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8 Cleaning and maintenance
Cleaning and maintenance
To keep your appliance working efficiently for a long time,
Cleaning and maintenance
it is important to clean and maintain it carefully.
8.1 Cleaning agents
You can obtain suitable cleaning products from Customer
Service or the online shop.
NOTICE:
Unsuitable cleaning agents may damage the surfaces of
the appliance.
Do not use strong or abrasive cleaning agents.
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Do not use cleaning agents with a high alcohol content.
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Do not use hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges.
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Only use glass cleaners, glass scrapers or stainless
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steel care products if recommended in the cleaning
instructions for the relevant part.
Wash sponge cloths thoroughly before use.
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8.2 Turning off the main power switch
WARNING
To avoid th risk of burns, DO NOT reach through fire or
over hot surfaces to turn off the hood.
Remove the grease filters.
1.
Turn the main power switch to the OFF position. The
2.
main power switch is located on the wiring cover.
Main power switch
position
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8.3 Cleaning the grease filters
The grease filters filter the grease from the cooking
vapors. Regularly cleaned grease filters help ensure a
high level of grease separation.
WARNING
Grease deposits in the grease filter can ignite.
Clean the grease filter at least every two months.
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Function
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OFF
Never operate the appliance without the grease filter.
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WARNING
Be sure the entire appliance (including the grease filters
and light bulbs, if applicable) has cooled and grease has
solidified before attempting to clean any part of the
appliance.
WARNING
Do not reach inside the hood, there can be sharp points
and hidden edges.
Removing the grease filters
NOTICE:
Falling grease filters may damage the cooktop below.
Grip below the grease filter with one hand.
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Use the finger cup to push the filter down
1.
out
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Remove the grease filters from the holders.
2.
To prevent grease from dripping, hold the grease filter
horizontally.
Cleaning the grease filters manually
Requirement: The grease filters have been removed.
Observe the information regarding the cleaning agents.
1.
Soak the grease filter in hot soapy water.
2.
Use special degreaser solvent for stubborn dirt. You
can purchase degreaser from Customer Service or the
online shop.
Use a brush to clean the grease filters.
3.
Rinse the grease filters thoroughly.
4.
Allow the grease filters to drip and dry.
5.
Cleaning the grease filters in the dishwasher
Note: A slight discoloration is possible when cleaning the
grease filters in the dishwasher. This does not affect the
performance of the grease filters.
Observe the information regarding the cleaning agents.
1.
Place the grease filters loosely into the dishwasher.
2.
Do not clean heavily soiled grease filters with cookware.
and tilt it