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Grease filters
The re-usable metal grease filters in the
appliance r
emove solid particles
(grease, dust, etc.) from the kitchen
vapours, preventing soiling of the
cooker hood.
An oversaturated filter is a fire
hazard.
Cleaning interval
The grease filters should be cleaned
r
egularly (at least every 3 - 4 weeks) to
avoid a build-up of grease.
Clean them immediately if the Grease
filt
er operating hours symbol lights
up.
Y
ou can set the operating hours
counter for the grease filters to suit
the type of cooking you do (see
"Operation").
Removing a grease filter
The grease filter can fall out when
you
are handling it.
This can result in damage to the filter
and the hob below
.
Make sure you hold the filter
secu
rely at all times when handling
it.
T
o take out a grease filter, release the
locking clip on the filter, lower the
filter approx. 45°, unhook it at the
back and remove it.
Cleaning the grease filters by hand
Cle
an the filters with a soft nylon
brush in a mild solution of hot water
and a small amount of washing-up
liquid. Do not use "neat" washing up
liquid.
Unsuitable cleaning agents
Unsuitable cleaning agents can cause
damage t
o the surface of the filters if
used regularly.
Do not use:
– cleaning agents containing descaling
agents
– powder cleaners, cream cleaners
– aggressive multi-purpose cleaning
age
nts or spray cleaners for grease
– oven sprays