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8 MAINTENANCE
8.1 CLEANING OF GREASE FILTERS
The metallic grease filters are positioned on the bottom of the hood and are used to contain
any grease which is normally emitted in cooking fumes, thereby impeding the deterioration of
the motor.
For washing by hand, use hot water and soap; this can be done by hand brushing vigorously
several times and then rinsing under the tap.
After washing, the grease filters should be dried and re-fitted correctly.
It is possible that after washing the filter colour changes slightly.
In this paragraph guide lines are given, which should be complied with.
WARNING !
We recommend washing grease filters after 50-100 hours of use of the hob. If grease
filters are dirty, motor can take in just a small quantity of air and performance is reduced;
The grease which accumulates on dirty filters is easily inflammable and CAN CAUSE
FIRES, if not eliminated by periodic washes.
The manufacturer declines any responsibility for fires caused by poor maintenance of
the grease filters.
8.2 CARBON FILTERS
The carbon filters at the suction outlet of the motor, are used to retain the odours of kitchen
fumes. It is not necessary to use carbon filters, if the hood is used for suction use.
The use of carbon filters is necessary if you use the hood as filtering.
We have kinds of carbon filters: Carbon filters that can be regenerated 8.2.1 and Carbon
Filters that cannot be regenerated (see 8.2.2).
8.2.1 CARBON FILTER AK WHICH CAN BE REGENERATED
For carbon filter that can be regenerated you also find an instruction with the filter.
The carbon filter that can be regenerated is marked with 230 °C on the frame.
INSTRUCTIONS
The carbon must be regenerated before the first use as the carbon, even if special active
carbon, takes on humidity. The humidity must be taken away.
Put the filter cassette on the grill of your oven and let is warm up for 1 hour at 230°C. Then
wait for 2 hours to let it become completely cold. If the filter is remounted before 2 hours the
hood can be damaged by remains of hot carbon. The process of regeneration can cause a
light change in the colour of the filter cassette. After this time the filter can be remounted in the
hood.
REGENERATION
Humidity and grease particules reduce the performances of air delivery and for this reason the
filter must be regenerated according to the time given in the instruction booklet.
Put the filter- cassette on the grill of your oven and let it warm up for 1 hour at 230°C. Then
wait for 2 hours to let it become completely cold. Only after this time the filter can be
remounted and your hood can work for other 4 months. If you use the hood in an intensive
way, the filter must be regenerated in shorter time. After 4 years the filter looses its
effectiveness and must be completely replaced ( it is not possible to add special carbon )