Beko HCA63640B User Manual page 32

5
Clean ng and ma ntenance
Prior to cleaning and maintenance, unplug the ap-
pliance or turn the main switch off or loosen the
fuse that supplies the hood.
5.1 Alum num f lter
This filter captures oil particles in the air. You are
recommended to clean your filter every month
under normal usage conditions. First remove the
aluminum filters for this process. Wash the filters
with liquid detergent and rinse them with water
and install them back after they get dry. Aluminum
filters may get discolored as they are washed; this
is normal and you don't need to change your filter.
5.1.1 Remov ng the alum num
f lters
1. Push the alum num f lter lock forward.
2. Then, sl ghtly lower t and pull forward.
Otherw se, you may bend the f lter. (F gure 9)
After the alum num f lter s washed and dr ed,
re nstall the f lter to ts slot by apply ng above
steps n reverse order.
(Figure 9)
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You can also wash aluminum filters
in dishwasher.
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Carbon filter (Using without flue)
This filter removes the cooking odours. If it is not
possible to use a flue, it purifies the air which is
circulated inside the kitchen. Carbon filter of your
appliance will get clogged in time depending on
the frequency of use, style of cooking and regular
cleaning of the aluminum filters.
Caution!
A
Carbon filter should never be
washed.
You may obtain carbon filters from Beko
Authorised Service Agents.
5.2.1 Replac ng the carbon f lter
• Remove the aluminum filters. (Figure 9)
• To remove carbon filter, turn the tabs counter-
clockwise and release the filter. (Figure 10
• Install the new carbon filter.
• Install the aluminum filters.
(Figure 10)
Anti-odor filters contain charcoal (active carbon).
They must be changed with periods of approxi-
mately 6 months.
Regardless of using a carbon filter or not, alumi-
num filters must always be installed.
Do not operate your appliance without the alu-
minum filter in place. Using with carbon filter will
decrease suction performance of the appliance.
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