4
Operating Your Range Hood
WARNING
Never operate the range hood without the filters in
place. Also, do not operate the hood with grimy or
grease-laden filters. Personal injury, fire or damage to
the range hood could result.
Important Operating Tips
• Always use the blower when using the cooktop or
range.
• Turn the blower on a few minutes before starting to
cook to establish an airflow pattern in the room.
• Adjust the fan speed according to the volume and
weight of the food you are cooking.
• Shut nearby windows and doors, turn off ceiling fans
and close nearby heating and air conditioning out-
lets to reduce air currents around the hood.
• Place your largest pots and pans on the back burn-
ers when possible.
• In the interest of safety, heat oils and fats slowly.
Operation
Main Power Switch
The main power switch is located inside the chimney
opening next to the light (see page 3 for location).
• Push in on the switch to turn power on or off. The
control panel is lit when the main power switch is
on.
Turning on the Light
• Touch the light key
A
to turn on the light.
Control Panel
• Touch the light key again to turn it off.
Turning on the Blower
The blower has four speed settings. The speed is indi-
cated by the number of lights that glow on the blower
speed indicator
C
.
• Touch the “
+
” key
D
to turn on the blower.
• To increase speed, touch and release the “
+
” key
until the blower is at the desired setting.
• Touch and release the “
-
” key
B
on the control
panel to decrease the speed.
• Touch and hold the “
-
” key to turn the blower com-
pletely off.
Blower Speed Indicator
NOTE:
To conserve energy, the blower automatically
turns itself off if it is left on for four hours continuously.
Timer Key
• The timer turns the blower and lights off after 10
minutes.
• To start the timer, with the blower set to the desired
speed, touch the timer key
E
. The control panel
lights will flash to indicate the timer is counting
down.
Energy Saving Tips
• Do not operate the blower at a speed higher than
necessary to remove heat and smoke. Running at
too high a speed will draw in air from outside the
house, increasing heating and cooling costs.
•
Keep the filters and hood surfaces free of grease
and grime to improve efficiency.
• Turn the blower off as soon as all smoke and odors
have been cleared.
• Select cookware of the proper size, material and
construction for the cooking task. Always use lids on
cookware to retain heat and moisture.
• Minimize the amount of liquid used to cook food.
A
B
C
D
E
LOW
HIGH
MEDIUM
OFF
