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Care and Cleaning
RANGE HOOD
WARNING:
Failure to maintain basic standards of care
and cleaning of the range hood will increase the risk of fire.
The range hood should be cleaned (regularly internally and externally) to preserve its appearance and performance.
Do:
Do Not:
- Always clean in the direction of the grain (original
polish lines) .
- Clean the range hood periodically with hot, soapy
water and a clean cotton cloth .
- Always rinse well with clean water two or three
times after cleaning . Wipe completely dry with a
soft non-abrasive cloth.
- After cleaning, you may polish with a non-abrasive
stainless steel polish or cleaner. Always rub lightly
and with the grain .
- Ensure that the venting system is free of debris, if
you have one .
- Do not use corrosive or abrasive detergents, steel
wool, or scouring pads . These will scratch and
damage the stainless steel surface .
- Do not use corrosive or abrasive detergents, or any
products containing chloride, fluoride, iodide, or
bromide on this product, as they will deteriorate
the surface rapidly .
- Do not allow cleaning compounds, salt solutions,
disinfectants, or bleaches to remain in contact with
the product for extended periods of time.
- Do not allow deposits to remain for long periods
of time on the range hood . Rinse with water
immediately and wipe dry with a clean cloth .
- Do not let plaster dust or any other construction
residue enter the hood . During construction or
renovation, cover the hood .
- Combustible products used for cleaning such as
acetone, alcohol, ether, or benzol are highly explosive
and should never be used close to a range or stove .
FILTERS / BAFFLE NETS
The filter fitted by the factory is intended to filter out residue and grease from cooking. You do not need to replace them on a regular basis,
but you should keep them clean .
Do:
Do Not:
- Clean the filters / baffle nets once a month using
non-abrasive detergents, either by hand or in
the dishwasher . When using a dishwasher, set
the dishwasher to a low temperature and a short
cycle setting. The filter may become discoloured
in a dishwasher, but this does not affect its
performance .
- Dry the filters / baffle nets before re-installing them
in the range hood .
- Do not allow oil to accumulate over more than 80%
of the filter surface. Oil accumulations may drip oil
onto the range .
