FAQs

Find the answers to the most frequently asked questions.

A warning light is flashing, must I contact assistance?

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 Before calling Technical Assistance to ask them to send someone,              please check the hood’s instructions manual and the “Use” and              “Maintenance” paragraphs in particular, in order to check if the              flashing light is just an alarm on the hood, which can be switched              off simply by operating a reset on the hood’s commands.

Faber recommends the extraction version because it is:

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More effective: expels dirty air directly              outsideSafest: it draws fresh air into the              kitchen. And security is important, especially in the presence of              gas-powered cookersLess noisy: the air passes              without obstacles making less noise

How can I clean the hood?

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It 'easy to get the hood always nice and clean: it takes a soft              cloth and mild detergent, without chlorine to avoid to damage the              finish. But Faber's advice does not stop here... If you want a              perfect result use Clin & Clin. Clin & Clin is a              disposable towel developed in our laboratories for cleaning the              hood in steel, indispensable to have it always clean, bright and              free of unaesthetic fingerprints. During application, Clin &              Clin releases on the hood a special film that will protect it for              several weeks. During this period, simply use a dry cloth every              day to have a hood clean and shiny. The detergent used in the              protective tissue is approved by the stringent U.S. FDA (Food and              Drug Administration) and USDA (U.S. Department of Agriculture) and              can be used safely for other steel surfaces such as hobs, ovens or              sinks.

How can I have the instructions manual?

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 Enter the code of the hood model in the Product Documentation              section in the Support area and download the instructions manual.

How can I identify the hood in my house?

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 The model of each hood is written on the label inside the product              (which you can find by removing the metal filters/mesh). On the              top right side there is a 7 or 9 digit assistance code that begins              with 63... Alternatively, you may find a 10-digit code of this              sort: 110.xxxx.xxx.

How can I order accessories and replacements?

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Contact our Technical Assistance Centres, provide us with your              hood model and you can order all the accessories and replacements              you need.

How can I prevent the hood from making a noise?

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The noise is generated by the airflow passing through the inside              of the hood during operation. We built the internal components of              our hoods so that the airflow meets few obstacles in its path,              with excellent results in terms of efficiency and low noise An              effective way to prevent an increase of noise is to use, for the              exhaust of the air, well-sized tubes (120-150 mm in diameter)              Dirty and saturated filters can obstruct the air flow: a periodic              cleaning (or replacing) of the filter ensures a smooth flow of air              You can also soundproof the hood adopting the innovative              technologies that we developed and patented. To learn more, go to              the technologies for the silence

How do I perform an extraction test?

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Before any “domestic” test, make sure the hood has been installed              correctly following the installation steps contained in the              instructions manual supplied with the product. This said, an              “approximate” test can be performed by switching the hood on              parallel to the cooker on which you can boil some water. If the              installation is correct and poor extraction is caused by a fault              in the product, you must call the Faber-authorised Technical              Assistance Centre (for info:<ahref="https://www.faberspa.com/en/post-sales-assistance/">https://www.faberspa.com/en/post-sales-assistance/</a>) providing the codes written on the label inside the hood.              Alternatively, you can open an assistance request by calling              on0732 691691and providing the information on the              hood.

How is performance measured?

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 The extraction capacity and noise levels of Faber hoods are              measured according to international standards IEC / EN 61591 and              IEC / EN 60704-3 (Sound power), specially prepared by the              certification bodies to detect the performance of range hoods.              These methods reproduce the typical conditions of installation and              operation, therefore provide actual an truthful data.<strong>Ask for performancethatrefersto thesestandards</strong>: you can rely on correct information, complete and reliable as              those we declare. Our laboratory is accredited NEMKO and IMQ and              all the performance of the hoods, including the ability of our              filters to capture grease and the brightness of the lamps, are              measured internally.

How much extraction capacity is needed?

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 An effective hood guarantees at least 10 changes of air per hour*.              The extraction capacity must be adequate for this purpose A hood              that provides at least 10 changes of air per hour* without              exceeding the noise level of 55 dB (A)**, it's comfortable. We              have calculated which hoods are able to ensure the comfort, to              learn more go to Faber Comfort Attention: The volume of the              kitchen, the length, diameter and number of bends of the pipe to              reach the exit hole of the air determine the extraction              capacity                * Fan Handbook - F. Bleier 1998 ** Sound measure - Brüel &                Kjaer 1986 / Noise and Vibration Control Engineering - Beranek;                ver 1992

I am using the hood in extracting version, must I put the              ventilation hole in the upper part of the room?

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 Yes. The ducts exiting from the hood will then be connected to it.              The hole must have a diameter of at least 120 mm.

 I have bought an island hood, can the exhaust duct exit on the              side?

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 The hood, near the upper plate, has an opening through which              ducting for fume emission can pass. Additional exits (e.g. on              chimneys) are not recommended because any aesthetic damage caused              to the steel is not covered by the warranty.

 I have lost the warranty certificate, can I have another one?

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Yes, you can ask for one by contacting us on info@faberspa.com

 If, for installation reasons, I must place the hood lower than              what is written in the instructions manual, will the warranty              still be valid?

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  No. You must install the hood at the height shown in the              instructions manual for the warranty to be valid and, most              importantly, for safety in the kitchen.

My hood is old and I cannot find a replacement part. Who can I              contact?

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Contact our Technical Assistance Centres, provide us with your              hood model and you can ask for the replacement you need (if it              still exists and is available).

Recycling or Extraction hood?

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Recycling hood: filters fumes and steam cleaning              the air by means of charcoal filters and returning it to the              kitchenExtraction hood: extracts fumes and steam              out of the kitchen through a dedicated ducting system

The hood is not extracting properly, what should I do?

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Check (or ask the installer to check) the hood’s installation in              order to control that it has been installed correctly and, in all              cases, following the steps described in the instructions manual              supplied with the hood. If the installation is correct and poor              extraction is caused by a fault in the product, you must call the              Faber-authorised Technical Assistance Centre (info on link https://www.faberspa.com/en/post-sales-assistance/              ) providing the codes written on the label inside the hood.              Alternatively, you can open an assistance request by calling              on0732 691691and providing the information on the              hood.

The keyboard of the hood is not working, who can I call?

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You can contact the Faber-authorised Technical Assistance Centre              in the area you live in (for info:                https://www.faberspa.com/en/post-sales-assistance/              ), providing the codes written on the label inside the hood.              Alternatively, you can open an assistance request by calling              on 0732 691691 and providing the information on the              hood.

There are anomalous vibrations in the hood, what should I do?

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Check (or ask the installer to check) the hood’s installation in              order to control that it has been installed correctly and, in all              cases, following the steps described in the instructions manual              supplied with the hood. If the installation is correct and the              noise actually comes from the product, you must call the              Faber-authorised Technical Assistance Centre (for info: https://www.faberspa.com/en/post-sales-assistance/              ) providing the codes written on the label inside the hood.              Alternatively, you can open an assistance request by calling              on 0732 691691 and providing the information on the              hood.

What are the filters? How often do they need to be replaced?

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Filters are an integral part of the hood, their maintenance affect              the efficacy, safety and noise levels of the hood Thegrease filters              protect the motor from grease contained in the steam sucked from              the hood. The metal filters of the Faber hoods (Baffle, cassette,              modular or synthetic) ensure a high capture of the grease              particles. Baffle and cassette capture more than 90% of grease. To              keep them efficient it’s sufficient to wash them by hand or              machine, on average every 2 months.The synthetic              filters that may be present on some old models are not washable              and should be replaced when impregnated with grease, about every 2              months The anti-odour filter(charcoal filters) are              to be installed only on hoods in recycling mode. They are not              washable and must be periodically replaced, on average every 3              months Where can I find thefilters ? find the after              sales service

  What ducting is recommended for the best performance?

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Ducting with a diameter of at least 150 mm. It is the best for              hoods with extraction rates of 300 m3/h or more. If installing              this ducting is not possible, we recommend ducts with a diameter              of 120 mm. Smaller ducts have a negative effect on extraction rate              and make the hood noisier.

 What should I do if I am unable to install the carbon filter?

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The instructions manual provides pictures on how to install the              filter correctly. Alternatively, you can call the Technical              Assistance Centre ( 0732 691691 call from Italy)              but you will have to pay for their services.

What should I do if the label with the characteristics is no longer legible?

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If the label is illegible or damaged you can contact us on info@faberspa.com and send us the photographs of the product.

Who can I contact if I have problems with installation?

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The instructions manual provides all the information required to install the filter correctly. You can also ask our Technical Assistance Centres that will be able to answer and send someone for whatever you need

(N.B. you will be charged for this Technical Assistance Centre service).

Why does the Technical Assistance Service not deal with issues linked to product aesthetics?

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Because an aesthetic issue must be reported by the installer at the time of installation, i.e. when the packaging around the hood is removed. Any issues arising after installation cannot be included in the warranty and any activity on that regard performed by the Technical Assistance Centre will not be included in the warranty.