Whirlpool Ventilation Hood - Manuel (Page 11)

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RANGE HOOD USE
Operation
The canopy hood is designed to remove smoke, cooking vapors
and odors from the cooktop area. For best results, start the hood
before cooking and allow it to operate several minutes after the
cooking is complete to clear all smoke and odors from the
kitchen.
Hood control panel
The hood controls are located on the underside of the canopy.
Operating the light
1. Press the “B” button. The light should turn on.
2. Press the “B” button again. The light should turn off.
Operating the blower and adjusting blower speed
1. Press the “C” button for low speed. “D” button for medium
speed. “E” button for high speed.
2. Press the “C” button again. The blower should turn off.
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RANGE HOOD CARE
Cleaning
Be sure 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 blower and lights off.
2. Push handle toward the rear and pull downward.
3. Pull filter toward the front.
To replace the metal grease filters:
4. Insert back edge of filter into rear track of the filter opening.
5. Push handle toward the rear and push filter up.
6. Pull filter toward the front and insert into front track.
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
¹⁄₂ 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 three years of use, the charcoal filter should
be replaced.
To install charcoal filters
1. Turn blower and lights off.
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.