Defy Appliances DCH309 manual Before and after use Optional Carbon pad filters, Grease filters

Before and after use Optional Carbon pad filters

We recommend that the extractor hood is switched on before any food is cooked. We also recommend that the extractor hood is left running for 15 minutes after the food is cooked, in order to thoroughly eliminate all contaminated air. The effective performance of the extractor hood depends on constant maintenance; the anti-grease filter and the active carbon filter both require special attention.

Grease filters

•Remove the plastic outer protective lining on the grease filters before fitting them to the extractor hood.

•To fit the filters, engage the two lugs at the rear of each filter into the rectangular slots of the extractor hood frame, lift the filter and press the handle catch inwards.

•Engage the filter and release the catch.

•To remove the filter, for cleaning purposes, reverse the procedure described above.

•The anti-grease filter is used to trap any grease particles suspended in the air, therefore is subject to saturation (the time it takes for the filter to become saturated depends on the way in which the appliance is used).

To prevent potential fire hazards, the anti-grease filters should be washed a minimum of every 2 months (it is possible to use the dishwasher for this task).

After a few washes, the colour of the filters may change. This does not mean they have to be replaced.

If the replacement and washing instructions are not followed, the anti- grease filters may present a fire hazard.

•Carbon pad filters assist in removing any unwanted cooking odours from the atmosphere.

•If your installation ducts filtered air to the outside, the carbon pad filters are not required.

•Should you require them, factory approved, carbon pad filters and installation kits may be purchased from your nearest Defy Service Centre or their authorised agents.

The Carbon pad filters are used to purify the air which is released back into the room.

The filters are not washable or re-usable and must be replaced at least once every four months. The active carbon filter saturation level depends on the frequency with which the appliance is used, the type of cooking performed and the regularity with which the anti-grease filters are cleaned.

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