Hood Guide

Basic information about kitchen hoods

What does a hood do?

The negative side-effect of cooking is the smoke and oil residue that emanates from the hob or
cooktop area which is uncomfortable and can also be hazardous to health.

The kitchen hood placed directly above the cooking area serves to extract the grease from the air
before it settles on any nearby surface, and also filters the air in the kitchen from unpleasant
odours by extracting the strong odours of the food being cooked.

Kitchens without hoods become dirty and unhygenic very quickly. In addition, the huge amounts
of time and effort required to constantly scrub and clean the kitchen can easily be avoided with
an efficient kitchen hood.

How does a hood function?

The hood functions in aspiration mode if it expels the fumes and steam sucked
out of the kitchen.
The hood functions in filtering mode if it filters the fumes and steam from the sucked out air
and then returns it to the kitchen.

The aspiration mode is the more effective.

How is the hood constructed?

The aspiration hood consists of 3 elements:

1. External body

2. Aspiration group

3. Anti-fat filter

The filtering hood consists of 4 elements:

1. External body

2. Aspiration group

3. Anti-fat filter

4. Anti-odour filter
How are divided the hoods?
Here are the types of design:

How do you mount the hood?

Here are the types of installation:

How do the hoods measure?

The hoods have various width measurements. Choose them on the basis of the width of the
cooking top.
To simplify, let us say that they generally measure 60cm, 80cm and 90cm

ABC Of Installation

Here are some simple points that must be followed to obtain a comfortable
and correct installation

A correct installation is necessary for the effectiveness of your hood

1. The inspection
Ask your dealer to inspect the kitchen. You can know in advance:
• the height of the ceiling for calculating the exact height of the flue,
• the position and diameter of the exit hole to obtain the correct type of tubing,
• the volume of the kitchen to inform you about sufficient aspiration power.

2. The aspiration conduit

Make sure that the aspiration conduit is the shortest and least tortuous possible.
If the path has to be particularly long and with many curves, choose the right hood in finding a
hood that is, in any case, efficient

A non efficient installation

4. Distance from the cooking top

The hood is to be installed at a minimum distance of 65 cm from the cooking top

• Attention: the guarantee is invalidated if this safety distance is not respected.

• The hood cannot guarantee the declared performance if the distance from the cooking top
exceeds 75 cm.

5. The first test

Once installation is completed, carry out a first test, starting the motor and turning the
lights on

• If it is a aspiration hood, check that it is connected well to the exit tubing

• If it is a filtering hood, check that there are the carbon filters.

6. La prima pulizia

Only at this point should the protective film be removed and a first cleaning carried out

• Remove the impurities with a damp sponge and a little neutral soap
• Rinse with a damp cloth
• Dry with a soft cloth. If the hood is in stainless steel, follow the glazing of the metal
ABC Of Use And Mantainance

Here are the basic suggestions for a correct use and maintenance of the
hood.

Trivial tips to use it at its best.

Correct use of the hood

Switch the hood on a minute before beginning to cook to create a flow of air that carries
fumes and steam towards the aspiration surfaces.

Low speeds are generally sufficient for cooking that emits weak odours and steam, such as
cooking pasta and sauces.

High speeds are needed for cooking that emits strong odours and steam, such as frying and
grilling or cooking several dishes at the same time.

Leave the hood on, if useful, even after cooking is finished until all the steam and odours have
been aspirated.

Cleaning the hood

Remove the impurities with a damp sponge and a little neutral soap.

Rinse with a damp cloth.

Dry with a soft cloth if the hood is in stainless steel; follow the glazing of the metal.

Maintaining the filters efficient

Wash the metal anti-fat filters by hand or in the dishwasher every two months.

Change the synthetic anti-fat filters every two months.

Change the anti-odour filters every three months if using the filtering version of the hood.

Maintenance of the filters guarantees an effective use of the hood. (The intervals of time refer to
normal use of the hood, about 3 hours a day).