. This extractor hood complies with all relevant safety regulations. Repairs should be carried out by qualified technicians only. Improper repairs may put the user at considerable risk. . Before using your appliance for the first time, please read these Instructions for Use carefully. They contain important information concerning your personal safety as well as on use and care of the appliance. . Please retain the operating and installation instructions for a subsequent owner. . This appliance is labelled in accordance with European Directive 2002/96/EG concerning used electrical and electronic appliances (waste electrical and electronic equipment – WEEE). The guideline determines the framework for the return and recycling of used appliances as applicable throughout the EU. Setting the saturation indicator If it becomes necessary to change the operating mode (exhaust-air/recirculating mode), the saturation indicator for the filters must also be altered (see Installation Instructions). If you encounter a problem If an # or a appears in the display: . See "Filters and maintenance" Section. If is not possible to operate the extractor hood: . Disconnect the extractor hood from the mains electricity supply by pulling out the plug or switching it off at the main fuse box. Wait for approx. 1 minute and then switch it on again. If you have any questions or if a fault occurs, please call Customer Service. (See list of Customer Service representatives). When you call, please quote the following: E-Nr. FD Enter the relevant numbers into the box above. The E-Nr. (product no.) and FD (production date) are shown on the nameplate which can be seen inside the extractor hood after the filter frame has been detached. The manufacturer of the extractor hoods accepts no liability for complaints which can be attributed to the design and layout of the pipework. Before using for the first time Safety instructions ! ! Do not flambe food directly under the extractor hood. Risk of grease filter catching fire due to flames. The hotplates must always be covered with a utensil. The extractor hood must not be operated above a solid-fuel or gas fire (coal, wood, etc.) (see installation instructions). Do not operate all hotplates simultaneously over a prolonged period (max. 15 minutes) at maximum thermal load, otherwise there is a risk of burns from touching the housing surfaces or a risk of damaging the extractor hood. When operating the extractor hood above a hob, operate the hood at maximum setting if three or more hotplates are on at the same time. Do not use the appliance if damaged. The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirmed persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to ensure they do not play with the appliance. If the connecting cable for this appliance is damaged, the cable must be replaced by the manufacturer or his customer service or a similarly qualified person in order to prevent serious injury to the user. The appliance may be connected to the mains by a qualified technician only. Dispose of packaging materials properly (see Installation instructions). Never allow children to play with the appliance. Do not let adults or children operate the appliance unsupervised: – if they are mentally or physically unable to use the appliance safely and correctly, – if they don’t have the knowledge and experience to use the appliance safely and correctly. This extractor hood is designed for domestic use only. Light bulbs must always be fitted when the extractor hood is in use. Defective bulbs should be replaced immediately to prevent the remaining bulbs from overloading. Never operate the extractor hood without a grease filter. Overheated fat or oil can easily catch fire. If you are cooking with fat or oil, e.g. chips, etc., never leave the cooker unattended. Carefully clean the extractor hood before switching on for the first time. Do not place any objects on the extractor hood. Operating procedure The most effective method of removing vapours produced during cooking is to: . Switch the ventilator ON as soon as you begin cooking. . Switch the ventilator OFF a few minutes after you have finished cooking. . Set the glass plate in cooking position. cooking position Light Display for Fan follow- ON / OFF fan setting on Fan OFF Fan ON and increase speed Intensive setting Reduce fan speed Acoustic signal: . When a button is pressed, this is verified by an acoustic signal. Switching off the acoustic signal: . Simultaneously press buttons 0 and + until a signal is emitted after approx. 3 seconds. Switching on the acoustic signal: . Repeat the process. Switching the fan ON . Press the + button. Setting the required fan speed: . Press the + button. The fan speed is increased by one step. . Press the – button. The fan speed is reduced by one step. Switching the fan OFF: . Press the 0 button. The displayed { goes out shortly afterwards. Or: . Keep pressing the – button until the fan s...