LFT816X - Range hood ELECTROLUX - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Range Hood
Brand	Electrolux
Model	LFT816X
Width	60 cm
Depth	50 cm
Height (min-max)	60-110 cm
Net Weight	12 kg
Power Supply	220-240 V, 50 Hz
Motor Power	250 W
Lighting	2 LED lamps 3 W
Number of Speeds	3 speeds + intensive
Max Airflow	650 m³/h
Max Noise Level	65 dB(A)
Filter Type	Washable metal grease filters
Charcoal Filter (optional)	Compatible model: 902 979 881
Air Outlet Diameter	150 mm
Operating Mode	External evacuation or recirculation
Cleaning	Metal filters: dishwasher recommended; exterior: damp cloth
Maintenance	Clean filters every 2 months; replace charcoal filter every 6 months
Safety	Automatic shut-off in case of overheating; thermal motor protection
Spare Parts Available	Filters, bulbs, motor, controls
Warranty	2 years parts and labor
Installation	Wall-mounted or under cabinet; minimum height above cooking surface: 65 cm (electric) or 75 cm (gas)

Frequently Asked Questions - LFT816X ELECTROLUX

How to clean the grease filters of the Electrolux LFT816X hood?

Remove the metal filters by unlocking them. Wash them in the dishwasher (65°C cycle) or by hand with a soft brush and dish soap. Dry them thoroughly before reinstalling. Clean them every 2 months or more often with heavy use.

How to change the bulb of the Electrolux LFT816X hood?

Unplug the appliance. Open the lighting cover (under the hood). Replace the defective LED bulb with a new one of the same type (3W, GU10 base or similar, check the manual). Close the cover and plug back in.

Why is my Electrolux LFT816X hood noisier than usual?

Excessive noise may come from a clogged grease filter, obstructed exhaust duct, or loose installation. Clean the filters, check the ducts, and tighten the fixings. If the noise persists, contact a professional.

Can the Electrolux LFT816X hood be used in recirculation mode?

Yes, it can operate in recirculation mode with an activated charcoal filter (ref. 902 979 881) installed. In this mode, the air is purified and returned to the room. Remember to replace the charcoal filter every 6 months.

How to install the Electrolux LFT816X hood above a cooking surface?

Fix the wall bracket to the wall with appropriate plugs and screws (not supplied). Hang the hood on the bracket. Connect the exhaust duct (diameter 150 mm) or install the charcoal filter for recirculation. Plug in the power supply. The minimum height between the hood and the cooking surface is 65 cm for electric cooking, 75 cm for gas.

What are common error codes on the hood display?

This hood does not have a digital display. Indicators are lights (buttons). If buttons do not respond, check the power supply and fuses. Refer to the manual for full diagnosis.

How to activate the intensive speed on the Electrolux LFT816X hood?

Press the Boost or Intensive button (depending on the model). The intensive speed runs for 5 to 10 minutes then automatically returns to the previous speed. Use it to quickly eliminate strong odors or steam.

Where to buy spare parts for the Electrolux LFT816X hood?

Spare parts (filters, bulbs, motor) are available from authorized Electrolux dealers, on the official Electrolux spare parts website, or from household appliance wholesalers. Specify the model number LFT816X when ordering.

The Electrolux LFT816X hood stops by itself, what to do?

Automatic shutdown may be due to motor overheating (thermal protection). Turn off the hood, wait 30 minutes and turn it back on. Check that the filters are not clogged. If the problem persists, contact a technician.

How to control the hood remotely (remote control option)?

The LFT816X model does not have a remote control. All controls are via the touch or button panel on the front of the hood. Refer to the manual for button usage.

USER MANUAL LFT816X ELECTROLUX

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CONTENTS

1. SAFETY INFORMATION......60
2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.... 62
3. INSTALLATION....64
4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION....64
5. DAILY USE....65
6. CARE AND CLEANING.... 66
7. TROUBLESHOOTING....67
8. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS....68

1. SAFETY INFORMATION

Before the installation and use of the appliance, carefully read the supplied instructions. The manufacturer is not responsible for any injuries or damage that are the result of incorrect installation or usage. Always keep the instructions in a safe and accessible location for future reference.

1.1 Children and vulnerable people safety

- 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 the use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children of less than 8 years of age and persons with very extensive and complex disabilities shall be kept away from the appliance unless continuously supervised.

- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

- Keep all packaging away from children and dispose of it appropriately.

• Keep children and pets away from the appliance when it operates.
• Children shall not carry out cleaning and user maintenance of the appliance without supervision.

1.2 General Safety

• This appliance is intended for domestic use above hobs, cookers and similar cooking devices.
• This appliance is designed for single household domestic use in an indoor environment.
• This appliance may be used in offices, hotel guest rooms, bed & breakfast guest rooms, farm guest houses and other similar accommodation where such use does not exceed (average) domestic usage levels.
• Before carrying out any maintenance, disconnect the appliance from the power supply.
• CAUTION: Accessible parts may become hot during use with cooking appliances.
• Use only the fixing screws supplied with the appliance if not supplied, use the screws recommended in the installation instructions. Install the appliance in a safe and suitable place that meets installation requirements.
• WARNING: Failure to install the screws or fixing device in accordance with these instructions may result in electrical hazards.
• Do not use adhesives to fix the appliance.
• The minimum distance between the hob surface on which the pans stand and the lower part of the appliance shall be at least 65 cm, unless otherwise specified in the installation instructions for the appliance or hob.
• The discharge of air must comply with local authorities regulations.
• Ensure good air ventilation in the room where the appliance is installed to avoid the backflow of gases into the room from appliances burning gas or other fuels, including open fires.
• Make sure that the ventilation openings are not blocked and the air collected by the appliance is not conveyed into a duct used to exhaust smoke and steam from other appliances (central heating systems, thermosiphons, water-heaters, etc.).
• When the appliance operates with other appliances the maximum vacuum generated in the room should not exceed 0.04 mbar.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its Authorised Service Centre or similarly qualified persons to avoid an electrical hazard.
• If the cord set is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord set available from the manufacturer or its Authorised Service Centre.
• If the appliance is connected directly to the power supply, the electrical installation must be equipped with an isolating device that allows to disconnect the appliance from the mains at all poles. Complete disconnection must comply with conditions specified in the overvoltage category III. The means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
• Do not flambé under the appliance.
• Do not use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapours.
• Clean the appliance regularly with a soft cloth to prevent the deterioration of the surface material.
• Do not use a steam cleaner, water spray, harsh abrasive cleaners or sharp metal scrapers to clean the surface of the appliance. Use only neutral detergents.
• Clean grease filters regularly (at least every 2 months) and remove grease deposits from the appliance to prevent the risk of fire.
• Use a cloth to clean the interior of the appliance.

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

2.1 Installation

WARNING!

Risk of injury, electric shock, fire, burns or damage to the appliance.

• Only a qualified person must install this appliance.
• Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
• Follow the installation instructions supplied with the appliance. Always take care when moving the appliance as it is heavy. Always use safety gloves and enclosed footwear.
• Before installing the appliance remove all the packaging, the labelling and the protective film.
• Do not install the exhaust air into a wall cavity, unless the cavity is designed for that purpose.

2.2 Electrical connection

WARNING!

Risk of fire and electric shock.

• All electrical connections should be made by a qualified electrician.
• Make sure that the parameters on the rating plate are compatible with the electrical ratings of the mains power supply.
• If the symbol ( ) is not printed on the rating plate, the appliance must be earthed. Always use a correctly installed shockproof socket.
• Do not let the electricity mains cable tangle.
• Do not use multi-plug adapters and extension cables.
• If the mains socket is loose, do not connect the mains plug.
• Do not pull the mains cable to disconnect the appliance. Always pull the mains plug.
• The shock protection of live and insulated parts must be fastened in such a way that it cannot be removed without tools.
• Make sure the appliance is installed correctly. Loose and incorrect electricity

mains cable can make the terminal become too hot.

Connect the appliance at the end of the installation. Make sure that there is access to the mains after the installation.

2.3 Use

WARNING!

Risk of injury, burns and electric shock.

• This appliance is for cooking purposes only. Do not use the appliance for other purposes.
• Do not change the specification of this appliance.
• Do not operate the appliance with wet hands or when it has contact with water.
• Use only the accessories supplied with the appliance.
• Keep flames or heated objects away from fats and oils during cooking and frying.
• Do not use uncovered electric grills.
• Do not use the appliance as a storage surface.
• Do not use magnifying glasses, binoculars or similar optical devices to look directly at the lighting of the appliance.
• If the appliance works with other devices, the maximum developed pressure must not exceed 4 Pa (4x10-5 bar).

2.4 Service

• To repair the appliance contact the Authorised Service Centre. Use original spare parts only. - Concerning the lamp(s) inside this product and spare part lamps sold separately: These lamps are intended to withstand extreme physical conditions in household appliances, such as temperature, vibration, humidity, or are intended to signal information about the operational status of the appliance. They are not intended to be used in other applications and are not suitable for household room illumination.

2.5 Disposal

WARNING!

Risk of injury or suffocation.

- Contact your municipal authority for information on how to dispose of the appliance.

• Disconnect the appliance from the mains supply.
• Cut off the mains electrical cable close to the appliance and dispose of it.

3. INSTALLATION

WARNING!

Refer to Safety chapters.

3.1 Installation instructions

For complete information about the installation of the appliance refer to a separate installation booklet.

4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

4.1 Control panel overview

Function Description

1 On / Off Turns the hood on and off.

2 First speed The motor switches to first speed level.

3 Second speed The motor switches to second speed level.

4 Third speed The motor switches to third speed level.

5 Maximum speed The motor switches to maximum speed level.

6 Breeze The hood operates on the lowest speed. After 60 minutes the appliance turns off.

7 Hob ² Hood Indicator of the function to control hood from hob.

8 Filter notification: reminds to change or clean the charcoal filter and clean the grease filter.

9 Lamp: turns the lights on and off.

5. DAILY USE

5.1 Using the hood

Check the recommended speed according to the table below.

1: While heating up food, cooking with covered pots.

2: While cooking with covered pots on multiple cooking zones or burners, gentle frying.

3: While boiling and frying big quantities of food without a lid, cooking on multiple cooking zones or burners.

While boiling and frying big quantities of food without a lid, big humidity. After 8 minutes the appliance returns to previous setting.

Refreshes the air in kitchen after cooking at a very low noise level. It can be activated and de-activated by touching the symbol. The function turns off automatically after 60 minutes. Use after cooking only.

It is recommended to leave the hood operating for approximately 15 minutes before and after cooking.

Activating the appliance

The control panel is a sensor field. To operate the hood, touch the symbol exactly in the middle for at least 1 second.

To operate the hood:

1. Turn on the appliance by pressing the symbol.

You can now activate the functions.

1. To activate the function, touch the symbol.

Deactivating the appliance

To turn off the appliance, press the symbol again.

Lighting

The hood lighting works independently of other hood functions.

Activating and deactivating the lighting To illuminate the cooking surface, touch the symbol.

5.2 Hob2Hood®

This is a function that connects the hob to a hood. Both the hob and the hood are equipped with an infrared signal communicator. The fan speed is determined based on the mode setting and the temperature of the hottest cookware on the hob. Alternatively, you can manually control the fan using the hob. This function can be activated from the hob's control panel.

For more information on how to use the function, refer to the hob user manual.

5.3 Activating Maximum Motor Speed

When you touch the Maximum Motor Speed, it starts to operate for 8 minutes. After that time, the appliance returns to its previous speed settings.

When the function is turned on, additional touches on it do not have any effect.

5.4 Filter notification

The filter alarm serves as a reminder to clean the grease filter and either replace or clean the charcoal filter, depending on its type. The symbol blinks regularly for 30 seconds if the grease filter must be cleaned. The symbol blinks twice per second for 30 seconds if the charcoal filter must be replaced or cleaned.

This function activates independently after 40 hours of operation for the grease filter and 160 hours of operation for the charcoal filter.

Refer to "Cleaning the grease filter" in the "Care and cleaning" chapter.

Refer to "Replacing the charcoal filter" in the "Care and cleaning" chapter.

To reset the function counter during the notification period, touch the symbol for 3

seconds. The symbol stops blinking to confirm the reset.

The function counter for the charcoal filter is disabled by default. For recirculation mode, it must be activated.

To activate or deactivate the counter for the charcoal filter:

1. Switch on the control panel.
2. Make sure the fan and the light are turned off.
3. Touch the symbol for 3 seconds. The function is activated if symbols 2 and blink once. The function is deactivated if symbols 2 and blink twice.

6. CARE AND CLEANING

6.1 Notes on cleaning

Cleaning agents

Do not use abrasive detergents or brushes. Clean the surface of the appliance with a soft cloth, warm water, and a mild detergent.

After cooking, some parts of the appliance can get hot. To avoid stains, the appliance must be cooled down and dried with a clean cloth or paper towels.

Clean stains with a mild detergent.

Keep the hood clean.

Clean the appliance each month to prevent the deterioration of the surface material. Clean the interior and grease filters carefully from fat. Fat accumulation or other residue may cause fire. Follow the instructions to clean the filters when the filter notification is on. Refer to the Daily Use chapter.

Charcoal filter.

The time of saturation of the charcoal filter varies depending on the type of cooking and the regularity of cleaning the grease filter. The activated charcoal filter is not washable, cannot be regenerated and must be replaced approximately every 4/6 months of operation, or more frequently for particularly heavy usage.

Before carrying out any maintenance, make sure there is no cookware on the hob and that the hood and the hob are disconnected from the power supply.

6.2 Cleaning the grease filter.

Filters are mounted with the use of clips and pins on the opposite side.

To clean the filter:

1. Press the handle of the mounting clip on the filter panel underneath the hood (1).

1. Slightly tilt the front of the filter downwards (2), then pull. Repeat the first two steps for all filters.
2. Clean the grease filters by hand using a sponge with non-abrasive detergents, or clean them in a dishwasher. We recommend cleaning the grease filters by hand.

The dishwasher must be set to a low temperature and a short cycle. The grease filter may discolour, it has no influence on the performance of the appliance.

1. To mount the filters back, follow the first two steps in reverse order.

Repeat the steps for all filters if applicable.

6.3 Replacing the charcoal filter

WARNING!

The charcoal filter is non-washable!

To replace the filter:

1. Remove the grease filters from the appliance.

Refer to "Cleaning the grease filter" in this chapter.

1. Turn the two latches counterclockwise by 90 degrees. Slightly tilt the charcoal filter, then pull it out.

1. To install a filter, perform the same steps in reverse order.

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

6.4 Replacing the lamp

This appliance is supplied with a LED lamp and separate control gear (LED driver). These parts can be replaced by a technician only. In case of any malfunction, refer to "Service" in the "Safety Instructions" chapter.

7. TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING!

Refer to Safety chapters.

7.1 What to do if...

Problem Possible cause Remedy
You cannot activate the appliance. The appliance is not connected to a power supply or it is connected incorrectly.	Check if the appliance is correctly connected to the electrical supply.
You cannot activate the appliance. Lack of electrical power supply.	Check the fuse or the main switch. If the fuse or the switch continue to break the circuit, contact a qualified electrician.
The lamp does not operate. The lamp is defective. Contact an Authorised Service Centre.
The appliance does not absorb enough vapours.	The motor speed is not adequate to the appearing vapours.	Increase the speed of the motor.

8. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Recycle materials with the symbol. Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of

appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.

1. SAFETY INFORMATION

5. DAILY USE

5.1 Using the hood

1. To install the filter, perform the same steps in reverse order. In any case, it is necessary to replace the filters at least every four months.

6.4 Replacing the bulb

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3. INSTALLATION

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7. TROUBLESHOOTING

WARNING!

9 Lamp Turns the lights on and off.

1. To install the filter, repeat the same steps in reverse order.

In any case, the filters must be replaced at least every four months.

6.4 Replacing the bulb

4. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

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