User's Manual

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Noise levels and sound insulation
There are two commonly used measures for noise levels –
sound pressure (dBA) and sound power (dB re 1pW).
Although dBA (sound pressure) is the most quoted,
particularly by other manufacturers, it can be highly
subjective and the test guidelines open to wide
interpretation, making comparisons virtually impossible.
Siemens prefer to use the sound power method, which
requires measurements to be made in a sound insulated
room of preset size, using six pre-defined microphone
points. This ensures that meaningful comparisons can be
made between different models tested in this way.
Many Siemens models use additional sound insulation
around the motor to keep noise as low as possible.
Dishwasher-safe metal grease filters and filter boxes
All the metal grease filters on our hoods can be cleaned
in a dishwasher. Some of our models (particularly those
with glass canopies) have their filters in a box which are
removable and can be placed in the dishwasher.
All our hoods come fully
fitted with a number of
features and benefits.
They include lamps to illuminate the cooking area and
the latest easily changeable grease filters. They also offer
a range of extraction speeds including intensive, and all
feature easy to use ergonomic controls.
They are all also very easy to install, with the added
benefit that almost all hood models can either be set
for ducted or re-circulated extraction depending on
the design of the kitchen. This means that you are not
restricted to fitting a hood to an outside wall.
Auto after running
Some models have an automatic run on facility, which
keeps the hood working for an additional 10 minutes, to
help remove any lingering cooking odours.
Typical Siemens technology and innovation intensive
setting with automatic reset facility
The intensive setting gives an extra boost to the
extraction level – particularly useful when extra
extraction is needed, for example stir frying. As the
intensive setting is only required for a short period of
time, the hood will automatically revert back to
a lower speed setting after a few minutes.
Softlight dimmer function
Thanks to the dimmer light function you can set the
brightness of the hood to provide atmospheric lighting
in the kitchen. When the light is switched on, it does not
shine at its maximum strength immediately, but builds
up gradually. Similarly when you switch the light off,
the light gradually fades away. When the light is on,
its intensity can even be adjusted to suit your individual
requirements.
All the quality and safety you’d expect.
All Siemens hood extraction and noise levels are measured to recognised European standards. Therefore all figures quoted
accurately relate to the performance of the hood when it’s either connected to the relevant ducting components or set to the
re-circulating mode – so that you can accurately select the most appropriate hood to meet your own requirements.