Range Hood Use; Range Hood Care; Cleaning - Whirlpool UXL5430BSS0 Use & Care Manual

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 center of the front of the
range hood liner.
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A. Blower and light controls C. Grease filter handle
B. Grease filter D. Halogen lamp housings
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A B C D
A. On/Off light button
B. Blower off and speed minimum button
C. Blower speed medium button
D. Blower speed maximum button
Operating the Light
The On/Off light button controls all lights. Press once for On and
again for Off.
Operating the Blower
The BLOWER SPEED buttons turn the blower on 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 OFF button a second time to turn off the
blower.
RANGE HOOD CARE
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, then rinse
with clean water and wipe dry.
Metal Grease Filter
The filters should be washed frequently. Place metal filters in
dishwasher or hot detergent solution to clean.
Let filter dry thoroughly before replacing it.
Turn off fan and lights. Allow halogen lamp to cool.
1. Remove each filter by pulling the spring release handle and
then pulling down the filter.
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A. Spring release handle
2. Wash metal filters as needed in dishwasher or hot detergent
solution.
3. Reinstall the filter by making sure the spring release handles
are toward the front. Insert metal grease filter into upper
track.
4. Pull the spring release handle down.
5. Push up on metal filter and release handle to latch into place.
6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the other filter.
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