As you know, for our people it is the kitchen that is the heart of the apartment. It is in the kitchen that the whole family gathers, and gatherings with the most bosom friends are arranged. And it's too much to say that most women spend most of their time in the kitchen. But, among other things, the kitchen is also a source of a variety of smells - from the invigorating aroma of freshly brewed coffee to the sharp fry of roasting fish. And if no one will object to the smell of coffee, then not everyone will agree with the smell of fish. Particularly relevant is the issue of combating cooking odors in studio apartments, where it is physically impossible to close the door to the kitchen. The only way out is to buy the right kitchen hood.
Kitchen extractor with carbon filter
So, what is this animal - a kitchen hood with a carbon filter? This is an electrical appliance, the action of which is based on air recirculation and purification by passing through a series of filters: grease and coal. The grease filter is capable of retaining particles of fat, dust and soot, but the task of removing unpleasant odors from the air completely lies on the charcoal filter. Unlike the exhaust hoods, which need to be connected to the general ventilation system, the recirculation hoods should not be connected anywhere. And this makes them much less cumbersome, and the possibilities for their installation are almost unlimited: there are dome , hinged and built-in models of hoods with a carbon filter. The main operating parameters that determine the choice of this or that model of drawing are not so many: power and overall dimensions. Agree, it is foolish to buy a hood, not corresponding to the size of the kitchen stove, or to put on a huge kitchen a low-power air purifier. Therefore, it is from the size of the stove and the cubature of the kitchen that you need to repulse, choosing a kitchen hood with a carbon filter. The rest of the moments, like the type of control and design design, will not affect the performance of the device.
Replacement of the carbon filter in the cooker hood
So, the choice of a kitchen hood with a carbon filter is left behind and the desired device is already industriously buzzing in the kitchen. But there is also the problem of replacing the carbon filter in the hood. As you know, carbon filters for hoods in the home can not be cleaned, they only need to be changed. But you can handle it on your own without calling a master. By the way, the first time with the replacement of the coal filter in the hood, the owner will have to face after 3-4 months after the start of its operation. The procedure for replacing the carbon filter for extraction is as follows:
- We observe the safety precautions and turn off the hood from the socket.
- Carefully remove and wash grease filters. When cleaning them, do not use abrasive powders or soda solution, as they can damage the appearance of the hood.
- While the grease filters dry, pull out the cassette case with the spent charcoal filter.
- Install the cartridge with a new filter in place. If the filter is correctly seated in place, then a characteristic click will be heard.
- We return to the place grease collectors.
- We connect the device to the network and conduct the tests: if the hood works and does not produce uncharacteristic sounds, the replacement of the carbon filter was successful.
Coal filter for extraction - fineness
Coal filters are becoming a constant expense item, for owners of kitchen hoods. A little saving will help to observe a simple rule: after the end of cooking, the hood should be left on for a few more minutes. Due to this, excess moisture evaporates from the filter and the coal that fills it does not cake, therefore, the filter itself will last a little longer.