Maintenance - Bosch Benchmark Series Use And Care Manual

Cleaning the appliance vent filters
The appliance ventilation filters should be removed
and cleaned often; generally at least once every
month.
CAUTION
9
To avoid risk of personal injury or property
damage, do not operate appliance vent without
filters properly in place.
NOTICE: Use both hands to remove the filter to prevent
it from dropping down.
To remove the ventilation filters, release the catch by
1.
pulling it down with your finger. The filter will drop
down at the front. Then pull filter towards you to
remove it. The filter will drop out. Repeat for the 2nd
filter.
Soak the ventilation filters in hot water using a mild
2.
detergent. Rinse well and shake to dry. You can also
wash the filters in a dishwasher.
To reinstall the ventilation filter, slide the two pins at
3.
the rear side of the filter into the slots at the rear of the
filter opening, then push up filter at the front until the
catch locks in place with a click. Reinstall the 2nd filter
using the same procedure.
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Maintenance

Charcoal filter replacement
The charcoal filter, which was included with your
appliance, is used for nonvented, recirculated
installation (Room Venting). The filter should be replaced
every 6 to 12 months depending on use.
Disconnect power to the appliance at the circuit
1.
breaker panel or by unplugging.
Remove the vent grill mounting screws.
2.
Pull the vent grill away from the unit.
3.
Change the charcoal filter.
4.
Carefully push the vent grill back into place and
5.
replace the screws removed in Step 2.
Note: If no charcoal filter is installed, it is not possible
to bind the odorous substances in the cooking vapors.
Replacement filters can be purchased from the Bosch
eshop, www.bosch-home.com/us/store.
Part number 00755547