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This document serves as a user manual and installation guide for a Siemens extractor hood, designed to enhance kitchen air quality by removing cooking fumes and odors. The appliance is intended for domestic use within household environments, operating safely up to a maximum height of 2000 meters above sea level. It emphasizes user safety, proper installation, and maintenance to ensure optimal performance and longevity.
The extractor hood operates in two primary modes: exhaust air mode and circulating-air mode.
In exhaust air mode, the air drawn in from the kitchen is cleaned by grease filters and then conveyed to the exterior of the building through a pipe system. This mode is highly effective for complete removal of cooking fumes and odors, as the air is expelled outside. Users are advised to ensure adequate fresh air supply in the room, especially when the extractor hood is operated simultaneously with room air-dependent heat-producing appliances (e.g., gas, oil, wood, or coal-operated heaters). This prevents the creation of a partial vacuum that could draw toxic gases back into the living space. Consultation with a Master Chimney Sweep is recommended to assess the house's ventilation setup and suggest suitable measures. The exhaust air must not be conveyed into a functioning smoke or exhaust gas flue or into a shaft used to ventilate rooms with heat-producing appliances without proper consent from a heating engineer. If exhaust air is conveyed through an outer wall, a telescopic wall box should be used.
In circulating-air mode, the drawn-in air is cleaned by both grease filters and an activated carbon filter before being recirculated back into the kitchen. This mode is ideal for situations where external venting is not feasible. An activated carbon filter is essential for binding odors in this mode. Different options for operating the appliance in circulating-air mode are detailed in a separate brochure, and necessary accessories can be obtained from specialist retailers, customer service, or the online shop.
The appliance features a fan with multiple settings (1, 2, 3) and an intensive mode, allowing users to adjust the extraction power according to the intensity of cooking fumes. It also includes independent lighting to illuminate the cooking area.
The extractor hood is designed for user-friendly operation with a control panel that includes symbols for fan on/off, fan settings, intensive mode, and light on/off.
Setting the fan: To switch on the fan, users touch the corresponding symbol, and it typically starts at fan setting 2. To adjust the fan speed, users can select settings 1, 2, or 3. The fan can be switched off by touching the fan on/off symbol again.
Intensive mode: This mode is available for situations with a large build-up of odors and fumes/vapors. It can be activated by touching its dedicated symbol. The appliance is designed to automatically switch back to fan setting 3 after approximately 6 minutes, though users can manually end intensive mode earlier if desired.
Lighting: The lighting operates independently of the fan, allowing users to switch it on or off as needed by touching the light symbol.
Energy Saving Tips: To maximize energy efficiency, users are advised to ensure sufficient air supply during cooking, adjust the fan speed to match the intensity of fumes, and use intensive mode only when necessary. Switching off the extractor hood and lighting when no longer required, and regularly cleaning or replacing filters, also contributes to energy saving and maintains ventilation effectiveness.
Regular cleaning and maintenance are crucial for the safe and efficient operation of the extractor hood.
Cleaning the metal mesh grease filters: Fatty deposits in the grease filter pose a fire risk, so regular cleaning is essential. The manual recommends cleaning the grease filters every two months and never operating the appliance without them. The filters can be cleaned either by hand or in a dishwasher. For hand cleaning, filters should be soaked in hot soapy water, scrubbed with a brush, rinsed thoroughly, and left to drain on an absorbent material. A special degreaser can be used for stubborn dirt. For dishwasher cleaning, users should use normal domestic dishwashing detergents, avoid cleaning heavily soiled filters with cookware, and ensure plenty of space around the filters. A temperature of no more than 50 °C is recommended to prevent slight discoloration, which does not affect performance. When cleaning the metal grease filters, the holder in the appliance should also be cleaned with a damp cloth.
General cleaning: Different surfaces of the appliance require specific cleaning products to prevent damage. Stainless steel surfaces should be cleaned with hot soapy water and a soft cloth, always in the direction of the grain. Special stainless steel cleaning products are also available. Painted surfaces should be cleaned with a damp dish cloth and hot soapy water, then dried with a soft cloth. Stainless steel cleaner should not be used on painted surfaces. Aluminium and plastic surfaces can be cleaned with hot soapy water and a soft cloth. Glass surfaces should be cleaned with glass cleaner and a soft cloth, avoiding glass scrapers. Controls should be cleaned with hot soapy water and a damp dish cloth, then dried with a soft cloth. It is critical never to clean controls with a wet cloth to prevent moisture ingress into the electronic circuitry, which can cause damage or electric shock. Strong or abrasive cleaning agents, high-pressure cleaners, steam cleaners, cleaning products with high alcohol content, hard scouring pads, limescale dissolvers, aggressive all-purpose cleaning products, and oven spray should be avoided on all surfaces. New sponge cloths should be thoroughly washed before use.
Replacing LED lights: Defective LED lights should only be replaced by the manufacturer, customer service, or a qualified technician. Users are warned against looking directly into switched-on LED lights for extended periods due to their dazzling nature.
Protective film: Users are instructed to remove the protective film from all parts of the appliance before its first use to prevent surface damage.
The manual also provides troubleshooting tips for common issues like the appliance not working or lighting failure, advising users to check power supply, fuses, and connections before contacting after-sales service. It emphasizes that incorrect repairs are dangerous and should only be carried out by trained technicians.
General| Width | 90 cm |
|---|---|
| Number of Speeds | 3 |
| Lighting | LED |
| Energy Efficiency Class | A |
| Control | Electronic |
| Material | Stainless Steel |
| Type | Chimney |
| Filter Type | Metal grease filter |
