Miele DA 219-2 EXT, DA 216-2 EXT, DA 217-2 Grease filters, Cleaning and care

Cleaning and care

Grease filters

Re-usable metal filters are fitted which remove solid particles (oil, dust, etc.) from the kitchen vapours, preventing soiling of the cooker hood.

The filters should be cleaned regularly (at least every 3-4 weeks) to avoid a build-up of fat, but always clean as soon as the grease filter touch control lamp comes on.

An over saturated filter is a fire hazard.

To take out the grease filters press the locking clips in towards the middle of the filter. Holding carefully, lower and remove the filter.

Clean the filters

–by hand: with a nylon brush warm water with a little washing up liquid.

–in a dishwasher: place the filters with the short side upright in the

lower basket, ensuring the spray arm is not obstructed.

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

However, this will not affect the func- tioning of the grease filters in any way.

After cleaning, leave the filters to dry on an absorbent surface before put- ting them back in place.

When removing the filters for clean- ing also clean off any residues of oil or fat from the now accessible hous- ing to prevent the risk of these catch- ing fire.

When replacing the grease filters, en- sure the locking clips are visible facing down towards the hob.

Should the grease filters be put back upside down:

insert a small screwdriver into the slits to disengage them. Do not let them drop on to the hob below.

After replacing the grease filters, press the grease filter touch control for approx. 3 seconds to re-set the operating hours counter. The indica- tor lamp will go out.

If the grease filters are cleaned be- fore the operating hours counter has reached its maximum, the grease fil- ter touch control should be pressed for approx. 6 seconds to reset the counter to zero.

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