Activated charcoal filters trap unpleasant odours that form when cooking, baking and steaming. Odours also form when storing a wide range of foods in the refrigerator. All BORA cooktop extractors in recirculation mode, the BORA X BO steam oven and BORA refrigeration and freezing systems are equipped with activated charcoal filters. Regular replacement of these filters is necessary to keep your BORA product working efficiently. Find out how easy it is for you to change the filter on your BORA system yourself.
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How often you need to change the BORA activated charcoal filter depends on the product and the filter used.
| System | Operating hours |
|---|---|
| BORA Professional | Air purification box, flexible: 300 hours |
| Air purification box 3: 600 hours | |
| BORA Classic | Air purification box, flexible: 300 hours |
| Air purification box 3: 600 hours | |
| BORA Basic (BAKFS) | 150 hours |
| BORA Pure series (PUAKF, GFESP, GFES) | 150 hours |
| BORA X BO | 150 hours |
| BORA refrigeration systems | 150 hours / approx. 1 year |
When you need to change the filter on your BORA cooktop extractor system, the filter service display on the appliance will conveniently tell you. It automatically counts down the operating hours. As soon as the system tells you, please change the activated charcoal filter.
The information varies slightly depending on the appliance:
For the BORA Pure and Easy product ranges you can choose from several high-performance filters. Compare the two new variants and find the right product for your cooking habits.
For the BORA Professional 3.0, BORA Classic 2.0 and BORA Basic series there are no changes to the available filters.
| Activated charcoal odour filter Plus - GFESP (performance filter) | Activated charcoal odour filter - GFES (economy filter) | |
| Odour reduction rate | Around 85% | Around 75% |
| Service life | 150 hrs | 150 hrs |
| Price in the BORA shop | €99 | €79 |
| Subscription price | €79 | €59 |
| Colour difference | Blue tab | Black tab |
| First by-product for the cooktop *Delivery from 2025/26 | Pure series | Easy series |
| Compatible appliances | Pure series, Easy series | Pure series, Easy series |
| Ordering options | Go to the activated charcoal odour filter Plus | Go to the activated charcoal odour filter |
Our activated charcoal filters do not contain any hazardous substances as they simply bind odour molecules. Therefore, you can safely dispose of them according to regional guidelines. If you replace the stainless steel grease filter because it is faulty or can no longer be cleaned properly due to prolonged use, dispose of it accordingly, taking into account regional guidelines.
FAQs about changing BORA filters
Depending on the filter type, BORA filters have a service life of 150 to 600 operating hours.
The stainless steel grease filter and other removable parts of the cooktop extractors can be cleaned in the dishwasher. Please note: you cannot clean an activated charcoal odour filter; this must be replaced when it reaches the end of its service life.
Depending on the system used, an activated charcoal filter lasts for 150 to 600 operating hours.
You can find the corresponding activated charcoal filters in the BORA online shop. To guarantee efficient performance, you should only use original products.
All BORA systems have an indicator to show you when a filter change is due. If you notice the extractor performance start to wane or odours building up, these are also signs that it’s time to change the activated charcoal filter.
