Bosch Appliances DKE 73, DKE 63 Operating procedure, Filters and maintenance, Grease filters

Operating procedure

The most effective method of removing vapours produced during cooking is to:

❑Switch the ventilator ON

as soon as you begin cooking.

❑Switch the ventilator OFF

a few minutes after you have finished cooking.

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Light Off/On Ventilator settings

Switching ON:

❑Slide the right slide switch to the desired fan setting.

Switching OFF:

❑Slide the right slide switch back to 0.

Lighting:

❑The light can be switched on at any time, even though the fan is switched off.

Filters and maintenance

Grease filters:

Metal filters are used to trap the greasy element of the vapours that develop during cooking.

The filter mats are made from non- combustible metal.

Caution:

As the filter becomes more and more saturated with grease, not only does the risk of it catching fire increase but the efficiency of the extractor hood can also be adversely affected.

Important:

By cleaning the metal grease filters at appropriate intervals, the possibility of them catching fire as a result of a build-up of heat such as occurs when deep-fat frying or roasting is taking place, is reduced.

Cleaning the metal grease filters:

❑In normal operation (1 to 2 hours daily), the metal grease filter must be cleaned after 8 to 10 weeks.

❑The filters can be cleaned in a dish- washer. It is however possible that they will become slightly discoloured.

❑The filter must be placed loosely, and NOT wedged, in the dishwasher.

Important:

Metal filters that are saturated with grease should not be washed together with other dishes etc.

❑When cleaning the filters by hand, soak them in hot soapy water first of all. Then brush the filters clean, rinse them thoroughly and leave the water to drain off.

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