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Before cleaning or attempting any type of maintenance, always make sure that the electricity
supply is disconnected.
The manufacturer declines all liability in cases where the instructions for the appropriate installation,
maintenance and use of the extractor hood are not observed.
If the power cable is cut or damaged in any way, disconnect the extractor from the electricity supply and call
the service number on the rear cover of this booklet or a suitably
repairer.
General Cleaning
Wipe the external surfaces of the appliance regularly using warm water and a mild detergent. NEVER use
abrasive cleaners.
Care and maintenance
The Grease Filters
Your extractor includes a grease
which helps
to protect your kitchen & furniture from greasy
residues by
out grease particles.
•
Over time, the grease
may become a
risk if the greasy residue is allowed to build up.
•
To prevent a
hazard, the grease
should be cleaned.
•
Depending on use, this should be done every
10-15 days or for light usage once a month.
•
To remove the grease
slide catch
inwards, then lower the grease
to
release it from the extractor.
•
Do not wash the grease
in a dishwasher.
•
Clean the grease
using hot water and
normal washing-up detergent
•
Allow the grease
to dry completely before
•
The extractor must never be operated without
the grease
in position.
The Carbon Filters
If the appliance is going to be used in recirculation
mode then it is necessary to carbon
This
will help to absorb odours caused by cooking.
Carbon
have a limited life. We advise you
to change them when there is a noticeable drop
in performance. The intervals between changing
the
will depend entirely upon the amount of
cooking you do, but on average they will last about
3 - 6 months.
•
To gain access to the carbon
of
all remove the grease
as mentioned
previously.
•
Remove the old
and install new charcoal
by turning them gently (HJA2906 - pack
of 2).
•
The carbon filters are not washable and cannot
be recycled.