User Manual Wall hood
Exhaust air mode
The air which is drawn in is cleaned by the grease filters and conveyed to the exterior by a pipe system.
Note: The exhaust air must not be conveyed into a functioning smoke or exhaust gas flue or into a shaft which is used to ventilate installation rooms which contain heat-producing appliances.
■ Before conveying the exhaust air into a nonfunctioning smoke or exhaust gas flue, obtain the consent of the heating engineer responsible.
■ If the exhaust air is conveyed through the outer wall, a telescopic wall box should be used.
Circulating-air mode
The air which is drawn in is cleaned by the grease filters and an activated carbon filter and conveyed back into the kitchen
Note: To bind odours in circulating-air mode, you must install an activated carbon filter. The different options for operating the appliance in circulating-air mode can be found in the brochure. Alternatively, ask your dealer. The required accessories are available from specialist retailers, from customer service or from the Online Shop.
Control panel
Symbol | Explanation |
| Fan on/off | |
| Fan settings | |
| Intensive mode | |
| Light on/off |
Setting the fan
Switching on
Touch the symbol.
The fan starts at fan setting 2.
Selecting the fan setting
Touch symbol 1, 2 or 3 to set a different fan setting.
Switching off
Touch the symbol.
Intensive setting
You can use the intensive setting if there is a large build-up of odours and fumes/vapours.
Switching on
Touch the symbol.
Note: After approx. 6 minutes, the extractor hood automatically switches back to fan setting 3.
Switching off
If you want to end intensive mode before the preset time expires, touch the symbol for the required fan setting
Lighting
The lighting can be switched on and off independently of the fan.
Touch the B symbol
Cleaning agents
To ensure that the different surfaces are not damaged by using the wrong cleaning product, follow the instructions in the table. Do not use any of the following:
■ Harsh or abrasive cleaning agents, e.g. scouring powder or liquid scouring cleaner,
■ Cleaning products with a high alcohol content,
■ Hard scouring pads or cleaning sponges,
■ Pressure washers or steam cleaners,
■ Cleaning products that dissolve limescale,
■ Aggressive all-purpose cleaning products,
■ Oven spray
Area | Cleaning products |
| Stainless steel | Hot soapy water: Clean with a dish cloth and then dry with a soft cloth. Clean stainless steel surfaces in the direction of the grain only. Special stainless steel cleaning products are available from our after-sales service or from specialist retailers.Apply a very thin layer of the cleaning product with a soft cloth. |
| Painted surfaces | Hot soapy water: Clean using a damp dish cloth and then dry with a soft cloth. Do not use stainless steel cleaner. |
| Aluminium and plastic | Hot soapy water: Clean with a soft cloth |
| Glass | Glass cleaner: Clean with a soft cloth. Do not use a glass scraper. |
| Controls | Hot soapy water: Clean using a damp dish cloth and then dry with a soft cloth. Risk of electric shock caused by penetrating moisture. Risk of damage to the electronics caused by penetrating moisture. Never clean controls with a wet cloth. Do not use stainless steel cleaner |
Removing metal grease filter
1. Open the lock and swing down the metal grease filter. When you do this, take hold of the metal grease filter from underneath with your other hand.
2. Take the metal grease filter out of the holder.
Cleaning the metal mesh grease filters
These instructions apply to several appliance variants. It is possible that individual features are described which do not apply to your appliance.
By hand:
Note: You can use a special degreaser to remove stubborn dirt. This can be ordered from the online shop.
■ Soak the metal grease filters in hot soapy water.
■ Clean the filters with a brush and then rinse them thoroughly.
■ Leave the metal grease filters to drain on an absorbent material.
In the dishwasher:
Note: Slight discoloration may occur if the metal grease filters are cleaned in the dishwasher. This discoloration has no effect on the performance of the metal grease filters.
■ Use normal domestic dishwashing detergents.
■ Do not clean heavily soiled metal grease filters together with cookware.
■ Place the metal grease filters in the dishwasher, leaving plenty of space around them. Do not trap the metal grease filters.
■ Select a temperature of no more than 70 °C.
Installing the metal mesh grease filter
1. Insert the metal grease filter and lock it in place. When you do this, take hold of the metal grease filter from underneath with your other hand.
Note: Make sure that the metal grease filter is positioned correctly.
2. If the metal grease filter has not been inserted correctly, open the lock and reinsert the metal grease filter correctly.
Problem | Possible cause | Solution |
| The appliance does not work | The plug is not plugged in. | Connect the appliance to the electricity supply |
| Power cut | Check whether other kitchen appliances are working | |
| Faulty fuse | Check in the fuse box to make sure that the fuse for the appliance is OK | |
| The lighting does not work | The LED lights are defective | Call the after-sales service |
| The button illumination does not work. | The control unit is faulty. | Call the aftersales service. |
Reference file: Bosch DWB97LM50A Serie 6 Wall hood
Series: Serie 6