch

c. 2-speed selection

d. 3-speed selection

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