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Filters and maintenance
– Screw, sleeve and wing nut are en-
closed with the activated carbon filter –.
3. Hook the activated carbon filter into the
left-hand side of the extractor hood
housing, push the other side upwards
and secure in place with the wing nut.
4. Re-attach the filter frame.
To remove the activated carbon filter,
proceed in reverse order.
Renewing the activated carbon filter:
Under normal operating conditions (1 to 2
hours per day), the activated carbon filter
will require replacing approximately once
per year. Replacement filters can be
obtained from specialist retailers
(see Optional accessories).
❑
Use only original replacement filters.
In so doing you will be ensuring that the
extractor hood performs as effectively as
possible.
Disposing of the old activated carbon
filter:
❑ Activated carbon filters do not contain
any pollutants and can be disposed of
with domestic refuse.
Cleaning the metal grease filters:
❑ In normal operation (1 to 2 hours daily),
the metal grease filter must be cleaned
1 x a month.
❑ The filters can be cleaned in a dish-
washer. It is however possible that they
will become slightly discoloured.
❑ The filter must be placed loosely, and
NOT wedged, in the dishwasher.
Important:
Metal filters that are saturated with
grease should not be washed together
with other dishes etc.
❑ When cleaning the filters by hand, soak
them in hot soapy water first of all.
Do not use aggressive, acidic or caustic
cleaners.
Then brush the filters clean, rinse them
thoroughly and leave the water to drain off.
Removing/inserting the metal grease
filter:
See details for removing/inserting the fleece
filter.
Activated carbon filter:
For neutralising odours when hood is
used in recirculating-air mode.
The activated carbon filter is installed above
the grease filter inside the extractor hood.
Inserting/removing the filter:
1. Remove the filter frame
(see details on previous page).
2. Place wing nut and sleeve over screw,
insert into housing and tighten firmly
(applies only when installing filter for first
time).
