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Care and Cleaning
RANGE HOOD
WARNING:
Failure to maintain basic standards of care
and cleaning of the range hood will increase the risk of fire .
The range hood should be cleaned (regularly internally and externally) to preserve its appearance and performance .
Do:
Do Not:
- Always clean in the direction of the grain (original
polish lines) .
- Clean the range hood periodically with hot, soapy
water and a clean cotton cloth .
- Always rinse well with clean water two or three
times after cleaning . Wipe completely dry with a
soft non-abrasive cloth .
- After cleaning, you may polish with a non-abrasive
stainless steel polish or cleaner . Always rub lightly
and with the grain .
- Ensure that the venting system is free of debris, if
you have one .
- Do not use corrosive or abrasive detergents, steel
wool, or scouring pads . These will scratch and
damage the stainless steel surface .
- Do not use corrosive or abrasive detergents, or any
products containing chloride, fluoride, iodide, or
bromide on this product, as they will deteriorate
the surface rapidly .
- Do not allow cleaning compounds, salt solutions,
disinfectants, or bleaches to remain in contact with
the product for extended periods of time .
- Do not allow deposits to remain for long periods
of time on the range hood . Rinse with water
immediately and wipe dry with a clean cloth .
- Do not let plaster dust or any other construction
residue enter the hood . During construction or
renovation, cover the hood .
- Combustible products used for cleaning such as
acetone, alcohol, ether, or benzol are highly explosive
and should never be used close to a range or stove .
BAFFLE FILTERS
The filter fitted by the factory is intended to filter out residue and grease from cooking . You do not need to replace them on a regular basis,
but you should keep them clean .
Do:
Do Not:
- Clean the baffle filters once a month using non-
abrasive detergents, either by hand or in the
dishwasher . When using a dishwasher, set the
dishwasher to a low temperature and a short
cycle setting . The filter may become discoloured
in a dishwasher, but this does not affect its
performance .
- Dry the baffle filters before re-installing them in the
range hood .
- Do not allow oil to accumulate over more than 80%
of the baffle filter surface . Oil accumulations may
drip oil onto the range .