[. . . ] Children should be monitored to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. The hood must NEVER be used as a support surface unless specifically indicated. The premises must be sufficiently ventilated, when the kitchen hood is used together with other gas combustion devices or other fuels. [. . . ] The connecting instructions are supplied with the peripheral suction unit. The minimum distance between the supporting surface for the cooking vessels 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. 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. If it not fitted with a plug (direct mains connection) or if the plug is not located in an accessible area apply a bi-polar switch in accordance with standards which assures the complete disconnection of the mains under conditions relating to overcurrent category III, in accordance with installation instructions. Before re-connecting the hood circuit to the mains supply and checking the efficient function, always check that the mains cable is correctly assembled. To facilitate installation, remove the fat filters and the other parts allowed and described here, dismantle and mount it. This/these is/are to be mounted only if you want lo use the hood in the filtering version. Check (for transport reasons) that there is no other supplied material inside the hood (e. If possible, disconnect and move freestanding or slide-in range from cabinet opening to provide easier access to rear wall/ceiling. Otherwise put a thick, protective covering over countertop, cooktop or range to protect from damage and debris. Cover that surface with a protective covering and place all canopy hood parts and hardware in it. Disconnect the hood during electrical connection, by turning the home mains switch off. In addition check whether near the installation area of the hood (in the area accessible also with the hood mounted) an electric socket is available and it is possible to connect a fumes discharge device to the outside (only suction version). Expansion wall plugs are provided to secure the hood to most types of walls/ceilings. However, a qualified technician must verify suitability of the materials in accordance with the type of wall/ceiling. [. . . ] 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. 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. [. . . ]