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Filters and maintenance
Different grease filters can be used to
absorb the grease particles in kitchen
vapour.
Fleece grease filter:
The filter mat consists of highly flameresis-
tant material.
Attention:
A build up of greasy residue increases flam-
mability, and the function of the extractor
hood may be impaired.
Important:
Replace the fleece grease filter in good
time, otherwise there is a risk of fire from
the heat which accumulates during deep-
fat frying or roasting.
Replacing the fleece grease filter:
K
During normal operation (daily 1 to 2
hours) the fleece grease filter must be
replaced every 8 to 10 weeks.
K
Replace printed fleece grease filters at
the latest when the coloured print dissol-
ves.
Only use original filters
.
K
These comply with the safety regulations
and ensure optimum function.
Disposal if the old fleece grease filter:
K
Fleece grease filters do not contain any
harmful substances. They can be dispo-
sed of as bio-degradable waste.
Metal grease filters:
The filter mats consist of non-flammable
metal.
Attention:
A build up of greasy residue increases flam-
mability, and the function of the extractor
hood may be impaired.
Important:
Replace the metal grease filter in good time,
otherwise there is a risk of fire from the heat
which accumulates during deep-fat frying or
roasting.
Cleaning the metal grease filters:
K
During normal operation (daily 1 to 2
hours) metal grease filters must be repla-
ced every 8 to 10 weeks.
K
The metal grease filter can be cleaned in
the dishwasher. Slight discoloration may
occur.
Important:
K
Do not clean heavily saturated metal
grease filters together with kitchen uten-
sils.
K
If cleaning by hand, soak the filter mats
in a hot soapy solution for several hours.
Then brush them off, rinse thoroughly
and leave to dry.
K
Only use original filters.
These ensure optimum function.
