V-ZUG Ltd Range hood DW-SE/DI-SE Operating instructions
Thank you for choosing to buy one of our products. Your appliance is made to high standards and is easy to use. Nevertheless, please take the time to read these operating instructions in order to familiarize yourself with the appliance and get the best use out of it. Please follow the safety precautions. Modifications Text, diagrams and data correspond to the technical standard of the appliance at the time these operating instructions went to press.
Contents 1 2 3 4 Safety precautions 1.1 Before using for the first time 1.2 Correct use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.3 Children in the home . . . . . . 1.4 Note on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 4 5 5 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1 Safety precautions The appliance corresponds to recognised technology standards and the relevant safety regulations. Proper use of the appliance is however essential to avoid damage and accidents. Please therefore follow the precautions given in these operating instructions.
1 Safety precautions 1.2 Correct use • The appliance is designed for use in the home for extracting cooking fumes and smells from above the cooking surface. • Any repairs, modifications or manipulations to the appliance, especially any electrically live parts, should only be carried out by the manufacturer, its Customer Services or similarly qualified persons.
1 Safety precautions 1.4 Note on use • If the appliance is visibly damaged, do not use it. Contact our Customer Services. • If the appliance is not operating properly, disconnect it from the electricity supply immediately. • If the mains cable of the appliance is damaged, it must be replaced by Customer Services in order to avoid hazard. • Caution: Accessible parts may become hot when used with cooking appliances.
1 Safety precautions • If other appliances – fuelled by gas or other fuels – are being used at the same time, ensure that there is a sufficient supply of fresh air. This does not apply to air recirculation appliances. • If other firing systems are being used at the same time (e.g. wood, gas, oil or coal-fired heating appliances), safe operation is only possible providing a room negative pressure of 4 Pa (0.04 mbar) is not exceeded at the location of the appliance.
2 Appliance description The appliance is designed to extract cooking fumes and smells from the cooking area. This particular model can be used to extract or recirculate air. 2.1 Extraction model The integrated fan extracts cooking fumes and smells from above the cooking surface. The air is cleaned through the grease filters and then fed through the exhaust air conduit to the outside.
2 Appliance description 2.3 Equipment • 1 Extractor fan • Illumination • 2, 3 or 4 metal grease filters • 1 activated charcoal filter (only for recirculation mode, not included in scope of delivery) The extractor fan has four power levels • 1 = low, 2 = medium, 3 = high power and the intensive level. • Levels 1–3 are suitable for continuous operation. • The intensive level is used for brief, intensive extraction of fumes, e.g. when searing. The intensive level can be run for five minutes. 2.
2 Appliance description 2.5 Operating and display elements Illumination ON/OFF Power level 1/Switch OFF Power level 2 Power level 3 Intensive level Filter saturation indicator – Flashing: Cleaning the grease filters Cleaning the long-life activated charcoal filters (when present) – Luminous: Replacing the standard activated charcoal filters (when present) Depending on the model and features, the specification of the appliance may differ from the standard specification described herein.
3 Use 3.1 Operation Switching the appliance on ➤ Pressing the / / or power level 1, 2, 3 or Intensive. button switches the appliance on at – The corresponding button illuminates to indicate which power level is being used. We recommend switching the appliance on at power level 1 some 5 minutes before cooking. Use a low power level for normal cooking smells and a higher power level for very strong cooking fumes and smells. Switching the appliance off ➤ Select power level 1.
3 Use 3.2 After-running time ➤ Press the ➤ Hold the / / or button depressed for at least 3 seconds to activate the after-running time. / / or button to select the desired power level. – An acoustic signal is emitted. – The button flashes and the after-running time is activated. With the after-running time function, the appliance keeps running according to the following table and then switches off. Button After-running time 20 minutes 15 minutes 10 minutes 5 minutes 3.
3 Use 3.4 Illumination ➤ Press the ➤ Repeatedly press the button to switch the illumination on. button to switch the illumination off. The illumination can be used independently of the extractor fan. Saturation indicator for grease filter The button flashes after 40 operating hours. The saturation level is reached and the grease filters must be cleaned. Saturation indicator for the standard activated charcoal filter The button illuminates after 160 operating hours.
4 Care and maintenance 4.1 Cleaning the housing Take care that no water gets into the housing of the appliance! If water gets into the housing, it can cause damage. Do not use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, steel wool, etc. as they can damage the surface. Remove the screw fuse or switch off the circuit breaker. Cleaning the outside/inside ➤ Clean the outside using a slightly damp cloth – and detergent if necessary – and wipe dry.
4 Care and maintenance 4.2 Cleaning the grease filters The grease filters should be cleaned at least once a month with normal use or whenever the button flashes. If properly cared for, the grease filters should provide unlimited years of service. Removing ➤ Press back the grip 2 on the grease filter 1. ➤ Carefully pull the grease filter down and out of the fixture. Take care not to damage the grease filters. 2 1 Cleaning ➤ The grease filters can be cleaned in a dishwasher.
4 Care and maintenance 4.3 Replacing the standard activated charcoal filter Standard activated charcoal filters are only used in the recirculation model. A standard activated charcoal filter becomes less effective with use. With normal use, it has to be changed at least every 4 months or whenever the button lights up. It cannot be washed or regenerated. A dirty standard activated charcoal filter can be disposed of with the household waste. ➤ Remove the grease filter and clean it.
4 Care and maintenance 4.4 Cleaning and replacing the long-life activated charcoal filter Long-life activated charcoal filters are only used in the recirculation mode. Unlike the standard activated charcoal filter, the long-life activated charcoal filter can be cleaned and reactivated. The long-life activated charcoal filter should be changed ever month with normal use or whenever the button flashes. The filter can be cleaned in a dishwasher at 65 °C (select an «intensive» resp.
4 Care and maintenance ➤ Remove and clean the grease filter. ➤ Turn both knobs 90° and remove the long-life activated charcoal filter from the bottom. ➤ Remove, clean, reactivate and replace the filter 1 into the frame 2. Take care not to damage the filter. If necessary, replace the used long-life activated charcoal filter by a new one. ➤ Replace the long-life activated charcoal filter and engage it at the back and secure at the front with the knobs. ➤ Replace the grease filter.
4 Care and maintenance 4.5 Changing the halogen light Remove the screw fuse or switch off the circuit breaker. Halogen lights get hot during operation! Allow to cool down first. ➤ Using a small screw driver, carefully lever the ring out. ➤ Replace the defective halogen light with a bulb of the same type (max. 20 watts). Avoid touching the new halogen light with bare hands. Use a soft, dry, grease-free cloth. ➤ Clean the ring and the glass. ➤ Fit the ring and the glass back into the openings.
5 Trouble-shooting 5.1 What to do if ... … the illumination is not working Possible cause Solution • Fuse or circuit breaker for electrical installations in the home is faulty. ➤ Replace the fuse. ➤ Reset the circuit breaker. • Interruption in the power supply. ➤ Check the power supply. • The halogen light is faulty. ➤ Replace the halogen light. … the appliance is not extracting the cooking fumes and smells satisfactorily Possible cause Solutions • The grease filters are dirty.
6 Accessories and spare parts Please give model number and exact description when ordering parts. Halogen light Metal grease filter Standard activated charcoal filter Long-life activated charcoal filter The halogen light is also available from specialist retailers.
7 Technical data Electrical connection ➤ See identification plate. ➤ Remove the grease filter. – The identification plate is located on the inside of the appliance.
8 Disposal Packaging • All packaging materials (cardboard, plastic film (PE) and polystyrene (EPS)) are marked and should, if possible, be collected for recycling and disposed of in an environmentally friendly way. Disconnection • Disconnect the appliance from the mains. With a fixed appliance, this is to be carried out by a qualified electrician! Safety • Disable the appliance to prevent accidents caused by improper use, especially through children playing.
9 24 Notes
10 Index A Accessories . . . . . . . . . . Activated charcoal filter . After-running time . . . . . Appliance Switch on. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 ......... 8 . . . . . . . . 12 . . . . . . . . 11 C Care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Children in the home . . . . . . . Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Long-life activated charcoal filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Construction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 ..... 5 . . . . 14 . . . . 17 .....
10 Index R Recirculation model . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Repair service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 S Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Safety precautions Before using for the first time Children in the home . . . . . . Correct use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Note on use . . . . . . . . . . . . . Saturation indicator Grease filters. . . . . . . . . . . . . Standard activated charcoal filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 . . . 23 .
11 Repair service The TROUBLE-SHOOTING section will help you to carry out small repairs yourself, saving you the time and trouble of calling out a service technician and the cost that goes along with it. Whether you contact us about a malfunction or an order, please always state the serial number (FN) and the model type of your appliance. Enter these details below and also on the service sticker which comes with the appliance. Stick it in a conspicuous place or in your telephone or address book.
Quick instructions Please first read the safety precautions in the operating instructions! Illumination ON/OFF Power level 1/Switch OFF Power level 2 Power level 3 Intensive level Filter saturation indicator – Flashing: Cleaning the grease filters Cleaning the long-life activated charcoal filters (when present) – Luminous: Replacing the standard activated charcoal filters (when present) V-ZUG Ltd Industriestrasse 66, CH-6301 Zug vzug@vzug.ch, www.vzug.com J048.
