MAINTENANCE
SAFETY
WARNING:
NEVER
PUT
YOUR
HAND
INTO
AREA
HOUSING
THE
FAN
For
optimal
operation,
clean
range
hood,
surfaces
and
filters
regularly.
Regular
care
will
help
preserve
the
appearance
of
the
range
hood.
CLEANING
THE
EXTERIOR
SURFACES
Clean
periodically
with
hot
soapy
water
and
clean
cotton
cloth.
Do
not
use
corrosive
or
abrasive
detergent
or
steel
wool
pads,
which
will
scratch
and
damage
the
stainless
steel
surface.
For
heavier
soil,
use
a
liquid
degreasing
cleaner.
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
USE
SOFT
TOWEL
TO
WIPE
OFF
THE
CLEANING
SOLUTION,
GENTLY
RUB
OFF
ANY
STUBBORN
SPOTS.
USE
DRY
SOFT
TOWEL
TO
DRY
THE
HOOD.
ALWAYS
SCRUB
LIGHTLY
WITH
CLEAN
COTTON
CLOTH
AND
IN
THE
DIRECTION
OF
THE
GRAIN.
DO
NOT
ALLOW
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
AND
WIPE
DRY
WITH
A
CLEAN
CLOTH.
CLEANING
THE
GREASE
FILTER
The
filters
are
intended
to
filter
out
residue
and
grease
from
cooking
and
are
required
to
be
kept
clean.
Filters
should
be
cleaned
after
every
30
hours
of
use
(or
once
a
month,
depending
on
use).
Remove
and
clean
by
hand
in
soapy
water
or
in
the
dishwasher.
Dry
filters
and
re
‐
install.
If
cleaning
the
filters
in
the
dishwasher,
use
a
non
‐
phosphate
detergent.
The
use
of
detergent
with
phosphate
may
cause
discoloration
of
the
filters,
but
will
not
affect
their
performance.
This
discoloration
is
not
covered
by
the
warranty.
REPLACING
THE
FILTERS
If
filters
wear
out
due
to
prolonged
use,
please
contact
your
service/parts
provider
for
replacement
filters.
NOTE:
ALSO
REPLACE
DAMAGED
FILTER
THAT
IS
BENT,
HAS
PUNCTURED
OR
BROKEN
MESH
OR
BROKEN
FRAME.
CLEANING
THE
STAINLESS
STEEL
SURFACE
Regularly
wash
surface
with
dry
cloth
or
clean
cloth
soaked
in
warm
water
and
mild
soap
or
liquid
dish
detergent.
Always
clean
following
the
grain.
Always
rinse
thoroughly
with
clear
water
(2
‐
3
times)
and
wipe
dry
completely.
Specially
designed
stainless
steel
cleaners
can
also
be
used.
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