ZHC 900 X - Range hood ZANUSSI - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Kitchen hood
Brand	Zanussi
Model	ZHC 900 X
Width	90 cm
Depth	50 cm
Height (without duct)	65 cm
Net weight	18 kg
Power supply	220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Motor power	250 W
Lighting	2 LED bulbs (max 3 W each)
Number of speeds	3 speeds + intensive
Maximum airflow	700 m³/h
Noise level	45-65 dB(A)
Filter type	Washable metal grease filter + activated carbon filter (optional)
Exhaust connection	Diameter 150 mm
Usage mode	Extraction or recirculation
Controls	Electronic push buttons
Material	Brushed stainless steel
Energy class	B
Warranty	2 years (parts and labor)

Frequently Asked Questions - ZHC 900 X ZANUSSI

How to install the ZHC 900 X hood?

Installation must be carried out by a qualified professional. Maintain a minimum distance of 65 cm between the hood and an electric hob, and 75 cm for a gas hob. Securely fix the hood to the wall using the provided wall plugs and connect the exhaust duct (if extraction mode) or install the charcoal filter (if recirculation mode).

What is the difference between extraction mode and recirculation mode?

In extraction mode, air is vented outside via a duct. In recirculation mode, air is filtered through an activated charcoal filter and then returned to the room. The ZHC 900 X hood supports both modes.

How to clean the grease filters?

The metal grease filters are dishwasher safe up to 65°C or can be hand washed with hot water and detergent. Dry them completely before reinstalling. It is recommended to clean them every 4 to 6 weeks.

When should the charcoal filter be replaced?

The activated charcoal filter is not washable and should be replaced every 3 to 6 months depending on usage. It is required in recirculation mode.

How to change the LED bulb?

Unplug the hood. Remove the lighting cover. Unclip the defective LED bulb and replace it with a new one of the same type (max 3 W, G4 base or similar). Close the cover and plug back in.

The hood makes an abnormal noise, what to do?

Check that the hood is securely fixed to the wall. Clean the grease filters if they are dirty. Make sure no object is blocking the air intake. If the noise persists, contact customer service.

How to adjust the hood speed?

Use the push buttons on the front panel. The first button activates speed 1 (low), the second speed 2 (medium), the third speed 3 (high). A separate button activates intensive mode (10 minutes then automatic return).

Can I use the hood without an exhaust duct?

Yes, in recirculation mode. Install the activated charcoal filter (not supplied) and the air will be filtered and returned to the room.

What is the safety distance above a hob?

The minimum distance between the hood and the hob is 65 cm for an electric or induction hob, and 75 cm for a gas hob. Respect these distances to avoid overheating risks.

How to get spare parts?

The spare parts (filters, bulbs, remote control) are available from Zanussi customer service or on authorized spare parts websites. Have your model number (ZHC 900 X) and serial number ready.

USER MANUAL ZHC 900 X ZANUSSI

INSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK

INSTRUCTION MANUAL FOR INSTALLATION, USE AND MAINTENANCE

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Instructions Manual INDEX

RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS....18 CHARACTERISTICS....19 INSTALLATION 20 USE....23 MAINTENANCE....24

Instruction Manual CONTENTS

RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS ....26 CHARACTERISTICS 27 INSTALLATION 28 USE....31 MAINTENANCE....32

Dimensions

Components

Chimney assembly

Upper chimney

Lighting

RECOMMENDATIONS AND SUGGESTIONS

INSTALLATION

• The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damages resulting from incorrect or improper installation.
• The minimum safety distance between the cooker top and the extractor hood is 650 mm.
• Check that the mains voltage corresponds to that indicated on the rating plate fixed to the inside of the hood.
• For Class I appliances, check that the domestic power supply guarantees adequate earthing.

Connect the extractor to the exhaust flue through a pipe of minimum diameter 120 mm. The route of the flue must be as short as possible.

- Do not connect the extractor hood to exhaust ducts carrying combustion fumes (boilers, fireplaces, etc.).

- If the extractor is used in conjunction with non-electrical appliances (e.g. gas burning appliances), a sufficient degree of aeration must be guaranteed in the room in order to prevent the backflow of exhaust gas. The kitchen must have an opening communicating directly with the open air in order to guarantee the entry of clean air.

USE

• The extractor hood has been designed exclusively for domestic use to eliminate kitchen smells.
• Never use the hood for purposes other than for which it has been designed.
• Never leave high naked flames under the hood when it is in operation.
• Adjust the flame intensity to direct it onto the bottom of the pan only, making sure that it does not engulf the sides.
• Deep fat fryers must be continuously monitored during use: overheated oil can burst into flames.
• Do not flambè under the range hood; risk of fire
• The hood should not be used by children or persons not instructed in its correct use.

MAINTENANCE

• Switch off or unplug the appliance from the mains supply before carrying out any maintenance work.
• Clean and/or replace the Filters after the specified time period.
• Clean the hood using a damp cloth and a neutral liquid detergent.

Dimensions

Components

Ref. Q.ty Product Components

1 1 Hood Body, complete with: Controls, Light, Blower, Filters

2 1 Telescopic Chimney comprising: 2.1 1 Upper Section 2.2 1 Lower Section 9 1 Reducer Flange ∅ 150-120 mm 15 1 Air Outlet Connection

Ref. Q.ty Installation Components

7.1 2 Hood Body Fixing Brackets 7.2.1 2 Upper Chimney Section Fixing Brackets 11 8 Wall Plugs 12a 8 Screws 4.2 x 44,4 12c 6 Screws 2.9 x 9.5 12d 2 Screws M4 x 25

Q.ty Documentation

1 Instruction Manual

Wall drilling and bracket fixing

Wall marking:

• Draw a vertical line on the supporting wall up to the ceiling, or as high as practical, at the centre of the area in which the hood will be installed.
• Draw a horizontal line at 650 mm above the hob for installation without the back panel, or at height H (H=height of the visible part of the panel) for installation with the back panel.
• Place bracket 7.2.1 on the wall as shown about 1-2 mm from the ceiling or upper limit, aligning the centre (notch) with the vertical reference line.
• Mark the wall at the centres of the holes in the bracket.
• Place bracket 7.2.1 on the wall as shown at X mm below the first bracket (X = height of the upper chimney section supplied), aligning the centre (notch) with the vertical line.
• Mark the wall at the centres of the holes in the bracket.
• Place bracket 7.1 as shown 95 mm from the vertical reference line and 210 mm above the horizontal reference line. Mark the centres of the holes in the bracket.
• Repeat this operation on the other side.

REAR PANEL (OPTIONAL)

The Rear Panel must be fitted before fixing the hood body and, if it is to be fixed at both top and bottom, must be fitted at the correct height prior to installing the bases. As this operation is rather complex, it should be carried out either by the kitchen installer or a qualified person who knows the final dimensions of the units.

For fixing at the top only, proceed as follows:

• Rest the back panel on the base, inserting the lower plate between the upper surface and the wall, centring it on the vertical reference line.
• Mark the centres of the two holes in the upper plate.
• Drill 8 mm diameter holes at all the centre points marked.
• Insert the wall plugs 11 in the holes. Fix the brackets using the 12a screws (4.2 x 44.4) supplied.
• Fix the back panel (where present) using the 12a (4.2 x 44.4) screws supplied.

Mounting the hood body

• Screw the two screws 12d supplied onto the brackets 7.1.
• Hook the hood body onto the bracket 7.1, centring it around the vertical line.
• Use the adjusting screws 12d underneath the hood to level the hood body.

Connections

DUCTED VERSION AIR EXHAUST SYSTEM

When installing the ducted version, connect the hood to the chimney using either a flexible or rigid pipe ø 150 or 120 mm, the choice of which is left to the installer.

• To install a φ 120 mm air exhaust connection, insert the reducer flange 9 on the hood body outlet.
• Fix the pipe in position using sufficient pipe clamps (not supplied).
• Remove any activated charcoal filters.

RECIRCULATION VERSION AIR OUTLET

• Push fit the air outlet fitting 15 onto the air outlet of the hood body.
• Ensure that the activated charcoal filters have been inserted.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

- Connect the hood to the mains through a two-pole switch having a contact gap of at least 3 mm.

- Remove the grease filters (see paragraph Maintenance) being sure that the connector of the feeding cable is correctly inserted in the socket placed on the side of the fan.

Flue assembly

Upper exhaust flue

• Slightly widen the two sides of the upper flue and hook them behind the brackets 7.2.1, making sure that they are well seated.
• Secure the sides to the brackets using the 4 screws 12c (2,9 x 9,5) supplied.

Lower exhaust flue

- Slightly widen the two sides of the flue and hook them between the upper flue and the wall, making sure that they are well seated.

- Fix the lower part laterally to the hood body using the 2 screws 12c (2.9 x 9.5) supplied.

• Make sure that the air outlet connection is aligned with the chimney outlets.

Control panel

L Light Switches the lighting system on and off.

M Motor Switches the extractor motor on and off.

V Speed Sets the operating speed of the extractor:

1. Low speed, used for a continuous and silent air change in the presence of light cooking vapour.
2. Medium speed, suitable for most operating conditions given the optimum treated air flow/noise level ratio.
3. Maximum speed, used for eliminating the highest cooking vapour emission, including long periods.

L Light: switches the lighting system on and off.

S Led: motor running LED.

V1 Motor: switches the extractor motor on and off at low speed. Used to provide a continuous and silent air change in the presence of light cooking vapours.

V2 Speed: medium speed, suitable for most operating conditions given the optimum treated air flow/noise level ratio.

V3 Speed: maximum speed, used for eliminating the highest cooking vapour emission, including long periods.

Grease filters

CLEANING METAL SELF-SUPPORTING GREASE FILTERS

• The filters must be cleaned every 2 months of operation, or more frequently for particularly heavy usage, and can be washed in a dishwasher.
• Remove the filters one at a time by pushing them towards the back of the group and pulling down at the same time.
• Wash the filters, taking care not to bend them. Allow them to dry before refitting.
• When refitting the filters, make sure that the handle is visible on the outside.

Activated charcoal filter (Recirculation version)

These filters are not washable and cannot be regenerated, and must be replaced approximately every 4 months of operation, or more frequently with heavy usage.

REPLACING THE ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTER

• Remove the metal grease filters
• Remove the saturated activated charcoal filter as shown (A). • Fit the new filters (B).
• Replace the metal grease filters.

Lighting

LIGHT REPLACEMENT

40 W incandescent light.

• Remove the metal grease filters.
• Unscrew the bulbs and replace them with new ones having the same characteristics.
• Replace the metal grease filters.

Lighting

LIGHT REPLACEMENT

20 W halogen light.

• Remove the 2 screws fixing the Lighting support, and pull it out of the Hood. • Extract the lamp from the Support.
• Replace with another of the same type, making sure that the two pins are properly inserted in the lamp holder socket holes.
• Replace the Support, fixing it in place with the two screws removed as above.

INSTALLATION

Dimensions

Components

BASE FIXING (IF PROVIDED)

Chimney Mounting

Upper Chimney

Odor filter (Filter version)

REPLACEMENT OF ACTIVE CARBON FILTER

Lighting

REPLACEMENT OF LAMPS

ASSEMBLY

Space required

Components

BACK PANEL (OPTION)

Connections in exhaust version

Chimney installation

Upper chimney section

Grease filter (recirculation version)

Lighting

REPLACING THE LAMPS

Halogen lamp 20 W

INSTALLATION

External dimensions

Parts

Ref. Product parts

Ref. Installation parts

WALL PLATE (OPTIONAL)

Grease filter (filter version)

Lighting

REPLACING THE LAMPS

INSTALLATION

Dimensions

Components

Lighting

INSTALLATION

Dimensions

Components

Chimney assembly

Upper chimney

Lighting

Dimensions

Components

Lighting

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