Zanussi ZHC 9234, User Manual

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EN - Instruction on mounting and use  

Closely follow the instructions set out in this manual. 

All responsibility,  

for any eventual inconveniences, damages or fires caused by not complying 
with the instructions in this manual, is declined. The extractor hood has been 
designed exclusively for domestic use. 

  Caution 

WARNING! 

Do not connect the appliance to the mains until the installation is 

fully complete.  
Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, disconnect hood from the 
mains by removing the plug or disconnecting the mains electrical supply.  
Always wear work gloves for all installation and maintenance operations. 
The appliance is not intended for use by children or persons with impaired 
physical, sensorial or mental faculties, or if lacking in experience or 
knowledge, unless they are under supervision or have been trained in the 
use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. 
This appliance is designed to be operated by adults, children should be 
monitored to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. 
This appliance is designed to be operated by adults.  Children should not be 
allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance. 
Never use the hood without effectively mounted grating! 
The hood must NEVER be used as a support surface unless specifically 
indicated. 
The premises where the appliance is installed must be sufficiently ventilated, 
when the kitchen hood is used together with other gas combustion devices 
or other fuels.  
The ducting system for this appliance must not be connected to any existing 
ventilation system which is being used for any other purpose such as 
discharging exhaust fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.  
The flaming of foods beneath the hood itself is severely prohibited. 
The use of exposed flames is detrimental to the filters and may cause a fire 
risk, and must therefore be avoided in all circumstances.  
Any frying must be done with care in order to make sure that the oil does not 
overheat and ignite. 
Accessible parts of the hood may became hot when used with cooking 
applicance. 
With regards to the technical and safety measures to be adopted for fume 
discharging it is important to closely follow the regulations provided by the 
authorised authorities. 
The hood must be regularly cleaned on both the inside and outside (AT 
LEAST ONCE A MONTH). 
This must be completed in accordance with the maintenance instructions 
provided in this manual). Failure to follow the instructions provided in this 
user guide regarding the cleaning of the hood and filters will lead to the risk 
of fires. 
Do not use or leave the hood without the lamp correctly mounted due to the 
possible risk of electric shocks. 
We will not accept any responsibility for any faults, damage or fires caused 
to the appliance as a result of the non-observance of the instructions 
included in this manual. 
This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on 
Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product 
is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative 
consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise 
be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product. 

The symbol 

 on the product, or on the documents accompanying the 

product, indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household 
waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the 
recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried out 
in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal. 

Use 

The hood is designed to be used either for exhausting 

 or filter version 

. 

Installation 

The minimum distance between the supporting surface for the cooking 
equipment on the hob and the lowest part of the range hood must be not 
less than 50cm from electric cookers and 65cm from gas or mixed cookers. 
If the instructions for installation for the gas hob specify a greater distance, 
this must be adhered to. 
The mains power supply must correspond to the rating indicated on the plate 
situated inside the hood. If provided with a plug connect the hood to a socket 
in compliance with current regulations and positioned in an accessible area, 
after installation. If it not fitted with a plug (direct mains connection) or if the 
plug is not located in an accessible area, after installation,  apply a double 
pole switch in accordance with standards which assures the complete 
disconnection of the mains under conditions relating to over-current category 
III, in accordance with installation instructions. 

Warning!

 Before re-connecting the hood circuit to the mains supply and 

checking the efficient function, always check that the mains cable is correctly 
assembled. 

Operation 

The hood is fitted with a control panel with aspiration speed selection control 
and a light switch to control cooking area lights. 
Use the high suction speed in cases of concentrated kitchen vapours.  It is 
recommended that the cooker hood suction is switched on for 5 minutes 
prior to cooking and to leave in operation during cooking and for another 15 
minutes approximately after terminating cooking.  

Maintenance 
ATTENTION! 

Before performing any maintenance operation, isolate the 

hood from the electrical supply by switching off at the connector and 
removing the connector fuse.  
Or if the appliance has been connected through a plug and socket, then the 
plug must be removed from the socket. 
The cooker hood should be cleaned regularly (at least with the same 
frequency with which you carry out maintenance of the fat filters) internally 
and externally.  Clean using the cloth dampened with neutral liquid 
detergent. Do not use abrasive products. 

DO NOT USE ALCOHOL!

WARNING: 

Failure to carry out the basic cleaning recommendations of the 

cooker hood and replacement of the filters may cause fire risks.  
Therefore, we recommend oserving 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 
the above safety recommendations. 

Grease filter - Fig. 

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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. 

Charcoal filter (filter version only) - Fig. 

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Type 20 LONG LIFE - Washable activated charcoal filter 

The charcoal filter can be washed once every two months using hot water 
and a suitable detergent, or in a dishwasher at 65°C (if the dishwasher is 
used, select the full cycle function and leave dishes out). 
Eliminate excess water without damaging the filter, then remove the 
mattress located inside the plastic frame and put it in the oven for 10 minutes 
at 100° C to dry completely. Replace the mattress every 3 years and when 
the cloth is damaged. 

Type 15 - NON-washable activated charcoal filter

The saturation of the activated charcoal 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 mounths. The carbon filter may NOT be washed or regenerated. 

Replacing lamps - Fig. 1

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Disconnect the hood from the electricity. 

Warning! 

Prior to touching the light bulbs ensure they are cooled down. 

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.