LIGHT CUBE - Range hood ELICA - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Island Range Hood
Brand	Elica
Model	LIGHT CUBE
Dimensions (HxWxD)	400 x 600 x 600 mm
Weight	15 kg
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Motor Power	200 W
Extraction Capacity	600 m³/h
Noise Level	55 dB (max)
Lighting	LED, 2 x 3 W
Fan Speeds	3 speeds + intensive
Control Type	Touch control + remote
Timer	Yes, 15 min delay
Filter Type	Aluminum (washable) + charcoal for recirculation
Ducting Option	Extraction (150 mm) or recirculation
Material	Stainless steel + tempered glass
Maintenance	Clean aluminum filter monthly; replace charcoal filter every 6 months
Safety Features	Thermal cut-off, automatic shut-off
Spare Parts	Filters, LED lamps, remote control available
Warranty	2 years

Frequently Asked Questions - LIGHT CUBE ELICA

How to clean the aluminum filter?

Remove the filter and wash it with warm soapy water or in a dishwasher. Dry thoroughly before reinstalling. For best performance, clean monthly.

How to replace the charcoal filter?

Charcoal filters should be replaced every 6 months. Remove the aluminum filter, then the charcoal filter, and install a new one. Reinsert the aluminum filter.

What is the noise level?

The noise level ranges from 35 dB on low speed to 55 dB on maximum speed.

Can the hood be used in recirculation mode?

Yes, the LIGHT CUBE can be used in recirculation mode with charcoal filters. Ensure the ducts are capped off.

How to adjust the fan speed?

Use the touch control panel or the remote control to cycle through 3 speeds and the intensive boost mode.

How to install the hood?

Installation must be done by a qualified professional. The hood is designed for island mounting. Ensure proper ducting or charcoal filters if recirculating.

Does the hood come with a remote control?

Yes, a remote control is included for convenient operation.

How to replace the LED lights?

Turn off power. Remove the lamp cover, twist out the old LED module, and insert a new one. Replace the cover. Use only Elica-approved LEDs.

What is the warranty period?

The product comes with a 2-year warranty against manufacturing defects. Registration may extend coverage.

How to reset the hood after a power cut?

Simply turn the hood back on using the power button. The unit will resume normal operation. If it doesn't, check the circuit breaker.

USER MANUAL LIGHT CUBE ELICA

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 extractor hood has been designed exclusively for domestic use.

The hood can look different to 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.

Note: the elements marked with the symbol “(*)” are optional accessories supplied only with some models or elements to purchase, not supplied.

Caution

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

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

Always wear work gloves for all installation and maintenance operations.

The appliance is not intended for use by children or persons with impaired physical, sensorial or mental faculties, or if lacking in experience or knowledge, unless they are under supervision or have been trained in the use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.

This appliance is designed to be operated by adults, children should be monitored to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

This appliance is designed to be operated by adults. Children should not be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance.

Never use the hood without effectively mounted grating!

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

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 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.

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.

Accessible parts of the hood may become hot when used with

cooking appliance.

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 authorised authorities.

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.

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

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.

Use

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

Ducting version

In this case, the fumes are conveyed outside by means of a special pipe connected to the connection ring located on top of the hood.

Attention! The exhausting pipe is not supplied and must be purchased separately.

The diameter of the exhausting pipe must be equal to that of the connection ring.

In horizontal runs, the exhausting pipe must be slightly slanted (about 10°) and directed upwards to vent the air easily from the room to the outside.

Attention! If the hood is supplied with an active charcoal filter, then it must be removed.

Connect the hood and discharge holes on the walls with a diameter equivalent to the air outlet (connection flange).

Using tubes and discharge holes on walls with smaller dimensions will cause a reduction in suction performance and a drastic increase in noise.

Any responsibility in this matter is therefore declined.

! Use a duct of the minimum indispensable length. ! Use a duct with as few elbows as possible (maximum elbow angle: 90°). ! Avoid drastic changes in the duct cross-section. ! Use a duct with as smooth an inside as possible. ! The duct must be made of certified material.

Filter version

One active charcoal filter is needed for this and can be obtained from your usual retailer.

The filter removes the grease and smells from the extracted air before sending it back into the room through the upper outlet grid.

Installation

The minimum distance between the supporting surface for the cooking equipment on the hob and the lowest part of the range hood must be not less than 50cm from electric cookers and 65cm from gas or mixed cookers.

If the instructions for installation for the gas hob specify a greater distance, this must be adhered to.

Electrical connection

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.

The hood is provided with a special power cable; if the cable is damaged, request a new one from Technical Service.

Mounting

Expansion wall plugs are provided to secure the hood to most types of walls/ceilings. However, a qualified technician must verify suitability of the materials in accordance with the type of wall/ceiling. The wall/ceiling must be strong enough to take the weight of the hood. Do not tile, grout or silicone this appliance to the wall. Surface mounting only.

Certain models are supplied WITHOUT panels (Panelable Version) in order to allow personalization of the product.

Attention!: The materials used to panel the Panelable Version must meet the requirements of the General European Household Appliance Standard EN 60335-1 and in particular the cooker hood standard EN 60335-2-31.

Elica S.p.A. Refuses all responsibility for any damage deriving from the use of materials not complying with such requirements.

Attention!: Do not connect the appliance to the power supply system until the installation of the hood and the panels has been completed.

On the first pages of this manual you will find the technical drawings necessary to determine the right dimensions of the panels and the fixing points.

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 is equipped with a "TOUCH" device to control the lights and speed.

For correct use, please carefully read the instructions below. The cooker hood can be controlled through a remote control available as an accessory kit (see the paragraph relating to the functioning of the remote control).

Automatic start-up function

The hood is equipped with a temperature sensor which activates the motor to the first suction speed (power) in the event that the room temperature in the surrounding area is higher than 70°C.

The user may switch off or modify the suction speed (power) (see paragraph "suction speed (power) control").

Suction speed (power) control

The suction speed (power) is cyclical depending on the speed sequence "stand-by - 1-2-3-4- stand-by -1-2-..." therefore every time the T1 button is pressed on the control panel, the suction speed (power) is increased by one level, in order to switch off (stand-by) if the button is pressed again when the hood is in suction speed (power) 4.

The hood may be switched off (stand-by) while the hood is set on any speed by holding down the T1 button on the control panel for a bit longer (more than 3 seconds).

The hood's suction speed (power) may be determined as the control panel is equipped with a LED light that changes colors as follows, depending on the suction speed (power):

Hood in stand-by: LED LIGHT SWITCHED OFF

1st suction speed (power) - GREEN LED LIGHT

2nd suction speed (power) - ORANGE LED LIGHT (amber)

3rd suction speed (power) - RED LED LIGHT

4th suction speed (power) - RED LED LIGHT (FLASHING)

Note: The 4th suction speed (power) stays on for 5 minutes, after which the suction motor will position itself on the 2nd speed.

If pressed again, the suction motor will switch off (stand-by).

Grease filters need cleaning: FLASHING GREEN LED light (read instructions found under "Reset and configuration for filter saturation signal")

Coal filters must be cleaned or replaced: FLASHING ORANGE (amber) LED light (read instructions found under "Reset and configuration for filter saturation signal")

Note: The reset procedure may be activated by both the control panel and the remote control.

Center light check

The center light may be switched on and off by pressing the T2 button on the control panel.

Side light check (when scheduled)

The side lights may be switched on and off by pressing AND HOLDING DOWN the T2 button on the control panel.

HOLDING DOWN the button, besides permitting to switch the hood on and off, it also regulates the light intensity given from the lights.

Note: The switching on and off functions (and regulating function) alternate.

The regulation of the light intensity is not available for hoods with neon lights.

Reset and configuration for filter saturation signal

Switch on hood to any speed (see above paragraph "Suction speed (power) selection")

Reset grease filter saturation signal (FLASHING GREEN LIGHT on control panel)

First proceed with filter maintenance as described in corresponding paragraph.

Press and hold down (for more than 3 seconds) the T1 button on the control panel, the LED light will stop flashing indicating that the signal reset has been carried out, the hood will switch off.

Reset coal filter saturation signal (FLASHING ORANGE (amber) LED light)

First proceed with filter maintenance as described in the corresponding paragraph.

Press and hold down (for more than 3 seconds) the T1 button on the control panel. The LED light will stop flashing, indicating that the signal reset has been carried out, and the hood will switch off.

Coal filter saturation signal deactivation (for particular applications)

Switch off the hood (see above paragraph "suction speed (power) selection").

Press and hold down (for more than 5 seconds) the T1 button on the control panel. The LED light will start flashing GREEN, indicating that the coal filter saturation signal has been deactivated.

To reactivate the coal filter saturation signal, repeat the operation. The LED light will flash ORANGE (amber).

Using the remote control

The remote control can control all the functions of the hood:

Select the suction speed (power)

Control the central light

Control the lateral lights

Reset and configure the saturation of the filter signal

Selecting the suction speed (power):

Press the "◀" key or the "▶" key until you see the symbol relating to the "Select the suction speed (power)" function.

Press the "+" key or the "-" key or the "■" key respectively to increase, decrease, or switch off (stand-by) the speed (suction power).

Controlling the central light:

Press the "◀" key or the "▶" key until you see the symbol for the "Controlling the central light" function on the remote control.

The central light can be switched on and off in two ways:

1. Press the "+" key or the "-" key respectively to switch the central light ON or OFF.
2. Press the "■" key to change the state of the light from OFF to ON or vice versa.

Controlling the lateral lights:

Press the "◀" key or the "▶" key until you see the symbol for the "Controlling the lateral lights" function on the remote control.

Press the "■" key to change the state of the lateral lights from OFF to ON at maximum intensity and vice versa.

Press the "-" key to decrease the intensity of the lateral lights until they switch off.

Press the "+" key to increase the intensity of the lateral lights.

Resetting and configuring the saturation of the filters signal

Switch the hood on at any speed (see the paragraph above "Selecting the suction speed (power)").

Press the "◀" key or the "▶" key until seeing the symbol relating to the "Resetting and configuration of the saturation of the filters signal" function on the remote control.

Resetting the anti-fat filter saturation signal (GREEN LED FLASHING on the control bar)

First proceed with the maintenance of the filter as described in the corresponding paragraph.

Press the “+” and “-” keys contemporaneously for about 3

seconds. The LED stops flashing, indicating that the resetting of the signal has been accomplished.

Resetting the carbon filter saturation signal (ORANGE (amber) LED FLASHING)

Note! The reset of the carbon filter saturation signal is normally deactivated. To activate it, see under paragraph "Activating the carbon filter saturation signal".

First proceed with the maintenance of the filter as described in the corresponding paragraph.

Press the “+” and “-” keys contemporaneously for about 3 seconds. The LED stops flashing, indicating that the resetting of the signal has been accomplished.

Deactivating the carbon filter saturation signal (for special applications)

Switch the hood off (see paragraph above "Selecting the suction speed (power)").

Press the "◀" key or the "▶" key until seeing the symbol relating to the "Resetting and configuration of the filters saturation signal" function on the remote control.

Press keys “+” and “-” contemporaneously for about 3 seconds. The LED flashes in GREEN to indicate that the carbon filter saturation signal has been deactivated.

To reactivate the carbon filter saturation signal, repeat the operation. The LED flashes in ORANGE.

Maintenance of the remote control

Cleaning the remote control:

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

Changing the battery:

• Open the battery casing using a small flat-head screwdriver.
• Replace the used battery with a new one of type 12 V MN21/23.

When inserting the new battery, respect the polarity indicated on the battery casing!

- Close the battery casing 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.

Maintenance

ATTENTION! Before performing any maintenance operation, isolate the hood from the electrical supply by switching off at the connector and removing the connector fuse.

Or if the appliance has been connected through a plug and socket, then the plug must be removed from the socket.

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 a cloth dampened with neutral liquid detergent. 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

Fig. 9-24

Clean the perimeter aspiration panel with the same frequency as the anti-fat filter, using a cloth and not too concentrated liquid detergent. Do not use abrasive substances.

Grease filter

Fig. 10-23

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.

To remove the grease filter, pull the spring release handle.

Charcoal filter (filter version only)

Fig. 22

It absorbs unpleasant odours caused by cooking.

The saturation of the activated charcoal 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 (or when the filter saturation indication system – if envisaged on the model in possession – indicates this necessity).

Remove the grease filters.

Fit the charcoal filters over the motor.

Align the pins R on the cowl with the slots S, then turn the filter clockwise until it locks in place.

Reverse the above procedure to remove the charcoal filters.

Refit the grease filters.

Replacing lamps

Fig. 28-29

Disconnect the hood from the electricity.

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

Replacing central lamps

1. Using a flat head screwdriver or equivalent tool, carefully pry loose the light cover.
2. Remove the damaged light and replace with a new 12 Volt, 20 Watt (Maximum) halogen light made for a G-4 base SUITABLE FOR USE IN OPEN LUMINAIRES. Follow package directions and do not touch new light with bare hands.
3. Reinstall the light cover. (it will snap shut).

Replacing lateral lamps.

Replace with a new 12 Volt, 20 Watt (Maximum) halogen light made for a G-4 base SUITABLE FOR USE IN OPEN LUMINAIRES. Follow package directions and do not touch new light with bare hands.

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