[. . . ] If the extractor hood is situated over a gas hob, operate the hood at maximum setting if three or more gas hotplates are operated simultaneously. ṇ Before using the first time Important notes This extractor hood complies with all relevant safety regulations. If the connection cable of this appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, his customer service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent a hazardous situation. Improperly executed repairs can give rise to significant hazards for the user. [. . . ] Cleaning the metal filter: Under normal operating conditions (1 to 2 hours per day), the metal grease filter will require cleaning after 8 to 10 weeks. Important: Metal filters that are heavily saturated with grease should not be cleaned at the same time as any crockery, etc.  If the filter mat is going to be cleaned by hand, soak it first of all in a hot detergent solution for several hours. Clean the filter with a brush, rinse it off thoroughly and allow it to drip dry. In so doing you will be ensuring that the extractor hood performs as effectively as possible. Removing and installing the grease filter Extractor hoods with a filter mat: 1. The left and right sides of the filter frame must lock into position!2005 10:08 Uhr Seite 19 Filters and maintenance Extractor hoods with two filter cartridges: Warning: The halogen bulbs must be switched off and cool. Depress the detent on the grease filters in the direction of the arrow and fold down the grease filter slightly. Activated carbon filter Removing and installing the activated carbon filter Extractor hoods with a filter mat: 1.  The wire grille is no longer required when an activated carbon filter is installed. Please ask your dealer or inquire at your local authority about current means of disposal. Additional information concerning gas cookers: ṇ When installing gas hotplates, comply with the relevant national statutory regulations (e. You received your new appliance in a ṇ Always comply with the currently valid regulations and installation instructions supplied by the gas appliance manufacturer. Between the upper edge of the trivet and lower edge of the extractor hood: 650 mm. Only one side of the extractor hood may ṇ Minimum distance on gas hotplates ṇ The extractor hood can be used in ṇ Always mount the extractor hood over ṇ Minimum distance between electric hob and bottom edge of extractor hood: 650 mm. Flying sparks) – unless the cooker features a closed, non-removable cover and all national regulations are observed. Min 650 ṇ The smaller the gap between the extractor hood and hotplates, the greater the likelihood that droplets will form on the underside of the extractor hood. 2005 10:08 Uhr Seite 24 Prior to installation Exhaust-air mode The exhaust air is discharged upwards through a ventilation shaft or directly through the outside wall into the open. D Exhaust air should neither be directed into a smoke or exhaust flue that is currently used for other purposes, nor into a shaft that is used for ventilating rooms in which stoves or fireplaces are also located. Local authority regulations must be observed when discharging air into smoke or exhaust flues that are not otherwise in use. D When the extractor hood is operated in exhaust-air mode simultaneously with a different burner which also makes use of the same chimney (such as gas, oil or coal-fired heaters, continuous-flow heaters, hot-water boilers) care must be taken to ensure that there is an adequate supply of fresh air which will be needed by the burner for combustion. [. . . ]  Round pipes: We recommend for single-motor model, inner diameter of at least 120 mm for double-motor model. Inner diameter of at least 150 mm ❑ Flat ducts must have an inner crosssection equivalent to round pipes which have an inner diameter of 120/150 mm. Extractor hoods with 150 mm Ø air outlet: 150 mm l extraction pipe ❑ Screw the reducing connector (see optional accessories on the last page) onto the air outlet. 150 mm l extraction pipe ❑ Attach the exhaust-air pipe directly to the air outlet. [. . . ]