EN 55GENERAL INFORMATION - SAFETY WARNINGSGENERAL INFORMATIONThis canopy hood is designed to be fixed to any rigid vertical surface, over a gas or electric hotplate andcan be used either in the extraction mode (ducted to the outside) or in the recircu-lation mode (internalrecycling). All cookers hood perform better when used in evacuation mode. During winter time it may beconvenient to use the hood in the recycling mode to avoid heat loss from the kitchen.Before starting the installation, consideration should be given to the difficulties to be found dur-ing installation. The installation work must be undertaken by a qualified and competent personin conformity to the rules concerning the evacuation of contaminated air.The manufacturer disclaims all liability for any damage or injury caused as a result of not follow-ing the instructions for installation contained in the following text.1 - SAFETY WARNINGS1.1 - When used in the extraction mode, the cooker hood ducting must not be connected to a fluewhich is used for exhausting fumes from appliances supplied with energy other than electric,such as a central heating flue or water heating flue.1.2 - Before connecting to the mains supply ensure that the mains voltage corresponds with the volt-age on the rating plate inside the hood.1.3 - Connect the cooker hood to the mains via a bipolar switch which has 3mm clearance betweenthe contacts.1.4 - For cooker hoods featuring an earth cable, make sure the electric plant of your house is cor-rectly earthed.1.5 - Appliance in class II are provided with a double insulation; therefore do not connect thenthrough earthed plugs but through simple bipolar plugs.1.6 - When installed, the hood must be positioned at least 65cm above the hotplate.1.7 - Never do flambé cooking under this cooker hood.1.8 - Never leave frying pans unattended during use as overheated fat and oil may catch fire.1.9 - Before carrying out any kind of maintenance or cleaning, disconnect the hood from the mainssupply.1.10- If the room where the cooker hood is to be used contains a fuel burning appliance such as a cen-tral heating boiler then this must be of the room sealed or balanced flue type. If other types offlue or appliance are fitted, ensure that there is an adequate supply of air into the room. Whenthe cooker hood is used in conjunction with appliances supplied with energy other than electric,the negative pressure in the room must not exceed 0,04 mbar to prevent fumes being drawnback into the room by the cooker hood.1.11- The appliance must be positioned so that the plug is accessible.1.12- If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by a special cord or assembly available fromthe manufacturer or its service agent.1.13- This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have beengiven supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible fortheir safety.1.14- Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.