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USER MANUAL KDQ36X SMEG

UK Instruction on mounting and use

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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.

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

The hood is equipped with a top air outlet B for discharge of

fumes to the outside (exhaust pipe and pipe fixing clamps not

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

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).

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

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

75cm 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

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.

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

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 lo 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

• 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

• 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.

Additional warning instructions on installation procedure:

• Check that electric cables are not damaged.

Remove AND CONSERVE the screws that temporarily fix

the flue units (for reasons of transport), the hood or the

flue unit with the suction unit. The two parts should be

disassembled to facilitate installation.

Check how the parts are fixed together to repeat

assemblage at the opportune moment (see also fig. 6 and

1. Using a pencil, draw a line on the wall, extending up to

the ceiling, to mark the centre. This will facilitate

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: bear in mind that, when

installation is complete, the underside of the hood must

be at least 50 cm above the cooker top in the case of

electric cookers, and at least 75 cm above the cooker top

in the case of gas or mixed cookers.

3. Rest the support bracket on the drilling template so that it

coincides with the dotted rectangle, mark the two outer

holes and drill them (mark and also carry out upper drill

holes - 3a), remove the drilling template, insert 4 wall

plugs and fix the hood support bracket into place using

4. Hang the hood on the bracket.

5. Adjust the distance of the hood from the wall.

6. Adjust the horizontal position of the hood.

7. Remove the carbon filter frame (see also Fig. 3); mark

the drill hole, using a pencil, for fastening the hood to the

8. Remove the hood from the bracket.

9. Drill at the point marked (Ø8mm - see operation 7).

10. Rest the chimney support bracket „G“ against the wall,

touching the ceiling. Use the support bracket as a drilling

template (the small slot formed on the support must

coincide with the line drawn on the wall as above –

operation 1) and mark 2 holes with a pencil, dril the holes

(Ø8mm), insert 2 wall plugs. Fix the chimney support

bracket to the wall using two 5x45mm screws.

11. Hook the hood onto the bottom bracket.

12. Fasten the hood to the wall with 1 5x45 mm screw

(ABSOLUTELY NECESSARY), remount the carbon filter

frame (see also Fig. 3).

13. 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, fix deflector „F“ to the chimney support bracket

„G“ using 1 screws, and connect the other end of the pipe

to the connection ring on deflector „F“.

14. Make the electrical connections.

15. Insert the external covering, of the motor group, half-way.

16. Make all the electrical connections between the two parts

(for major safety during this operation you may fix the

motor group to the external covering with one screw).

17. Insert the external covering of the motor group fully and

permanently fix with 6 screws.

18. Fix the bracket Z with two screws, so that the bracket

blocks the lower section of the telescopic chimney

(external covering) to the wall.

19. Apply the chimney stacks and fasten them at the top to

the chimney support „G“ (19b) using 2 screws (19a).

Remount the carbon filter frame and the fat/s filter/s and check

the perfect functioning of the hood.17

Description of the hood

3. Grease filter release handle

7. Air outlet (used for filter version only)

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.

Model with switch-board having 6 push-buttons

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 swittch 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 cooker-

hood 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 cooker-

hood 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

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..

6. 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

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

maintenace on carbon-filters,

following this press the button for

more than 3 seconds, the button

Attention: the hood is provided

only with a warning signal for

To put into function the greasy-

filter 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

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.

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

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.

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

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°C (if

the dishwasher is used, select the full cycle function and leave

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

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).

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

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

Disconnect the hood from the electricity.

Warning! Prior to touching the light bulbs ensure they are

1. Extract the guard by levering it off with a small screwdriver

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.

3. 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

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

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

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

The use of exposed flames is detrimental to the filters and

may cause a fire risk, and must therefore be avoided in all

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-

observance of the instructions included in this manual.

This appliance is marked according to the European directive

2002/96/EC on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment19

(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.

on 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

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.20

FR - Prescriptions de montage et mode d’emploi

and Electronic Equipment, WEEE).