DCH-450X - Range hood Heinner - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Decorative Range Hood
Brand	Heinner
Model	DCH-450X
Color	Stainless Steel
Suction Power	429 m³/h
Number of Fan Speeds	3 (Low, Medium, High)
Control Type	Push buttons
Lighting	LED (replaceable)
Filter Type	Aluminum grease filter (washable) + optional charcoal filter
Duct Diameter	150 mm
Installation Options	Ducted (vent outside) or recirculation (with charcoal filter)
Minimum Distance from Gas Hob	65 cm (recommended 70 cm)
Minimum Distance from Electric Hob	70 cm
Minimum Distance from Coal/Oil Cooker	80 cm
Maximum Duct Bend Angle	120° (90° recommended for efficiency)
Included Accessories	User manual, warranty card, mounting hardware
Maintenance - Grease Filter	Clean monthly in warm water with detergent or dishwasher at 60°C
Maintenance - Charcoal Filter	Replace at least once a year (if used in recirculation mode)
Maintenance - Body	Clean every two months with hot water and non-corrosive detergent
Safety Features	Automatic shut-off not specified; manual switch off for motor and light
Disposal	Follow local regulations; hand to appropriate waste disposal center

Frequently Asked Questions - DCH-450X Heinner

How do I install the Heinner DCH-450X range hood?

The hood can be installed in ducting mode (vent outside) or recirculation mode with a charcoal filter. Place it 65–75 cm above the cooking surface for best effect. Use a duct of 150 mm diameter and ensure bends are no sharper than 90 degrees for efficiency.

What is the recommended distance between the range hood and the hob?

For gas and electric cookers, the minimum distance is 70 cm (65 cm for gas as per regulations). For coal or oil cookers, it is 80 cm.

How do I clean the aluminum grease filter?

Remove the filter by pressing the lock and pulling downward. Soak in 40–50°C clean water with detergent for 2–3 minutes, then gently brush. Alternatively, wash in a dishwasher at 60°C.

How often should I clean or replace the filters?

Clean the grease filter monthly to prevent fire risk. Replace the charcoal filter at least once a year if using recirculation mode.

How do I replace the LED light bulb?

Switch off the hood. Remove the aluminum filter. Push the light out from inside casing, pull the wire from the terminal, and replace with the same bulb model.

What should I do if the hood's light works but the fan doesn't?

The fan blade may be jammed or the motor damaged. Switch off the unit and contact qualified service personnel for repair.

Can I use the range hood without filters?

No. Always use the grease filter; operating without it or with excessively greasy filters can cause fire risk and reduce efficiency.

What is the maximum duct length or number of bends?

The duct must have no bends sharper than 90 degrees and bends should be ≤120°. For best performance, keep the duct as short and straight as possible.

Can I install the hood above a gas grill?

No. Do not install above a cooker with a high level grill or leave naked flames under the hood.

How do I dispose of the Heinner DCH-450X at end of life?

Follow local regulations for electronic waste. Do not dispose with household waste; hand it to an appropriate waste disposal center for recycling.

USER MANUAL DCH-450X Heinner

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• Decorative cooker hood
• Suction power: 429 m³/hour
• Color: stainless steel

Thank you for purchasing this product!

I. INTRODUCTION

Before using the appliance, please read carefully this instruction manual and keep it for future reference.

This instruction manual is designed to provide you with all required instructions related to the installation, use and maintenance of the appliance.

In order to operate the unit correctly and safety, please read this instruction manual carefully before installation and usage.

II. CONTENT OF YOUR PACKAGE

Traditional cooker hood
User manual
Warranty card

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III. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

If this product has arrived damaged, please return for change or repair.

DO NOT INSTALL THIS APPLIANCE IF YOU FOUND IT DANAGED.

Important! Always switch off the electricity supply at the mains during installation and maintenance such as light bulb replacement.

The cooker hood must be installed in accordance with the installation instructions and all measurements followed.

All installation work must be carried out by a competent person or qualified electrician.

Please dispose of the packing material carefully. Children are vulnerable to it.

Pay attention to the sharp edges inside the cooker hood especially during installation and cleaning.

When installing the cooker hood, make sure that the following recommended distances between the top of cooker and the lowest part of the cooker hood are observed:

Gas cookers: 70 cm

Electric cookers: 70 cm

Coal or oil cookers: 80 cm

Make sure the ducting has no bends sharper than 90 degrees as this will reduce the efficiency of the cooker hood.

Cooker hood is for domestic use only.

Always put lids on pots and pans when cooking on a gas cooker.

Do not try to use the cooker hood without the grease filters or if the filters are excessively greasy!

When in extraction mode, air in the room is being removed by the cooker hood. Please make sure that proper ventilation measures are being observed. The cooker hood removes odours from room but not steam.

There shall be adequate ventilation of the room when the range hood is used at the same time as appliances burning gas or other fuels

Do not install above a cooker with a high level grill.

Do not leave frying pans unattended during use because overheated fats or oils might catch fire.

Never leave naked flames under the cooker hood.

If the cooker hood is damaged, do not attempt to use.

If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer, its service agent or similarly qualified persons in order to avoid a hazard.

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 play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

Caution: The appliance and its accessible parts can become hot during operation. Be careful to avoid touching the heating elements. Children younger than 8 years old should stay away unless they are under permanent supervision.

There shall be adequate ventilation of the room when the range hood is used at the same time as appliances burning gas or other fuels

There is a fire risk if cleaning is not carried out in accordance with the instructions. Do not flambé under the cooker hood.

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

The air must not be discharged into a flue that is used for exhausting fumes from appliances burning gas or other fuels.

The minimum distance between the supporting surface for the cooking vessels on the hob and the lowest part of the range hood. (When the range hood is located above a gas appliance, this distance shall be at least 65 cm

Regulations concerning the discharge of air have to be fulfilled.

Clean your appliance periodically by following the method given in the chapter MAINTENANCE.

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

IV. INSTALLATION

METHOD A (VENT OUTSIDE)

If you have an outlet to the outside, your cooker hood can be connected as below picture by means of an extraction duct (enamel, aluminum, flexible pipe or inflammable material with an interior diameter of 150mm)

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1. Before installation, turn the unit off and unplug it from the outlet.

1. The cooker hood should be placed at a distance of 65\~75cm above the cooking plane for best effect.

1. Fix the extensible tube on the hood, and put the cooker hood on the hook, and keep it in line. Then fix it with screws

2. Fix the chimney bracket to the chimney, place the chimney on the casing, and lead the pipe outside

NOTICE OF INSTALLATION

Before installation, please ensure the area is clean to avoid suction of the remaining bits of broken wood and dust.

It cannot share the same air ventilation tube with other appliance such as gas tube, warmer tube, and hot wind tube.

The bending of ventilation tube should be ≤ 120^ , parallel or above the start point and should be connected to the external wall.

After installation, make sure that the extractor is level to avoid grease collection at one end.

METHOD B (VENT INSIDE)

If you do not have an outlet to the outside, the exhaust pipe is not required and the installation is similar to the one shown in the "INSTALLATION (VENT OUTSIDE)" section but carton filter will be needed in this case.

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NOTE:

○ Make sure the filter is securely locked. Otherwise, it could loosen and cause damage to unit.
○ Carbon filter is not supplied

V. OPERATION

Switch off button for motor 0

Press this button to stop the motor operation.

Low Speed button

Press this button to operate at low speed.

Medium Speed button

Press this button to operate at medium speed.

High Speed button

Press this button to operate at high speed.

Light button

Press once, two lighting lamps will illuminate. Press again will turn all light off.

VI. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

Replace and cleaning the filter

Strictly base on the following guide to replace and clean the filters:

Press the lock on the aluminum filters and pull it downward.

Put the filter into 40-50 0c clean water, pour on detergent, and soak for 2-3 minutes.

Wear gloves and clean with a soft brush. Please do not apply too much pressure, as the mesh is delicate and will damage easy.

Use a dishwasher to clean the filter, set the temperature at around 60 degrees, add with detergent and wash it.

The filter is made of aluminum, do not use and cleanser that have corrosion to the metal products including the aluminum filters.

Make sure the you shut down the power cord when you cleaning the cooker hood.

I. Regular Cleaning

II. Monthly Cleaning for metallic anti-grease filter

ESSENTIAL: Clean the filter every month can prevent any risk of fire.

The filter collects grease, smoke and dust..... so the filter is directly affecting the efficiency of the cooker hood. If not cleaned, the grease residue (potential flammable) will saturate on the filter. Clean it with household cleaning detergent.

III. Annual Cleaning for Activated Carbon Filter

Apply SOLELY to unit that installed as a recirculation unit (not vented to the outside).

This filter traps odours and must be replaced at least once a year depending on how frequent the cooker hood used.

Cleaning cooker hood

To protect the main body from corrosion over a long period of time, the cooker hood should be cleaned with hot water plus non corrosive detergent every two months.

Please do not use abrasive detergent for it will damage the body.

Keep the motor and other spare parts free from water, as this will cause damage to the appliance.

Before cleaning the appliance please remember to cut off power

The carbon filter shouldn't be exposed to heat.

Please don't tear open the fixed bar around the carbon filter

If the plug or cord is damaged, please replace it with special soft cord.

Light bulb Replacement

Change the lamp

Please make sure you have shut down the hood before replacement,

Take out the Al filter, and push the light out from inside casing.

Pull out the wire from the terminal, and replace a new one.

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VII. TROUBLESHOOTING

Fault	Cause	Solution
Light on, but fan does not work	The fan blade is jammed.	Switch off the unit. Repair to carried out by qualified service personnel only.
	The motor is damaged.
Both light and fan do not work	LED light bulb burn or broken.	Replace the bulb with exactly same bulb model.

Environment friendly disposal

You can help protect the environment!

Please remember to respect the local regulations: hand in the non-working electrical equipment's to an appropriate waste disposal center.

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No part of the specifications may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from NETWORK ONE DISTRIBUTION.

Copyright © 2013 Network One Distribution. All rights reserved.

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This product is in conformity with norms and standards of European Community

Importer: Network One Distribution

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Tel: [phone], www.heinner.com, www.nod.ro

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Model: DCH-450X

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AVERTISMENT PRIVIND INSTALAREA

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NOTĂ:

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VII. DEPANARE

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Helyes

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Helytelen

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MEGJEGYZÉS:

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VII. HIBAJAVÍTÁS

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Правилно

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МЕТОД Б (С ИЗВЕЖДАНЕ НАВЪТРЕ)

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ЗАБЕЛЕЖКА:

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VII. ОТСТРАНЯВАНЕ НА ПОВРЕДИ