Miele 09 730 840 Grease filters, Cleaning and care, Cleaning the grease filters by hand

Cleaning and care

Grease filters

The re-usable metal grease filters in the appliance remove solid particles (grease, dust, etc.) from the kitchen vapours, preventing soiling of the cooker hood.

The grease filters should be cleaned regularly (at least every 3-4 weeks) to avoid a build-up of grease, but always clean immediately if the Grease filter sensor ￿ lights up.

Grease which builds up on the grease filters over a long period of time can harden, making cleaning more difficult.

￿An oversaturated filter is a fire hazard.

￿To take out the grease filters, release the locking clip on the filters, lower the filters 45°, unhook them at the back and remove them.

To avoid damaging the filters or the hob below, make sure you hold the filters securely at all times when handling them.

Cleaning the grease filters by hand

￿Clean the filters with a soft nylon brush in a mild solution of hot water and a little washing-up liquid.

Do not use "neat" washing-up liquid.

Avoid:

–cleaning agents containing descaling agents,

–powder cleaners, cream cleaners or abrasive all-purpose cleaners.

–oven sprays.

Cleaning the grease filters in the dishwasher

￿Place the filters as upright as possible in the lower basket, with the short sides upright, and wash using a 65°C programme, ensuring the spray arm is not obstructed.

￿Select a programme with a maximum temperature of 65° C. If a Miele dishwasher is being used, select the Sensor wash programme.

￿Use a mild dishwasher detergent.

Depending on the dishwasher detergent used, cleaning the filters in a dishwasher can cause permanent discolouration to the surface.

However, this will not affect the functioning of the filters in any way.

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