KitchenAid 30 Ventilation Hood User Manual


 
8
Use and Care Information
WARNING — TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK,
OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
Use this unit only in the manner
intended by the manufacturer. If
you have questions, contact the
manufacturer. Before servicing or
cleaning unit, switch power off
at service panel and lock switch
power off at service panel and
lock service panel to prevent
power from being switched on
accidentally. When the service
disconnecting means cannot be
locked, securely fasten a
prominent warning device such
as a tag to the service panel.
CAUTION: For general ventilating
use only. Do not use to exhaust
hazardous or explosive materials
and vapors.
WARNING — TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE
FIRE:
Never leave surface units
unattended at high settings.
Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Heat oils slowly on low or
medium settings.
Always turn hood ON when
cooking at high heat or when
cooking flaming foods.
Clean ventilating fans frequently.
Grease should not be allowed to
accumulate on fan or filter.
Use proper pan size. Always use
cookware appropriate for the size
of the surface element.
WARNING — TO REDUCE THE
RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS
IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP
GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:
SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-
fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal
tray, then turn off the burner. BE
CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS.
If the flames do not go out
immediately, EVACUATE AND
CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN
— You may be burned.
DO NOT USE WATER, including
wet dishcloths or towels — a
violent steam explosion will
result. Use an extinguisher
ONLY if:
You know you have a Class ABC
extinguisher, and you already
know how to operate it.
The fire is small and contained in
the area where it is started.
The fire department is being
called.
You can fight the fire with your
back to an exit.
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” 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.
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.
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.
Opening the canopy hood
control panel:
The 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.
control panel
location
light
switch
blower
switch
blower speed
switch
This fan suitable for use with solid-
state speed controls.