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Operation 

The hood is fitted with a control panel with aspiration speed 
selection control and a light switch to control cooking area 
lights. 
  

T1.  Button ON/OFF lights 

(Led 

L1

 lit) 

T2.  Button OFF – Selection button suction speed (power) 

1 

(Led 

L2

 lit) 

T3.  Selection button suction speed (power) 2 

(Led 

L2+L3

lit) 

T4. Selection button suction speed (power) 3 

(Led 

L2+L3+L4

 liti)

T5. Selection button intensive suction speed (power) 

(Led 

L2+L3+L4

 lit + Led 

L5

 flashing) - duration 5 minutes 

– after which the hood automatically sets suction speed 
(power) 

2

. 

Delayed switch-off of the hood (flashing LEDs):

It is possible to set the delayed hood switch-off by pressing 
again for more than 2 seconds the button of the suction speed 
(power) active at that time.  
The available delayed switch-off options are: 
Suction speed (power) 

1

: 

20 minutes 

Suction speed (power) 

2

: 

15 minutes 

Suction speed (power) 

3

: 

10 minutes 

Intensive

 suction speed (power): 

5 minutes 

 
Filter saturation indicator 

The hood is equipped with a function that warns the user, at 
regular time intervals, when the filters are saturated and it is 
necessary to perform their maintenance.  

Grease filter saturation indicator:

 With the hood off 

(OFF)

all suction speed (power) LEDs light up with steady light for 40 
seconds.  

Activated charcoal filter saturation indicator:

 With the 

hood off 

(OFF)

 all suction speed (power) LEDsflash for 40 

seconds.  

Activation of the active charcoal filter saturation 
signal: 

normally, this function is disabled; to activate it, 

switch off the hood

(OFF)

 and simultaneously press 

buttons 

T3

 and 

T5

 for more than 3 seconds. LEDs 

L3

and 

L5

 will start flashing.  

To disable repeat the operation: LEDs 

L3

 and 

L5

 light up 

with steady light. 

Resetting the filters’ saturation indicator: 

With the hood on 

(ON)

 press button 

T2

 for more than 2 

seconds; all LEDs will light up briefly.  

Note:

 if necessary, repeat the operation in case both 

indicators (grease filter and activated charcoal filter) are 
active. 

Maintenance 

Cleaning 

Clean using 

ONLY

 the cloth dampened with neutral liquid 

detergent. 

DO NOT CLEAN WITH TOOLS OR 

INSTRUMENTS

. Do not use abrasive products. 

DO NOT USE 

ALCOHOL! 

Grease filter 

Fig. 16-18 
Traps cooking grease particles. 

The grease filter

 must be cleaned once a month using non 

aggressive detergents, either by hand or in the dishwasher, 
which must be set to a low temperature and a short cycle.  
When washed in a dishwasher, the grease filter may discolour 
slightly, but this does not affect its filtering capacity. 
To remove the grease filter, pull the spring release handle. 

Charcoal filter (filter version only) 

Fig. 17 
It absorbs unpleasant odours caused by cooking. 

The saturation of the 

charcoal filter

 occurs after more or less 

prolonged use, depending on the type of cooking and the 
regularity of cleaning of the grease filter. 
In any case it is necessary to replace the cartridge at least 
every four months. 
The charcoal filter may NOT be washed or regenerated. 
  

Circular carbon filter 

Apply one on each side as cover to both the shield grids of the 
motor impeller, then turn clockwise. 
For the disassembly, turn counter-clockwise. 

Replacing lamps 

Fig. 19 

Disconnect the appliance from the electricity. 

Warning! 

Prior to touching the light bulbs ensure they are 

cooled down. 
Replace the old light bulb with the one of the same type as 
specified in the feature label or near the light lamp on the 
hood. 

1.

  Using a flat head screwdriver or equivalent tool, carefully 

pry loose the light cover.   

2.

  Remove the damaged light and replace with a new 12 

Volt, 20 Watt (Maximum) halogen light made for a G-4 
base SUITABLE FOR USE IN OPEN LUMINAIRES.  
Follow package directions and do not touch new light 
with bare hands. 

3.

  Reinstall the light  cover. (it will snap shut). 

If the lights do not work, make sure that the lamps are fitted 
properly into their housings before you call for technical 
assistance.