5. Trouble shooting
POSSIBLE CAUSE
The plug of the appliance is not
connected to the socket.
The plug has become loose.
The socket is not supplied with
energy.
The fuse is switched off.
ventilation damper blocked.
motor mounting defective.
motor defective
one-way valve is leaky
connection base chimney-telescopic
chimney is leaky
motor not properly fixed
hood not properly fixed
too much distance hood-hob
too much draught because of open
doors and/or windows
mounting rail is not firmly fixed
screws are not firmly tightened
If the hood does not work properly and/or you can hear increased operating noise,
Incorrect dimension of the air duct.
Obstruction in the air duct.
The diameter of the air duct from hood to wall-box inclusive should be 120
mm; otherwise the capacity of the motor may be decreased.
If you have installed a fly screen on the wall-box, the air vent may be
obstructed. Check by removing the fly screen.
If the cover panel of the wall box is equipped with firm and slanted slats, the air
vent may be obstructed. Check by removing the cover panel.
MALFUNCTION
The appliance does not work at all.
Light is on but motor does not work.
Abnormal motor-smells.
Smear of oil.
Appliance vibrates.
Insufficient extracting capacity.
Appliance is unstable.
check the schedule below:
MEASURE
Check the corresponding socket by
connecting it with another appliance.
Check the fuse.
The voltage is too low. Compare the
data on the model plate with the data
of your energy supplier.
remove blockage.
replace motor.
replace motor
seal the valve
seal the connection with a suitable
material
fix motor properly
fix hood properly
lower position of hood
close the doors/windows
fix mounting rail properly
tighten the screws
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