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4 - MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING
Regular maintenance and cleaning will ensure good performance and reliability, while extending the
working-life of the hood. Special attention should be reserved to the grease filter and to the charcoal
filter (recycling mode).
4.1 - Grease filter
This retains the solid grease particles and can be supplied in different types. lt is fitted onto the reverse
side of the metal grille panel.
Maintenance of the grease filter varies according to the used type.
a - Whatever type of filters used, the filter is easily removed from the grille by pushing the metal wire
clips to one side and removing.
b - Thin synthetic filter (1 mm thick). It should not be washed and should be replaced every two
months. If the filter is provided with a saturation indicator, replace when:
b.1 - The violet colour of the dots, which are visible through the metal grille, is spread over the
whole surface of the filter.
b.2 - The red colour of the stripes, which is not visible through the metal grille when the filter
is clean, becomes visible from the outside of the metal grille.
c - Foam synthetic filter (approx. 10 mm thick).
It should be washed every two months in hot water using mild detergent and should be squeezed dry,
not wrung out. Replace after 5 or 6 washings.
d - Multi-layer metal filter. It should be washed once a month in hot water using mild detergent or
liquid soap. It can be washed in a dish-washer. It should not be bent and should be left to drain dry.
WARNING: An excess of grease in the filter not only would affect the performance of the hood, but
it is also a possible fire risk.
We strongly recommend therefore to clean and replace filters in accordance with the manufacturer
instructions.
4.2 - Cleaning Metal self- supporting Grease Filters
• The filters are washable and must be cleaned at least every 2 months of operation, or more
frequently for particularly heavy usage.
• Remove the filters one at a time by pushing them towards the back of the group and pulling down
at the same time.
• Wash the filters, taking care not to bend them. Allow them to dry before refitting.
• When refitting the filters, make sure that the handle is visible on the outside.
4.3 - Charcoal filter
The charcoal filter is a chemical filter to be used only when the hood is in the recycling position. To
replace the charcoal filter, open the grille and remove the thumb screw through the centre of the
charcoal filter. If the filter is of the interlocking type, turn the filter anticlockwise. Replace by revers-
ing the operation. For a good performance replace the charcoal filter on average every three months.
4.4 - Worktop illumination
If a lamp fails to function at any time, open the metal grille panel and check that the lamp is fully
screwed into the holder. When changing the lamp, an identical replacement must be fitted to ensure
a safe working of the hood.
4.5 - Cleaning
The metal work should be cleaned regularly, at least once a month, using mild household cleaner and
polish. Never use abrasives.
For all operations from point 4.1 to point 4.4 and in particular for point 4.3, pay special attention to
the safety regulation 1.9.
