4. Cleaning and care
Fig. 13
Note:
The handles of the grease filters must be visible after installation. They can no longer be removed if the handles are in the inner part of the housing.
Cleaning the grease filters:
The 
(Grease filter saturation) symbol flashes on the display after an operating time of 30 hours. Flashing of this symbol signals to you that the grease filters have to be cleaned. The grease filters can be cleaned at any time, even if the 
(Grease filter saturation) symbol does not flash. The metal filters can be removed easily for cleaning.
Proceed as follows:
–Grip the grease filter handles and press the slide towards the rear.
–Pull the grease filter out of its mount in the downward direction (Fig. 13).
–Repeat the operation with the other grease filters.
You can clean the metal grease filters in a dishwasher at a maximum temperature of 65 °C. Place the grease filters vertically in the dishwasher to ensure that no food remainders will stay on them.
Slight discoloration can occur when cleaning the grease filters in a dishwasher.
When replacing the grease filters, wipe out the inner part of the housing with hot detergent solution.
Reinsert the grease filters in the hood after cleaning. Install them in the reverse order to removal.
Press the 
(Grease filter) key to set the elapsed hours counter to zero; the 
(Grease filter) symbol stops flashing.
Do not clean the appliance with a steam cleaning apparatus or with water pressure because this poses a risk of
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