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USER MANUAL Menhir GME SOFT IX A ELICA

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EN - 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.

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.

Always wear work gloves for all installation and maintenance

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.

Do not use or leave the hood without the lamp correctly

mounted because of the possible risk of electric shocks.

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 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.

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

For more detailed information about treatment, recovery and

recycling of this product, please contact your local authority.

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

provided). 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.

Attention! If the hood is supplied with carbon filter, then it

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

The connecting instructions are supplied with the peripheral

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.14

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 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

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.

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

• 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.

Remove the grease filter/s and the carbon filter frame.

1. Adjust extension of the hood support structure, as the

final height of the hood depends on this, and remember

that with installation completed the hood must be at least

50 cm above the cook-top for electric cookers and 75 cm

for gas or mixed cookers.

2. Fix the two sections of the structure using 8 screws.

3. Place the ceiling hole diagram directly above the cook-

top (the center of the diagram must match the center of

the cook-top and the edges must be parallel to the sides

of the cook-top – the side of the diagram with the wording

FRONT corresponds to the control panel side). Prepare

the electrical connection.

4. Drill as shown (6 holes for 6 wall plugs – 4 plugs for

fixture), screw the outer screws leaving a space of about

1 cm. between the screw head and the ceiling.

5. Fit an exhaust pipe inside the truss and connect it to the

motor compartment connection ring (exhaust pipe and

fixing brackets are not supplied).

6. Hook the frame onto the 4 screws (see step 4).

CAUTION! The side of the truss with connection box

corresponds to the side of the control panel with hood

7. Tighten the 4 screws.

8. Insert and tighten another 2 screws in the remaining free

holes for secure fixing.

9. Carry out the electrical connection to the mains power

supply, only turn on the power supply upon completion of

10. For extractor versions (10A), connect the other end of the

exhaust pipe to the flue.

For filter versions (10F), fit deflector F to the truss and

secure it to the bracket supplied using 4 screws, then

connect the exhaust pipe to the connection ring located

11. Remove the fixing tabs placed on the lower part of the

chimney flue, set aside the tabs and screws.

12. Apply the tabs to the inside of the upper section of the

chimney flue using one screw for each tab.

13. Fix the upper sections of the telescopic chimney flue

(13a) to the pylon (13b).

The upper sections are recognizable by the air exit

perforations for use in the filter version.

14. Block the sections with 2 screws (14a) to be inserted on

the tabs already mounted on one section of the chimney

flue (14b – see also the mounting sequence 11 -12).

15. Remove the grease filter and slide in the lower section of

the cooker hood (during this operation slightly widen the

two sections to ease the insertion).

The front side of the cooker hood is recognizable by the

slit opening provided for the control panel.

Attention! During this operation ensure to extract the

control panel plate and the electrical connection cables

for the lamps through the slit opening.

Fix the lower section of the cooker hood to the pylon from

he bottom using 6 screws (16a), and on the sides using

17. Introduce the cables CONNECTED to the lamps and

connect the control panel to the plate.

THE PLATE CABLE CONNECTOR IS PROVIDED WITH A SIDE PIN THAT MUST COINCIDE WITH THE15

PERFORATION FOUND ON THE SIDE OF THE CONNECTOR LOCATED ON THE BACK OF THE CONTROL PANEL.

18. The double sided adhesive tape supplied should be cut

into 8 segments, then remove the protection covering

from both sides and apply the segments close to the

screws that fix the chimney flues to the structure (see

illustration for correct positioning).

19. Apply the 4 masks (supplied) to cover the fixing points of

the lower sections of the chimney flue (ATTENTION THE MASKS FOR THE LOWER CHIMNEY FLUE ARE RECOGNIZABLE BY THEIR NARROWER WIDTH).

The wider masks are to be used for the upper chimney

flue, and should be cut to size.

20. Hook the control panel to the opening slit so that the

ON/OFF light switch is facing downwards.

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

the perfect functioning of the hood.

Only for products supplied in stainless steel and

Remove the protective covering taking care not to damage the

metal and finish (glazing).

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.

A. on/off light switch

B. on/off aspiration switch and minimum

B+C. medium power selection aspiration

ATTENTION! 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

products. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL!

WARNING: Failure to carry out the basic cleaning

recommendations of the cooker hood and replacement of the

filters may cause fire risks.

Therefore, we recommend oserving these instructions.

The manufacturer declines all responsibility for any damage to

the motor or any fire damage linked to inappropriate

maintenance or failure to observe the above safety

Traps cooking grease particles.

This must be cleaned once a month 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

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 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

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

• Use a small screwdriver as a lever on the borders of the

lamp in order to remove the lightbulb.

• Slide out the lightbulb to be replaced and replace with a

new 12V 20W MAX 30° Ø35 12V GU4.

• Carry out the replacement and mount the new lightbulb

by following instructions in the reverse.

If the lights do not work, make sure that the lamps are fitted

properly into their housings before you call for technical

2002/96/EC, Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment

A. Lysbryter ON/OFF.

Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)

and Electronic Equipment, WEEE).

Friturestegning skal ske under opsyn for at forhindre, at den

Electronic Equipment (WEEE). Ved at sørge for, at dette