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    HD 8990 HD 8960 Cooker Hood Operating and Installation Instructions[...]

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    2 Content s Printed on recycled p aper AEG - putting words into action Safety warnings .................................................................................................. 3 For the user .......................................................................................................... 3 For the installer ......................[...]

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    3 Safety warnings For the user  The cooker hood is designed to extract unpleasant odours from the kitchen, it will not extract steam.  Always cover lighted elements, to prevent excess heat from damaging the appliance. In the case of oil, gas and coal fired cookers it is essential to avoid open flames.  Also, when frying, keep the deep fryi[...]

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    4  The air outlet must not be connected to chimney flues or combustion gas ducts. The air outlet must under no circumstances be connected to ventilation ducts for rooms in which fuel-burning appliances are installed.  The air outlet installation must comply with the regulations laid down by the relevant local authorities.  When the unit is[...]

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    5 Description of the Appliance  The cooker hood is designed to extract unpleasant odours from the kitchen, it will not extract steam.  The hood is supplied as an extractor unit and can also be used with a recirculation function by fitting one charcoal filter .  Y ou will need an original charcoal filter for this function (Available from yo[...]

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    6 Control Panel  Best results are obtained by using a low speed for normal conditions and a high speed when odours are more concentrated. T urn the hood on a few minutes before you start cooking. The hood should be left on after cooking for about 15 minutes or until all the odours have disappeared. The control switches are located on the unit[...]

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    7 If the hood is off when the Intensive speed is activated, the hood will automatically turn off after 5 minutes. T o interrupt the Intensive speed, press button 1 or 5 . The letter P appears on the display and the remaining time (the point  a  is flashing), if interrupted an acoustic signal is heard. 7 - Self-Timer: times all the speed level[...]

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    8 Grease and charcoal filter maintenance indicator This hood is fitted with a device that indicates when it is necessary to clean the grease filter or the charcoal filter (if the hood is used in the recirculation version with a charcoal filter). On delivery , the hood is not supplied with a charcoal filter , so the saturation indicator will be disa[...]

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    9 Maintenance and Care  The hood must always be disconnected from the electricity supply before beginning any maintenance work. Cleaning the hood  Clean the outside of the hood using a damp cloth and a mild washing up liquid solution.  Never use corrosive, abrasive or flammable cleaning products.  Never insert pointed objects in the mot[...]

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    10 Charcoal filter  The charcoal filter should only be used if you want to use the hood in the recirculation function.  T o do this you will need an original charcoal filter (available from your local Service Force Centre).  Cleaning/replacing the charcoal filter Unlike other charcoal filters, the LONGLIFE charcoal filter can be cleaned an[...]

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    11 W arning  Failure to observe the instructions on cleaning the unit and changing the filters will cause a fire hazard. Y ou are therefore strongly recommended to follow these instructions.  The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage to the motor or any fire damage linked to inappropriate maintenance or failure to observe th[...]

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    12 What to do if If your appliance fails to work properly please carry out the following checks. Symptom Solution The cooker hood will not start... Check that: The hood is connected to the electricity supply . Check that a fan speed has been selected The cooker hood is not working Check that: effectively .. The fan speed is set high enough for the [...]

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    13 Service and Sp are Parts In the event of your appliance requiring service, or if you wish to purchase spare parts, contact your local Service Force Centre by telephoning: 08705 929 929 Y our call will be automatically routed to the Service Centre covering your post code area. For the address of your local Service Force Centre and further informa[...]

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    14 T echnical Det ails Model HD 8990 HD 8960 Dimensions (in cm): Height 72-1 14 72-1 14 Wi d t h 9 0 6 0 Depth 45 45 Maximum absorbed power: 215 W 215 W Motor absorption: 175 W 175 W Lighting: 2 x 20 W 2 x 20 W Length of the cable: 150 cm 150 cm Mounting accessories included 1 allen spanner (for TORX screws). 1 support bracket 6 wood-screws 5 x 45 [...]

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    15 W all unit mounting - Fig. 7-8  Assembling the chimney flue support/ bracket: The three parts should be fixed with 4 screws, the support extension is adjustable and should correspond to the internal width of the telescopic chimney flue. Fig. 7 .  Mark the wall with a centre line, this will aid mounting procedure (1) , position the template[...]

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    AEG 55-77 High Street SLOUGH Berks SL1 1DZ http://www .aeg.co.uk © Copyright by A E G LI 2B 3B Ed . 05/04 From the Electrolux Group. The world´s No.1 choice. The Electrolux Group is the world´s largest producer of powered appliances for kitchen, cleaning and outdoor use. More than 55 million Electrolux Group products (such as refrigerators, cook[...]