Stove Fan Filter--How to Clean?

[meirman]

In alt.home.cleaning on Tue, 26 Apr 2005 18:04:07 -0700 RT
<noyabusiness@yahoo.com> posted:

>On Thu, 21 Apr 2005 02:31:48 GMT, Phisherman <nobody@noone.com> wrote:
>
>>The grease aluminum filter should be cleaned regularly, perhaps once a
>>month. Carefully remove the filter and soak it for an hour in hot
>>water with a mild dishwashing detergent (such as Dawn), rinse, dry and
>>replace. Do not use the dishwasher. Do not use household ammonia.
>>Some filters contain charcoal and these should be replaced, not
>>cleaned.
>>
>>
>>On Wed, 20 Apr 2005 02:22:25 GMT, "FB" <nospamfbrown627@nc.rr.com>
>>wrote:
>>
>>>How do I clean the filter/screen covering the exhaust fan above my stovetop?
>>>Is it safe to put in the dishwasher? TIA
>>>
>
>These filters do not ( at least mine doesn't) contain any charcoal.

Mine came with both, a woven aluminum strand screen that the air had
to snake its way though, and underneath** that, a neat, flat aluminum
frame with aluminum sides with holes in them, that holds a charcoal
pellets inside.

**The screen was concave enough to hold the charcoal filter inside.
When I looked 20 years ago, a replacement charcoal filter was about 20
dollars. I haven't replaced it often (well, ever). I don't use the
fan much at all, and I've only washed the woven screen a few times.

>I am surprised by how thin they are, really wonder if they do
>anything.
>I put them in the dishwasher.


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[Choreboy]

meirman wrote:
>
> In alt.home.cleaning on Tue, 26 Apr 2005 18:04:07 -0700 RT
> <noyabusiness@yahoo.com> posted:
>
> >
> >These filters do not ( at least mine doesn't) contain any charcoal.
>
> Mine came with both, a woven aluminum strand screen that the air had
> to snake its way though, and underneath** that, a neat, flat aluminum
> frame with aluminum sides with holes in them, that holds a charcoal
> pellets inside.
>
> **The screen was concave enough to hold the charcoal filter inside.
> When I looked 20 years ago, a replacement charcoal filter was about 20
> dollars. I haven't replaced it often (well, ever). I don't use the
> fan much at all, and I've only washed the woven screen a few times.
>
The mesh would catch some of the oil that would otherwise end up on the
blower and other parts, but why would anyone want charcoal in an exhaust
filter?

[meirman]

In alt.home.cleaning on Thu, 28 Apr 2005 22:01:34 -0400 Choreboy
<choreboyREMOVE@localnet.com> posted:

>meirman wrote:
>>
>> In alt.home.cleaning on Tue, 26 Apr 2005 18:04:07 -0700 RT
>> <noyabusiness@yahoo.com> posted:
>>
>> >
>> >These filters do not ( at least mine doesn't) contain any charcoal.
>>
>> Mine came with both, a woven aluminum strand screen that the air had
>> to snake its way though, and underneath** that, a neat, flat aluminum
>> frame with aluminum sides with holes in them, that holds a charcoal
>> pellets inside.
>>
>> **The screen was concave enough to hold the charcoal filter inside.
>> When I looked 20 years ago, a replacement charcoal filter was about 20
>> dollars. I haven't replaced it often (well, ever). I don't use the
>> fan much at all, and I've only washed the woven screen a few times.
>>
> The mesh would catch some of the oil that would otherwise end up on the
>blower and other parts, but why would anyone want charcoal in an exhaust
>filter?

This is a range hood installed with no outside vent. Like with most
of them, the air goes right back into the kitchen.

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