Range Hood Care; Cleaning - Whirlpool EXTKIT18FS Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

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
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Wipe with damp soft cloth or nonabrasive sponge,
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and then rinse with clean water and wipe dry.
Metal Grease Filter
1. Remove the filter by pulling the spring released handle
and then pulling down the filter.
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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.

RANGE HOOD CARE

Cleaning

NOTE: The maximum BTUs if you use carbon filter is 60,000.
If you use the hood with the carbon filters on and it does not
decrease the BTUs the engine can fail or generate an unsafe act.
1. Cover the grille that covers the blower motor with the
2. Turn the charcoal filter clockwise to lock it.
3. Repeat steps 1-2 on the other filter.
The charcoal filter is not washable. It should last up to
6 months with normal use. When used in recirculation mode, To
Reduce Risk of Fire and Shoc replace with Charcoal Filter Kit
only. See the "Assistance or Service" section to order.
The LED lights are replaceable by a service technician only.
See the "Warranty" section for service contact information.
Non-Vented (recirculating) Installation Filters
charcoal filter so that the slots on the filter correspond to the
pins on the sides of the motor grille.
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B
Replacing a LED Lamp
C
A. Charcoal Filter
B. Pins
C. Blower Motor
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