A charcoal filter is what makes a recirculating cooker hood work. Instead of sending air outside through ducting, the hood pulls steam and cooking smells through its grease filter and then through activated charcoal. The charcoal traps odours, and the cleaned air goes back into the kitchen. Charcoal can't be washed clean like a metal grease filter, so it has to be replaced once it's full. Zanussi suggests changing it every few months, depending on how often you cook.

This Zanussi charcoal filter is a replacement part made for particular Zanussi hoods. Before you order, check your hood's model number against the compatibility list in the product description, because a filter made for another hood may not fit or seal properly. You'll also find it listed under Zanussi accessories.