Siemens LU17123, Instruction Manual

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Operating the appliance

These instructions apply to several appliance variants. It is 

possible that individual features are described which do not 

apply to your appliance.

Note: 

Switch on the extractor hood when you start cooking and 

switch it off again several minutes after you have finished 

cooking. This is the most effective way of removing the kitchen 

fumes.

Note: 

Fold the glass cover forwards. This increases the 

extraction area.

Control panel

Setting the fan

Note: 

Always adjust the fan strength to meet current conditions. 

If there is a large build-up of steam or fumes, select a high fan 

setting.

Switching on

1.

Press the 

a

1 button.

Note: 

If the fan is switched on, an LED lights up.

The fan starts up at the speed to which it was last set.

2.

Press the 2 or 3 button to set another fan speed.

Switching off

Press the 

a

 button.

Lighting

The lighting can be switched on and off independently of the 

ventilation.
Press the 

=

 button.

Cleaning and maintenance

: 

Risk of burns!

The appliance becomes hot during operation. Allow the 
appliance to cool down before cleaning.

: 

Risk of electric shock!

Penetrating moisture may result in an electric shock. Clean the 
appliance using a damp cloth only. Before cleaning, pull out the 
mains plug or switch off the circuit breaker in the fuse box.

: 

Risk of electric shock!

Do not use any high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners, 
which can result in an electric shock.

: 

Risk of injury!

Components inside the appliance may have sharp edges. Wear 
protective gloves.

Cleaning agents

Observe the information in the table to ensure that the different 

surfaces are not damaged by using the wrong type of cleaning 

agent. Do not use

■

harsh or abrasive cleaning agents,

■

cleaning agents with a high concentration of alcohol,

■

hard scouring pads or sponges,

■

high-pressure cleaners or steam cleaners.

Wash new sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
Follow all instructions and warnings included with the cleaning 

agents.

Explanation

‚

1 Switches the fan on/off

2

Switches on fan speed 2

3

Switches on fan speed 3

=

Switches the lighting on/off

Area

Cleaning agents

Stainless steel

Hot soapy water: 

Clean with a dish cloth and dry with a 

soft cloth.
Clean stainless steel surfaces in the 

direction of the grain only.
Special stainless steel cleaning prod-

ucts are available from our after-sales 

service or from specialist retailers. 

Apply a very thin layer of the cleaning 

product with a soft cloth.

Painted surfaces

Hot soapy water: 

Clean using a damp dish cloth and dry 

with a soft cloth/towel.
Do not use any stainless steel cleaners.

Aluminium and plas-

tic

Glass cleaner: 

Clean with a soft cloth.

Glass

Glass cleaner: 

Clean with a soft cloth. Do not use a 

glass scraper.

Operating controls

Hot soapy water: 

Clean using a damp dish cloth and dry 

with a soft cloth.
Risk of damage to the electronics from 

penetrating moisture. Never clean oper-

ator controls with a wet cloth.
Do not use any stainless steel cleaners.