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ZFT916Y
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Cooker Hood

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SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION
WARNING! Refer to the separate
Installation Instructions booklet for
Safety Information and Installation.
Read carefully the Safety chapters
before any use or maintenance of the
appliance.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
CONTROL PANEL OVERVIEW
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Function Description
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On / Off Turns the hood on and off.
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First speed The motor switches to first speed level.
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Second speed The motor switches to second speed level.
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Third speed The motor switches to third speed level.
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Maximum speed The motor switches to maximum speed level.
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Breeze The hood operates on the lowest speed. After 60 minutes the
appliance turns off.
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Filter notification Reminds to change or clean the charcoal filter and clean the
grease filter.
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Hob²Hood Indicator of the function to control hood from hob.
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Lamp Turns the lights on and off.
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DAILY USE
USING THE HOOD
Check the recommended speed according to the
table below.
While heating up food, cooking with covered pots.
While cooking with covered pots on multiple cooking zones or burners, gentle frying.
While boiling and frying big quantities of food without a lid, cooking on multiple cooking
zones or burners.
While boiling and frying big quantities of food without a lid, big humidity.
Refreshes the air in kitchen after cooking at a very low noise level. It can be activated
and de-activated by touching the symbol. The function turns off automatically after 60
minutes. Use after cooking only.
It is recommended to leave the hood
operating for approximately 15 minutes
after cooking.
The control Panel is a sensor field.
Touch the symbols for 1 second to
activate the functions.
To operate the hood:
1. Turn on the appliance by pressing the
symbol.
You can now activate the functions.
2. To activate the function touch the symbol.
The hoods light works independently
to other hood functions. To illuminate
the cooking surface touch .
To turn off the appliance press the symbol
again.
HOB²HOOD FUNCTION
It is an automatic function which connects the hob
with a hood. Both the hob and the hood have an
infrared signal communicator. Speed of the fan is
defined automatically on basis of mode setting and
temperature of the hottest cookware on the hob.
You can also operate the fan using the hob
manually. The function can be activated from panel
of the hob.
For more information how to use the
function refer to the hob user manual.
ACTIVATING MAXIMUM MOTOR SPEED
When you touch , the Maximum Motor Speed
starts to operate for 8 minutes. After that time, the
appliance returns to its previous speed settings.
When the function is turned on,
additional touch on does not have
any effects.
FILTER NOTIFICATION
Filter alarm reminds to change or clean the charcoal
filter and clean the grease filter. The filter indicator
is turned on for 30 seconds if the grease filter
must be cleaned. The filter indicator flashes for
30 seconds if the charcoal filter must be replaced
or cleaned.
Refer to cleaning the grease filter in
care and cleaning chapter.
Refer to cleaning the charcoal filter or
replacing the charcoal filter in care and
cleaning chapter.
To reset the function touch for 3 seconds.
To activate or deactivate function:
1. Switch on the control panel.
2. Make sure that the icons are turned white.
3. To activate function touch
for 3 seconds.
If the function is activated, the filter icon flashes
five times.
4. To deactivate function touch for 3 seconds.
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If the function is deactivated, the filter icon turns
on for 4 seconds.
CARE AND CLEANING
NOTES ON CLEANING
Cleaning
Agents
Do not use abrasive detergents and brushes.
Clean the surface of the appliance with a soft cloth with warm water and a mild
detergent.
After cooking some parts of appliance can get hot. To avoid stains appliance
must be cooled down and dried with clean cloth or paper towels.
Clean stains with a mild detergent.
Keep the hood
clean
Clean the appliance and grease filters each month. Clean the interior and grease
filters carefully from fat. Fat accumulation or other residue may cause fire.
Follow the instructions for cleaning the accessories when filter notification is on.
Refer to Filter notification in daily use chapter.
Grease filters can be washed in a dishwasher.
The dishwasher must be set to a low temperature and a short cycle. The grease
filter may discolour, it has no influence on the performance of the appliance.
Charcoal filter
The time of saturation of the charcoal filter varies depending on the type of cook-
ing and the regularity of cleaning the grease filter. The activated charcoal filter is
not washable, cannot be regenerated and must be replaced approximately every
4/6 months of operation, or more frequently for particularly heavy usage.
CLEANING THE GREASE FILTER
Filters are mounted with the use of clips and pins
on the opposite side.
To clean the filter:
1. Press the handle of the mounting clip on the
filter panel underneath the hood (1).
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2. Slightly tilt the front of the filter downwards (2),
then pull.
Repeat the first two steps for all filters.
3. Clean the filters using a sponge with non
abrasive detergents or in a dishwasher.
The dishwasher must be set to a low
temperature and a short cycle. The
grease filter may discolour, it has no
influence on the performance of the
appliance.
4. To mount the filters back follow the first two
steps in reverse order.
Repeat the steps for all filters if applicable.
REPLACING THE CHARCOAL FILTER
WARNING! The charcoal filter is non-
washable!
To replace the filter:
1. Remove the grease filters from the appliance.
Refer to "Cleaning the grease filter" in this chapter.
2. press the tab (1) and slightly tilt the front of the
filter.
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3. To install a new filter, perform the same steps in
reverse order.
In any case, it is necessary to replace the filters at
least every four months.
REPLACING THE LAMP
This appliance is supplied with a LED lamp and
separate control gear (LED driver). These parts can
be replaced by a technician only. In case of any
malfunction refer to "Service" in the "Safety
Instructions" chapter.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
Recycle materials with the symbol . Put the
packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help
protect the environment and human health by
recycling waste of electrical and electronic
appliances. Do not dispose of appliances marked
with the symbol with the household waste.
Return the product to your local recycling facility or
contact your municipal office.
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