KH17183E - Range hood AMICA - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	AMICA
Model	KH17183E
Product type	Range hood
Installation type	Wall-mounted (chimney or universal)
Operating mode	Extraction or recirculation (with charcoal filter)
Number of speeds	3 or 4 depending on model
Control	Touch controls
Lighting	Bulbs / halogen lamps / LED modules
Timer (delayed shut-off)	Yes, up to 90 minutes
Grease filter	Aluminum, dishwasher safe
Charcoal filter	Active, not washable, replace every 2 months
Filter saturation indicator	Yes, for charcoal filter (after 220h) and aluminum (after 110h)
Exhaust duct diameter	120 mm or 150 mm
Mounting height above cooktop	According to data sheet (usually 65-75 cm for electric, 75-85 cm for gas)
Power supply voltage	220-240 V ~ 50 Hz
Motor power (estimated)	200 W
Noise level (estimated)	55-65 dB(A) depending on speed
Dimensions (W x D, estimated)	600 x 500 mm (standard width)
Weight (estimated)	15 kg

Frequently Asked Questions - KH17183E AMICA

How to clean the grease filter of the hood?

The aluminum grease filter should be cleaned at least once a month. You can wash it in the dishwasher or by hand with a mild detergent. Note: after several dishwasher washes, the color may change without affecting its function.

When should the charcoal filter be replaced?

The activated charcoal filter should be replaced at least every 2 months, or more frequently with heavy use. It is not washable or reusable. The L symbol on the display indicates it is saturated (after 220 hours of operation).

How to activate the delayed shut-off function (timer)?

When the hood is running, press the ① sensor. The number flashes on the display. Use the + and - sensors to select the delay (1 to 9, each digit = 10 minutes, max 90 min). Press ① again to confirm. The dot next to the number flashes to indicate the timer is active.

What to do if the F symbol appears?

The F symbol indicates that the aluminum grease filter needs cleaning. It appears after about 110 hours of motor operation. To clear the message, press and hold the ① button for about 10 seconds.

How to change from extraction to recirculation mode?

To switch to recirculation mode, install an activated charcoal filter (not supplied) and adjust the air deflector if present. For extraction mode, remove the charcoal filter and connect the hood to an external exhaust duct (diameter 120 or 150 mm). The exact procedure depends on the model (see drawing 8 in the manual).

What is the recommended mounting height?

The minimum height between the hood and the cooktop is indicated on the data sheet. Generally, for an electric cooktop, allow 65-75 cm; for a gas cooktop, 75-85 cm. If the gas cooktop instructions require a greater distance, follow that.

How to replace the lighting?

Use bulbs/halogen lamps/LED modules with the same specifications as the original ones. Replacement is illustrated in the manual (figure 7). If the figure is not present, the lighting module must be replaced only by an authorized service.

Can I use the hood without a grease filter?

No, it is strictly forbidden to use the hood without the aluminum grease filter. The filter is essential for trapping grease and preventing fire hazards.

What to do if the power cable is damaged?

The power cable must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent, or a similarly qualified person to avoid any hazard. Do not use the hood with a damaged cable.

How to clear the L symbol (charcoal filter)?

The L symbol appears after about 220 hours of operation to indicate that the charcoal filter needs to be replaced. After replacement, press and hold the ① button for about 10 seconds to clear the message.

USER MANUAL KH17183E AMICA

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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NOTES ON SAFETY 7

UNPACKING 10

DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE 10

OPERATION 11

KITCHEN HOOD CONTROLS 11
CONTROL PANEL 11
OFF TIMER 11

OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION CONCERNING THE OPERATION OF THE HOOD 13

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE 14

MAINTENANCE 14
GREASE FILTER 14
ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTER 14
LIGHT 14

WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE 15

WARRANTY 15

From now on, your daily housework will be easier than ever before. Your appliance Amica is exceptionally easy to use and extremely efficient. After reading these Operating Instructions, operating the appliance will be easy.

Before being packaged and leaving the manufacturer, the appliance was thoroughly checked with regard to safety and functionality.

Before using the appliance, please carefully read these Operating Instructions. By following these instructions carefully you will be able to avoid any problems in using the appliance. It is important to keep these Operating Instructions and store them in a safe place so that they can be consulted at any time.

Follow these instructions carefully in order to avoid possible accidents.

Sincerely,

Amica

NOTES ON SAFETY

• Before using the appliance, please carefully read this manual!
• The appliance is designed for household use only.
• The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce changes, which do not affect operation of the appliance.
• The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage or fire caused by the appliance resulting from failure to follow instructions in this manual.
• Cooker hood is designed to remove cooking odours. Do not use cooker hood for other purposes.
• Connect the cooker hood operating in extraction mode to a suitable ventilation duct (do NOT connect the cooker to smoke or flue gas ducts, which are in use). It requires installation of the air extraction duct to the outside. The length of the duct (usually a pipe of 120 or 150mm ) should not be longer than 4 - 5m . An air extraction duct is also required for telescopic and furniture hoods in absorption mode.
• Cooker hood operating in air recirculation mode requires the installation of an activated charcoal filter. In this case, installing an extractor duct is not required, however it is recommended to install an air guide vane (Mainly in chimney cooker hoods).
• The cooker hood features independent lighting and exhaust fan that can be operated at one of several speeds.
• Depending on the type, the hood is designed to be permanently attached to a vertical wall over a gas or electric stove (chimney and universal hoods); on the ceiling over a gas or electric stove (island hoods); on the vertical built in furniture over a gas or electric stove (telescopic and built-in hoods). Before installing, make sure that the

wall/ceiling structure is strong enough to suspend the hood. Some hoods are very heavy.

• For details of the installation distance above an electric hob please refer to product technical sheet If the installation instructions of the gas cooker specify a greater distance, this must be taken into account (Fig. 1).
• Do not leave an open flame under the hood. When the pots are removed from the burner, set the minimum flame. Always make sure that the flame does not extend outside the pot, because it causes unwanted loss of energy and a dangerous concentration of heat.
• When cooking on fat, supervise the pans constantly, because overheated fat can ignite.
• Unplug the appliance before any cleaning, replacing the filter or repair work.
• Cooker hood grease filter should be cleaned at least once a month, because the filter saturated with fat is flammable.
• Ensure adequate ventilation (air flow) if other equipment such as liquid fuel stoves or heaters are operated in the room in addition the cooker hood. When the cooker hood is simultaneously operated with burning appliances requiring adequate fresh air from the room to work properly, their safe operation is possible if under pressure around these appliances is a maximum of 0.004 mbar (this does not apply when the cooker hood is used as an odour filter).
• Do not lean on the hood.
• The hood should be cleaned regularly both inside and out (AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH, following the indications concerning maintenance provided in this manual)...Failure to adhere to the rules concerning cleaning the hood and replacing filters results in a fire risk.
• If the power cord is damaged it should be replaced by a specialised service centre.
• Ensure that it is possible to disconnect the ap

pliance from the mains by removing the plug or switching off the bi-polar switch.

• This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with physical, mental or sensory handicaps, or by persons inexperienced or unfamiliar with the appliance, unless under supervision or in accordance with the instructions as communicated to them by persons responsible for their safety.
• Particular attention should be paid not to allow unaccompanied children to use the appliance.
• Make sure voltage indicated on the nameplate corresponds to the local mains supply voltage.
• Before use, extend and straighten the power cord.
• Packaging materials (bags, polyethylene, polystyrene, etc.) should be kept away from children during unpacking.
• Before connecting the hood to the mains power supply always check that the power cord is properly installed and is not trapped by the appliance. Do not connect the appliance to the mains until assembly is complete.
• Do not operate your kitchen hood without the aluminium grease filters.
• It is strictly forbidden to cook dishes under an open flame (flambé) under your kitchen hood.
• Always strictly adhere to regulations issued by the competent local authorities regarding the technical and safety requirements for fume extraction.
• Failing to tighten bolts and fasteners in accordance with these instructions may endanger life and health.
• Hanging kitchen hoods operate only in air circulation / odour absorber mode
• WARNING! Failure to install the screws or fixing device in accordance with these instructions may result in electrical hazards.

UNPACKING

During transportation, protective packaging was used to protect the appliance against any damage. After unpacking, please dispose of all elements of packaging in a way that will not cause damage to the environment.

All materials used for packaging the appliance are environmentally friendly; they are 100% recyclable and are marked with the appropriate symbol.

Important! Packaging materials (bags, polyethylene, polystyrene, etc.) should be kept away from children during unpacking.

DISPOSAL OF OLD APPLIANCE

In accordance with European Directive 2012/19/EU and local legislation regarding used electrical and electronic goods, this appliance is marked with the symbol of the crossed-out waste container. This marking indicates that the appliance must not be disposed of together with other household waste

after it has been used.

The user is obliged to hand it over to waste collection centre collecting used electrical and electronic goods. The collectors, including local collection points, shops and local authority departments provide recycling schemes.

Proper handling of used electrical and electronic goods helps avoid environmental and health hazards resulting from the presence of dangerous components and the inappropriate storage and processing of such goods.

OPERATION

Kitchen hood controls

Control Panel is shown in Figure 4, for reference it is also shown below:

Control Panel

Touch one the sensors to enable the desired function:

1 — Reduce fan speed If the fan is running, touch this sensor to turn it off.
2 - Increase fan speed If the hood is in standby mode, touch this sensor to turn on the fan.
3 — Fan speed display (the display is not a control). The fan can run at 4 speeds.*
4 - Off timer
5 — Lighting on/off The lighting operates independently of hood fan.

• Low speed (1). Use this speed when cooking a little food with hardly any fumes.
• Medium speeds (2 and 3^* ). Use this speed when cooking multiple dishes at the same time with moderate amount of fumes.
• High speed (4^*) . Use this speed when frying or grilling, with large amount of fumes.

*Some models feature speeds 1-3.

Off Timer

Use off timer to turn off the hood after a specified time. Use off timer to filter the fumes out of the air after cooking. Maximum delay time is 90 minutes. Press ① to cancel the off timer at any time. The number ② will flash on the display. Then use + and - to select the delay in the range 1-9 (multiply the number by ten to obtain delay in minutes, 1 - 10 minutes, 2 - 20 minutes ... 5 - 50 minutes). Press ④ again to activate the function. The off timer is set a dot will flash on by the digit on the display. Press ⑤ to cancel the off timer. The hood fan will run at the selected speed. Cancelling the off-timer does not turn off the lighting.

Carbon filter saturation indicator

If the C symbol appears on the display, the carbon filter should be replaced.

To acknowledge the c message, touch and hold ① for approximately 10 seconds.

Note: The symbol will also appear when kitchen hood operates in extraction mode with no carbon filter. In this case, ignore the message and turn it off.

Note: The symbol will be displayed after approximately 220 hours of fan operation.

Aluminium filter cleaning indicator

If the F symbol appears on the display, you need to clean the aluminium filters.

To acknowledge the F message, touch and hold ① for approximately 10 seconds.

Note: The F symbol will be displayed after approximately 110 hours of fan operation.

Other important information concerning the operation of the hood

Operation in air circulation / odour filter mode. In this mode, the filtered air returns to the room through the outlets. Install activated charcoal filter in this setting. It is recommended to install the air guide (available depending on the model, mainly in chimney cooker hoods).

Air extraction operation: When cooker hood operates in extraction mode, air is discharged outside through an extraction duct. Remove activated charcoal filter in this setting. The cooker hood is connected to the air outlet opening using a rigid or flexible extraction duct with a diameter of 150 or 120mm , and the appropriate clamps, which must be purchased at a hardware store. The appliance should be installed by a qualified installer.

Fan speed: Lowest and medium fan speed is used in normal conditions and less intense odours, while the highest speed is used only when cooking odours are very intense, such as during frying or grilling.

Note (applies to universal hoods only): Due to the design of universal hoods you need to manually change the mode of operation. See Figure 8 for instructions on how to change the mode.

Note (only applies to telescopic and in-built kitchen hoods): Furniture and telescopic cooker hoods operating in air recirculation mode require installation of the exhaust duct. The other end of the duct should be directed to the room as it will discharge filtered air.

Note: Hanging kitchen hoods operate only in air circulation / odour absorber mode

CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Maintenance

Regular maintenance and cleaning of the appliance will ensure trouble-free operation of the cooker hood and extend its life. Especially make sure that the grease filter and activated charcoal filter are replaced according to manufacturer's recommendations.

• Do not use a soaked cloth, sponge, or water jet.
• Do not use solvents or alcohol, as they may tarnish lacquered surfaces.
• Do not use caustic substances, especially for cleaning stainless steel.
• Do not use a rough or abrasive cloth.
  It is recommend to use a damp cloth and a neutral detergent.

Note: After several washes in the dishwasher, the colour of the aluminium filter may change. The change of colour does not indicate improprieties or the necessity to change it.

Grease filter

For normal hood operation, aluminium grease filter should be cleaned every month in the dishwasher or by hand using a mild detergent or liquid soap.

Dismantling of aluminium grease filter is shown on Figure 5.

Acrylic filter is used in some models. This filter should be replaced at least once every two months or more frequently if the appliance is used intensively.

Activated charcoal filter

Charcoal filter is used only when the cooker hood is not connected to the ventilation duct. Activated charcoal filter can absorb odours until saturated. Charcoal filter is not suitable for washing or regeneration and should be replaced at least once every two months or more frequently if the appliance is used intensively.

Dismantling of charcoal filter is shown on Figure 6.

Light

Use incandescent / halogen / LED modules of the same specification as those factory-installed in the appliance. See Figure 7 for details how to replace lights. If there is no such figure in this manual, please contact authorised service to replace the lighting module.

WARRANTY AND AFTER SALES SERVICE

Warranty

Warranty service as stated on the warranty card. The manufacturer shall not be held liable for any damage caused by improper use of the product.

The manufacturer recommends that all repairs and adjustments be carried out by the Factory Service Technician or the Manufacturer's Authorized Service Point. Repairs should be carried out by a qualified technician only.

Manufacturer's Declaration

The manufacturer hereby declares that this product meets the requirements of the following European directives:

Low Voltage Directive 2014/35/EC
- Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 2014/30/EC
ErP Directive 2009/125/EC
- Directive RoHS 2011/65/EC

and has thus been marked with the CE symbol and been issued with a declaration of compliance made available to market regulators.