HHVP64FALK - Kitchen hood HOTPOINT - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Kitchen hood
Brand	HOTPOINT
Model	HHVP64FALK
Height	69 - 104 cm (adjustable)
Width	59.5 cm
Depth	15 cm
Air outlet diameter	15 cm (reducible to 12.5 or 12 cm)
Power supply	See rating plate (generally 220-240 V)
Total absorbed power	See rating plate
Lighting	LED, replacement by authorized service
Number of suction speeds	3 speeds + timed boost (5 min)
Type of controls	Electronic buttons with display and timer
Grease filter	Metallic, dishwasher safe (once a month)
Charcoal filter	Replace every 4 months max, not washable
Extraction mode	Extracting or recirculating (accessory kit required for recirculating)
Safety sensor	Yes (activates in case of high temperature)
Minimum distance above hob	55 cm (electric hob) or 70 cm (gas/mixed)
Maintenance	Monthly cleaning with damp cloth and neutral detergent
Environmental protection	Recycling according to WEEE directive 2012/19/EC

Frequently Asked Questions - HHVP64FALK HOTPOINT

What is the minimum distance between the hood and the hob?

The minimum distance is 55 cm for an electric hob and 70 cm for a gas or mixed hob. Strictly respect this distance for safety reasons.

How to clean the grease filter?

The grease filter must be cleaned once a month. You can wash it by hand with a mild detergent or in the dishwasher at low temperature and short cycle. Pull the spring handle to remove it.

When should the charcoal filter be replaced?

The charcoal filter must be replaced every 4 months maximum (or when the saturation indicator lights up). It cannot be cleaned or regenerated. Turn it clockwise to install and counterclockwise to remove.

How to reset the filter saturation indicator?

After cleaning or replacing the filter, press the 3 button (timer) and hold it until the indicator turns off. This resets the signal.

What to do if the hood does not work?

Check the power supply (no outage) and that a speed has been selected. If the problem persists, unplug the appliance for 5 seconds then plug it back in. Contact after-sales service if necessary.

How to use the timer?

Press the 3 button (timer) to activate a delayed shutdown of 5 minutes. The hood will turn off automatically after this time. The corresponding indicator flashes.

Can I use the hood without the charcoal filter?

Yes, if the hood is installed in extracting version (ducting outside), the charcoal filter is not necessary. In recirculating version, it is essential. Remove the charcoal filter if you switch to extraction mode.

How to replace the LED lamps?

The LED lamps must be replaced by an authorized service center. Do not attempt to change them yourself. Unplug the appliance before any intervention.

What are the possible extraction modes?

The hood can operate in extracting version (exhaust outside via ducting) or recirculating version (air recirculated in the room). For the recirculating version, an accessory kit with charcoal filter is required.

How to activate the safety function?

The hood is equipped with a temperature sensor that activates it automatically if the heat rises sharply. No manual action is required. The indicator flashes in safety mode.

USER MANUAL HHVP64FALK HOTPOINT

⚠️ GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Replacing lamps

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Replacing lamps

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Replacing lamps

WASTE MANAGEMENT

Replacing lamps

SCRAPPING

Replacing lamps

WASTE DISPOSAL

This appliance is marked in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EC, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Make sure to dispose of this product in accordance with local regulations; by doing so, the user contributes to preventing and eliminating any potential negative consequences for the environment and health.

This symbol on the product or in the accompanying documentation indicates that this product must not be treated as regular household waste but should be taken to an appropriate collection center for electrical and electronic equipment. Dispose of such devices in accordance with local waste disposal regulations. For further information on the disposal of such appliances, contact your local authorities, waste collection points, or the store where you purchased this product.

Appliances designed, tested, and manufactured in accordance with:

• Safety regulations: EN/IEC 60335-1; EN/IEC 60335-2-31, EN/IEC 62233.
• Performance regulations: EN/IEC 61591; ISO 5167-1; ISO 5167-3; ISO 5168; EN/IEC 60704-1; EN/IEC 60704-2-13; EN/IEC 60704-3; 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. Tips for correct use to reduce environmental impact: Turn on the kitchen hood at minimum speed when you start cooking and keep it on for a few more minutes after cooking is finished. Increase the speed only in case of large amounts of smoke and steam, and use the boost speed (e) only in extreme situations. Replace the carbon filters only when necessary to maintain effective reduction of unpleasant odors. Clean the grease filters when necessary to maintain good efficiency of these filters. Use the maximum diameter of the duct system specified in this manual to optimize efficiency and reduce noise.

OPERATING ERRORS

⚠ GENERAL SAFETY

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Replacing the lights

DISPOSAL OF WASTE

Replacing the bulbs

DISPOSAL

Replacing the lamps

RECYCLING

- Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE).

Replacing the bulbs

DISPOSAL

Maintenance of the carbon filter

Replacing the lamps

Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

Warning! Before touching the lamps, make sure they have cooled down.

The cooker hood is equipped with a lighting system based on LED technology.

DISPOSAL

This appliance is marked in accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EC, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Make sure that this product is disposed of correctly, as this helps the user to prevent potential negative consequences for health and the environment.

The symbol on the product or on the accompanying documentation indicates that this product must not be treated as household waste, but must be disposed of at an appropriate collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. Dispose of this waste in strict compliance with local regulations on waste disposal. For more detailed information on the treatment, disposal, and recycling of this product, please contact your local authorities, the household waste collection service, and/or the store where you purchased this product.

Replacing the bulbs

Disconnect the appliance from the power supply.

Caution! Before touching the bulbs, make sure they are cool.

The hood has a lighting system based on LED technology.

DISPOSAL

DISPOSAL

• 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 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. Failure to follow the instructions provided regarding the cleaning of the hood and filters will lead to the risk of fires.
• Do not flambé under the range hood.
• Do not remove filters during cooking.
• For lamp replacement use only lamp type indicated in the Maintenance/Replacing lamps section of this manual.

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 appliances.

• 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 air must not be discharged into a flue that is used for exhausting 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 authorized service assistance center or similar qualified person.

▲ WARNING!

• Failure to install the screws or fixing device in accordance with these instructions may result in electrical hazards.
• Do not use with a programmer, timer, separate remote control system or any other device that switches on automatically.

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.

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. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar applications such as: - staff kitchen areas in shops, offices and other working environments; - farm houses; - by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; - bed and breakfast type environments.

• 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.

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 55 cm from electric cookers and 70 cm 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.

Replacing the power cable

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

AIR VENT

(for the suction versions)

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

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

Any responsibility in the 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. ! The company declines any responsibility whenever these regulations are not respected.

FILTERING OR DUCTING?

! Your cooker hood is ready to be used in suction version.

To use the hood in filtering version the special ACCESSORY KIT must be installed.

Check on the first pages of this manual if the ACCESSORY KIT is furnished or must be bought separately.

Note: If furnished, in certain cases, the additional activated carbon filtering system may be installed on the hood.

Information about the conversion of the hood from suction version to filtering version is present in this manual.

Ducting version

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

CAUTION!

The exhausting pipe is not supplied and must be purchased apart.

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

CAUTION!

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

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.

CONTROLS

The hood is fitted with a control panel with aspiration speed selection control and a light switch to control cooking area lights.

1. OFF / Extraction speed (power) decrease button
2. ON / Extraction speed (power) increase button

Note: The intensive extraction speed (power) is timed and lasts for 5 minutes (indicator c flashes); the hood then reverts to extraction speed (power) 2.

1. ON/OFF Timer button: delays the deactivation of the selected extraction speed (power) by 5 minutes.

Note: the button is also used for the "Filter saturation signal reset" function

1. Light ON/OFF button
2. Display, shows:

a. Extraction speed (power): the indicator rotates according to the selected extraction speed (power).

Safety operation: the indicator flashes.

b. Grease filter saturation: comes on when filter maintenance is required. c. Timer d. Active carbon filter saturation: comes on when filter maintenance is required.

Note: this function is normally disabled and should only be activated if the hood is used as a filter version (with carbon filter fitted).

To do so, proceed as follows:

• Switch off the hood.
• Press and hold buttons 1 and 3 at the same time, until the indicator stops flashing (indicator disabled) and is lit steadily (indicator enabled).
• Release the buttons. To deactivate it, repeat the procedure: the indicator will no longer be lit steadily (indicator enabled) and will flash instead (indicator disabled).

e. Lighting

Safety operation

The hood has a sensor which, in the event of a sudden increase in temperature, activates the appliance until the temperature drops significantly.

Filter saturation signal reset

After carrying out filter maintenance, press and hold button 3 until the indicator.

MAINTENANCE

Cleaning

Clean using ONLY a cloth dampened with neutral liquid detergent. DO NOT CLEAN WITH TOOLS OR INSTRUMENTS. Do not use abrasive products. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL!

Perimeter aspiration panel

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

Maintenance of the anti-grease filters

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 discolor slightly, but this does not affect its filtering capacity.

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

Maintenance of the charcoal filter

It absorbs unpleasant odors 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 (or when the filter saturation indication system – if envisaged on the model in possession – indicates this necessity). The charcoal filter may NOT be washed or regenerated.

Circular charcoal filter

Apply one on each side as cover to both the shield grids of the motor impeller, then turn clockwise.

For the disassembly, turn counter-clockwise.

Replacing lamps

Disconnect the appliance from the electricity.

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

The hood is equipped with a lighting system based on LED technology.

The LEDs guarantee optimum lighting, a duration up to 10 times as long as traditional lamps, and allow saving 90% electrical energy.

To replace lights, contact an authorized spare parts center.

DISPOSAL

• This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/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; EN/IEC 60704-3; 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 keep it running for a few minutes after cooking is finished. Increase the speed only in case of large amount of smoke and vapor and use boost speed(s) only in extreme situations. Replace the charcoal filter(s) when necessary to maintain a good odor 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.

MALFUNCTIONS

If something appears not to be working properly, do the following simple checks before calling Technical Service:

• If the hood is not working:

Check that:

• The power has not been disconnected.
• A speed has been selected.

• If the hood performs inefficiently:

Check that:

• The motor speed selected is sufficient for the amount of smoke and vapours released.
• The kitchen is sufficiently ventilated to allow air intake.
• The charcoal filter is not worn (hood in filtering version).

• If the hood has turned off during normal functioning:

Check that: - The power has not been disconnected. - the omnipolar disconnection device has not tripped.

If the hood fails to operate correctly, briefly disconnect it from the mains power supply for almost 5 sec. Then connect it in again and try once more before contacting the Technical Assistance Service.

TECHNICAL DATA

Model	Height (cm)	Width (cm)	depth (cm)	∅ of exhaust tube(cm)
HHVP 6.4F AL K/1	69 -104	59,5	15	15-12,5-12

Please check the plate in order to verify the total absorption and the light absorption.

Components not provided with the product

Replacing lamps

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Edge suction panel

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Replacing lamps

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Maintenance

connected

Carbon filter maintenance

Technical data