Vallox Captura Cooker hood

The Vallox 51K MV ventilation unit is controlled by using the Vallox Captura cooker hood that is connected to the unit. The cooker hood is designed to be used above the cooker top, as a general extraction valve in the kitchen, and as a ventilation system control panel.

The front panel of the cooker hood has four buttons.

In normal circumstances, the damper must be closed (the signal light is off), which boosts the extract air flow from other premises. The damper must be open (the signal light is turned on) when the user wants to increase the extract air flow from the cooker hood e.g.

when the cooker top or the oven is used for cooking
when the load in the kitchen is exceptional e.g. due to the use of strong detergents or the presence of a large number of people.

Table 1.
	Position of the damper	The damper is opened by pressing the damper button (signal light turns on). The damper is closed (signal light turns off) by pressing the damper button or automatically after one hour (without a timer or 45-120 min when programmed).
	Cooker hood light	Turn the light on or off by pressing the light switch. The brightness of the light can be adjusted.
	Ventilation modes	Select the ventilation mode by pressing the fan speed button repeatedly until the signal light indicates the desired mode:
	Away mode	Use this ventilation mode when the apartment is unoccupied, e.g. during a trip or other long absence.
	At home mode	Use this mode when the dwelling is occupied.
	Boost mode	Use this mode to enhance ventilation, e.g. when there are more people than usual in the apartment.
	Selection button	The selection button is roughly 2 cm to the left from the light switch.

CAUTION:

Neglecting the cleaning of the grease filter can cause a fire hazard.
The outer surfaces of the hood can become hot when the cooker or the oven is turned on.
Flaming is forbidden underneath the cooker hood.
Always follow the instructions provided on adjusting the efficiency of ventilation.
Enable a sufficient supply air flow into the room if the cooker hood and non-electric devices are used simultaneously.

Guard function

The cooker hood has a guard function that is activated when the temperature of the cooker hood exceeds +60 °C or after a sudden increase in temperature (> 8 °C/min). In such a case, all signal lights of the cooker hood and the LED light will flash, the fans of the ventilation unit will stop, and the damper of the cooker hood will close. If this kind of alarm is noticed before fire damage, it can be acknowledged by pressing any of the cooker hood buttons.