AHV972BK - Vacuum Cleaner AIRLUX - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Built-in extractor hood
Brand	AIRLUX
Model	AHV972BK
Power supply	220-240 V ~ 50/60 Hz
Motor power	Not specified in the manual
Number of speeds	4 speeds + intensive
Lighting	LED, max intensity and ambient
Functions	Timer, control lock, filter alarm
Evacuation type	Extracting or recirculating (filtering)
Air outlet diameter	120 or 150 mm
Grease filters	Metallic, dishwasher safe
Activated carbon filters	Replaceable, saturation alarm
Front panel	Removable, manual cleaning
Installation	Built-in under cabinet, bracket fixing
Minimum distance to cooking surface	3-5 cm depending on material
Max gas compatible power	12.4 kW, 5 burners max
Electrical class	Class I (earth connection mandatory)
Safety	Automatic shut-off, control lock, child protection
Maintenance	Regular filter cleaning, bulb replacement by after-sales service
Dimensions (W x D x H)	Not specified in the manual
Weight	Not specified in the manual

Frequently Asked Questions - AHV972BK AIRLUX

How to install the AHV972BK hood?

Installation must be carried out by a competent technician. Follow the steps of drilling the worktop, mounting the hood body, fixing with the supplied brackets, and electrical connection. Consult the manual for precise details.

How to use the controls?

The keys control the lighting, extraction speeds (1 to 4 + intensive), timer (30 min), and control lock. Briefly press for main functions, or hold for secondary options (e.g., alarm reset).

When and how to clean the grease filters?

The metallic grease filters must be washed when indicator B lights up (every 100 operating hours) or at least every 2 months. They are dishwasher safe. To clean them, open the front panel, remove the filters by pushing them backward then downward, wash them without bending, dry and reassemble.

How to replace the activated carbon filters?

In recirculating mode, the carbon filters must be replaced when indicator B flashes (every 200 hours). To change them, remove the front panel, take off the grease filters, then unhook the used carbon filters. Install new ones by clipping them onto the grease filters. Activate the alarm by pressing the F key for 2 seconds (motor off).

What to do if the hood does not turn on?

Check that the hood is properly opened (the motor and lighting only work in the open position). Check the power supply and circuit breaker. If the control lock is activated (indicators flash in series), press the E key for 4 seconds to deactivate.

How to set the carbon filter alarm?

To activate or deactivate the carbon filter alarm, turn off the motor and lighting, then press the F key for 2 seconds. Two flashes of indicator B indicate activation, one flash indicates deactivation.

Can I use the hood with a gas hob?

Yes, the hood is compatible with a gas hob up to 12.4 kW and 5 burners. Ensure adequate ventilation and observe minimum safety distances.

How to replace the LED lighting?

Replacement of LED bulbs must be carried out by the after-sales service. Contact customer service for the appropriate spare parts.

What is the difference between extracting and recirculating mode?

In extracting mode, air is expelled outside via a duct. In recirculating mode, air is recycled after passing through activated carbon filters. The hood can be configured according to your installation.

How to clean the front panel?

Open the panel by pulling it from the top, then unhook it. Clean it with a damp cloth and neutral liquid detergent, never in the dishwasher. Wipe inside and outside, then reassemble by clipping.

USER MANUAL AHV972BK AIRLUX

SAFETY INFORMATION 22

CHARACTERISTICS 25

INSTALLATION 27

USE 37

CARE AND CLEANING 39

SOMMAIRE

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CONSIGNES DE SECURITE 41

CHARACTERISTIQUES 44

INSTALLATION 46

UTILISATION 56

NETTOYAGE ET ENTRETIEN 58

INDICE

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INFORMAÇOES DE SEGURANÇA 60

CHARACTERISTICAS 63

INSTALACAO 65

UTILIZACAO 75

LIMPEZA E MANUTENÇA 77

For your safety and correct operation of the appliance, read this manual carefully before installation and use. Always keep these instructions with the appliance even if you move or sell it. Users must fully know the operation and safety features of the appliance.

The wire connection has to be done by specialized technician.

• The manufacturer will not be held liable for any damages resulting from incorrect or improper installation.
• If the instructions for installation for the gas hob specify a greater distance, this must be respected.
• Check that the mains voltage corresponds to that indicated on the rating plate fixed to the inside of the hood.
• Means for disconnection must be incorporated in the fixed wiring in accordance with the wiring rules.
• 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 120mm . The route of the flue must be as short as possible.
• Regulations concerning the discharge of air have to be fulfilled.

• 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. When the cooker hood is used in conjunction with appliances supplied with energy other than electric, the negative pressure in the room must not exceed 0,04 mbar to prevent fumes being drawn back into the room by the cooker hood.

• The air must not be discharged into a flue that is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.
• If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced from the manufacturer or its service agent.
• Connect the plug to a socket complying with current regulations, located in an accessible place.
• 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.

WARNING: Before installing the Hood, remove the protective films.
- Use only screws and small parts in support of the hood.
WARNING: Failure to install the screws or fixing device in accordance with these instructions may result in electrical hazards.
- Do not look directly at the light through optical devices (binoculars, magnifying glasses...).
- Do not flambé under the range hood; risk of fire.
- 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 play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

• The appliance is not to be used by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction.
  Accessible parts may become hot when used with cooking appliances.
• Clean and/or replace the Filters after the specified time period (Fire hazard). See paragraph Care and Cleaning.
• There shall be adequate ventilation of the room when the range hood is used at the same time as appliances burning gas or other fuels (not applicable to appliances that only discharge the air back into the room).
• The symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product may not be treated as household waste. Instead it shall be handed over to the applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and electronic equipment. 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. For more detailed information about recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

Extending/retracting the appliance

Risk of injury!

Risk of jamming when retracting and extending the appliance. Never reach into the moving area of the appliance while it is being retracted or extended. Keep children at a safe distance.

• This Cooker hood can be used in conjunction with a Gas Cook Top having the following characteristics:
  Maximum power 12,4 kW
• 5 fire like the picture.

Components

Ref.	Q.py	Product Components
1	1	Hood Canopy complete with: Controls, Light, Filters
2	1	Motor unit
3	1	Electric unit
4	1	Front Frame
Ref.	Q.py	Installation Components
7.1	2	Splashback Fixing Bracket
7.2	2	Hob Fixing Bracket
7.3	2	Side Bracket
12a	16	Screws 3.5 x 9.5
12b	6	Screws M4 x 8
12c	6	Screws 4 x 15
	Q.py	Documentation
	1	Instruction Manual

This Hood is set up to be fitted inside the kitchen unit in:

• Ducting version:

Evacuation to the outside.

• Recirculation version:

Internal recirculation.

Sequence of operations - Installation

• Drilling the Support Surface and Fitting the Hood
• Connections
  Functional Check
• Disposal of Packaging

Drilling the Support Surface

IMPORTANT

The minimum distance between the opening for the hob and the one for the hood must be of at least 3 - 5cm according to the strength of the material used for the working top.

• The Hood is built ready for front installation of the Motor Unit.

• If the kitchen unit is arranged differently and the Motor Unit has to be fitted on the back, the Plug already fitted on the back of the Hood Canopy must be removed and replaced at the front, and the Cable with cable raceway for connection of the Motor must also be repositioned using the slot provided on each side (A).

Before proceeding, the Motor Unit must be fixed to the Hood Canopy (see paragraph on Fixing the Motor Unit).

• Insert the Hood Canopy from below into the support worktop, drilled as described above.
• With the aid of a support, lift the Hood Canopy until the front comes out of the Worktop.

• Insert the Brackets 7.2, as indicated in the figure, into the slots provided and fix them with the screws 12a provided.
• Centre the Hood Canopy with respect to the Cooking Hob slot.
• Using the 2 screws 12c provided, fix the Hood Canopy to the worktop and remove the supports.

Warning:

If the cooker top is made from a material that does not allow the screws 12c to be inserted, use a small amount of silicone to glue the Brackets 7.2 to the top and allow it to dry completely before proceeding with installation

• Insert the Brackets 7.2, as indicated in the figure, into the slots provided and fix them with the screws 12a provided.

• The Hood is but ready for front stallation of the Motor Unit.

• If the kitchen unit is arranged differently and the Motor Unit has to be fitted on the back, the Plug already fitted on the back of the Hood Canopy must be removed and replaced at the front, and the Cable with cable raceway for connection of the Motor must also be repositioned using the slot provided on each side (A).

• Insert the Hood Canopy into the cooker top, drilled as described above.
• Centre the Hood Canopy with respect to the Cooking Hob slot.
  Fix the Hood Canopy with the 2 screws 12c provided.

Warning:

If the cooker top is made from a material that does not allow the screws 12c to be inserted, use a small amount of silicone to glue the Brackets 7.2 to the top and allow it to dry completely before proceeding with installation.

• Screw the brackets 7.1 to the front of the Hood Canopy using the screws 12a provided.
• Before tightening the Brackets completely, make all the adjustments to allow them to rest on the lower base of the worktop to avoid deformation of the upper brackets 7.2 as shown in the figure.

• With the aid of a spirit level, set the Hood Canopy level vertically and fix it to the Lower Surface using 2 screws 12c provided.

• Tighten the screws 12a completely.

• Screw the brackets 7.3 to the Hood Canopy using the screws 12b provided, without tightening completely.

• Using the screws 12c provided, fasten the other part of the brackets 7.3 either to the side walls of the unit or to the lower part of the cooker top.

• Tighten the screws 12c and 12b completely.

• Installation of the Motor Unit (1) at the front or rear must be decided according to the position of the Kitchen unit, making sure that the plug is properly positioned.

• Subsequently, according to where the air outlet opening has been created on the unit, the Motor Unit can be turned by 90^ at a time so as to allow the air to come out on all 4 sides in correspondence with the opening in Unit (2).

• Connect the connector from the Hood Canopy to the Motor Unit connection.

• Screw the Motor Unit to the Hood Canopy using the screws 12a and 12b provided as shown in the figure.

• Connect the Electric cables that come out of the lower right hand part of the Hood Canopy to the Connectors on the Electric unit.
  Each cable connector has a corresponding connector on the Electric Unit, so take care not to make mistakes when connecting up.

Fix the Electric Unit to the Hood Canopy using the screws 12a provided.
- The position indicated in the figure is only an option, as if necessary it may also be fitted on the left of the Hood Canopy or even left free on the base of the unit if there are no structural or safety problems involved.

Warning.: Do not install the product in such a way that the wiring box is in contact with the floor.

DUCTED VERSION AIR EXHAUST SYSTEM

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

• To install a 120mm 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 possible charcoal filters.

AIR OUTLET - RECIRCULATION VERSION

• Connect the Flange to the air outlet opening using a rigid or flexible pipe of 120 or 150mm .
• To connect using a 120mm pipe, insert the reduction Flange 9 onto the Hood canopy outlet.
• Fasten the pipe using suitable pipe clamps. The materials required to do so are not provided.
  Fix the directional Grid 8 on the outlet, using 2 screws 12e (2.9 x 9.5) provided.
• Make sure that the activated charcoal filters are present (see paragraph on Activated Charcoal Filter Maintenance).

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

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

• Lift the mobile hood canopy (see paragraph on Use) by just a few centimetres.
• To stop movement, simply press down on the mobile canopy as it lifts up.

Warning: Never block the sliding door when it is opening or closing, except during the operations required to fit the frame.

• Remove the sponge guards from the corners of the glass.
  Take the front Frame and insert it from above, making sure that its tabs insert into the slots provided on the Hood and sliding it to the left.

Warning... All the tabs must be inserted.

• Use a tool (hammer) to tap all along the front Frame from right to left until it is completely flush.
  A piece of wood or similar element can be inserted between the hammer and the front Frame to prevent any damage.
• Please refer to the paragraph on Use for indications of how to return the mobile canopy to the Standard position.

• Open the Hood Door (see USE).
• Remove the 2 strips of adhesive tape fastening the panel during transport.

Control panel

Button	Function	LED button
A	The button only works when the door is open.
	Press Briefly = Tums the Lights On/Off at maximum intensity.
	Press and hold for 2 Seconds = Tums the Courtesy Lights On/Off.
B	Only works with the Door Open. Press briefly = Activates/Deactivates Delay mode, causing automatic shutdown of the Motor and the Lighting system from any speed with a 30' delay. It is disabled by pressing the same button again, turning the motor off or closing the door.	LED Button B+ Button for the set Speed are lit.
	Works both with the Door Closed and Open. Press and hold for 2 Seconds = With the filter alarm triggered the Filter Alarm is Reset, all leds flashing 3 times. These indications are only visible when the motor is turned off.	Fixed LED button: Indicates the need to wash the metal grease filters. The alarm is triggered after the Hood has been in operation for 100 working hours. Flashing LED button: Indicates the need to change the activated charcoal filters, and also to wash the metal grease filters. The alarm is triggered after the Hood has been in operation for 200 working hours.
C	Only works with the Door Open. Press briefly = Activates speed four.	Fixed LED button.
	Only works with the Door Open. Press and hold for 2 seconds = Enables/Disables the Intensive speed. This speed is timed to run for 6 minutes. At the end of this time the system will return to the speed set previously. It is disabled by pressing the same button again, turning the motor off or closing the door.	Flashing LED button.
D	Only works with the Door Open. Activates speed three.	Fixed LED button.
E	Only works with the Door Open. Activates speed two.	Fixed LED button.
	Works both with Door Closed and Open with Motor + Lights = Off. Press and hold for 4 Seconds = Enables/disables the Keyboard lock.	All the LED buttons flash twice. During the Lock the LED buttons light up in sequence.
F	Only works with the Door Open. Activates speed one.	Fixed LED button.
	Door Open or Closed Press and hold for 2 Seconds = Enables/Disables the Activated Charcoal Filter Alarm with the Motor turned off and no Filter Alarm triggered.	LED button B flashes twice = Activated Charcoal filter Alarm Activated. LED button B flashes once = Activated Charcoal filter Alarm Deactivated.
G	Door Open Press briefly = Turns the Motor off	LED button goes out.
	Door Open or Closed Press and hold for 2 Seconds with Motor and Lights Off = Enables/Disables the Remote control.	LED button G + F flashes twice = Remote control Enabled. LED button G + F flashes once = Remote control Disabled.
H	Door Open Press briefly = Closes the Door + Lights and Motor Off.
	Door Closed Press briefly = Opens the Door + Lights and Motor On. Warning: If the Door remains partially open for any reason, press the Button to complete the opening or closing cycle.

Cleaning the Comfort Panels

• Open the Comfort Panel by pulling it at the top.
• Disconnect the panel from the hood canopy.
• The comfort panel must never be washed in the dishwasher.
• Clean the outside with a damp cloth and neutral detergent.
• Clean the inside using a damp cloth and neutral detergent; do not use wet cloths or sponges, or jets of water; do not use abrasive substances.
• On completing the operation, hook the panel and close it.

Metal grease filters

These can also be washed in the dishwasher, and need to be cleaned whenever button B lights up or at least once every 2 months use, or more frequently if use is particularly intensive.

Resetting the alarm signal

• Turn the Lights and the Suction Motor off.
• Press and hold button B for 2 seconds.

Cleaning the Filters

• Open the Door (see USE).
• Open the Comfort panel by pulling it.
• Remove the Filters one at a time, pushing them towards the back of the unit and at the same time pulling downward.
• Wash the Filters without bending them, and leave them to dry completely before replacing. (If the surface of the filter changes colour as time goes by, this will have absolutely no effect on the efficiency of the filter itself.)
• Replace, taking care to ensure that the handle faces forwards.
• Close the Comfort panel.

Can be washed in the dishwasher. It must be washed when button B flashes or at least once every 4 months, or more frequently if use is particularly intense. Guaranteed to operate after washing for up to a maximum of 5 times before requiring replacement. The Alarm signal, if it has been activated, only appears when the Suction motor is turned on.

Activating the alarm signal

• In Recirculation Version Hoods, the Filter Saturation Alarm must be activated on installation or at a later date.
• Turn the Lights and the Suction Motor off.

• Press and hold button F for 2 seconds:

• LED B flashes twice - Activated Charcoal Filter saturation alarm ACTIVATED.

• LED B flashes once - Activated Charcoal Filter saturation alarm DEACTIVATED.

CHANGING THE ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTER

Resetting the alarm signal

• Turn the Lights and the Suction Motor off.
• Press and hold button B for 2 seconds.

Changing the Filter

• Remove the comfort panel.
• Remove the Metal grease filters.
• Remove the metal filter stops from the grease filter and clean the saturated activated charcoal odour filter.
• Replace the clean activated charcoal odour filter, hooking it back up to the grease filter using the metal filter stops.
• Replace the Metal Gage filters

Lighting unit

• For replacement contact technical support ("To purchase contact technical support").

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