Active Charcoal Filters - Miele DA 196 Operating Instructions Manual

Cleaning and Care
Clean the filter(s)
– by hand: with a scrubbing brush in
hot water with washing-up liquid.
– in a dishwasher: place the filters
with the short side upright in the
lower basket, ensuring the spray
arm is not obstructed.
Depending on the cleaning agent
used, cleaning the grease filter in a
dishwasher can cause permanent
discoloration of the surface of the fil-
ter.
However, this will not affect the func-
tioning of the grease filter in any
way.
After cleaning leave the filters to dry
for a while on an absorbent surface
before putting them back in place.
When removing the filters for clean-
ing also clean off any residues of oil
or fat from the now accessible hous-
ing to prevent the risk of these catch-
ing fire.
When putting the grease filters back
ensure that the handhold catches
face towards the hob.
Should the grease filters be put
back upside down, insert a small
screwdriver into the slits to disen-
gage them. Do not let them drop on
to the hob below.
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Active charcoal filters

If the cooker hood is connected for re-
circulation, an active charcoal filter
must be inserted in addition to the
grease filters. Charcoal filters absorb
normal kitchen odours.
Remove the grease filters.
Insert the active charcoal filters so
that the catch faces towards the hob.
Put the grease filters back again.
Replace the charcoal filters at least
every six months or more frequently if
necessary. Otherwise the cooker hood
will cease to absorb the kitchen odours
sufficiently.