85801440021110 Genuine Rangehood Sponge Filter, Single, for Electrolux Group Rangehoods, Foam Grease Filter 0144002111

A genuine single sponge filter for Electrolux group rangehoods, part number 85801440021110, also known by the shorter number 0144002111. It's a foam style filter rather than a metal mesh or carbon type, and it sits in the rangehood's intake to catch grease. With no models on file, the best way to confirm fit is to compare your old filter's size and shape, or check the model on the rangehood's rating label.

What a rangehood sponge filter does

Cooking sends grease and fine droplets up into the rangehood along with steam and smoke. The sponge filter traps much of that grease before it reaches the fan, motor and ducting, keeping the inside of the hood cleaner. As it loads up, airflow drops and the hood gets noisier while clearing less smoke. A saturated or perished filter can also drip grease or leave cooking smells hanging around the kitchen. Foam breaks down with time and heat, so a fresh filter is the usual fix.

Part details

• Genuine Electrolux group part 85801440021110
• Shorter number 0144002111
• Sponge (foam) type rangehood filter
• Supplied as a single filter

Changing the filter

Turn the rangehood off at its switch and wait for the lights to cool. Unclip or slide out the filter frame, remove the old sponge and note which way it sat. Fit the new filter flat with no folds at the edges, then refit the frame and run the fan to check airflow. Measure the old filter first if you're unsure of the size.

Questions about this part

How often should a rangehood sponge filter be replaced?

It depends on how much frying and high heat cooking you do. Replace it once it looks saturated or discoloured, feels sticky, or the hood stops clearing steam well. Heavy cooks will need a new one more often than light users.