This document is a user manual for AEG Cooker Hood models DBK6680HG and DBK6980HG. It provides comprehensive information on safety, installation, operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting for the appliance.
Function Description
The AEG Cooker Hood is designed for domestic use above hobs, cookers, and similar cooking devices to extract cooking fumes and vapours. It can be used in various indoor environments such as offices, hotel guest rooms, bed & breakfast guest rooms, and farm guest houses, provided the usage does not exceed average domestic levels. The hood features multiple speed settings, including a maximum speed boost and a "Breeze" function for quiet air refreshment. It also incorporates a "Hob²Hood" function, allowing automatic control of the hood from a compatible hob via infrared signals, adjusting fan speed based on cooking intensity. The appliance includes lighting to illuminate the cooking surface, with adjustable intensity.
Important Technical Specifications
The manual emphasizes several technical and safety specifications:
- Minimum Distance from Hob: The lower part of the appliance must be at least 65 cm from the hob surface where pans stand, unless otherwise specified in installation instructions.
- Air Discharge: Air discharge must comply with local authority regulations.
- Room Ventilation: Good air ventilation is crucial to prevent backflow of gases from other fuel-burning appliances. Ventilation openings must not be blocked, and extracted air should not be conveyed into ducts used by other appliances.
- Maximum Vacuum: When operating with other appliances, the maximum vacuum generated in the room should not exceed 0.04 mbar.
- Electrical Connection: The appliance must be earthed and connected to a correctly installed shockproof socket. If connected directly to the power supply, the electrical installation must include an isolating device allowing disconnection at all poles, complying with overvoltage category III.
- Power Supply Compatibility: Parameters on the rating plate must match the mains power supply.
- Lighting: The appliance is supplied with an LED lamp, which is intended for household appliance use under extreme physical conditions (temperature, vibration, humidity) or for signaling operational status, not for general room illumination. Lamp replacement should be performed by a technician.
- Maximum Developed Pressure (with other devices): If the appliance works with other devices, the maximum developed pressure must not exceed 4 Pa (4x10-5 bar).
Usage Features
The cooker hood offers intuitive controls and various operational modes:
- Control Panel: A sensor field with symbols for different functions. Touching symbols for 1 second activates functions.
- On/Off: A dedicated symbol to turn the hood on and off.
- Speed Settings:
- First Speed: For heating food, cooking with covered pots.
- Second Speed: For cooking with covered pots on multiple zones, gentle frying.
- Third Speed: For boiling and frying large quantities of food without a lid, cooking on multiple zones.
- Maximum Speed: For intense cooking, activated for 8 minutes, then returns to previous setting.
- Speed Boost: Similar to maximum speed, but automatically returns to previous setting after 5 minutes.
- Breeze Function: Operates at the lowest speed for 60 minutes to refresh kitchen air quietly after cooking, then turns off automatically.
- Lamp Control: A symbol to turn lights on and off, with adjustable intensity by touching and holding the symbol.
- Hob²Hood Function: An automatic function that connects the hood to a compatible hob. The hob sends infrared signals to the hood, which automatically adjusts fan speed based on the hob's mode setting and the temperature of the hottest cookware. This function can also be activated from the hob's control panel.
- Filter Notification: Reminds users to clean the grease filter or replace/clean the charcoal filter. The grease filter indicator turns on for 30 seconds, and the charcoal filter indicator flashes for 30 seconds. This notification can be reset by touching a specific symbol for 3 seconds.
Maintenance Features
Regular maintenance is crucial for the appliance's performance and safety:
- General Cleaning:
- Clean the appliance regularly with a soft cloth, warm water, and a mild detergent to prevent surface material deterioration.
- Do not use steam cleaners, water sprays, harsh abrasive cleaners, sharp metal scrapers, or adhesives.
- Clean the interior of the appliance with a cloth.
- After cooking, allow parts to cool down before cleaning to avoid stains.
- Grease Filter Cleaning:
- Clean grease filters regularly, at least every 2 months, to prevent fat accumulation and fire risk.
- Filters can be washed in a dishwasher on a low temperature, short cycle. Discoloration may occur but does not affect performance.
- Removal: Hold the panel sides, push back, then slightly tilt the front of the filter downwards and pull. Dismount chains before cleaning. Disassemble by removing screws on top.
- Installation: Reverse the removal steps.
- Charcoal Filter Replacement:
- Charcoal filters are non-washable and cannot be regenerated.
- They must be replaced approximately every 4-6 months, or more frequently with heavy usage.
- Removal: Remove grease filters, pull tabs towards the bottom of the filter, slightly tilt the front downwards, and pull.
- Installation: Reverse the removal steps.
- The filter notification will remind users when replacement/cleaning is due.
- Lamp Replacement: The LED lamp can only be replaced by a qualified technician. In case of malfunction, refer to the "Service" section in the safety instructions.
The manual also includes troubleshooting tips for common issues like the appliance not activating, the lamp not operating, or insufficient vapour absorption, guiding users to check power supply, fuses, or motor speed settings. Environmental concerns are addressed by encouraging recycling of packaging and the appliance itself at designated facilities.
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