Faber Appliance Repair in Heatons South

Why are all LED buttons flashing twice on my Faber cooker hood?

When all LED buttons flash twice simultaneously on a Faber cooker hood, it indicates that the control lock mode has been activated or deactivated. This safety feature prevents accidental changes to hood settings during cleaning. To toggle the lock, press and hold the designated button according to your model's instructions. This is a confirmation signal, not an error.

Why is my Faber cooker hood making excessive noise or vibrating?

Excessive noise or vibration from a Faber cooker hood is commonly caused by incorrect installation, undersized ducting, or a loose mounting. Verify the hood is securely fixed and that ducting maintains the recommended diameter throughout the entire run without kinks or restrictions. Dirty filters can also increase noise levels. If vibrations persist after checking installation, contact a qualified technician as the motor or impeller may require inspection.

Why does my Faber cooker hood turn off automatically after 30 minutes?

If your Faber cooker hood switches off automatically after 30 minutes, the delay function is active. This feature allows the hood to continue extracting residual cooking odours after you finish cooking, then shuts off automatically. To deactivate this function, press and hold the delay button for approximately 3 seconds according to your model's instructions. This is a programmed feature, not a malfunction.

Why are the lights not working on my Faber cooker hood?

If the lights on your Faber cooker hood do not illuminate but the motor works, it may be a bulb, LED strip, or driver failure. Switch off at the mains before any inspection. For halogen models, you may check and replace the bulb with a matching type, avoiding direct skin contact with the new bulb. For LED models, contact a qualified technician as LED components require technical expertise to replace. Consult your instruction manual for model-specific bulb specifications.

What does a single LED flash mean on a Faber cooker hood?

A single LED flash on a Faber cooker hood indicates that the remote control receiver has been deactivated. To reactivate the remote control, press the same button for approximately 5 seconds until the LED flashes twice to confirm activation.

How often should I deep clean the inside of my Faber cooker hood?

Deep clean the interior of your cooker hood and the duct inside the hood once a year. This includes cleaning all accessible internal surfaces where grease may have accumulated beyond the filters.

What is the minimum installation height for a Faber cooker hood above a gas hob?

The minimum distance between the cooker hood and a gas hob must be at least 75cm. This increased distance is required due to the open flames and heat production from gas burners.

Why is my Faber cooker hood remote control not working?

First check whether the batteries need replacing and install fresh CR2032 batteries if necessary. If this does not solve the problem, the remote control receiver on the hood may be deactivated and needs to be reactivated through the hood's control panel.

What duct diameter should I use for my Faber cooker hood?

For cooker hoods with an extraction rate of 300 m³/h or higher, a duct diameter of 150mm is optimal. Alternatively, 120mm ducting may be used. Always use smooth galvanized metal ducting and maintain the same diameter throughout the entire duct run for best performance.

What types of charcoal filters are available for Faber cooker hoods?

Faber offers several types of charcoal filters for recirculating hoods: standard activated carbon filters (replace every 3-4 months), high-performance activated carbon filters (replace every 6 months), and Long Lasting filters (wash in the dishwasher every 3-4 months, lasting up to 3 years). Check your model's specifications for compatible filter types.