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RANGE HOOD CARE
Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Clean the hood and grease filters frequently
according to the following instructions. Replace grease filters
before operating hood.
Exterior Surfaces:
To avoid damage to the exterior surface, do not use steel wool or
soap-filled scouring pads.
Always wipe dry to avoid water marks.
Cleaning Method:
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Liquid detergent soap and water, or all-purpose cleanser
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Wipe with damp soft cloth or nonabrasive sponge, then rinse
with clean water and wipe dry.
Metal Grease Filters
The filters should be washed frequently. Place metal filters in
dishwasher or hot detergent solution to clean.
Let filter dry thoroughly before replacing it.
Turn off fan and lights. Check that halogen lamp is cool.
1. Remove each filter by pulling the spring release handle and
then pulling down the filter.
2. Wash metal filters as needed in dishwasher or hot detergent
solution.
3. Reinstall the filter by making sure the spring release handles
are toward the front. Insert metal grease filter into upper track.
4. Pull the spring release handle down.
5. Push up on metal filter and release handle to latch into place.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the other filter.
Charcoal Filters - For Non-Vented (recirculating)
Installations
NOTE: After approximately 1 year of use, the charcoal filter
should be replaced. To order a replacement Charcoal Filter Kit,
see the “Assistance or Service” section.
The charcoal filters can be cleaned and reactivated. Clean the
filter in the dishwasher using normal detergent and choosing the
highest temperature setting.
To reactivate the filter, the filter should be dried in an oven for
10 minutes with a maximum temperature of 210°F (100°C).
To Install/Replace Charcoal Filters
1. Turn fan and lights off. Check that halogen lamp is cool.
2. Remove the metal grease filters. See “Metal Grease Filters”
section.
3. Set metal grease filters aside.
4. Push charcoal filter handles in and pull the charcoal filter from
the motor housing frame.
5. Clean or discard the charcoal filter.
6. Install cleaned or replacement filter. Push charcoal filter handles
in and push filter into motor housing frame. Release handles.
Replacing a Halogen Lamp
Turn off the range hood and allow the halogen lamp to cool. To
avoid damage or decreasing the life of the new lamp, do not
touch lamp with bare fingers. Replace lamp, using tissue or
wearing cotton gloves to handle lamp.
If new lights do not operate, make sure the lamps are inserted
correctly before calling service.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Use a flat-blade screwdriver and gently pry the light cover
loose.
3. Remove the lamp and replace with a 12-volt, 20-watt
maximum, halogen lamp made for a G-4 base.
4. Replace the light cover.
5. Reconnect power.
A. Spring release handle
A
A. Motor housing frame
B. Charcoal filter
A
B
