Elica hoods can be installed in 2 different versions:
The EXTRACTOR hood expels the air outside the home. It is the most common type as it guarantees high performance, high flow rate and minimum noise.
The FILTERING version removes unpleasant odours through a special filter and reintroduces the air into the kitchen area. This type is suitable in situations where there is no outlet hole, avoiding external heat dispersion.
"Not all DUCT-OUT versions of kitchen hoods can be converted into FILTERING versions, and vice versa.
Periodic maintenance and/or replacement of the charcoal filters (filtering version) is recommended according to the instructions provided in the manual."
Elica recommends installing the extractor version of the hood because it guarantees a better performance, high flow rate and low noise levels. Only in cases where it is impossible to install a pipe to expel the air to the outside due to logistical and space reasons (for example, where there is no outlet hole), then install or convert the hood into a filtering version.
Most Elica hoods can be converted from extractor to filtering and vice versa. To correctly convert the hood, always check the instruction manual and purchase the necessary accessories. If you would like to find out if your hood can be converted, please write to us using the form in the Contact Us section indicating the 12NC of the hood in question.
The non-return valve is needed to avoid external air or fumes from the chimney flue from entering, and to prevent the access of foreign bodies into the motor. It may only be installed in duct out version hoods. (with external ducting).
The hood should be regularly cleaned both internally and externally with gentle, neutral detergents and fully dried once finished. The metallic mesh grease filter - similar to a grid and found at the opening of the hood – must be cleaned about once a month with gentle detergents, by hand or in the dishwasher at low temp and short cycle. The filter does not lose its properties even if it changes colour when washed in a dishwasher.
Hoods installed in FILTERING mode remove unpleasant odors through a specific filter, recycling air back into the kitchen through the openings in the upper part. This type of product is suitable in situations without external evacuation outlets. In this version, it is essential to replace or regularly maintain the charcoal filter according to its type (check instructions in the booklet).
For further details regarding the type of filter and maintenance and replacement, please contact us using the form. Make sure you indicate the 12NC of the product.
Internal hood cleaning must be done using soft cloths and neutral detergents. Before starting, unplug the product from its power source and only reconnect it after having thoroughly dried all damp parts. Avoid contact with electrical wires or other functional product parts. Wear protective cut-proof gloves.
Not all the Elica hood models are sold with the hole drilling template in the box. If you want to know if a specific model has one or you want to request one in particular, fill in the form in the Contact us section, providing the 12-digit code which starts with “208”, indicated on the rating plate inside the product or the PRF code which you can find in the catalogue or on the www.elica.com website in the product section.
The diameter of the outlet hole should never be reduced more than 20% of the original diameter. Reducing it by more than 20% will significantly decrease the performance of the hood and increase the noise level. For example, if the outlet hole is 150 mm, the section can be reduced to 125 mm at the most. If the outlet hole is 125 mm, it can be reduced to 100 mm. In some models, it is not possible to reduce the diameter of the fumes outlet hole, so we recommend checking the indications in the manual which can be downloaded from the Elica website in the product data sheet of the relevant model.
Positioning the hood at a lower height than indicated in the instruction manual will void the warranty and endanger the user’s safety as certain safety conditions may be lost. Moreover, if the installation instructions of the hob specify a greater distance, this should be taken into account.
The carbon filter guarantees that stale air, generated during cooking in the kitchen, is regularly cleaned. The carbon filter has a specific life cycle. As time passes, the grease particles that accumulate may block the passage of air so the filtering process becomes less efficient and the motor becomes noisier. The plant-based activated carbon captures unpleasant odours, particles and unwanted substances before reintroducing the filtered air into your kitchen. Replacing the carbon filter on a regular basis is necessary when the hood is used in the filtering configuration. To find out more, please consult our guide on purchasing carbon filters at this link.
The hood must be cleaned with neutral products (pH7) that are neither alkaline nor acid. Check that there are no harmful components such as soda, ammonia, chlorine or acid in the cleaning product. If the hood is made of steel, it is important to be careful about the type of cleaning product you purchase as the presence of the above-mentioned substances may have a harmful effect on the steel, causing stains or rust spots. The hood must be regularly cleaned both internally and externally in strict accordance with the maintenance instructions. Failure to follow the rules for hood cleaning, as well as filter and accessory replacement and cleaning may result in a fire hazard.
To find out if your hood can be used with a remote control, fill in the form in the Contact us section. To find out the compatibility between products and accessories, it is essential to provide the hood’s 12NC code. This is a 12-digit number that starts with 208 and is found on the product’s rating plate. The compatibility is, however, also specified in the use and maintenance manual of all products.
To replace Elica lightbulbs we suggest checking the maintenance booklet in the section “lightbulb replacement,” if it is an action that you can do alone (in such a case always make sure to disconnect the appliance from the electrical grid beforehand), or if necessary, contact technical customer assistance for help.
Replacing activated charcoal filters is simple and can be done without assistance. You can find more information in the instruction manual, downloadable at elica.com, inside the relative product sheet in the “Download” section. Click here to purchase activated charcoal filters at our e-shop
Every Elica hood may have different types of lighting. The product light specifications are found on the rating label, yet you may verify them even more simply by checking the product sheets in the TECHNICAL FEATURES.
The extraction test is carried out by checking the air outlet in the upper part of the hood: simply remove the duct pipe and allow the air to flow out freely by turning the hood on and varying the speed. If the air is discharged, the hood is operating correctly.
If you have an electric or induction hob, it is normal for condensation to transform into droplets. This phenomenon does not normally occur in the case of gas hobs, as the gas heats both the pot and the surrounding air. As the hood also heats, the vapours rise and meet with a warm body, which causes them to evaporate. Induction hobs, on the other hand, heat the pot but not the surrounding air; therefore, when the vapours rise, they meet with a cold body, which transforms the vapours into droplets, which then fall onto the hob. Condensation is, however, a natural phenomenon. We advise you to turn the hood on 5-10 minutes before starting to cook and turn it off 10-15 minutes after you have finished.