Range Hood Use; Range Hood Care - Whirlpool UXT5236BD Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

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.
Range Hood Controls
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A. Light On/Off button
B. Blower On/Off and minimum speed button
C. Blower medium speed button
D. Blower maximum speed button
IMPORTANT: Clean the hood and grease filters frequently
according to the following instructions. Replace grease filter
before operating hood.
Exterior Surfaces:
IMPORTANT: Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive
cleaners, cooktop polishing creme, steel wool, gritty washcloths
or paper towels.
To avoid damage to the stainless steel, do not use cleaners that
contain chlorine.
Cleaning Method:
Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Glass cleaner to remove fingerprints.
For stainless steel models, use Stainless Steel Cleaner
and Polish Part Number 31462A (not included): See
the "Assistance or Service" section to order.
For stainless steel models, rub in the direction of the grain to
avoid scratching or damaging the surface.
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RANGE HOOD USE

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C D

RANGE HOOD CARE

Operating the light
The light On/Off button controls both lights. Press once for On
and again for Off.
Operating the blower
The blower buttons turn the blower On/Off and control the blower
speed 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.
Cleaning
Metal or Charcoal Filter
To Clean the Filter:
1. Using a #2 Phillips screwdriver, remove the screw from the
filter retainer.
2. To remove, pull the filter latch toward the front of the range
hood and pull down on the front edge of the filter.
3. For vented installations: Wash metal filter as needed in a
dishwasher or hot detergent solution.
For non-vented (recirculating) installations: Replace the
metal filter with a charcoal filter. The charcoal filter is not
washable. It should last up to 6 months with normal use. For
information on ordering, see the "Assistance or Service"
section. Dispose of old charcoal filter.
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B
C
A. Screw
B. Grease filter latch
C. Grease filter