Maintenance and care
●The hood must always be disconnected from the mains power supply before beginning any maintenance work.
Opening the grid
●Open the latch L and swing the grille downwards.
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●To remove the grid, pull it forwards from the right and release it.
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Grease filter
●The purpose of the grease filteris to aspirate grease particles which form during cooking and it must always be used, either in the extraction or recirculate mode..
Important: the metal grease filters must be removed and washed, either by hand or in the dishwasher, every four weeks.
Hand washing
Soak grease filters for about one hour in hot water with a grease- loosening cleaner, then rinse off thoroughly with hot water. Repeat the process if necessary. Refit the grease filters when it is dry.
Dishwasher machine
Place grease filter in a dishwasher. Select most intensive washing programme and highest temperature, at least 65°C. Repeat the process if necessary. Refit the grease filter when it is dry.
Note: when washing the metal grease filter in the dishwasher a slight discoloration of the filter can occur, this does not have any impact on its performance.
●Clean the inner housing using a hot detergent solution only (never use caustic detergents, abrasive powders or brushes).
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