Complete Installation; Range Hood Use; Range Hood Controls; Range Hood Care - Whirlpool WVW53UC0LS Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

Complete Installation

1. For non-vented (recirculating) installations only, install
charcoal filters over the grease filters, using the clips
provided in the kit. See the "Range Hood Care" section.
2. Install metal filters. See the "Range Hood Care" section.
3. Check the operation of the range hood blower and light.
See the "Range Hood Use" section.
NOTE: To get the most efficient use from your new range
hood, read the "Range Hood Use" section.

RANGE HOOD USE

The range 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. The hood controls are located on the
front side of the canopy.

Range Hood Controls

A B
A. Light button
B. Blower ON/OFF and minimum speed button
C. Blower speed medium button
D. Blower speed maximum button
Operating the light
The button controls both lights. Press once for ON and again
for OFF.
Operating the blower
The ON/OFF button turn the blower on and set the blower
minimumspeed and sound level for quiet operation. The speed
can be changed anytime during fan operation by pressing the
desired Blower Speed button.
Press the blower ON/OFF button a second time to turn the
blower off.

RANGE HOOD CARE

Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Clean the hood and grease filters frequently
according to the following instructions. Replace grease
filters before operating hood.
Exterior Surfaces
To avoid damage to the exterior surface, do not use steel wool
or soap-filled scouring pads.
Always wipe dry to avoid water marks.
Cleaning Method:
Liquid detergent soap and water, or all-purpose cleanser
■
Wipe with damp soft cloth or nonabrasive sponge,
■
and then rinse with clean water and wipe dry.
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C D
Metal Grease Filter
1. Remove the filter by pulling the spring release handle
and then pulling down the filter.
A
A. Spring release handle
2. Wash metal filter as needed in dishwasher or hot
detergent solution.
3. Reinstall the filter by making sure the spring release handles
are toward the front. Insert aluminum filter into upper track.
4. Push in spring release handle.
5. Push up on metal filter and release handle to latch into place.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the other filter.
Non-Vented (recirculating) Installation Filters
The charcoal filter is not washable. It should last up to 6 months
with normal use. Replace with Charcoal Filter Kit. See the
"Assistance or Service" section for information on ordering.
To replace charcoal filter:
1. Remove metal grease filter from range hood. See "Metal
Grease Filter" in this section.
2. Bend spring clips away from metal grease filter.
3. Place charcoal filter into top side of metal filter.
4. Bend spring clips back into place to secure the
charcoal filter to the metal filter.
5. Replace metal grease filter. See "Metal Grease Filter"
in this section.
Replacing a LED Lamp
The LED lights are replaceable by a service technician only.
See the "Warranty" section for service contact information.