[. . . ] It is not advisable to permit water or steam to enter the appliance in order to avoid risk of electrocution. If the appliance features a light, unplug the appliance before changing the bulb to avoid electrocution. To prevent risk of explosion or fire, do not place flammable items or items covered with flammable liquids in, on or near the appliance. When disposing of the appliance, and to avoid risk of physical harm, disconnect all potential dangers: cut the power cable off close to the appliance. [. . . ] In case of malfunction, refer to "Operational Anomalies" If troubleshooting does not solve the problem and repair is necessary, the retailer that sold the appliance is your first source for qualified repair personnel. If you have moved or the store where the appliance was purchased has closed, contact the Customer Service Centre to obtain the location of an after-sales service centre. Make sure that once the appliance is installed it is easily accessible by a technician in case repairs are required in the future. The installation must be in conformity with local statutes regulating the evacuation of waste air. 1) Before installing the appliance, make sure that none of the parts is damaged in any way. In case of damaged parts, contact your retailer and do not proceed with installation. Read all of the following instructions with care before installing the appliance. For optimal performance in evacuation mode: - the evacuation route should be short and direct - the number of bends in the pipes should be minimal - the path of the pipes should contain bends rather than sharp angles - the diameter of the pipes should be as large as possible, preferably the same diameter as the evacuation opening. Installing the hood Failure to follow these basic rules will lead to significant loss of power and an increase in noise level. 2) Before the installation of the hood, please remove the security piece you can see in the picture 1-2-3-4. 3) Make a rectangular opening, 790 x 100 mm in size, in the back of the cook top. 4) For models with motor already fitted, remove the screws and the extraction unit to fit the hood in the relevant hole. At this point, insert a seal (silicone) in the bottom section of the frame support (Fig. 5)If you would like to place the hood very close to cooktop, connect the opening of the hood to the one of the cooktop. 6) Before making the opening, check that there are no structural or other parts inside the cabinet, where the appliance is to be placed, which could hinder a proper installation. Check that the dimensions of the hood and the ones of the cooktop are compatible with the cabinet so that the installation can be carried out properly. 7) Put the hood in the opening, inserting it from above as shown in Fig. According to the dimensions of the cabinet and of the air outlet duct, use the provided fixing brackets. Attention: do not make any additional openings on the appliance in order to avoid to damage the internal sliding and electrical components. 10) In the version of the hood equipped with motor, install the motor group adjusting the air evacuation direction as required, either downwards or upwards (Fig. 11) Put the metallic box containing the electronic components in a place easy to be reached if a technical assistance is needed (Fig. After the hood has been installed, the aspiration panel must be calibrated. [. . . ] In the event of tough stains, use a nonabrasive cream, then rinse with clean water. Cleaning the filters by hand: Soak the grease filters for about 1 hour in hot water with a mild detergent, then rinse with hot water. cleaning the filters in a dishwasher: Place the grease filters in the dishwasher. Use a heavy duty cycle with a temperature of at least 65°C (149°F). [. . . ]