Electrolux MCH 662 Ventilation Hood User Manual


 
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MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Before carrying out any maintenance or
cleaning isolate the cooker hood from the
mains supply.
The cooker hood must be kept clean, as a
build up of grease or fat can be a fire hazard.
External Cleaning
Wipe the cooker hood frequently with warm soapy water
using a mild detergent.
Always wear protective gloves when cleaning
the hood.
Never use scouring pads or abrasive cleaners.
Never use excessive amounts of water when
cleaning particularly around the control panel.
Synthetic Grease Filter
The synthetic grease filter cannot be cleaned. It should
be replaced approximately every three months or more
often if the hood is used for more than three hours per
day.
It cannot be washed.
To replace the synthetic paper grease
filter
1. Open the visor.
2. Press inwardly on the two slide catches and lower
the grille to the stop position. Raise the front edge
of the grille through a 45° angle until it detaches
itself from the guides.
3. Carefully ease out the metal wire retaining clips.
4. Clean the metal grille and clips before replacing
the grease filter.
Charcoal Filter
The charcoal filter/s absorb the odours from cooking.
They will slowly become saturated and gradually less
effective.
The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned, it should be
replaced approximately every three months or more often
if the hood is used for more than three hours per day.
To Remove/Replace the Charcoal
Filter/s
1. Remove the metal inlet grille.
2. Carefully turn the disk (C) anti-clockwise and
remove the charcoal filter/s (B) from the motor
support/s (A) as illustrated opposite.