Whirlpool W10029770A Ventilation Hood User Manual


 
11
RANGE HOOD CARE
Cleaning and Maintenance
IMPORTANT: Clean the hood and grease filters frequently
according to the following instructions. Replace grease filters
before operating hood.
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 off blower and lights. Check that halogen lamp is cool.
2. Push handle toward the rear and pull downward.
3. Pull filter toward the front.
To Replace 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 are not washable nor reusable.
They should be changed every 6 months in normal use.
The charcoal filters capture unpleasant cooking odors.
To Install Charcoal Filters
1. Turn blower and lights off. Check that halogen lamp is cool.
2. Remove the metal grease filters by pushing handle toward
the rear and pull downward.
3. Pull filter toward front and set aside.
4. Repeat to remove other metal filter.
5. Install charcoal filter over grille on blower housing and turn
filter handle clockwise.
6. Repeat to install other charcoal filter.
To Replace Metal Grease Filters
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.
To Replace Charcoal Filters
1. Turn blower and lights off. Check that halogen lamp is cool.
2. Remove the metal grease filters by pushing handle toward
the rear and pull downward.
3. Pull filter toward front and set aside.
4. Repeat to remove other filter.
5. Turn charcoal filter handle counterclockwise.
6. Remove and discard charcoal filter.
7. Repeat to remove other charcoal filter.
8. Install replacement charcoal filter over grille in blower housing
and turn filter handle clockwise.
9. Repeat to install other charcoal filter.
Replacing a Halogen Lamp
Turn off the range hood and allow the halogen lamp to cool.
Replace using a tissue.
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.
A.Blower housing
B.Filter handle
C.Charcoal filters
A
B
C
C