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Sponge filter
should be washed with hot soapy water once a
month and replaced every 5 to 6 washes.
Metallic filter
must be cleaned once a month, with non
abrasive detergents, by hand or in dishwasher on low
temperature and short cycle.
When washed in a dishwasher, the grease filter may discolour
slightly, but this does not affect its filtering capacity.
Removing the Grease Filters (for models wtih grease filter
support grates)
To remove the dirty grease filter, proceed as follows:
a.
Remove the pull-out drawer completely and open the
ventilation grates that support the grease filters.
b.
Remove
the
Q
fasteners for the grease filter and remove
it (Fig. 10.1). If special metal filters have been installed,
press on the plastic springs
R
to unhook them (Fig.
10.2).
c.
When washing or replacing the grease filter, wash the
grate as well with warm soapy water.
d.
Remount the new filter or the old one after it has dried
thoroughly.
Charcoal filter (filter version only)
It absorbs unpleasant odours caused by cooking.
The saturation of the activated charcoal occurs after more or
less prolonged use, depending on the type of cooking and the
regularity of cleaning of the grease filter.
In any case it is necessary to replace the cartridge at least
every four mounths (or when the filter saturation indication
system – if envisaged on the model in possession – indicates
this necessity).
To fit or replace a carbon filter:
a.
Request a charcoal filter from the retailer, specifying the
model and type of hood.
Caution! Some charcoal filters come covered with a plastic
film to protect their filtering properties. If this is the case,
remove the film before installing the filter.
b.
Remove the pull-out drawer completely.
c.
Remove the grease filters or the grates.
d.
Place the activated carbon filter in position:
1) Version with one motor: insert the filter in its housing
over the plastic grill and rotate it until it locks in
position (Fig. 6).
2) Version with two motors: to assemble the filter,
insert it in its seating and fix it in position using the
clips
L
(Fig. 7)
e.
Remove the grease filters or grills
To remove the carbon filter, follow the procedure described in
item 1) or 2), depending on the version) in the reverse order.
Replacing lamps
Disconnect the hood from the electricity.
Warning!
Prior to touching the light bulbs ensure they are
cooled down.
a.
Remove the pull-out drawer.
b.
Open the light cover support or the back grease filter
support grate.
c.
Always replace burnt-out lamps, according to what is
provided for your appliance, with olive-shaped max. 40
Watt (E 14) bulbs, or neon-lamp 14 Watt max., or PL
lamp 11 Watt (one PL lamp appliance) or PL 9 Watt (two
PL lamp appliance).
d.
Close the light cover support or the back grease filter
support grate.
If the lights do not work, make sure that the lamps are fitted
properly into their housings before you call for technical
assistance.