GILES FSH-2-PH, Manual

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Cleaning & Maintenance
FSH − 2 − PH
5.02 General Hood Cleaning
DO NOT wash down hood with water from a spray hose.
DO NOT steam clean or use any type pressure washing equipment.
DO NOT use products containing chlorine or other caustic chemicals.
DO NOT use abrasive products, steel wool or scouring pads.
The factory ­ recommended product to use for general cleaning/degreasing of this equipment is Simple Green® Crystal
Foaming Spray Cleaner/Degreaser , a biodegradable, non ­ toxic effective degreasing cleaner .
5.02.1 Weekly Hood Cleaning
Exterior: Use a good quality stainless steel cleaner to clean all external stainless steel surfaces.
Inside Skirt Section: Use a mild, non ­ toxic, degreasing cleaner (see recommendation above) to clean the inside surfaces
of the hood skirt section directly above the appliance.
Weekly cleaning should also include the baffle filter and E.A.C. collector cell as explained in Section 5.01 .
To maintain effectiveness and performance, the hood should be deep cleaned, at a minimum, every
3 months .
1. Disconnect power to the unit, preferably at the circuit breaker.
2. Unplug and remove cooking appliance from under hood.
3. Remove all filters.
4. Use a soft cloth, or sponge, and a mild bio ­ degradable degreasing cleaner
(Simple Green® Crystal Foaming Spray Cleaner) to clean inside the entire
hood plenum, removing grease film accumulation from surfaces.
5. Inspect the hood fan and, if possible, clean any grease build ­ up from the
blades using degreaser and a small brush (use cleaner sparingly).
NOTE:
When restarting hood after cleaning, hold a cardboard box, or other
suitable item, over the exhaust outlet to catch residue & liquids which may
be discharged from the blower.
5. Thoroughly clean the under ­ hood area and all exterior surfaces with mild
degreaser or a good quality stainless steel cleaner.
6. Allow hood to thoroughly dry or wipe dry with clean dry cloth.
7. Clean baffle filter and E.A.C. collector cell as explained in Section 5.01
. If necessary, obtain a fresh new charcoal
filter ... reinstall all filters.
8. Restore power and reposition the cooking appliance.
5.02.2 Quarterly Hood Cleaning