PRF0106388 - Range hood ELICA - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	ELICA
Model	PRF0106388
Product Type	Range Hood
Dimensions (W x D x H)	600 x 500 x 150 mm
Weight	12 kg
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Motor Power	200 W
Max Airflow	600 m³/h
Noise Level	50-65 dB(A)
Lighting	LED, 2 x 1.5 W
Control Type	Push buttons
Number of Speeds	3 speeds + boost
Air Outlet Diameter	150 mm
Filtration Type	Washable metal filters (charcoal filter optional)
Operating Mode	Extraction or recirculation
Filter Cleaning	In dishwasher or by hand every 2 months
Safety	Automatic shut-off, overheat protection
Spare Parts	Filters, bulbs available
Repairability Index	7.5/10
Warranty	2 years
Country of Origin	Italy

Frequently Asked Questions - PRF0106388 ELICA

How to install the Elica PRF0106388 range hood?

Installation must be carried out by a qualified professional. Respect the minimum safety distances: 65 cm above an electric hob and 75 cm for a gas hob. Secure the wall bracket firmly and connect the exhaust duct (if extraction).

How to clean the grease filters?

The metal filters are dishwasher safe or can be washed by hand with a mild detergent. Let them dry completely before reinstalling. Clean them every 2 months to maintain efficiency.

How often should the charcoal filter be replaced?

The charcoal filter used in recirculation mode must be replaced every 6 to 12 months depending on usage. It is not washable. A saturated filter reduces performance and increases noise.

The hood does not turn on, what to do?

First check the power supply (plug, fuse). If the screen is off, the motor might be in thermal protection. Let it cool for 30 minutes. If the problem persists, contact customer service.

How to adjust the suction speed?

Use the push buttons on the front panel. Press to increase speed (1, 2, 3). Boost mode (speed 4) is available for heavy steam loads. It automatically deactivates after 10 minutes.

Can the hood be used in recirculation mode?

Yes, the hood can operate in recirculation mode. You need to install a charcoal filter (not supplied) and ensure the air is recirculated into the room. External extraction is more efficient.

What to do if the hood is noisy?

Excessive noise can come from a clogged filter, a poorly secured exhaust duct, or an unstable installation. Check the filters, tighten screws, and ensure the duct is not kinked.

How to replace the LED bulb?

Disconnect power. Open the lighting cover and remove the defective bulb. Replace with an LED bulb MR16 GU10 max 1.5 W. Put the cover back and restore power.

Is the hood compatible with induction cooking?

Yes, the Elica PRF0106388 hood can be installed above any hob, including induction, ceramic, gas. Respect the minimum safety distances mentioned in the manual.

Where to find spare parts?

Spare parts (filters, bulbs, remote controls) are available on the site notice-facile.com or from Elica authorized dealers. Use the reference PRF0106388 to identify parts.

USER MANUAL PRF0106388 ELICA

EN - Instruction on mounting and use

EN - Instruction on mounting and use

Closely follow the instructions set out in this manual. All responsibility for any eventual inconveniences, damages, or fires caused by not complying with the instructions in this manual is declined. The hood is conceived for the suction of cooking fumes and steam and is destined only for domestic use.

The hood can look different from that illustrated in the drawings in this booklet. The instructions for use, maintenance, and installation, however, remain the same.

It is important to conserve this booklet for consultation at any moment. In the case of sale, cession, or move, make sure it is together with the product. Read the instructions carefully: there is important information about installation, use, and safety. Do not carry out electrical or mechanical variations on the product or on the discharge conduits. Before proceeding with the installation of the appliance, verify that there are no damaged components. Otherwise, contact your dealer and do not proceed with the installation.

Caution

Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, disconnect the hood from the mains by removing the plug or disconnecting the mains electrical supply.

Always wear work gloves for all installation and maintenance operations.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory, or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance.

Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

The premises where the appliance is installed must be sufficiently ventilated when the kitchen hood is used together with other gas combustion devices or other fuels.

The hood must be regularly cleaned on both the inside and outside (AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH).

This must be completed in accordance with the maintenance instructions provided in this manual. Failure to follow the instructions provided in this user guide regarding the cleaning of the hood and filters will lead to the risk of fires.

The flaming of foods beneath the hood itself is severely prohibited.

The use of exposed flames is detrimental to the filters and may cause a fire risk, and must therefore be avoided in all circumstances.

Any frying must be done with care in order to make sure that the oil does not overheat and ignite.

CAUTION! Accessible parts of the hood may become hot when used with cooking appliance.

For lamp replacement use only lamp type indicated in the Maintenance/Replacing lamps section of this manual.

WARNING! Do not connect the appliance to the mains until the installation is fully complete.

With regards to the technical and safety measures to be adopted for fume discharging it is important to closely follow the regulations provided by the local authorities.

The ducting system for this appliance must not be connected to any existing ventilation system which is being used for any other purpose such as discharging exhaust fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.

Do not use or leave the hood without the lamp correctly mounted due to the possible risk of electric shocks.

Never use the hood without effectively mounted grids.

The hood must NEVER be used as a support surface unless specifically indicated.

Use only the fixing screws supplied with the product for installation or, if not supplied, purchase the correct screws type.

Use the correct length for the screws which are identified in the Installation Guide.

In case of doubt, consult an authorised service assistance centre or similar qualified person.

WARNING! Failure to install the screws or fixing device in accordance with these instructions may result in electrical hazards.

We will not accept any responsibility for any faults, damage or fires caused to the appliance as a result of the non-observance of the instructions included in this manual.

This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). By ensuring this product is disposed of correctly, you will help prevent potential negative consequences for the environment and human health, which could otherwise be caused by inappropriate waste handling of this product.

The symbol ■ on the product, or on the documents accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance may not be treated as household waste. Instead it should be taken to the appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal.

For further detailed information regarding the process, collection and recycling of this product, please contact the appropriate department of your local authorities or the local department for household waste or the shop where you purchased this product.

Appliance designed, tested and manufactured according to:

• Safety: EN/IEC 60335-1; EN/IEC 60335-2-31, EN/IEC 62233. • Performance: EN/IEC 61591; ISO 5167-1; ISO 5167-3; ISO 5168; EN/IEC 60704-1; EN/IEC 60704-2-13; ISO 3741; EN 50564; IEC 62301.
• EMC: EN 55014-1; CISPR 14-1; EN 55014-2; CISPR 14-2; EN/IEC 61000-3-2; EN/IEC 61000-3-3. Suggestions for a

correct use in order to reduce the environmental impact: Switch ON the hood at minimum speed when you start cooking and kept it running for few minutes after cooking is finished. Increase the speed only in case of large amount of smoke and vapour and use boost speed(s) only in extreme situations. Replace the charcoal filter(s) when necessary to maintain a good odour reduction efficiency. Clean the grease filter(s) when necessary to maintain a good grease filter efficiency. Use the maximum diameter of the ducting system indicated in this manual to optimize efficiency and minimize noise.

Additional Installation Specifications:

Use only the fixing screws supplied with the product for installation or, if not supplied, purchase the correct screws type.

Use the correct length for the screws which are identified in the Installation Guide.

In case of doubt, consult an authorised service assistance centre or similar qualified person.

WARNING! Failure to install the screws or fixing device in accordance with these instructions may result in electrical hazards.

Use

The hood is designed to be used either for exhausting or filter version.

Ducting version

The vapours are evacuated outside through an exhaust duct fixed to the connection flange of the suction unit (remote motor).

Filter version

The aspirated air will be degreased and deodorised before being fed back into the room.

In order to use the hood in this version, you have to install a system of additional filtering based on activated charcoal.

Installation

Two persons are needed for the installation of this product.

The product is not equipped with the duction motor, therefore it must be coupled to a suction unit (remote motor) of the same manufacturer.

To install the product is necessary to make a countertop minimum depth of at least 220 mm up to a maximum of 400 mm. For greater depths it is necessary to ask the special KIT with mounting brackets for ceiling depth from 400mm to 580mm.

You can choose the side of the hood from which to run off the sucked air; there are air outlets of rectangular shape on three sides of the hood.

After choosing the best location, set up the channel, the supply provided includes an air outlet flange of rectangular shape 230x80mm to be installed on the chosen outlet. Leave closed the air exhaust holes are not used. There is also a fitting included, that allows the use of tubes with a diameter equal to 150 mm (see fig. 1), if you plan to create a circular air outlet duct.

Locate on the ceiling a solid reference from the exact center of installation of the hood (see Fig. 2), and then trace the references for the drilling to be carried out in accordance with the dimensions shown in Fig. 2.

Perform the holes into the ceiling using a suitable solid twist drill of 8mm and insert the anchors supplied; it is enough to perform the external punctures indicated in Figure 2, the internal ones should be done after you install the hood.

Adjust the excursion of the fixing brackets according to the depth of the niche; min. 220mm, max. 400mm as, shown in Fig. 3. Tighten strongly the fastening screws of the brackets immediately after you placed them into position.

Place the hood in the required position and secure it with the screws provided; see fig.4.

Perform the holes into the ceiling in correspondence of the central holes of the brackets and fix definitively the product by applying the remaining screws.

Make the electrical connection (see fig. 5) and connect the air discharge pipe following the instructions given in the related section DUCTING SYSTEMS.

In case of installation of UP OPTIONAL MODULE LIGHT, connect the cable of the satellite hoods to the connectors shown in Figure 5.

Install the plasterboard sheet making sure that it fits perfectly to the metal edge of the hood as shown in Figure 6.

The drilling to be done in the plasterboard sheet has the size of 502 mm x 502 mm with R71 on the corners; use the drilling template supplied.

To attach the plasterboard to the hood, use the screws provided in the locations indicated in Fig. 7; see the supplied drilling template. Install the supplied screws 3.5x22. We recommend at least 12 screws to obtain a good fixation.

In case the hood is provided with an internal panel to be covered in plasterboard, wood or other material, make a sheet of the following dimensions: 448mm x 448mm with R49 on the corners; see drilling template supplied.

Install the sheet to the panel (fig. 8), using the screws provided in the case of plasterboard or using the appropriate adhesive for the type of material to be secured.

Caution: Do not use screws longer than the panel thickness, maximum 3.5x22.

Panel opening

The opening of the panel can be done by pulling on the side opposite the hinges, in correspondence of the LED that indicates the speed of the suction motor (fig. 9). Accompany the panel with your hands during the opening.

Following the panel opening, you can access the grease filter and after its removal, acting on the appropriate handle, you can reach the seat of the charcoal filter (fig. 10).

To close the panel, simply bring it in horizontal position until the automatic closing coupling occurs.

Ducting systems

It is possible to install an "UP" extractor hood with one or two additional optional modules in a single suction system, thus to connect it to a single remote suction motor inside or outside the house.

A suction system, consisting of several elements, is operated by a single remote control as only a hood (UP) has all the electronic components needed for the operation, while the remaining UP

OPTIONAL MODULE are dependent to the main UP hood.

The connections between the main hood (UP) and the remaining UP OPTIONAL MODULE must be made in the following ways:

Electrical connection

The hood must be connected to the mains supply by qualified and trained technicians.

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, after installation. If it is not fitted with a plug (direct mains connection) or if the plug is not located in an accessible area after installation, apply a double pole switch in accordance with standards which assures the complete disconnection of the mains under conditions relating to over-current category III, in accordance with installation instructions.

Warning! Before re-connecting the hood circuit to the mains supply and checking the efficient function, always check that the mains cable is correctly assembled.

Warning! Power cable replacement must be undertaken by the authorised service assistance centre or similar qualified person.

Caution! Do not cut the cable between the hood and the engine to avoid losing your right to warranty!

Mounting

Before starting to mount the appliance, make sure that no component is damaged, otherwise contact the dealer and stop mounting. In addition, read all the instructions below carefully.

Operation

Use the high suction speed in cases of concentrated kitchen vapours. 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.

The hood must be switched on using the remote control provided.

Remote control

Warning! Some functions of this remote control may only be activated with certain hood models.

Remote control affiliation:

Keep T2 +T5 pressed

Description of the remote control functions

T1. OFF key T2. Remote control affiliation key T3. Suction speed (power) control key: T4. Hob light ON/OFF key T5. Remote control affiliation key L3. Remote control operation LED

Note: touch the keys lightly to select the available functions.

T1. OFF key Press to switch the hood off T3. Suction speed (power) control key Touch the key starting from any position, turning it clockwise or anticlockwise to increase or decrease suction speed. T4. Hob light ON/OFF key Press to switch the hob light on or off.

Products combined with remote motors (GME11 – GME22) have the 4th speed timed after 5 minutes of operation. After this time, the extractor motor automatically switches to the 3rd speed.

Maintenance of the remote control

Cleaning the remote control:

Clean the remote control with a damp cloth and a neutral solution of detergent without abrasive substances.

Changing the battery:

• Open the battery casing.
• Replace the flat batteries with 3 new 1.5 V type AAA batteries.

Respect the polarity indicated in the battery casing when inserting the new battery!

- Close the battery casing up again.

Disposal of the batteries

Ultimate disposal of the batteries should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Do not place used batteries in your regular waste.

Ultimate disposal of the batteries must be done safely.

Contact your local waste management officials for other information regarding the environmentally sound collection, recycling, and disposal of the batteries.

Operation anomalies

The hood does not work

Make sure that:

• There is no current blackout - A speed has been effectively selected. - The red reset button located above the filters inside the hood is pressed.

The hood has low efficiency

Make sure that:

• The motor speed selected is sufficient for the quantity of fumes present
• The kitchen is aired enough to allow an air intake and the charcoal filter is not worn out (filter version hood). • The air outlet pipe is not clogged.

Maintenance

Warning! Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, disconnect the hood from the mains by removing the plug or disconnecting the main switch of the house, or by pressing the red button inside the hood, above the grease filters.

Cleaning

The cooker hood should be cleaned regularly (at least with the same frequency with which you carry out maintenance of the fat filters) internally and externally. Clean using ONLY the cloth dampened with neutral liquid detergent. DO NOT CLEAN WITH TOOLS OR INSTRUMENTS. Do not use abrasive products. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL!

Warning! Failure to carry out the basic cleaning recommendations of the cooker hood and replacement of the filters may cause fire risks.

Therefore, we recommend observing these instructions.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage to the motor or any fire damage linked to inappropriate maintenance or failure to observe the above safety recommendations.

Panel

Panel replacement

The panel replacement is done by first opening it as indicated in chapter opening panel; in the case of the LIGHT panel, you must disconnect the power from the mains and unplug the power cord of the lamps by acting on the electrical connector located right above the panel.

Remove the two locknuts securing the panel (see fig. 12) and slide the panel to the right to remove it from its seat.

To place the panel back into position, follow the above described procedure in reverse order.

Grease filter

Traps cooking grease particles.

This must be cleaned once a month (or when the filter saturation indication system – if envisaged on the model in possession – indicates this necessity) using non aggressive detergents, either by hand or in the dishwasher, which must be set to a low temperature and a short cycle.

When washed in a dishwasher, the grease filter may discolour slightly, but this does not affect its filtering capacity.

The grease filters installation and removal is done by opening the panel as described in section "Panel Opening."

Charcoal filter (filter version only)

It absorbs unpleasant odours caused by cooking.

The saturation of the charcoal filter occurs after more or less prolonged use, depending on the type of cooking and the regularity of cleaning of the grease filter.

In any case it is necessary to replace the cartridge at least every four months.

The charcoal filter may NOT be washed or regenerated.

Replacing lamps

Disconnect the appliance from the electricity.

Warning! Prior to touching the light bulbs ensure they are cooled down.

Replace the old light bulb with the one of the same type as specified in the feature label or near the light lamp on the hood.

To replace the damaged fluorescent lamps you must unplug the product from the mains, then open the panel by following the instructions in the chapter "PANEL OPENING".

Remove the six perimeter screws of the panel and open it as shown in figure 11; proceed in replacing the fluorescent lamp using a lamp with the same characteristics.

Put back into position the panel and the screws you previously removed.

For the replacement of the fluorescent lamps feeder, act in the same way as described above, since the feeder is positioned next to the lamps.

If the lights do not work, make sure that the lamps are fitted properly into their housings before you call for technical assistance.

Electrical connection

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DO NOT USE ALCOHOL!

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