Klugmann DORMAGEN, Operating Instructions Manual

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7. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance and cleaning will ensure good performance
characteristics and reliability, while extending the life of the hood.
Pay particular attention to the grease filters and activated carbon filters, which
should be exchanged in accordance with the manufacturer's
recommendations.
7.1 ALUMINUM FILTER
The grease filter (Fig. 13) must be cleaned depending on the intensity
of cooking at least once a month. To clean the grease filter it should be
removed and washed with warm water with grease-dissolving agents or in the
dishwasher, setting it upright.
When cleaning the grease filter you should pay attention to not damage the
grid. After rinsing and drying, re-install the filter in the hood.
When the aluminium filter is not cleaned on a regular basis, it wears out faster
and the hood loses its capacity.
Fig.13
7.2 CARBON FILTER
In the re-circulation operating mode the carbon filters absorb odours
associated with cooking. The hood is designed to enable the installation of
two carbon filters on both sides of the turbine. The carbon filters are not