Whirlpool AKR273/IX, User And Maintenance Manual

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GB11
- use protective gloves.
- disconnect the appliance from the power
supply.
GREASE FILTERS
The metal grease filter has an unlimited life and should be cleaned once a month by hand or in a
dishwasher at low temperature and with a short cycle. Cleaning in a dishwasher may cause
discoloring of the grease filter, but its filtering efficiency is unaffected.
Pull out the steam deflector.
Pull out the handle to remove the filter.
Wash the filter and leave it to dry, proceeding in reverse order to refit.
REPLACING LAMPS
IMPORTANT : check the type of lamp is suitable for your particular model of appliance.
Replace the lamp with an identical one as indicated on the specifications label or next
to the lamp itself, on the hood.
Version with halogen lamps 28w max - E14
1. Disconnect the hood from the household power supply.
2. Open the steam deflector and remove the metal grease filters.
3. Remove the burnt-out lamp and fit a new one.
4. Refit the metal grease filters.
Version with halogen spotlight 20w max - G4
1. Disconnect the hood from the household power supply.
2. Using a small flat-head screwdriver at the three points indicated, gently prise off the lamp
cover.
3. Remove the burnt-out lamp from the lampholder and fit a new one.
4. Refit the lamp cover (snap-on).
CARBON FILTER
(filter hoods only)
It captures and neutralizes unwanted cooking odours.
Change the carbon filter every 4 months
Fitting or changing the carbon filter
1. Pull out the steam deflector.
2. Remove all the grease filters (refer to the section “grease filters”).
3. Fit the carbon filter so that it covers the motor grille and turn clockwise to lock it in place.
Note: Proceed in reverse order to remove.
Proceed in reverse order to refit the grease filters in place.
WARNING:
MAINTENANCE
CLACK!
CLACK!