Operating the extractor hood Filters and maintenance Cooking vapours are best eliminated by: ❑ Switching on the extractor hood when you start cooking. ❑ Only switching off the extractor hood a few minutes after you have finished cooking. Different grease filters can be used to absorb the grease particles in the kitchen vapours. Fleece grease filter: The filter mat consists of highly flammable material. Warning: A build up of greasy residue increases flammability, and the function of the extractor hood may be impaired. Important: Replace the fleece grease filter in good time, otherwise there is a risk of fire from the heat which accumulates during deep- fat frying or roasting.
Light Fan settings Off 0 1 Low Off High On 0 2 Replacing the fleece grease filter: ❑ During normal operation (daily 1 to 2 hours) the fleece grease filter must be replaced every 8 to 10 weeks. Replace printed fleece grease filters at the latest when the coloured print dissolves. ❑ Use only original filters. These comply with the safety regulations and ensure optimum function. Light Fan settings OFF 0 0 ON 1 2 3 Light Fan settings ON / OFF Intensive setting 1 2 3 4 0 Disposal of the old fleece grease filter: ❑ Fleece grease filters do not contain any harmful substances. They can be disposed of as bio-degradable waste. 18