This document is a user manual for the AEG DIK6180HG Cooker Hood, providing comprehensive instructions for its operation, maintenance, and safety. The manual emphasizes achieving "perfect results" through proper usage and care.
The cooker hood is designed to extract cooking fumes and odors from the kitchen, improving air quality. Its primary function is to remove steam, grease, and smells generated during cooking. The control panel, a sensor field, allows users to activate various functions by touching the symbols for one second.
Function Description:
The cooker hood features a range of motor speeds and specialized functions to suit different cooking needs:
- On/Off: A basic function to power the appliance on or off.
- First, Second, Third Motor Speeds: These provide varying levels of extraction power for different cooking intensities. The manual recommends specific speeds based on the type of cooking:
- First Speed: Suitable for heating up food or cooking with covered pots.
- Second Speed: Recommended for cooking with covered pots on multiple cooking zones or burners, or for gentle frying.
- Third Speed: Ideal for boiling and frying large quantities of food without a lid, or when cooking on multiple cooking zones or burners, especially with high humidity.
- Maximum Motor Speed: This function provides a powerful boost in extraction for 6 minutes, after which the appliance automatically reverts to its previous speed settings. It's useful for quickly clearing intense fumes.
- Speed Booster Function: This is another enhanced extraction mode, likely for situations requiring a quick and strong removal of odors.
- Breeze Function: This feature refreshes the kitchen air at a very low noise level. It can be activated and deactivated by touching its symbol and automatically turns off after 60 minutes. It is recommended for use only after cooking to maintain a pleasant atmosphere.
- Lamp: The hood includes a lamp to illuminate the cooking surface. The light intensity can be adjusted by touching and holding the light symbol.
- Hob to Hood Function: This is an automatic function that connects the hob with the hood via an infrared signal communicator. The fan speed is automatically adjusted based on the hob's mode setting and the temperature of the hottest cookware. Users can also manually operate the fan from the hob's panel. For detailed information on this function, users are directed to the hob user manual.
- Filter Reminder: This feature alerts users when it's time to clean or replace the filters. The filter indicator turns on (white) for 30 seconds to signal grease filter cleaning, and flashes (white) for 30 seconds to indicate charcoal filter replacement or cleaning.
Usage Features:
The manual provides practical advice for optimal use:
- Recommended Usage Time: It is suggested to leave the hood operating for approximately 15 minutes after cooking to ensure complete removal of residual fumes and odors.
- Control Panel Interaction: The control panel is a sensor field, meaning functions are activated by a light touch rather than pressing buttons.
- Activating Functions: To activate any function, the user must first turn on the appliance by pressing the On/Off symbol, then touch the desired function symbol.
- Light Intensity Adjustment: The light intensity can be changed by touching and holding the lamp symbol.
Maintenance Features:
Regular maintenance is crucial for the cooker hood's performance and longevity. The manual details procedures for cleaning and replacing filters, and managing filter notifications:
- Grease Filter Cleaning:
- Frequency: Each grease filter must be cleaned at least once a month.
- Procedure:
- Hold the panel on the sides and push it back.
- Slightly tilt the front of the filter downwards, then pull it out.
- Clean the filters using a sponge with non-abrasive detergents or in a dishwasher. If using a dishwasher, set it to a low temperature and a short cycle. The manual notes that the grease filter may discolour in a dishwasher, but this does not affect its performance.
- To remount, follow the removal steps in reverse order.
- Safety Note: Filters are protected by a chain to prevent accidental collapse; these chains must be dismounted before cleaning.
- Charcoal Filter Replacement:
- Frequency: Charcoal filters are non-washable and must be replaced at least every four months. The saturation time varies based on cooking type and grease filter cleaning regularity.
- Procedure:
- Remove the grease filters first (refer to the grease filter cleaning instructions).
- Pull the tabs towards the bottom part of the charcoal filter to remove it.
- Install a new filter by performing the steps in reverse order.
- Filter Alarm Management:
- Activation/Deactivation: The charcoal filter notification can be activated or deactivated by touching the filter notification symbol for 3 seconds. If activated, the filter icon flashes five times; if deactivated, it flashes three times.
- Resetting the Alarm: After cleaning or replacing filters, the alarm can be reset by touching the filter reminder symbol for 3 seconds.
- Lamp Replacement: The appliance is equipped with an LED lamp. Lamp replacement is a task that must be performed by a qualified technician. In case of malfunction, users are advised to refer to the "Service" section in the "Safety Instructions" chapter.
The manual also includes important safety information, directing users to a separate "Installation Instructions" booklet for detailed safety and installation guidelines. It emphasizes the use of original spare parts for customer care and service and provides contact information for support, registration, and purchasing accessories. Environmental concerns are addressed by encouraging recycling of packaging and the appliance itself.
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