460120 Genuine Active Carbon Filter for Bosch, Siemens, Neff Rangehoods, Recirculating Odour Filter 00460120

This genuine BSH active carbon filter, part 460120 (also written 00460120), is a replacement odour filter for Bosch, Siemens and Neff rangehoods running in recirculation mode. BSH uses several carbon filter shapes and sizes across its hoods. With no models on file, compare the shape and size of your old filter, or match the number in your rangehood manual, before ordering.

Rangehood not clearing cooking smells?

When a rangehood can't be ducted outside, it runs in recirculation mode. Air passes through the grease filters, then through an active carbon filter that absorbs odours before the air returns to the kitchen. Carbon gets saturated over time and stops absorbing smells, even when it looks clean. Lingering cooking odours and a stale smell whenever the fan runs are the usual signs it's due. Unlike metal grease filters, standard carbon filters can't be washed back to new, so they're replaced at regular intervals.

Part details

• Genuine BSH part 460120, also 00460120
• Active carbon (charcoal) odour filter
• For rangehoods running in recirculation mode
• Bosch, Siemens and Neff

Changing the carbon filter

Switch the rangehood off and let any lights cool. Remove the metal grease filters to reach the carbon filter behind or above them. Twist or unclip the old carbon filter, noting how it locates, then fit the new one the same way. Refit the grease filters and reset the filter saturation indicator if your hood has one.

Questions about this part

How often should I replace an active carbon filter?

Check your rangehood manual for the recommended interval, which depends on how much you cook. As a guide, replace it when cooking smells start lingering even with the fan running. Some hoods have a filter indicator that tells you when it's time.