Cleaning the fan (every 3 months) (this requires 2 persons)
Remove the oil receptacle.
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If the inner decorative cover has been extended, unhook it from the decorative cover
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holder and slide it back down between the main housing and outer decorative cover.
Loosen the screws attaching the ducting to the check valve assembly and remove the
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ducting from the check valve assembly.
Loosen the stopper screw and detach the main unit from the wall plate.
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Remove the 4 screws that secure the outer decorative cover and remove the outer and
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inner decorative covers.
Loosen the screws holding the main housing cover plate and remove the cover plate.
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Loosen the screws holding the intake ring and remove the intake ring.
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Twist the nut in a clockwise direction to remove the fan.
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Take particular care when cleaning the fan that the clips on the blades are not moved or
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lost, as this will imbalance the fan and cause vibration of the entire rangehood, leading
to increased noise.
To reassemble replace the parts in reverse order of disassembly.
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The fan should be cleaned once every 3 months.
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Cleaning the entire unit (every 6 months) (this requires 2 persons)
The entire unit should be cleaned once every six months so as to maintain venting
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performance and ensure a long service life.
Unplug the power cord if the range hood will not be used for a prolonged period of time.
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CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE