30206500012 Genuine Rangehood Charcoal Filter for Euromaid, Viali Rangehoods VCP90S, Recirculating Odour Filter

If your Euromaid or Viali rangehood recirculates air back into the kitchen instead of ducting it outside, it relies on a charcoal filter to deal with cooking smells. Part 30206500012 is the genuine replacement, and it's listed for the VCP90S. The number is usually printed on the old filter, which is the quickest way to confirm you have a match.

When a rangehood charcoal filter needs changing

Charcoal filters sit behind the grease filters and absorb odours as the air passes through. The grease filter traps fat, the charcoal handles the smell, and the cleaned air is blown back into the room. Unlike metal grease filters, charcoal can't be washed back to life. Once it's saturated, cooking odours linger long after the rangehood is switched off, and the kitchen can feel stuffy. A common guide is to change it every few months, depending on how often you cook, and sooner if you do a lot of frying.

Part details

• Genuine part 30206500012
• Charcoal odour filter for recirculating rangehoods
• Listed for the VCP90S
• Euromaid and Viali brands

Swapping the charcoal filter

Switch the rangehood off at the wall first. Take out the grease filters to reach the charcoal filter, then look at how it's held, as most clip or twist into place over the fan housing. Fit the new one firmly so air can't bypass it, refit the grease filters and run the fan to check for rattles.

Questions about this part

Can I wash a charcoal filter?

No. The charcoal soaks up odours until it's full, and washing won't restore it. Only the metal grease filters are meant for washing. Replace the charcoal filter when smells start hanging around after cooking.