Smeg SHC590N and SHC790N Cooker Hood Instructions Manual

Recommendations and Suggestions

The instructions provided apply to several versions of this appliance. Descriptions of individual features may not apply to your specific appliance.

Installation

Important Safety Information:

• The manufacturer is not liable for damages resulting from incorrect or improper installation.
• Minimum safety distance between the cooker top and extractor hood is 650 mm (refer to working dimensions for lower height installations).
• Verify that the mains voltage matches the rating plate inside the hood.
• For Class I appliances, ensure the domestic power supply guarantees adequate earthing.

Ducting and Ventilation:

• Connect the extractor to the exhaust flue using a pipe of minimum diameter 120 mm. Keep the flue route as short as possible.
• Do not connect the extractor hood to exhaust ducts carrying combustion fumes (e.g., boilers, fireplaces).
• If the extractor is used with non-electrical appliances (e.g., gas burning appliances), ensure sufficient room aeration to prevent backflow of exhaust gas. The kitchen must have an opening for clean air entry.
• When used with appliances powered by energy other than electric, the negative pressure in the room must not exceed 0.04 mbar to prevent fumes being drawn back.
• Air must not be discharged into a flue used for exhausting fumes from gas or other fuel-burning appliances (this does not apply to appliances that only discharge air back into the room).
• If the power cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or their technical service department to prevent risks.
• Use only the provided screws and small parts for hood support.
• Warning: Failure to install screws or fixing devices correctly may result in electrical hazards.
• Connect the hood to the mains via a two-pole switch with a contact gap of at least 3 mm.

Fitting the Hood Canopy:

1. Disconnect wires to Commands and Light at the connectors.
2. The hood can be installed directly on the underside of the wall unit (Minimum 650 mm from the Cooker Hob).
3. Create an opening in the bottom of the wall unit as shown in the diagram.
4. Insert the hood until the side supports snap into place.
5. Fasten using the 10 screws (12a) provided.
6. Lock in position by tightening the screws (Vf) from underneath the hood.
7. Open the suction panel by turning the specific knob.
8. Disconnect the panel from the hood canopy by sliding the fixing pin lever.
9. Remove grease filters.
10. Screw the Frame into place using the 6 screws (12f), reconnect the wires to the Commands and Light, replace the metal grease filter and the Panel.

Ducted Version Air Exhaust System:

• Connect the hood to the chimney using a flexible or rigid pipe (ø 150 or 120 mm).
• To install a ø 120 mm air exhaust connection, insert the reducer flange (9) on the hood body outlet.
• Fix the pipe in position using sufficient pipe clamps (not supplied).
• Remove possible charcoal filters.

Recirculation Version Air Outlet:

• Cut a hole ø 125 mm in any shelf positioned over the hood.
• Insert the reducer flange (9) on the hood body outlet.
• Connect the flange to the outlet on the shelf over the hood using a flexible or rigid pipe ø 120 mm.
• Fix the pipe in position using sufficient pipe clamps (not supplied).
• Fix the air outlet grid (8) on the recirculation air outlet using the 2 screws (12e) provided.
• Ensure that the activated charcoal filters have been inserted.

Electrical Connection:

• Connect the hood to the mains through a two-pole switch having a contact gap of at least 3 mm.

Use

The extractor hood is designed exclusively for domestic use to eliminate kitchen smells.

• Never use the hood for purposes other than its intended design.
• Never leave high naked flames under the hood during operation.
• Adjust flame intensity to direct it onto the bottom of the pan only, ensuring it does not engulf the sides.
• Deep fat fryers must be continuously monitored during use; overheated oil can burst into flames.
• Do not flambé under the range hood due to the risk of fire.
• This appliance can be used by children aged 8 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 on safe use and understand the associated hazards. Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance should not be performed by children without supervision.
• 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 supervised or instructed by a person responsible for their safety.

Control Panel Functions:

Warning: Button T1 turns the motor off, after first passing to speed one.

Maintenance

Opening Panel:

• Open the Panel by pulling it.
• Clean the outside with a damp cloth and neutral detergent.
• Clean the inside using a damp cloth and neutral detergent; do not use wet cloths or sponges, jets of water, or abrasive substances.

Grease Filters:

CLEANING METAL SELF-SUPPORTING GREASE FILTERS:

• The filters must be cleaned every 2 months of operation, or more frequently for particularly heavy usage, and can be washed in a dishwasher.
• Remove the filters one at a time by pushing them towards the back of the group and pulling down simultaneously.
• Wash the filters, taking care not to bend them. Allow them to dry before refitting.
• When refitting the filters, ensure the handle is visible on the outside.

Activated Charcoal Filter (Recirculation version):

These filters are not washable and cannot be regenerated. They must be replaced approximately every 4 months of operation, or more frequently with heavy usage.

REPLACING THE ACTIVATED CHARCOAL FILTER:

• Open the comfort panels by pulling them downwards.
• Remove the metal grease filters.
• Remove the saturated activated charcoal filter as shown (A).
• Fit the new filters (B).
• Replace the metal grease filters.
• Close the comfort panels.

Lighting Unit:

• For replacement, contact technical support.

Technical Specifications and Components

Dimensions

Diagram showing dimensions of the cooker hood.

Components

Installation Components

Documentation