5
WARNING
To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock or personal
injury:
• Turn off power to the hood at the circuit breaker
panel or fuse box before cleaning.
• Clean the hood only in the manner specified.
• Use only the types of cleaning solutions specified in
this manual.
Cleaning the Filters
To help remind you to clean the filters, the
CLEAN
FILTER
light will come on after 50 hours of fan
use. See page 4 for instructions on how to
reset the light.
Be careful not to scratch the grease channel!
Removing the Filters
The filters
A
are located on the bottom of the
hood. They are external, exposed pieces that lay
directly above all heat, steam, and particulates that
draw upward into the blower(s).
1. Study the illustrations and notice that the:
●
tension clips
B
in the front of the hood
secure the filters in place.
●
main power switch
C
is easily accessible
when the filters are removed; take care not
to bump it when inserting the filters.
2. Grasp the filter knobs. Lift and push the filter
forward into the
tension clips
B
until the back
no longer touches the
grease channel
D
.
3. Carefully remove the filter
without scratching the
grease channel.
Cleaning the Filters and Grease Channel
1. Wash the filters in hot soapy water or place
them in a dishwasher.
2. Unhinge the grease channel and clean with a
hot, soapy sponge. You may need to carefully
stand on a sturdy chair (with assistance) while
you reach inside the hood, lift up the grease
channel with both hands, and detach the piece.
3. Dry the grease channel and filters before
reinstalling them.
Inserting the Filters
1. Grasp the filter knobs, and push the front of the
filter firmly against the tension clip
B
. Thi
s will
give you clearance to:
2. Carefully lift the rear of the filter
up into
the hood,
and
3. With the front still pressed against the tension clip
lower the rear and set it on the grease channel.
4. Wipe fingerprints and adjust as necessary.
Care and Cleaning
Removing the Filters
Inserting the Filters
A
Model Shown:
RNHP48
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ear
WARNING
• Thoroughly dry the filter(s) immediately after
cleaning.
• Turn off the cooktop or range and make sure that the
appliance and range hood are cool before cleaning.
• To avoid damage to the fan, do not reinstall damaged
filters (see page 6 for replacement part numbers).
B
Cleaning the Grease Channel
D
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Model Shown:
RNHP30
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