Rules BLF60 - Basket ELICA - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Kitchen hood
Brand	Elica
Model	Rules BLF60
Use mode	Extracting (external evacuation) or recirculating (internal recycling)
Control	Touch, 6 buttons
Suction speeds	3 speeds + intensive (5 minutes)
Grease filter	Metal, dishwasher safe or hand washable
Charcoal filter (optional)	For recirculation version, cleanable every 2 months, replace every 3 years
Lighting	LED, long life (up to 10x longer than halogen)
Saturation indicator	Yes, for grease filter (flashing) and charcoal filter (can be activated)
Minimum safety distance	50 cm (electric cooking) / 65 cm (gas or mixed cooking)
Electrical connection	Mains plug or standardised circuit breaker (according to rating plate)
Cleaning	Exterior: damp cloth with mild detergent. Interior: at least once a month.
Lamp replacement	By authorised after-sales service
Special functions	Motor stop, filter reset, electronic exclusion (for cleaning)

Frequently Asked Questions - Rules BLF60 ELICA

What is the minimum distance between the hood and the hob?

The minimum distance is 50 cm for electric cookers and 65 cm for gas or mixed cookers. If the cooker manufacturer recommends a larger distance, follow that indication.

How to clean the grease filter?

The metal grease filter should be cleaned at least once a month or when the indicator flashes. You can wash it by hand with a mild detergent or in the dishwasher at a low temperature. Note: washing in the dishwasher may cause slight discoloration but does not affect performance.

How to activate or deactivate the charcoal filter saturation alarm?

The alarm is normally deactivated. To activate it: with the hood off, press the 0 button for 3 seconds, then simultaneously press the 1 and 2 buttons for 3 seconds. The lights flash to confirm. Repeat the procedure to deactivate.

What to do if the lights flash?

If the low speed light flashes, it indicates that the grease filter needs cleaning. If the medium speed light flashes, it indicates that the charcoal filter needs cleaning or replacement. After maintenance, press the OFF button until a beep is heard to reset.

Can I use the hood without the lamps?

No, never use the hood without the lamps properly mounted. This could present an electric shock hazard. In case of failure, contact authorised after-sales service for replacement.

How to install the hood in recirculation mode?

To use the hood in recirculation mode (internal recycling), you must install an active charcoal filter (not supplied depending on model). The extracted air is degreased and deodorised before being returned to the room. Remove any charcoal filter if the hood is used in extraction mode.

What type of lamp to use for replacement?

The hood is equipped with LED lighting. For replacement, contact Elica's authorised after-sales service. Only use lamps of the type specified in the manual.

How to reset the filter alarm after cleaning?

After cleaning or replacing the filters, make sure the hood is off. Press the OFF button (button 0) until you hear a beep. The flashing light stops, indicating reset.

What to do in case of malfunction?

Unplug the hood for about 5 seconds then plug it back in. If the problem persists, contact a qualified repair service. Do not attempt to repair yourself.

Can I use the hood with an external timer?

No, it is forbidden to use a programmer, timer, or remote control system that would automatically power the appliance. The hood must be plugged directly into an accessible socket or circuit breaker.

USER MANUAL Rules BLF60 ELICA

EN Instruction on mounting and use

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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. This appliance is intended to be used in household and similar application such as: - staff kitchen areas in shop, offices and other working environments; - farm houses; - by clients in hotels, motels and other residential type environments; - bed and breakfast type environments.

The hood can look different to that illustrated in the drawings in this booklet. The instructions for use, maintenance and installation, however, remain the same.

• It is important to conserve this booklet for consultation at any moment. In the case of sale, cession or move, make sure it is together with the product.
• Read the instructions carefully: there is important information about installation, use and safety.
• Do not carry out electrical or mechanical variations on the product or on the discharge conduits.
• Before proceeding with the installation of the appliance verify that there are no damaged all components. Otherwise contact your dealer and do not proceed with the installation.

Note: The parts marked with the symbol "(*)" are optional accessories supplied only with some models or otherwise not supplied, but available for purchase.

Caution

• Before any cleaning or maintenance operation, disconnect hood from the mains by removing the plug or disconnecting the mains electrical supply.
  • Always wear work gloves for all installation and maintenance operations.
• 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 be allowed to tamper with the controls or play with the appliance.

- Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

• The premises where the appliance is

installed must be sufficiently ventilated, when the kitchen hood is used together with other gas combustion devices or other fuels.

• The hood must be regularly cleaned on both the inside and outside (AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH).
• This must be completed in accordance with the maintenance instructions provided. Failure to follow the instructions provided regarding the cleaning of the hood and filters will lead to the risk of fires.

- Do not flambé under the range hood.

- Do not remove filters during cooking.

- For lamp replacement use only lamp type indicated in the Maintenance/Replacing lamps section of this manual.

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 ignite.

CAUTION: Accessible parts of the hood may become hot when used with cooking appliances.

• Do not connect the appliance to the mains until the installation is fully complete.
• 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.
• The air must not be discharged into a flue that is used for exhausting fumes from appliance burning gas or other fuels.
• Do not use or leave the hood without the lamp correctly mounted due to the possible risk of electric shocks.
• Never use the hood without effectively mounted grids.
• The hood must NEVER be used as a support surface unless specifically indicated.
• Use only the fixing screws supplied with the product for installation or, if not supplied, purchase the correct screws type.
• Use the correct length for the screws which are identified in the Installation Guide.

• In case of doubt, consult an authorized service assistance center or similar qualified person.

WARNING!

- Failure to install the screws or fixing device in accordance with these instructions may result in electrical hazards.

- Do not use with a programmer, timer, separate remote control system or any other device that switches on automatically.

- This appliance is marked according to the European directive 2012/19/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 symbol ■ 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 disposal.

- For further detailed information regarding the process, collection and recycling of this product, please contact the appropriate department of your local authorities or the local department for household waste or the shop where you purchased this product.

Appliance designed, tested and manufactured according to:

• Safety: EN/IEC 60335-1; EN/IEC 60335-2-31, EN/IEC 62233.

• Performance: EN/IEC 61591; ISO 5167-1; ISO 5167-3; ISO 5168; EN/IEC 60704-1; EN/IEC 60704-2-13; EN/IEC 60704-3; ISO 3741; EN 50564; IEC 62301.

- EMC: EN 55014-1; CISPR 14-1; EN 55014-2; CISPR 14-2; EN/IEC 61000-3-2; EN/IEC 61000-3-3. Suggestions for a correct use in order to reduce the environmental impact: Switch ON the hood at minimum speed when you start cooking and kept it running for few minutes after cooking is finished. Increase the speed only in case of large amount of smoke and vapor and use boost speed(s) only in extreme situations. Replace the charcoal filter(s) when necessary to maintain a good odor reduction efficiency. Clean the grease filter(s) when necessary to maintain a good grease filter efficiency. Use the maximum diameter of the ducting system indicated in this manual to optimize efficiency and minimize noise.

Use

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

Extraction version

In this case the fumes are conveyed outside of the building by means of a special pipe connected with the connection ring located on top of the hood.

CAUTION!

The exhausting pipe is not supplied and must be purchased apart.

Diameter of the exhausting pipe must be equal to that of the connection ring.

CAUTION!

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

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.

! Use a duct of the minimum indispensable length.

! Use a duct with as few elbows as possible (maximum elbow angle: 90°).

! Avoid drastic changes in the duct cross-section.

Filtration version

The aspirated air will be degreased and deodorised before being fed back into the room.

In order to use the hood in this version, you have to install a system of additional filtering based on activated charcoal.

Installation

The minimum distance between the supporting surface for the cooking equipment 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, after installation. If it not fitted with a plug (direct mains connection) or if the plug is not located in an accessible area, after installation, 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 instructions.

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.

The hood is provided with a special power cable; if the cable is damaged, request a new one from Technical Service.

Mounting

Before beginning installation:

• Check that the product purchased is of a suitable size for the chosen installation area.
• Remove the charcoal (*) 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.

Very heavy product; hood handling and installation must be carried out by at least two persons.

Panel Assembly

(only for models where the panel is not supplied with the hood)

CAUTION!

Installation must be carried out only by qualified installers. FOR THE INSTALLER: Responsibility for installation of the hood, including verification of the conformity of any fixing kit supplied with the product, is the sole responsibility of the installer. Following is a non-exhaustive list of helpful instructions for the installer:

• use a fireproof PANEL (compliant with art. 30 of IEC/EN 60335-2-31), suitable for the operating temperature (at least 80°C) and humidity (at least 93%) reached during use;
  – total weight of PANEL used should not exceed 4KG;
  – secure the PANEL to the hood using the fixing points. See the illustrations dedicated to assembly of the panel not supplied with the hood.
• use suitable mechanical parts to fix the PANEL (not included in the assembly kit). Elica denies all liability for damage to persons or property resulting from incorrect installation of the gypsum panels and/or product.

Operation

Control panel with 6 buttons

To select the functions of the hood just touch the commands.

Light key ON/OFF

Intensive speed selection key (suction power) - duration 5 minutes: the hood sets this power and at the end of the 5 minutes returns to the previous setting.

High-speed selection key (suction power).

Medium-speed selection key (suction power) - when flashing it indicates the need to wash or replace the carbon filter. This signal is normally deactivated. To activate the alarm, disable the electronic by pressing the 0 button for 3 seconds.

Next, simultaneously press buttons 1 and 2 for 3 seconds; at first, only button 1 will flash, then both buttons 1 and 2 will flash to indicate activation. Repeat the procedure to deactivate the alarm; at first buttons 1 and 2 will flash and subsequently only button 1 to indicate deactivation.

Low-speed selection key (suction power) – when flashing it indicates the need to wash the fats filter.

Motor key OFF (stand by) – excludes the electronics – reset wash/replace filters signals. MOTOR OFF

Press briefly to switch the motor off. RESET FILTERS SIGNALS

In functioning mode, after carrying out filter maintenance, press the key until hearing the sound signal. The flashing LED 1 (grease filter) or 2 (carbon filter) stops flashing.

EXCLUDING THE ELECTRONICS

Press the key for 3 seconds. The hood command electronics will be excluded.

This function can be useful during the product cleaning operations.

Just repeat the operation to reinsert the electronics.

If the hood fails to operate correctly, briefly disconnect it from the mains power supply for almost 5 sec. by pulling out the plug. Then plug it in again and try once more before contacting the Technical Assistance Service.

Maintenance

Cleaning

Clean using ONLY a cloth dampened with neutral liquid detergent. DO NOT CLEAN WITH TOOLS OR INSTRUMENTS. Do not use abrasive products. DO NOT USE ALCOHOL!

Grease filter

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Traps cooking grease particles.

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 discolor slightly, but this does not affect its filtering capacity.

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

Charcoal filter (filter version only)

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It absorbs unpleasant odors 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 dishes out).

Eliminate excess water without damaging the filter, then 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.

Replacing lamps

The hood is equipped with a lighting system based on LED technology.

The LEDs guarantee an optimum lighting, a duration up to 10 times longer than the traditional lamps and allow to save 90% electrical energy.

To replace lights, contact authorised spare part center.

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