Whirlpool W10018010 - Manuel (Page 11)

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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.
Check that lights are cool before cleaning the hood.
Exterior surfaces
Clean the range hood with a mild detergent and soft cloth. 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
through edge holes and let each filter dry thoroughly before
replacing it.
To remove metal filters:
1. Turn off blower and lights. Check that the halogen lamp is
cool.
2. Push handle toward the rear and pull downward.
3. Pull filter toward the front.
To replace the metal grease filter:
1. Insert back edge of filter into rear channel of the filter
opening.
2. Push handle toward the rear and push filter up.
3. Pull filter toward the front and insert into front channel.
Charcoal Filters - For non-vented (recirculating)
installations
The charcoal filters capture unpleasant cooking odors. They can
be cleaned and reactivated. With normal use the filter should be
cleaned every second month (when using the hood 2.5 hours per
day, on average).
Clean the filter in the dishwasher using normal detergent and
choosing the highest temperature setting. Wash the filter
separately. To reactivate the filter, the filter should be dried in
an oven for 10 minutes with a maximum temperature of
210°F (100°C).
After approximately 3 years of use, the charcoal filter should be
replaced. See “Assistance or Service” section to order
replacement charcoal filters.
To replace charcoal filter:
1. Turn off blower and lights. Check that range hood is off and
halogen lamp is cool.
2. Remove the metal grease filters by pushing handle toward
the rear and pull downward.
3. Pull filter toward front.
4. Set the filter face down on a protective cover such as a towel.
5. Remove metal wires and clean or discard charcoal filter.
6. Install cleaned or replacement charcoal filter on rear of metal
filter with metal wires provided in filter packaging.
To replace the metal grease filters:
1. Insert back edge of filter into rear track of the filter opening.
2. Push handle toward the rear and push filter up.
3. Pull filter toward the front and insert into front track.
Replacing a halogen lamp
Turn off the range hood and allow the halogen lamps to cool.
Replace bulb by using a tissue to handle bulb or while wearing
cotton gloves. Do not touch bulb with bare fingers.
If new lights do not operate, make sure the lamps are inserted
correctly before calling service.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Use a flat-blade screwdriver and gently pry the light cover
loose.
3. Remove the lamp and replace with a 12-volt, 20-watt
maximum, halogen lamp made for a G-4 base.
4. Replace the light cover.
5. Reconnect power.