Foehn - Range hood Airforce - Free user manual and instructions

Product type	Kitchen hood
Brand	Airforce
Model	Foehn
Usage version	Extraction (external ducting) or recirculation (internal recycling)
Minimum safety distance (electric hob)	45 cm
Minimum safety distance (gas or mixed hob)	60 cm
Suction speeds	Low, Medium, High, Intensive (5 minutes)
Lighting	LED (hob and ambient depending on model)
Anti-condensation function	Yes, manual or automatic
Filter saturation indicators	For grease filter (steady light) and carbon filter (flashing)
Grease filter	Metallic, dishwasher-safe
Activated carbon filter	For recirculation version, replace approximately every 4 months
Drain pan	Yes, empty and clean at least once a week
Control type	Touch
Power supply	Mains connection (voltage on rating plate)
Cut-off device	Standard circuit breaker if no accessible plug
Recommended maintenance	Monthly cleaning of hood and filters
Lamp replacement	LED, contact technical service
Recycling	Compliant with WEEE 2012/19/EC, do not dispose with household waste

Frequently Asked Questions - Foehn Airforce

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

The minimum distance is 45 cm for an electric hob and 60 cm for a gas or mixed hob. Follow the instructions of your cooking appliance if they specify a greater distance.

How to clean the grease filters?

Metallic grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month. You can wash them by hand with a non-aggressive detergent or in the dishwasher on a low-temperature, short cycle. Discoloration is normal and does not affect their effectiveness.

When should the activated carbon filter be replaced?

The activated carbon filter (recirculation version only) must be replaced every 4 months or when the saturation indicator flashes. It cannot be cleaned or regenerated.

How to reset the filter saturation indicator?

After cleaning or replacing the filters, press and hold the 3 ^▲ button (hood off) to reset the indicator. The indicator is visible for the first minute after the hood is turned off.

Can I use the hood without filters?

No. The hood must never be used without the grids and filters properly installed. This poses a risk of electric shock and reduces efficiency.

How to install the hood in external extraction version?

Connect the hood's connection flange to an exhaust duct (not supplied) of the same diameter. The duct should be as short as possible, with a minimum of bends (max angle 90°). Remove the carbon filter if present.

What to do if the LED lights no longer work?

The LED lights must be replaced by the technical support service. Do not attempt to change them yourself.

How to use the anti-condensation function?

Press the dedicated ON/OFF button to activate the function manually. For automatic activation, hold the button for 3 seconds (beep). The function only activates when the motor is running.

Can children use the hood?

This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years and above under supervision. Children must not play with the appliance. Cleaning and maintenance should not be performed by children without supervision.

How to obtain spare parts or accessories?

Parts marked with an asterisk (*) are optional or not supplied. Contact your dealer or the technical support service to order them.

USER MANUAL Foehn Airforce

Airforce

Made in Italy

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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 applications such as: - staff kitchen areas in shops, 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 from 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 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 the 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.

Range hoods and other cooking fume extractors may adversely affect the safe operation of appliances burning gas or other fuels (including those in other rooms) due to back flow of combustion gases. These gases can potentially result in carbon monoxide poisoning. After installation of a range hood or other cooking fume extractor, the operation of flued gas appliances should be tested by a competent person to ensure that back flow of combustion gases does not occur.

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 keep it running for a 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 45cm (not less than 60 cm only for Australia and New Zealand) from electric cookers and 60cm 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 the relevant paragraph). These 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.), and remove them if present, keeping them.

Expansion wall plugs are provided to secure the hood to most types of walls/ceilings. However, a qualified technician must verify the 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.

Operation

To select the functions of the hood, simply touch the controls.

Button ON/OFF 'Anti-condensation Function': is used to prevent condensation from forming on the surface of the hood. To be activated when needed.

The function is used to prevent condensation from forming on the surface of the hood. It should be activated when needed.

Automatic activation ON/OFF: with the hood off, press and hold the button (about 3 seconds until you hear a "beep" sound signal) to enable or disable the function.

Function: the hood enables the function every time it is switched on.

Attention! Even if this function is never activated, perform anyway the maintenance of the drain pan periodically, as indicated in section 'Maintenance - Cleaning - Maintenance of the drain pan'.

Note: The anti-condensation function, in any case, is only activated with the motor started.

Attention! Even if this function is never activated, perform anyway

the maintenance of the drain pan periodically, as indicated in section 'Maintenance - Cleaning - Maintenance of the drain pan'.

ON/OFF button light

Press briefly to switch on or off the lighting of the hob.

Press and hold to switch on or off the ambient light (only certain models).

Button to select High and

Intensive speed (suction power)

Press to activate High speed (suction power).

Press again to activate Intensive speed (suction power) (the button flashes for 5 minutes then it returns to medium speed (suction power).

Button to select medium speed (suction power)

Button to select low speed (suction power)

Button OFF motor (stand by)

Indicators of Filter Saturation

At regular time intervals, the hood signals the need to perform filter maintenance.

Button 3 ▲ on with steady light: perform grease filter maintenance. Button 3 ▲ flashing: perform activated charcoal filter maintenance.

Note: Filter saturation signal is visible within the first minute after switching off the hood; within this time, the reset of saturation indicators must be performed.

Reset of filter saturation indicators:

Press and hold the button 3 ▲

Activation of saturation indicator activated charcoal filter

Note: this operation must be performed with the hood off. This indicator is normally deactivated; press and hold the

button 3 ▲ to activate the function: the button lights up with steady light.

To deactivate the function, press and hold the button

3 ▲ : the button lights up flashing.

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!

Maintenance of the drain pan.

The glass slide placed in the front drain pan allows you to check when the pan is full and must be emptied and cleaned.

The pan must be emptied and cleaned anyway AT LEAST once a week or more frequently, based on the use of the hood.

The pan can be washed manually or in the dishwasher at low temperature and short cycle. Fig. 25

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 saturation of the charcoal filter occurs after more or less prolonged use, depending on the type of cooking and the regularity of cleaning of the grease filter.

In any case it is necessary to replace the cartridge at least every four months (or when the filter saturation indication system – if envisaged on the model in possession – indicates this necessity). The charcoal filter may NOT be washed or regenerated.

Circular charcoal filter

Apply one on each side as cover to both the shield grids of the motor impeller, then turn clockwise.

For the disassembly, turn counter-clockwise.

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.

For replacement, contact the technical service.