USER MANUAL
DGB3523S
Contents
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CUSTOMER CARE AND SERVICE
Always use original spare parts.
When contacting our Authorised Service Centre, ensure that you have the following data available: Model, PNC, Serial Number.
The information can be found on the rating plate.
Warning / Caution-Safety information
General information and tips
Environmental information
Subject to change without notice.
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.
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
2.1 Control panel overview
| Function | Description | |
| 1 | Light switch | To switch the light on and off. |
| 2 | Fan speed switch | To switch between fan speed level. |
| 3 | Indicator | Indicates if the hood operates. |
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. |
It is recommended to leave the hood operating for approximately 15 minutes after cooking.
To operate the hood:
Move the fan speed switch to one of the speed levels.
The hood starts to operate. If needed, change the speed by moving the switch.
The hoods light works independently to other hood functions. To illuminate the cooking surface use the light switch
.
To turn off the appliance move the fan speed switch to the 0 position.
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 appliance can get hot. To avoid stains appliance must be cooled down and dried with 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. |
| 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:
- Press the handle of the mounting clip on the filter panel underneath the hood.
- Slightly tilt the front of the filter downwards, then pull.
Repeat the first two steps for all filters. - 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. - 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
WARNING!
The charcoal filter is NONwashable! The filter cannot be regenerated!
To replace the charcoal filter:
- Remove the grease filters from the appliance.
Refer to “Cleaning the grease filter” in this chapter. - 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
WARNING!
Risk of burns and electric shock! Disconnect the appliance from the electricity before the operation! Make sure that the light bulb has cooled down before touching it.
WARNING!
Risk of injury! Use protective gloves to replace the lamp.
Risk of damage to the appliance! Do not use sharp edged tools!
Replace the burnt light bulb in accordance with the specifications:
| Power (W) | 4 |
| Socket | E14 |
| Voltage (V) | 220 – 240 |
| Dimensions (mm) | 37 x 100 (diameter x length) |
ILCOS D Code (according IEC 61231) |
DRBB/F-4-220-240E14-37/100 |
To replace the lamp:
- The lamp cover has two slots on each side (1). Use a flat non sharp plastic tool. Gently remove the lamp cover from the appliance (2).
- Replace the lamp.
- Mount the lamp cover.
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.
