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USE & CARE INFORMATION:
Operations:
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Read and understand all instructions and warnings in this manual before operating the appliance. Save these
instructions for future reference.
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Always leave safety grills and filters in place. Without these components, operating blowers could catch on to
• hair, fingers and loose clothing.
•
NEVER dispose cigarette ashes, ignitable substances, or any foreign objects into blowers.
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NEVER leave cooking unattended. When frying, oil in the pan can easily overheat and catch fire. The risk of
self combustion is higher when the oil has been used several times.
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NEVER cook on “open” flames under the range hood. Check deep-fryers during use: Superheated oil may be
flammable.
Cleaning:
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The saturation of greasy residue in the blower and filters may cause increased inflammability. Keep unit clean
and free of grease and residue build-up at all times to prevent possible fires.
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FILTERS MUST BE CLEANED PERIODICALLY AND FREE FROM ACCUMULATION OF
COOKING RESIDUE. Old and worn filters must be replaced immediately.
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DO NOT operate blowers when filters are removed. Never disassemble parts to clean without proper instruc-
tions. Disassembly is recommended to be performed by qualified personnel only. Read and understand all
instructions and warnings in this manual before proceeding.
MAINTENANCE:
SAFETY WARNING: Never put your hand into area housing the fan while the fan is operating!
For optimal operation, clean range hood and all baffle/spacer/filter/grease tunnel/oil container regularly. Regular care
will help preserve the appearance of the range hood.
Cleaning Exterior surfaces:
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Clean periodically with hot soapy water and clean cotton cloth.
Do not use corrosive or abrasive detergent
(e.g. Comet Power Scrub
®
, EZ-Off® oven cleaner), or steel wool/scoring pads, which will scratch and
damage the stainless steel surface.
For heavier soil use liquid degrease such as “Formula 409
®
” or
“Fantastic
®
” brand cleaner.
•
If hood looks splotchy (stainless steel hood), use a stainless steel cleaner to clean the surface of the hood.
Avoid getting cleaning solution onto or into the control panel. Follow directions of the stainless steel cleaner.
CAUTION:
Do not leave on too long as this may cause damage to hood finish. Use soft towel to wipe off the
cleaning solution, gently rub off any stubborn spots. Use dry soft towel to dry the hood.
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After cleaning, you may use non abrasive stainless steel polish such as 3M ® or ZEP®, to polish and buff out
the stainless luster and grain. Always scrub lightly, with clean cotton cloth, and with the grain.
•
DO NOT
allows deposits to accumulate or remain on the hood.
•
DO NOT
use ordinary steel wool or steel brushes. Small bits of steel may adhere to the surface and cause
rusting.
•
DO NOT
allow salt solutions, disinfectants, bleaches, or cleaning compounds to remain in contact with
stainless steel • for extended periods. Many of these compounds contain chemicals, which may be harmful.
Rinse with water after exposure and wipe dry with a clean cloth.
Cleaning Aluminum Grease Filter / Stainless Steel Filter less Grill:
IMPORTANT:
Drain oil from oil containers before oil and residue overflow!
•
The metal filters fitted by the factory are intended to filter out residue and grease from cooking. It need not be
replaced on a regular basis but are required to be kept clean.
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Filters should be cleaned after every 30 hours of use.
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Remove and clean by hand or dishwasher. Spray “Formula 409®” or equivalent degreasing detergent and
leave to soak if heavily soiled. Dry filters and re-install before using hood.
Replacing Filters:
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Should filters wear out due to age and prolonged use, please contact your local reseller for replacement filters.
Note: Also replace damaged filter that has punctured or broken mesh, bent or broken frame.
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