8 Care and maintenance
8.2
Range hood
Make sure no water gets inside the appliance. If water gets into the appliance, it
can cause damage.
If liquid runs into the opening of the hood: Clean and dry immediately. Do not use
abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, steel wool, etc. for cleaning, as they can dam-
age the surface.
Cleaning the inside
▸ Switch the appliance off.
The range hood must be switched off!
▸ Remove the filter cassette from the appliance.
▸ For recirculation mode: Remove the activated charcoal filter from the appliance.
▸ Clean using a warm, damp cloth and a mild cleaning agent. Use a soft brush as
needed.
▸ Dry well with kitchen towel.
Cleaning the grease filter cassette
The filter cassette holds the grease filters. The grease filters must be cleaned at least
once a month with normal use or whenever the saturation indicator alarm illuminates. If
properly cared for, the grease filters should provide years of service.
Do not to damage the filter cassette when removing/inserting it.
Removing the filter cassette
▸ Switch the appliance off.
▸ Using the handle, lift the filter cassette up and out of the
cut-out in the work surface.
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The grease filters are visible.
Cleaning the filter cassette
▸ Clean the filter cassette in the dishwasher.
▸ Select an «intensive» or «heavy» wash programme.
Cleaning may cause the grease filters to become slightly discoloured. However,
this will not affect the functioning of the filters in any way.
If no dishwasher is available:
▸ Soak the filter cassette in hot water and detergent in the sink for about 2 hours and fi-
nally clean with a soft washing-up brush. Rinse well with clean, cold water and then
dry well using kitchen towel.
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The filter cassette can be used again after being cleaned.
The cassette for the grease filter can be cleaned in the dishwasher. Place the
grease filter cassette in the dishwasher with the handle facing down or to the side.
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