KD917X - Basket SMEG - Free user manual and instructions

Type of hood	Decorative wall-mounted
Width	90 cm (898 mm)
Depth	500 mm
Height	670 mm
Maximum airflow	750 m³/h
Motor power	290 W
Number of speeds	4
Noise level (min speed)	44 dB
Operating mode	Extraction and recirculation
Finish	Stainless steel
Lighting	2 halogen bulbs G4 20W 12V
Control type	Mechanical buttons
Charcoal filter (ref.)	KITFC900 - 22 x 18 x 2 cm

Frequently Asked Questions - KD917X SMEG

How do I switch from evacuation mode to recirculation mode on the SMEG KD917X?

The KD917X can operate in external evacuation mode (air expelled outside via a duct) or in internal recirculation mode. In recirculation mode, an active carbon filter (ref. KITFC900) must be installed on the turbine. In evacuation mode, this carbon filter is not necessary.

How many suction speeds does the SMEG KD917X hood have?

The KD917X has 4 suction speeds, selectable via the control buttons on the front panel. At maximum speed, the flow rate reaches 750 m³/h.

How do I clean the grease filters of the SMEG KD917X?

The metal grease filters can be detached with a simple press. You can wash them in the dishwasher (intensive program) or by hand with hot water and a degreasing product. Cleaning every 1 to 2 months is recommended depending on usage frequency.

How often should the carbon filter of the KD917X be replaced?

In recirculation mode, the active carbon filter (ref. KITFC900, dimensions 22 x 18 x 2 cm) should be replaced approximately every 6 months. Unlike grease filters, it cannot be washed: it must be replaced only.

How do I replace the bulbs of the SMEG KD917X hood?

The KD917X is equipped with 2 halogen bulbs G4 12V 20W. Turn off the hood and wait for the bulbs to cool down. Remove the protective cover, extract the faulty bulb, and install the new one without touching it with your fingers (use a clean cloth to avoid leaving marks that reduce lifespan).

The SMEG KD917X hood is unusually noisy: what should I do?

Excessive noise is often caused by:

• A clogged grease filter that reduces air passage
• A saturated carbon filter (in recirculation mode)
• A foreign object stuck in the turbine

Clean or replace the filters as a priority. If the noise persists after this operation, the turbine or motor may be damaged.

What is the minimum installation height of the KD917X above cooking plates?

SMEG recommends a minimum distance of 65 cm between the underside of the hood and the surface of an electric or ceramic hob, and 75 cm above a gas stove. Respect these distances to ensure suction efficiency and safety.

What diameter of evacuation duct should be used with the SMEG KD917X?

The KD917X is designed for an evacuation duct of 150 mm diameter. An adapter can allow the use of a rectangular duct of equivalent section. Use the shortest and straightest ducts possible to maximize flow.

Can the lighting be turned on without activating the suction on the KD917X?

Yes. On the KD917X, the halogen lighting is controlled independently from the motor via a dedicated button on the control panel. You can use the lights alone to illuminate the cooking area without activating the suction.

Are spare parts for the SMEG KD917X available?

Yes, the main parts remain available: carbon filters (KITFC900), grease filters, G4 halogen bulbs, turbines, and motors. You can find them at specialists like Spareka, FixPart, or Vigier Electroménager.

USER MANUAL KD917X SMEG

UK - Instruction on mounting and use

Consult the designs in the front pages referenced in the text by alphabet letters.

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.

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

Use

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

Ducting version

The hood is equipped with a top air outlet B for discharge of fumes to the outside (exhaust pipe and pipe fixing clamps not provided).

Attention!

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

Filter version

Should it not be possible to discharge cooking fumes and vapour to the outside, the hood can be used in the filter version, fitting an activated carbon filter and the deflector F on the support (bracket) G, fumes and vapours are recycled through the top grille H by means of an exhaust pipe connected to the top air outlet B and the connection ring mounted on the deflector F (exhaust pipe and pipe fixing clamps not provided).

Attention!

If the hood is not supplied with carbon filter, then it must be ordered and mounted.

The models with no suction motor only operate in ducting mode, and must be connected to an external suction device (not supplied).

Installation

The minimum distance between the supporting surface for the cooking vessels 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. If it not fitted with a plug (direct mains connection) or if the plug is not located in an accessible area apply a bi-polar 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.

IMPORTANT: Before re-connecting the hood circuit to the mains supply and checking the efficient function, always check that the mains cable is correctly assembled and that it has NOT remained crushed inside the compartment of the same during the installation stage.

Mounting

The hood is supplied in two versions: model for installation to the wall and model for installation to the ceiling.

Before beginning installation:

• Check that the product purchased is of a suitable size for the chosen installation area.
• To facilitate installation, remove the fat filters and the other parts allowed and described here, dismantle and mount it.

To remove see also the relative paragraphs.

• Remove the active carbon () filter/s if supplied (see also relative paragraph). This/these is/are to be mounted only if you want to use the hood in the filtering version.
• Check (for transport reasons) that there is no other supplied material inside the hood (e.g. packets with screws (^) , guarantees (^) , etc.), eventually removing them and keeping them.
• If possible, disconnect and move freestanding or slide-in range from cabinet opening to provide easier access to rear wall/ceiling. Otherwise put a thick, protective covering over countertop, cooktop or range to protect from damage and debris. Select a flat surface for assembling the unit. Cover that surface with a protective covering and place all canopy hood parts and hardware in it.
• Disconnect the hood during electrical connection, by turning the home mains switch off.
• In addition check whether near the installation area of the hood (in the area accessible also with the hood mounted) an electric socket is available and it is possible to connect a fumes discharge device to the outside (only suction version).
• Carry out all the masonry work necessary (e.g. installation of an electric socket and/or a hole for the passage of the discharge tube).

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.

Installation ceiling model (Island)

Fig. 5-6-7

1. Adjust the extension of the support structure of the hood. The final height of the hood depends on this adjustment.

Note: In some cases the upper section of the trellis is fixed to the lower section with 1 or more screws, possibly check and remove them temporarily to allow adjusting the support structure.

1. Fix the two sections of the structure with a total of 16 screws (4 per corner).

Apply 1 or 2 brackets on the upper section for extensions superior to the minimum (on the basis of what has been envisaged as equipment) to reinforce it.

Note: 1 bracket can already be temporarily fixed with two screws to the trellis for transporting, possibly moving it into the desired position or finish its fixing with 6 added screws

To do this:

a. Enlarge the brackets to be fixed slightly to be able to apply them to the exterior of the structure.
b. Position the reinforcement bracket immediately over the fixing point of the two sections with a total of 8 screws (2 per corner).
If supplied, fix the second bracket in an equidistant position between the first reinforcement bracket and the upper side of the trellis, fixing with 8 screws (2 per corner).
Note: in positioning and fixing the reinforcement bracket(s) check that these do not impede easy fixing of the discharge tube (aspiration version) or the deflector (filtering version).
3. Apply the perforation diagram of the ceiling on the vertical of the cooking top (the centre of the scheme must correspond to the centre of the cooking top and the sides must be parallel to the sides of the cooking top - the side of the scheme with the word FRONT corresponds to the control panel side). Connect the electricity.
4. Make holes as indicated (6 holes for 6 wall dowels - 4 dowels for the hook), screw 4 screws into the external holes leaving a space between the head of the screw and the ceiling of about 1cm .
5. Introduce a discharge tube into the trellis and connect to the connection ring of the motor space (discharge tube and fixing band not supplied). The discharge tube must be sufficiently long to reach the outside (aspiration version) or the deflector (filtering version).
6. Only for filtering version: mount deflector F on the trellis and fix it with 4 screws to the apposite bracket and, finally, connect the discharge tube to the connection ring on the deflector.
7. Hook the trellis to the ceiling with the 4 screws (see operation 4).
8. Screw the 4 screws up with decision.
9. Introduce and screw another two screws up decisively into the holes for safety fixing remaining free.
10. Connect the electricity to the domestic power. The electricity supply must be connected only after installation has been completed.
11. Insert 2 pegs at the sides of the fixing points between the

trellis and the hood.

1. Hook the hood to the trellis, check the perfect hooking -- to hook the hood to the trellis screw 4 screws up partially.
   ATTENTION! The side of the trellis with the connection box corresponds to the side of the control panel once the hood is mounted.
2. Fix the hood to the trellis with two screws that will also serve to centre the two parts.
3. Screw the 4 screws that fix the trellis to the hood up with decision.
4. Apply the nuts supplied with fixing hooks inside the sections of the upper and lower flues in correspondence with the rectangular slots. A total of 14 nuts must be mounted.
5. Couple the two upper sections of the hood to cover the trellis so that the slits on the sections are positioned, one on the same side as the command panel and the other on the opposite side.

Screw the two sections up with 8 screws (4 per side - also see the diagram plan for the coupling of the two sections).
17. Fix the entire upper flue to the trellis near the ceiling with two screws (one per side).
18. Connect the electricity of the command panel and the bulbs.
19. Couple the two lower sections of the hood to cover the trellis, using 6 screws (3 per side; also see the diagram plan for the coupling of the two sections).
20. Insert the lower section into the apposite housing to completely cover the motor space and the electricity connections box.
21. Apply 2 ribbons (supplied as kit) to cover the fixing points of the lower sections of the hood. (ATTENTION! THE RIBBONS FOR THE LOWER HOOD ARE RECOGNISABLE BECAUSE THEY ARE NARROWER AND LESS DEEP). The wider and deeper ribbons are those used for the upper hood and are to be cut to measure.
22. Mount the carbon filter and the fat(s) filter/s) frame again and switch the electric supply on using the central electric panel and check the correct functioning of the hood.

Installation wall model

Fig. 8

1. Using a pencil, draw a line on the wall, extending up to the ceiling, to mark the centre. This will facilitate installation.
2. Rest the drilling template against the wall: the vertical centre line printed on the drilling template must correspond to the centre line drawn on the wall, and the bottom edge of the drilling template must correspond to the bottom edge of the hood.
3. Place the lower support bracket on the perforation diagram making it coincide with the traced triangle, mark the two external holes and perforate. Remove the perforation diagram, insert two wall-dowels and fix the support bracket of the hood with two 5 × 45 ~mm screws.
4. Hang the hood onto the lower bracket.
5. Adjust the distance of the hood from the wall.

6. Adjust the horizontal position of the hood.

7. Using a pencil mark the cooker hood permanent drill hole inside the suction group.

8. Remove the hood from the lower bracket.
9. Drill at the point marked ( 8mm)
10. Insert 1 wall screw anchor.
11. Apply the flues support bracket G to the wall adherent to the ceiling, use the flues support bracket as a perforation diagram (if present, the small slot on the support must coincide with the line drawn previously on the wall) and mark two holes with a pencil. Make the holes (08mm) and insert 2 dowels.
12. Fix the chimney support bracket to the wall using two 5x45mm screws.
13. Hook the hood onto the bottom bracket.
14. Fix the hood into its final position on the wall (ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL).
15. Connect a pipe (pipe and pipe clamps not provided, to be purchased separately) for discharge of fumes to the connection ring located over the suction motor unit. If the hood is to be used in ducting version, the other end of the pipe must be connected to a device expelling the fumes to the outside. If the hood is to be used in filter version, then fix the deflector F to the chimney support bracket G and connect the other extremity of the pipe to the connection ring placed on the deflector F.
16. Connect the electricity.
17. Apply the chimney stacks and fasten them at the top to the chimney support G (17b) using 2 screws (17a)
18. Slide the bottom section of the chimney down until it completely covers the suction unit and slots into the housing provided on top of the hood.

Remount the carbon filter frame and the fat/s filter/s and check the perfect functioning of the hood.

Description of the hood

Fig. 1

1. Control panel
2. Grease filter
3. Grease filter release handle
4. Halogen lamp
5. Vapour screen
6. Telescopic chimney
7. Air outlet (used for filter version only)

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.

Control panel

1. Switch ON/OFF Pilot-lights: press to switch on/off lights.
2. Switch OFF suction / ON speed (rating) of suction speed 1: press this switch once turn off the speed (rating) of suction function that has been selected or (if no speed rating of suction function select the speed (rating) of suction speed 1, press again and keep pressed to activate the time-function for 20 minutes (blinking light), following this the cooker hood will switch off.
3. Speed selecting button suction speed 2: press this switch once to select the speed rating of suction speed, press again and keep pressed to activate the time-function for 15 minutes (blinking light) following this the cookerhood will switch off.
4. Speed selecting button suction speed 3: press this switch once to select the speed rating of suction speed, press again and keep pressed to activate the time-function for 10 minutes (blinking light) following this the cookerhood will switch off..
5. Speed selecting button (speed rating) for intensive suction (with timer): press to select the suction-speed (rating), the functioning-time is 5 minutes (blinking push-button), following this the suction function will either turn off or return to the suction-speed that had previously been selected.

Note: It is possible to keep a check of this function so that the hood switches off 5 minutes after it has worked, (even though another function had been selected prior to this one) after having pressed the button, press again and keep pressed, the pilot-light will start blinking indicating that the selected function has been set..

1. Reset Button for saturation of filters: the hood will warn the user that it is time to do maintenance

work on the filters, by giving out a light-signal.

Red-light Button blinking: carry out the maintenance of the greasy filters, following this press the button for over 3 seconds and the button will turn off.

Red-light Button: carry out maintenance on carbon-filters, following this press the button for more than 3 seconds, the button will switch off.

Attention: the hood is provided only with a warning signal for greasy filters.

To put into function the greasyfilter signal:: Set the cooker-hood off, press switch button no.6 for more than 3 seconds (the switch will turn on red signalling that the function has been set.

To disactivate the carbon filter signal, repeat the entire procedure again.

Maintenance

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 the cloth dampened with neutral liquid detergent. Do not use abrasive products.

DO NOT USE ALCOHOL!

Grease filter

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.

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

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

Fig. 2

Charcoal filter (filter version only)

It absorbs unpleasant odours caused by cooking.

The charcoal filter can be washed once every two months (or when the filter saturation indication system – if envisaged on the model in possession – indicates this necessity) using hot

water and a suitable detergent, or in a dishwasher at 65^ (if the dishwasher is used, select the full cycle function and leave dishes out).

Eliminate excess water without damaging the filter, then remove the mattress located inside the plastic frame and put it in the oven for 10 minutes at 100^ C to dry completely. Replace the mattress every 3 years and when the cloth is damaged.

Remove the filter holder frame by turning the knobs (g) 90^ that affix the chimney to the cooker hood.

Insert the pad (i) of activated carbon into the frame (h) and fit the whole back into its housing (j).

Fig. 3

It is possible to use a traditional carbon filter, neither washable nor regenerable, to be replaced every 3 - 4 months.

The filter holder frame of the carbon filter is welded together; the eventual frame supplied with the hood is not, therefore, to be used.

Insert it into its housing and fix it turning the 2 plastic knobs.

Replacing lamps

Disconnect the hood from the electricity.

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

Fig. 4

1. Extract the guard by levering it off with a small screwdriver or similar tool.
2. Replace the damaged light bulb.

Only use halogen bulbs of 12V -20W max - G4, making sure you do not touch them with your hands.

1. Close the lamp cover (it will snap shut).

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

Caution

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

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

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

Children should be monitored to ensure that they do not 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 must be sufficiently ventilated, when the kitchen hood is used together with other gas combustion devices or other fuels.

The suctioned air must not be conveyed into a conduit used for the disposal of the fumes generated by appliances that combust gases 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 burst into flames.

As regards the technical and safety measures to be adopted for fume discharging it is important to closely follow the relations provided by the competent authorities.

The hood must be regularly cleaned on both the inside and outside (AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH, it is in any event necessary to proceed in accordance with the maintenance instructions provided in this manual)..

Failure to follow the instructions as concerns hood and filter cleaning will lead to the risk of fires.

We decline any responsibility for any problems, damage or fires caused to the appliance as the result of the non-observation 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 product, or on the documents

accompanying the product, indicates that this appliance 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. Disposal must be carried out in accordance with local environmental regulations for waste disposal.

For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and recycling of this product, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product.

ANVAND INTE ALKOHOL!

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