Auto Clean Function in Kitchen Hoods
🟧 How to Use Auto‑Clean Function on Your Kitchen Chimney
Works for all Auto‑Clean models: Elica, Whirlpool, Padmini & others
(Reference models sourced from your Kitchen Hoods page)
🟩 📌 What is Auto‑Clean?
Auto‑Clean is a built‑in heating cycle that melts and collects the sticky oil inside your chimney. It keeps suction strong, reduces noise, and increases motor life.
Auto‑Clean icons may appear in different styles depending on the model:
Common Auto‑Clean Icons
🔄 Anticlockwise Arrow (most common)
⭕ Dashed Circular Arrow
♻️ Cycle / Rotate Symbol
🔁 Refresh‑style Circular Arrow
All these symbols represent the same Auto‑Clean function.
🟧 📸 Panel Icon Variations (Universal Guide)
Across the models listed on your page, chimneys use one of these icon styles:
| Icon Type | Meaning | Where Seen |
|---|---|---|
| 🔄 Anticlockwise Arrow | Auto‑Clean | Elica FL / HAC Touch series |
| ⭕ Dashed Circle | Auto‑Clean Cycle | Whirlpool CGFL series |
| 🔁 Circular Refresh | Auto‑Clean / Heat Clean | Padmini Bravo & others |
| ♻️ Cycle Symbol | Auto‑Clean | Elica Ismart series |
(All models referenced from your Kitchen Hoods page)
🟩 🧼 How to Use Auto‑Clean (Universal Steps)
These steps work for all Auto‑Clean chimneys, regardless of icon style.
1️⃣ Turn ON the chimney
Touch the Power icon.
2️⃣ Touch & Hold the Auto‑Clean icon
Look for any of these symbols: 🔄 ⭕ 🔁 ♻️
3️⃣ Hold for 3 seconds
You will hear a short jingle / beep confirming the Auto‑Clean cycle has started.
4️⃣ Wait for 10–15 minutes
The chimney will heat the oil chamber internally.
5️⃣ Oil collects in the tray
After the cycle ends, remove and clean the oil collector tray.
🟧 🛑 Safety Notes
Do not touch the chimney body during Auto‑Clean (it might become little hot).
Ensure the oil tray is empty before starting.
Do not run Auto‑Clean more than once per week (unless otherwise if oil spillage is seen).
Keep children away during the heating cycle.
🟩 🛠 When to Use Auto‑Clean
Use Auto‑Clean when you notice:
Reduced suction
More smoke in the kitchen
Oil dripping
Increased noise
Heavy cooking (tadka, frying, non‑veg, etc.)
Recommended frequency:
| Cooking Type | Auto‑Clean Frequency |
|---|---|
| Heavy Indian cooking | Every 7–10 days |
| Medium cooking | Every 15 days |
| Light cooking | Once a month |
🟧 📞 When to Contact Customer Care
Contact support if:
Auto‑Clean icon does not respond
No jingle/beep sound
Oil tray does not collect oil
Chimney vibrates or makes unusual noise
Touch panel is unresponsive
🟩 💬 Short Version
Auto‑Clean Guide:
Turn ON chimney
Touch & hold Auto‑Clean icon (🔄 / ⭕ / 🔁 / ♻️)
Wait for jingle/beep
Cycle runs for 10–15 mins
Clean oil tray after cycle
If Auto‑Clean doesn’t start, please share a photo of your panel.
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