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Cleaning metal grease filters
The metal grease filters can be cleaned in hot detergent
solution or washed in the dishwasher. They should be
cleaned every 2 months use, or more frequently if use
is particularly heavy.
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Remove the filter, pushing the lever towards the back
of the unit and at the same time pulling downward.
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Wash the filter without bending it, leave it to dry
thoroughly before replacing (if the surface of the filter
changes color over time, this will have absolutely no
effect on its efficiency).
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Replace, taking care to ensure that the handle faces
forward.
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Cleaning in dishwasher may dull the finish of the
metal grease filter.
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No water can be present in filters before installing
back in hood.
Cleaning Exterior surfaces
Cleaning Exterior surfaces:
Please note, abrasives and scouring agents can scratch
range hood finishes and should not be used to clean
finished surfaces.
Stainless Steel finish cleaning instructions:
Clean exterior surfaces with a commercially available
stainless steel cleaner.
Painted Gray finish cleaning instructions:
Clean exterior surfaces with hot soapy water.
Replacing Activated Charcoal Filter
The Activated Charcoal Filters are not washable
and cannot be regenerated, and must be replaced
approximately every 4 months of operation, or more
frequently with heavy usage.
• Remove the grease filters.
• Remove the saturated carbon filter.
• Fit the new filter by hooking it into its seating.
• Replace the grease filters.
Caution:
When used in recirculation mode, to
Reduce the Risk of Fire and Shock use only
conversion kit Model KITFC142.
