What happens if I don't change the filter?

Grease builds up in the mesh and the fan pulls less air, so smoke and smells linger; a recirculating hood with a spent carbon filter blows the smell back into the kitchen.

Chef rangehood filter

Which grease and carbon filter each of the 62 Chef rangehoods sold in Australia takes, with dated prices from 4 Australian sellers.

Showing 21 of 62 Chef models · grouped by filter platform

Grease filter 200 x 407.5 mm, 18-layer (4055921409)takes 4055921409

Grease filter 200 x 516 mm, 18-layer (4055921417)takes 4055921417

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How to change your Chef rangehood filter

Steps for the Grease filter 200 x 407.5 mm, 18-layer (4055921409) (4055921409), the filter 16 Chef models take.

Westinghouse Rangehoods - How to Clean and Change your Rangehood Filters · Westinghouse Appliances Australia (official)

1Switch the rangehood off at the wall and let it cool.
2Pull the tab on the filter to release it and take it out of the hood.
3Soak for about 10 minutes in warm water with dishwashing liquid or baking soda, then scrub, or wash it in the dishwasher on a hot cycle.
4Let it dry completely, then fit it back into the hood. To replace it, fit the new filter the same way.

Different steps for Unilux activated carbon rangehood filter ULX250 (1-pack; ULX251 2-pack) · Different steps for Grease filter 276 x 315 x 8.7 mm, pack of 2 (ACC187) · Different steps for Unilux activated carbon rangehood filter ULX252 (2-pack) · Different steps for Charcoal filter 4055540761 (CRI / WRI500DB integrated rangehoods) · Different steps for Unilux activated carbon rangehood filter ULX253 (2-pack)

Reset the filter reminder

Most hoods this part fits have no filter reminder. If yours has a filter light, the manual for your model explains the reset.

Common questions

What happens if I don't change the filter?: Grease builds up in the mesh and the fan pulls less air, so smoke and smells linger; a recirculating hood with a spent carbon filter blows the smell back into the kitchen.
How do I reset the filter reminder on a Chef rangehood?: Most hoods this part fits have no filter reminder. If yours has a filter light, the manual for your model explains the reset.

All 62 Chef rangehoods we list, A to Z

Brand names describe compatibility only; FitMatch is independent of Chef. Fitment sources are recorded on every model page.