ZFV726K - Range hood ZANUSSI - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Built-in or wall-mounted kitchen hood
Brand	Zanussi
Model	ZFV726K
Category	Hood
Controls	Touch control panel with symbols
Motor speeds	4 speeds: 1st, 2nd, 3rd and maximum speed
Hob²Hood function	Automatic connection with a compatible hob via infrared
Lighting	LED lighting (replacement by a technician)
Grease filters	Dishwasher-safe (short cycle, low temperature)
Charcoal filter	Not washable, replace every 4 months (optional)
Filter notification	Indicator shows grease filter cleaning (steady on) or charcoal filter replacement (flashing)
Reset notification	Press the notification symbol for 3 seconds
Recommended use	Let the hood run for 15 minutes after cooking
Monthly maintenance	Clean the appliance and grease filters once a month
Safety	Read the separate instruction booklet before use
Recycling	Follow environmental guidelines for packaging and appliance at end of life

Frequently Asked Questions - ZFV726K ZANUSSI

How to turn on the Zanussi ZFV726K hood?

Press the On/Off symbol (①) for at least 1 second. The touch panel lights up, then you can select the desired speed.

How to clean the grease filters of the hood?

Clean the grease filters every month. Remove them by pressing the clip lever under the hood, then tilt the filter downwards. Wash them with warm water and mild detergent or in the dishwasher (short cycle, low temperature).

When should the charcoal filter be replaced?

The charcoal filter must be replaced as soon as the notification indicator flashes (30 seconds) or at least every 4 months. It is not washable or renewable.

How to reset the filter alarm?

When the filter indicator is steady or flashing, press the filter notification symbol (⑥) for 3 seconds to reset the function.

How to use the Hob²Hood function?

The Hob²Hood function automatically connects the hood to a compatible hob via infrared. The fan speed adjusts according to the temperature of the hottest pan. Activate it from the hob.

Why is the hood lighting no longer working?

The lighting is an LED lamp and its driver can only be replaced by a technician. Contact customer service if the lighting is defective.

Which speed to use for which cooking?

For simmering (lid on): 1st speed. For normal cooking (lid on, gentle frying): 2nd speed. For large quantities without lid: 3rd speed. For intense frying or high humidity: maximum speed.

How to turn off the hood completely?

Press the On/Off symbol (①) again. The appliance turns off and the panel goes out.

Where to find the safety instructions?

Detailed safety instructions are in the separate booklet provided with the appliance. Read it carefully before any installation or use.

How to recycle the hood at end of life?

Do not dispose of the appliance with household waste. Take it to a local recycling center or contact your municipal services for electronic waste.

USER MANUAL ZFV726K ZANUSSI

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1. SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION....7
2. APPLIANCE DESCRIPTION....7
3. DAILY USE......8
4. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE....9
5. NOTES ON ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION...... 10

1. SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION

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2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION....26
3. DAILY USE....27
4. CARE AND CLEANING.... 28
5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS....29

1. SAFETY INFORMATION AND INSTALLATION

WARNING!

Refer to the separate Installation

Instructions booklet for Safety

Information and Installation.

Read carefully the Safety

chapters before any use or

maintenance of the appliance.

2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

2.1 Control panel overview

Function Description

1 On / Off Turns the hood on and off.

2 First speed The motor switches to first speed level.

3 Second speed The motor switches to second speed level.

4 Third speed The motor switches to third speed level.

Function Description

5 Maximum speed The motor switches to maximum speed.

6 Filter notification: reminds to change or clean the charcoal filter and clean the grease filter.

7 Lamp: turns the lights on and off.

3. DAILY USE

3.1 Using the hood

Check the recommended speed according to the table below.

1: While heating up food, cooking with covered pots.

2: While cooking with covered pots on multiple cooking zones or burners, gentle frying.

3: While boiling and frying big quantities of food without a lid, cooking on multiple cooking zones or burners.

While boiling and frying big quantities of food without a lid, big humidity.

It is recommended to leave the hood operating for approximately 15 minutes after cooking.

The control panel is a sensor field. To operate the hood, touch the symbol exactly in the middle for at least 1 second.

To operate the hood:

1. Turn on the appliance by pressing the symbol.

You can now activate the functions.

1. To activate the function, touch the symbol.

The hood light works independently of other hood functions. To illuminate the cooking surface, touch

To turn off the appliance, press the symbol again.

3.2 Hob² Hood function

This is an automatic function that connects the hob with a hood. Both the hob and the hood have an infrared signal communicator. The fan speed is defined automatically based on the mode setting and the temperature of the hottest cookware on the hob. You can also operate the fan manually using the hob. The function can be activated from the panel of the hob.

For more information on how to use the function, refer to the hob user manual.

3.3 Activating Maximum Motor Speed

When you touch 🚗, the Maximum Motor Speed starts to operate for minutes. After that time, the appliance returns to its previous speed settings.

When the function is turned on, additional touches do not have any effect.

3.4 Filter notification

The filter alarm reminds you to change or clean the charcoal filter and clean the grease filter. The filter indicator is turned on for 30 seconds if the grease filter must be cleaned. The filter indicator flashes for 30 seconds if the charcoal filter must be replaced or cleaned.

Refer to cleaning the grease filter in the Care and Cleaning chapter.

Refer to cleaning the charcoal filter or replacing the charcoal filter in the Care and Cleaning chapter.

To reset the function, touch ⚙ for 3 seconds.

To activate or deactivate the function:

1. Switch on the control panel. Make sure that the panel is on.
2. To activate the function, touch 🎨 for 3 seconds.

If the function is activated, the filter icon flashes five times.

1. To deactivate the function, touch 🎨 for 3 seconds.

If the function is deactivated, the filter icon turns on for 4 seconds.

4. CARE AND CLEANING

4.1 Notes on cleaning

Cleaning Agents

Do not use abrasive detergents and brushes.

Clean the surface of the appliance with a soft cloth with warm water and a mild detergent.

After cooking, some parts of the appliance can get hot. To avoid stains, the appliance must be cooled down and dried with a clean cloth or paper towels.

Clean stains with a mild detergent.

Keep the hood clean.

Clean the appliance and grease filters each month. Clean the interior and grease filters carefully from fat. Fat accumulation or other residue may cause fire.

Follow the instructions for cleaning the accessories when the filter notification is on. Refer to 'Filter notification' in the daily use chapter.

Grease filters can be washed in a dishwasher.

The dishwasher must be set to a low temperature and a short cycle. The grease filter may discolour, it has no influence on the performance of the appliance.

Charcoal filter

The time of saturation of the charcoal filter varies depending on the type of cooking and the regularity of cleaning the grease filter. The activated charcoal filter is not washable, cannot be regenerated and must be replaced approximately every 4/6 months of operation, or more frequently for particularly heavy usage.

4.2 Cleaning the grease filter

Filters are mounted with the use of clips and pins on the opposite side.

To clean the filter:

1. Press the handle of the mounting clip on the filter panel underneath the hood (1).

1. Slightly tilt the front of the filter downwards (2), then pull.

Repeat the first two steps for all filters.

1. Clean the filters using a sponge with non abrasive detergents or in a dishwasher.

The dishwasher must be set to a low temperature and a short cycle. The grease filter may discolour, it has no influence on the performance of the appliance.

1. To mount the filters back follow the first two steps in reverse order.

Repeat the steps for all filters if applicable.

4.3 Replacing the charcoal filter - optional

The charcoal filter must be replaced if the filter alarm is on.

Refer to the filter notification in the daily use chapter for more information about this function.

WARNING!

The charcoal filter is NON-washable! The filter cannot be regenerated!

To replace the charcoal filter:

1. Remove the grease filters from the appliance. Refer to "Cleaning the grease filter" in this chapter.
2. Turn the filter counterclockwise (1) and then pull (2).

To mount the filters back, follow the steps in reverse order.

In any case, it is necessary to replace the filters at least every four months.

4.4 Replacing the lamp

This appliance is supplied with a LED lamp and separate control gear (LED driver). These parts can be replaced by a technician only. In case of any malfunction, refer to "Service" in the "Safety Instructions" chapter.

5. ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS

Recycle materials with the symbol. Put the packaging in relevant containers to recycle it. Help protect the environment and human health by recycling waste of electrical and electronic appliances. Do not dispose of

appliances marked with the symbol with the household waste. Return the product to your local recycling facility or contact your municipal office.

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3. DAILY USE

3.1 Using the hood

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2. PRODUCT DESCRIPTION....68
3. DAILY USE....69
4. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE....70
5. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION....71

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The control panel is a sensor field. To operate the hood touch the symbol exactly in the middle for at least 1 second.

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