KitchenAid W10268948C, Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

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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.
Be sure lights are cool before cleaning the hood.
Exterior Surfaces
Clean the range hood with a mild detergent and soft cloth. To
avoid damage to the exterior surface, do not use abrasive
cleanser or steel-wool pads.
Metal Grease Filters
The filters should be washed frequently. Place metal filters in
dishwasher or hot detergent solution to clean.
Drain water and let each filter dry thoroughly before replacing it.
To Remove Metal Grease Filters
1. Turn off fan and lights. Check that halogen lamp is cool.
2. Pull out on knob and turn counterclockwise to release metal
grease filters.
To Replace Metal Grease Filters
1. Insert back edge of filter into rear channel of the filter
opening.
2. Pull out on knob and turn counterclockwise. Position front
edge into place and release knob.
Charcoal Filters - For Non-Vented (recirculating)
Installations
The charcoal filter is not washable nor reusable.
It should be changed every 4 months in normal use or more
frequently in heavy use. To order new charcoal filters see
“Assistance or Service” section.
The charcoal filter captures unpleasant cooking odors.
To Install 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. Place charcoal filter into opening. Press back and up on fixing
hooks to secure filter in place.
5. Replace metal grease filters. See “Metal Grease Filters”
section.
To 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. Discard the used charcoal filter.
5. Place charcoal filter into opening. Press back and up on fixing
hooks to secure filter in place.
6. Replace metal grease filters. See “Metal Grease Filters”
section.
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 bulb, do not
touch bulb with bare fingers. Replace bulb, using tissue or
wearing cotton gloves to handle bulb.
If new lamps do not operate, make sure the lamps are inserted
correctly before calling service.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Use a Phillips screwdriver and remove the retainer clips
located at each end of the lamp panel.
3. Slide the lamp panel all the way to the right. Lower the left
end of the panel below the support tabs.
4. Remove the panel by sliding it back to the left. Set panel
aside.
5. Gently push the lamp out of its socket clips.
6. Insert a new 12-volt, 20-watt halogen lamp into the socket
and push into the clips.
7. Replace the lamp panel and retainer clips. Tighten clip
screws securely.
8. Reconnect power.
A. Halogen lamp
B. Support tabs C. Screw
D. Retainer clip
A
B
C
D