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Turn power on.
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The range hood controls are located in a
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grey panel on underside of the canopy. To
open the panel, press on the front edge of panel and
release. The control panel will drop down.
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Move the blower speed switch to the far left;
blower speed should be LOW. Move blower
speed to right; blower speed should gradually
increase until you reach HIGH speed at far
right.
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Check the operation of the range hood:
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Move light switch to “1” position. The light
should turn on.
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Move blower switch to “1” position. The blower
should operate.
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Move blower and light switches to “0” position
to turn blower and light off.
If range hood does not operate:
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Check that the circuit breaker is not tripped or
the house fuse blown.
To get the most efficient use
from your new range hood, read the
“Use and Care Information” section.
Keep your KitchenAid Installation
Instructions and Use and Care Guide
close to range hood for easy reference.
Grease Fire Hazard
To reduce the risk of a range top grease fire:
. Keep fan, filters and grease-laden surfaces
clean.
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Always turn hood ON when cooking at high
heat.
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Only use high heat setting on range when
necessary.
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Use low to medium setting to heat oil.
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Never leave range unattended when cooking.
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Always use cookware and utensils
appropriate to the type and amount of food
being prepared.
In the event of a grease fire:
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Smother flames with a tight-fitting lid, cookie
sheet or metal tray. Then turn off the
element/burner.
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Evacuate and call the fire department if the
flames do not go out immediately.
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Never pick up a flaming pan. You could be
seriously burned.
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Do Not extinguish flames with water, wet
dishcloths or towels. Water creates a violent
steam explosion that could cause serious
burns.
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ONLY use a fire extinguisher if:
1. It is a Class ABC extinguisher and you
know how to use it.
2. The fire is small and contained in the
area where it started.
3. You have called the fire department.
4. You can fight the fire with your back to
an exit.
Failure to take these precautions could lead to
serious personal injury or death.
Electrical Shock Hazard
. Use range hood only in the manner intended
by the manufacturer. If you have questions
about its use, contact the KitchenAid
Consumer Assistance Center.
9 Disconnect power at service panel and lock
service panel before servicing or cleaning
unit.
9 If any electrical problem becomes evident
during use, disconnect power to range hood
at fuse or circuit breaker box.
Failure to follow these instructions could result
in electrical shock or fire.
Operation
The range hood is designed to remove smoke,
cooking vapors and odors from the cooktop area.
For best results, start the range hood before
cooking and allow it to operate several minutes
after the cooking is complete to clear all smoke
and odors from the kitchen.
Opening the range hood control panel:
The range hood controls are located in a grey
panel on the underside of the canopy. To open the
panel, press on the front edge of panel and
release. The control panel will drop down.
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light switch
blower switch
blower speed
switch
Operating the light:
ON: Move the light switch to the “1” position.
OFF: Move the light switch to the “0” position.
Operating the blower:
ON: Move the blower switch to the “1 rr position.
OFF: Move the blower switch to the “0” position.
Adjusting the blower speed:
The blower has variable speed control.
Move the switch to the far left for LOW speed and
to the far right for HIGH speed.
Closing the range hood control panel:
Push up on the front edge of the control panel.
The control panel will slide up into the canopy.
Cleaning
Filters:
The filters should be washed frequently. Place
metal filters in dishwasher or hot detergent
solution to clean.
Exterior surfaces:
Clean the range hood with a mild detergent and
soft cloth. Do Not use abrasive cleanser or steel
wool pads.
Maintenance
clips
Replacing the light bulb:
Remove the retainer clips from both ends of the
light cover. Carefully slide the cover all the way to
the right. Then lower the left end of the glass
below the support flange and remove the glass by
sliding it back from the left.
Install a new fluorescent light bulb.
Position the right end of the light cover over the
flange and slide the cover all the way to the right.
Position the left end of the light cover over the
flange and slide the cover back to left. Reinstall
the retainer clips.
For assistance:
If you have questions about operating, cleaning or
maintaining your range hood:
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Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance
Center, l-(800) 422-l 230.
If you need service:
Maintain the quality built into your appliance by
calling a KitchenAid-authorized service company.
To obtain the name and number of an authorized
service company:
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Contact the dealer from whom you purchased
the appliance;
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Look in the Yellow Pages of your telephone
directory under “Appliances - Household -
Major - Service and Repair;”
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Call the KitchenAid Consumer Assistance
Center, l-(800) 422-l 230.
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