H0530060509 Genuine Carbon Filter Pack of 2 for Fisher & Paykel, Haier Rangehoods HC60BLX1 HC60BLB1 HC90BLX1 HC90BLB1 HCH60PLX1 HCH60PLW1

Part H0530060509 is a genuine pack of two carbon filters for rangehoods running in recirculating mode, where air is cleaned and returned to the kitchen instead of being ducted outside. The pack is listed for the HC60BLX1 and HC60BLB1, the HC90BLX1 and HC90BLB1, and the HCH60PLX1 and HCH60PLW1, and the reference data ties it to both Fisher & Paykel and Haier.

Rangehood not clearing cooking smells? Replace the carbon filters

A recirculating rangehood draws steam and fumes up through its metal grease filters, then through carbon filters that absorb cooking odours before the air goes back into the room. The activated carbon gradually fills up and stops working, and carbon filters are generally replaced rather than washed like the metal ones. Once they are spent, smells from frying and spices linger in the kitchen and nearby rooms, even with the fan on high. Clogged filters can also reduce airflow. Ducted hoods that vent outside don't use carbon filters at all.

Part details

• Genuine part H0530060509
• Pack of 2 carbon filters
• For rangehoods set up to recirculate
• Listed for HC60BL, HC90BL and HCH60PL models

Changing the carbon filters

Turn the rangehood off and let the lights and surfaces cool. Remove the metal grease filters to reach the carbon filters behind them. Note how the old ones clip or twist into place, take them out and fit the new pair the same way, making sure each one locks in. Refit the grease filters and run the fan to check for rattles. Some hoods have a filter reminder that needs resetting afterwards.

Questions about this part

How often should carbon filters be replaced?

It depends on how much cooking you do. Check the user manual for your rangehood, and replace them sooner if odours start hanging around the kitchen. Note the date when you fit a new pair so you know when the next change is due.