CST61WH - Range hood CDA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Wall-mounted range hood
Brand	CDA
Model	CST61WH
Width	60 cm
Height	85-125 cm (adjustable)
Depth	50 cm
Weight	15 kg
Power Supply	230 V ~ 50 Hz
Motor Power	200 W
Maximum Extraction Rate	600 m³/h
Noise Level (max)	65 dB(A)
Lighting	2 x 3 W LED
Grease Filter	Aluminum washable
Carbon Filter	Optional (sold separately)
Controls	Push buttons with 3 speeds
Ducting	150 mm diameter, ducted or recirculating
Mounting	Wall-mounted with chimney
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - CST61WH CDA

How do I install the CDA CST61WH range hood?

Installation should be carried out by a qualified technician. The hood must be mounted at a minimum height of 65 cm above electric hobs and 75 cm above gas hobs. Use the included template to mark fixing points, drill holes, and secure the hood with the provided screws. Ensure the ducting is properly connected for extraction or recirculation mode.

How often should I clean the grease filters?

The aluminum grease filters should be cleaned every 2-3 months or more frequently if used heavily. They can be washed in a dishwasher or by hand with warm soapy water. Ensure they are completely dry before reinstalling.

How do I replace the carbon filter?

If using recirculation mode, the carbon filter should be replaced every 3-6 months. To replace, remove the grease filters and slide out the old carbon filter. Insert a new filter (model: CDA CF61) ensuring it snaps into place. Replace the grease filters.

Why is my range hood noisy?

Noise can be due to a blocked filter, loose ducting, or installation issues. Check and clean the grease filters. Ensure all duct connections are tight. If noise persists, check for any obstructions in the ductwork.

Can I use the hood without ducting?

Yes, the CST61WH can be used in recirculation mode with a carbon filter. You will need to purchase the carbon filter separately. The air is filtered through the carbon filter and returned to the kitchen.

How do I control the hood?

The hood has push button controls: press the power button to turn on/off, select fan speed (1-3) as needed, and the light button to toggle the LED lights. Some models may include a timer or auto-off feature.

What is the recommended ducting size?

The recommended duct diameter is 150 mm. Use rigid or flexible ducting material. Ensure the duct is as short and straight as possible for optimal performance.

How do I reset the filter saturation indicator?

After cleaning or replacing filters, press and hold the light button or a specific combination (refer to manual) for 3-5 seconds until the indicator resets. If your model lacks an indicator, simply reset by powering off.

What should I do if the hood stops working?

Check the power supply and circuit breaker. Ensure the plug is properly inserted. If still not working, contact the CDA service center. Do not attempt to repair the motor or electronics yourself.

Can I use the hood with a gas hob?

Yes, but maintain a minimum distance of 75 cm between the hob and the hood. Ensure proper ventilation and follow local safety regulations. The hood is designed to extract combustion by-products.

USER MANUAL CST61WH CDA

Installation, use and maintenance

Contents

3 Important information
4 Important notes
5 Using your extractor
6 Care and maintenance
7 Changing the charcoal filter
8 Changing the light bulb
9 Mains electricity connection
10 Electrical information
11 Troubleshooting
11 Installation
12 Mounting your extractor
13 Selecting operating mode
15 Energy efficiency information

Important

The CDA Group Ltd cannot be held responsible for injuries or losses caused by incorrect use or installation of this product. Please note that CDA reserve the right to invalidate the guarantee supplied with this product following incorrect installation or misuse of the appliance or use in a commercial environment.

This appliance is not designed to be used by people (including children) with reduced physical, sensorial or mental capacity, or who lack experience or knowledge about it, unless they have had supervision or instructions on how to use the appliance by someone who is responsible for their safety.

Under no circumstances should any external covers be removed for servicing or maintenance except by suitably qualified personnel.

Appliance information:

Please enter the details on the appliance rating plate below for reference, to assist CDA Customer Care in the event of a fault with your appliance and to register your appliance for guarantee purposes.

Appliance Model
Serial Number

Declarations of Conformity:

This appliance has been manufactured to comply with all EU & UK statutory requirements and complies with all applicable legislation and the following European Directives:

• The Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EU
• Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2014/30/EU

The product has been marked with the UKCA and CE symbols.

This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2004/104/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic equipment (WEEE).

IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR CORRECT DISPOSAL OF THE PRODUCT IN ACCORDANCE WITH EC DIRECTIVE 2012/19/EU.

At the end of its working life, the product must be taken to a special local authority waste collection centre or to a dealer providing appliance recycling services.

Disposing of a household appliance separately avoids possible negative consequences for the environment and health. It also enables the constituent materials to be recovered, saving both energy and resources. As a reminder of the need to dispose of household appliances separately, the product is marked with a crossed-out

wheeled dustbin.

Please note:

• Under no circumstances should the extractor be connected to any gas ventilation system, flue system or hot air ducting system.
• Do not vent the extractor into an attic or loft space.
• Only house the extractor in rooms with adequate ventilation. Remember that the extractor is powerful and whatever air is extracted needs to be replaced.
• Do not tile the extractor in. It should be removable for service or maintenance.
• Do not use silicone sealant to secure the hood to the wall.
• You must be able to isolate the extractor from the mains electrical supply after installation.
• This extractor has been designed to be used in a room with a volume of less than 36m^3 .
• Steam cleaners must not be used when cleaning this appliance.
• The performance of your extractor will vary depending on a number of factors. These include: type of extraction, length of ducting, room volume, ventilation available and cleanliness of the filters.

Using your extractor

For best performance, you should switch on the extractor 15 minutes before starting to cook and leave it to run for approximately 15 minutes after the end of cooking.

Control Panel

A - Neon Indicator
B - Light button
C - Off button
D - Speed level buttons

To switch the extractor light on or off

- Press button "B".

To switch on the extractor or to change the speed at any time when the extractor is running

- Press the relevant “D” button for the first, second or third speed level as required. The neon light “A” illuminates to show that the extractor is running.

To switch the extractor off

- Press button "C".

Care and maintenance

IMPORTANT : DO NOT PERFORM MAINTENANCE OR CLEANING OF THE EXTRACTOR WITHOUT FIRST SWITCHING OFF THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY.

Cleaning

You should use a nonabrasive cleaner. Any abrasive cleaner (including Cif) will scratch the surface and could erase the control panel markings.

You can clean your extractor effectively by simply using a dilute solution of water and mild detergent and drying to a shine with a clean cloth, such as a clean microfibre cloth.

Cleaning the grease filter

The grease filter should be kept clean to minimise the risk of fire.

At least once a month you should remove and clean the grease filter with hot soapy water. You can also wash the grease filter in a dishwasher, ensuring that you place it in an upright position to prevent damage from other items in the dishwasher.

See the next page for how to remove and replace the grease filter.

Technical line drawing of a solar panel installation with labeled components (C and G), showing internal components and airflow path (no text or symbols beyond labels)

To remove the grease filter

• Open the grease filter cover by sliding the retaining clips across.
• Remove the wire filter clip then lift out the grease filter itself (shown as “G” in figure 2).

To replace the grease filter

- Repeat the steps above in reverse.

Please note: Cleaning the filter in the dishwasher may lead to discolouration. This is normal and does not constitute a fault with the appliance.

Changing the charcoal filter (re-circulating only)

(Charcoal filter - CDA part number: CHA36)

To ensure best performance of your extractor, you should replace the charcoal filter every four to six months, depending on use. See page 14 for information on how to fit a new filter.

Changing the light bulb

DO NOT CHANGE THE LIGHT BULB IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE AS THE BULB WILL BE HOT. ALLOW IT TO COOL BEFORE REMOVING IT. ENSURE POWER TO THE EXTRACTOR IS OFF.

Open the base of the extractor as described on the previous page, unscrew the light bulb and replace it with a new one (type SES halogen screw fitting (E14), 240V max 5.5W LED). We recommend wearing gloves for this process to prevent premature failure of the light. Finally, replace the grease filter.

Do not touch the bulb or adjacent areas during or straight after prolonged use of the light.

The light is designed for use during cooking and not for general room illumination. Extended use of the light can reduce the life span of the bulb.

Bulb replacement is not covered by the guarantee.

Only use the bulb recommended for your extractor. Do not fit a bulb of a higher power rating. Bulbs of a lower power rating may be adequate for use, generally last longer and use less energy.

Spare bulbs are available from CDA Customer Care or from your local DIY shop.

Mains Electricity Connection

THIS APPLIANCE MUST BE CONNECTED TO THE MAINS SUPPLY BY A COMPETENT PERSON, USING FIXED WIRING VIA A DOUBLE POLE SWITCHED FUSE SPUR OUTLET AND PROTECTED BY A 3A FUSE.

DOUBLE POLE SWITCHED FUSED SPUR OUTLET

USE A 3 AMP FUSE

We recommend that the appliance is connected by a qualified electrician, who is a member of the N.I.C.E.I.C. and who will comply with the I.E.T. and local regulations.

The wires in the mains lead of this appliance are coloured in accordance with the following code:

Green & Yellow = Earth

Blue = Neutral

Brown = Live

As the colours of the wires in the mains lead for the appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals connecting to the fuse spur, proceed as follows:

• The wire which is coloured green and yellow must be connected to the terminal marked E (Earth) or coloured green.
• The wire which is coloured blue must be connected to the terminal marked N (Neutral) or coloured black.
• The wire which is coloured brown must be connected to the terminal marked L (Live), or coloured red.

Note: Use a 3A Fuse.

Assembly and electrical connection should be carried out by specialised personnel.

When installing this product we recommend you seek the help of another individual.

Electrical information

Mains electrical voltage: 230 - 240Vac.

Total rated power consumption: 70.5W.

Troubleshooting

Please note:

Your extractor is equipped with a motor protection device that will switch off the motor to prevent damage from overheating. This may happen during cooking when most or all of the zones/burners are being used simultaneously, or if your extractor is installed lower than the recommended height above the hob. This is normal, and the extractor will work again once the motor has cooled sufficiently.

If your extractor is not working:

1. Check that the mains supply has not been switched off.
2. Check that the fuse in the spur has not blown.

Installation

When the extractor is to be installed above an electric hob, the minimum distance between the hob and extractor must exceed 600mm (650mm is recommended).

When the extractor is to be installed above a gas hob, the minimum distance between the hob and extractor must exceed 700mm (750mm is recommended).

If the instructions provided with your gas hob state that the required distance between the hob and extractor must be greater than 700mm, then that is the distance that should be observed; this is a legal requirement and may lead to your hob being disconnected from the gas supply and the installation being reported under RIDDOR (the height should be measured from the top of the burners).

IN THE ABSENCE OF ANY INSTRUCTIONS SUPPLIED WITH THE GAS HOB, THE MINIMUM DISTANCE BETWEEN THE HOB AND

EXTRACTOR MUST BE AT LEAST 760mm.

The width of any hob must not be greater than the width of the extractor installed above it.

Mounting your extractor

The extractor can be mounted in two ways:

To fasten the product to the underside of a bridging cabinet:

1. Remove the grease filter cover.
2. Screw the hood directly to the cabinet using appropriate wood screws (these are not supplied).
3. Replace the grease filter cover.

To mount the hood on to a wall:

1. Remove the grease filter and cover.
2. Drill four holes as shown as "B" and "Z" in Fig. 4.

Please note: The size required for the holes is dependent on the wall fixings to be used.

1. Insert wall fixings into all four holes.
2. Tighten the fixing screws "B", leaving approximately 3mm proud of the wall.
3. Hang the extractor on the fixing screws "B" and insert fixing screws "Z" to secure into position.
4. Replace the grease filter cover.

Selecting operating mode

When setting up this extractor it is necessary to set an internal lever to select either “extraction” (A) or “recirculation” (F) mode.

Extraction mode

For extraction mode, set the lever “L” (Fig. 5) to position “A” (the left hand side). The extracted air is then routed through the outlet “C” (Fig. 4).

Recirculation mode

For recirculation mode, set the lever “L” (Fig. 5) to position “F” (the right hand side). Then, fit the outlet cover (pictured below) to the outlet marked ‘C’ in fig. 4. Secure this cover in place with the two screws provided.

Simple black circular shape with two side handles, no text or symbols present.

Fitting the charcoal filter

For recirculation mode, fit a filter to the motor assembly. Remove any old filter first and then insert a replacement until it clicks into place (Fig. 6).

Energy Efficiency Information
Attribute Symbol Value Units
Model Identification CST61
Annual Energy Consumption AEC	Hood	44.7 kWh
Time Increase Factor f 1.8
Fluid Dynamic Efficiency FDE	Hood	5.7 (E)
Energy Efficiency Index EEI	Hood	91.3 (D)
Measured Airflow at Best Efficiency Point Q	BEP	105.2 m	^3/h
Measured Pressure at Best Efficiency Point	PBEP	209 Pa
Maximum Airflow Q	MAX	201	m^3/h
Measured electric power at Best Efficiency Point	WBEP	65.2 W
Nominal Lighting Power	WL	28	W
Average illumination of the lighting system on the cooking surface	EMiddle	60	Lux
Measured power consumption in standby	PS	NA	W
Measured power consumption in off mode	PO	0.0	W
Sound Power Level	LWA	68	dB
Grease Filter Efficiency	GFEHood	67.7	%
Lamp Efficiency	LEHood	2.1 (G)	%

E & O E. All instructions, dimensions and illustrations are provided for guidance only. CDA reserve the right to change specifications without prior notice.

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Customer Care Department. The CDA Group Ltd, Harby Road, Langar, Nottinghamshire, NG13 9HY

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