Maintenance and Care
The hood must always be disconnected from the electricity supply before beginning any
maintenance work.
Opening the grill (EFI 6358) or the metal
Cleaning the hoodgrease filter (EFI 6408):
Clean the outside of the hood using a dampMove the handles upwards, then extract the
cloth and a solution of water and mild washinggrill/filter outwards. Fig. 4.
up liquid.To refit the grill (EFI 6358) or the metal
Never use corrosive, abrasive or flammablegrease filter (EFI 6408): fit above on the
cleaning products or products containing bleach.appropriate supports, and fixed in the lower part
Never insert pointed objects in the motor?swith the handles. Fig. 4
protective grid. Removing the synthetic filter:
Only ever clean the switch panel and filter grillRemove the stops to take out the filter. Fig. 5.
Clean the inner housing using a hand hot
using a damp cloth and mild washing up liquid.solution only(never use caustic detergents,
It is extremely important to clean the unit andabrasive powders or brushes).
change the filters at the recommended intervals.
Failure to do so will cause grease deposits toWarning
build up that could constitute a fire hazard.
Failure to observe the instructions on cleaning
Grease filterthe unit and changing the filters will cause a fire
The purpose of the grease filters is to absorbhazard. You are therefore strongly
grease particles which form during cooking andrecommended to follow these instructions.
it must always be used, either in the external The manufacturer declines all responsibility for
extraction or internal re-circulation function.any damage to the motor or any fire damage
EFI 6358 only:linked to inappropriate maintenance or failure to
The synthetic filter is very thin (approx. 1 mm)observe the above safety recommendations.
and positioned on the inside of its related
support grill.
The filter should be changed once a month.
The grill should be cleaned with luke warm
water and non-abrasive detergent when you
change the filter.
The grease filter can be ordered from your local
Service Force Centre.
EFI 6408 only:
The metal grease filters must be removed and
washed, either by hand or in the dishwasher,
every four weeks.
Hand washing
Soak grease filters for about one hour in hot
water with a grease-loosening cleaner, thenEFI 6358EFI 6408
rinse off thoroughly with hot water. Repeat the
process if necessary. Refit the grease filters
when they are dry.Fig. 4
Dishwasher
Place grease filters in the dishwasher. Select
most powerful washing programme and highest
temperature, at least 65°C. Repeat the process.
Refit the grease filters when they are dry.
When washing the metal grease filter in the
dishwasher a slight discolouration of the filter
can occur, this does not have any impact on its
performance.Fig. 5 - EFI 6358 only
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