This document is a user manual for Electrolux cooker hoods, specifically models LFC316X, LFC319X, LFC316K, LFC317X, and EFC316X. It provides essential information regarding safety, installation, daily use, maintenance, and troubleshooting for these appliances.
Function Description
The Electrolux cooker hood is designed for domestic use above hobs, cookers, and similar cooking devices to extract smoke, steam, and cooking odours from the kitchen environment. It operates with a motor that can be set to different speed levels to suit various cooking needs. The appliance also features integrated lighting to illuminate the cooking surface.
The cooker hood offers three motor speed levels:
- First speed (V0-1): Recommended for heating up food and cooking with covered pots.
- Second speed (U2): Suitable for cooking with covered pots on multiple cooking zones or burners, and gentle frying.
- Third speed (U3): Ideal for boiling and frying large quantities of food without a lid, or when using multiple cooking zones or burners.
The lighting function (represented by the lamp button) operates independently of the motor speeds, allowing users to illuminate the cooking surface as needed.
Important Technical Specifications
While detailed technical specifications like motor power or extraction capacity are not explicitly listed in the provided pages, the manual does offer some information regarding the lamp:
- Lamp Power: 4 W
- Lamp Socket: E14
- Lamp Voltage: 220 - 240 V
- Lamp Dimensions: 37 x 100 mm (diameter x length)
- ILCOS D Code: DRBB/F-4-220-240-E14-37/100
The manual also specifies the minimum distance between the hob surface and the lower part of the appliance, which must be at least 65 cm, unless otherwise stated in the installation instructions for the appliance or hob. For appliances operating with other devices, the maximum developed pressure in the room should not exceed 4 Pa (4x10-5 bar).
The appliance is designed for single household domestic use in an indoor environment and can be used in various settings like offices, hotel guest rooms, bed & breakfast guest rooms, and farm guest houses, provided the usage does not exceed average domestic levels.
Usage Features
The cooker hood is operated via a control panel with four buttons:
- Lamp Button: Turns the lights on and off.
- First Speed / Off Button (V0-1): Activates the first motor speed. A second press turns off the appliance.
- Second Speed Button (U2): Activates the second motor speed.
- Third Speed Button (U3): Activates the third motor speed.
To operate the hood:
- Press the first speed button (V0-1) to switch on the appliance.
- Change the speed by pressing the desired speed button (U2 or U3).
- To turn off the appliance, press the first speed button (V0-1) again.
- The light can be turned on or off independently using the lamp button.
It is recommended to leave the hood operating for approximately 15 minutes after cooking to ensure complete extraction of vapours and odours.
Maintenance Features
Regular maintenance is crucial for the appliance's performance and safety. The manual highlights several key maintenance aspects:
General Cleaning:
- Clean the appliance regularly with a soft cloth to prevent deterioration of the surface material.
- Use only neutral detergents; avoid steam cleaners, water sprays, harsh abrasive cleaners, or sharp metal scrapers.
- Clean the interior of the appliance with a cloth.
- After cooking, allow hot parts to cool down before cleaning to avoid stains. Dry with a clean cloth or paper towels.
Grease Filters:
- Grease filters must be cleaned regularly, at least every 2 months, to remove grease deposits and prevent fire risk.
- They can be washed in a dishwasher, set to a low temperature and a short cycle. Discolouration of the filter may occur but does not affect performance.
- To clean the grease filter:
- Press the handle of the mounting clip on the filter panel underneath the hood.
- Slightly tilt the front of the filter downwards, then pull it out.
- Clean the filters with a sponge and non-abrasive detergents or in a dishwasher.
- To re-mount, follow the steps in reverse order.
Charcoal Filter (if applicable):
- The activated charcoal filter is NON-washable and cannot be regenerated.
- It must be replaced approximately every 4-6 months, or more frequently with heavy usage.
- To replace the charcoal filter:
- Remove the grease filters (refer to "Cleaning the grease filter" instructions).
- Turn the charcoal filter counterclockwise and then pull it out.
- To mount the new filter, follow the steps in reverse order.
- Replace filters at least every four months.
Replacing the Lamp:
- WARNING: Disconnect the appliance from electricity before replacing the lamp. Ensure the light bulb has cooled down to avoid burns. Use protective gloves.
- To replace the lamp:
- Use a flat, non-sharp plastic tool to gently remove the lamp cover, which has two slots on each side.
- Replace the burnt lamp with a new one that matches the specified power (4W), socket (E14), voltage (220-240V), and dimensions (37x100mm).
- Mount the lamp cover back.
Safety during Maintenance:
- Always disconnect the appliance from the power supply before carrying out any maintenance.
- Do not use adhesives to fix the appliance.
- Ensure good air ventilation in the room to prevent backflow of gases from other fuel-burning appliances.
- Make sure ventilation openings are not blocked.
- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre, or similarly qualified persons to avoid electrical hazards.
- If the appliance is connected directly to the power supply, the electrical installation must include an isolating device that allows disconnection from the mains at all poles, complying with overvoltage category III.
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