Operation; Cleaning - Kenmore 31130 Installation Manual

OPERATION

Always turn ON your hood before you begin cooking in order
to establish an air fl ow in the kitchen. Let the blower run for a
few minutes to clear the air after you turn off the range. This
will help keep the whole kitchen cleaner and brighter.
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1. Blower Delay switch
2. ON/OFF Blower speed switches
3. Halogen lights switch
Delay OFF switch
When a speed is selected, press the Delay OFF switch to
activate the delay function. The corresponding speed indicator
LED will start fl ashing to indicate this function is activated.
The fan will continue to operate for 5 minutes and will stop
automatically. To cancel the delay function, press the Delay
OFF switch once again; the blower will then work in normal
mode.
NOTE: The blower speed can be increased or decreased during
Delay mode without starting another 5-minute cycle.
ON/OFF Blower speed switches
Press the switch corresponding to the desired blower speed.
The light over the switch indicates the selected speed (from 1
for low speed to 4 for high speed). To turn off the blower, press
once more on the corresponding blower speed switch.
HEAT SENTRY™
Your hood is equipped with a HEAT SENTRY thermostat. This
thermostat is a device that will turn on or speed up the blower if
it senses excessive heat above the cooking surface. The light
indicator over speed 3 switch will quickly fl ash.
1) If blower is OFF - it turns blower ON to speed 3.
2) If blower is ON at a lower (or higher) speed setting - it turns
blower to speed 3.
When the temperature level drops to normal, the blower will
return to its original setting and the light indicator over speed 3
switch will stop fl ashing.
WARNING: The HEAT SENTRY thermostat can
start the blower even if the hood is turned OFF.
When this occurs, press the speed 3 switch
until its light indicator stops fl ashing if you
must stop the blower.
Halogen lights switch
This switch provides 3 different lighting levels, according to
your needs. The lighting intensity changes by increments of 1
(i.e.: press once for low intensity, once again to get more, up
to three times). From the higher intensity, press once again to
shut off the lights.
Uses 120 Volts, 50 W, MR 16 with GU10 base or PAR 16 with
GU10 base, shielded halogen bulbs (included).
WARNING: In order to prevent the risk of
personal injury, do not install a lamp identifi ed
for use only in enclosed fi xtures.
Filter maintenance indicator
After 24 hours of operation, the fi lter maintenance light indicator
will start blinking. This indicates the fi lters need to be cleaned
in order to maintain effi cient operation of the unit. The indicator
light will blink until the function is reset by pressing the nightlight
switch for 3 seconds.
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4. Filter maintenance indicator
5. Nightlight switch
OPERATION
Nigthlight switch
Press this switch once to turn on the nightlight. Press this switch
once more to shut off the nightlight.

CLEANING

Grease fi lters
The grease fi lters should be cleaned
detergent solution. Grease fi lters are dishwasher safe.
Wash more often if your cooking style generates greater grease
- like frying foods or wok cooking.
Remove filters by pulling latch tabs and rotating filters
downward.
Hood Cleaning
Stainless steel cleaning: How to maintain its "BRIGHT LOOK"
Do:
- Regularly wash surfaces with clean cloth or rag soaked with
warm water and mild soap or liquid dish detergent.
- Always clean in the direction of original polish lines.
- Always rinse well with clear water (2 or 3 times) after cleaning.
Wipe dry completely.
- You may also use a specialized household stainless steel
cleaner.
Don't:
- Do not use any steel or stainless steel wool or any other
scrapers to remove stubborn dirt.
- Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners.
- Do not allow dirt to accumulate.
- Do not let plaster dust or any other construction residues
reach the hood. During construction/renovation, cover the
hood to make sure no dust sticks to stainless steel surface.
Avoid: when choosing a detergent
- Any cleaners that contains bleach will attack stainless
steel.
- Any products containing: chloride, fl uoride, iodide, bromide
will deteriorate surfaces rapidly.
- Any combustible products used for cleaning such as
acetone, alcohol, ether, benzol, etc., are highly explosive
and should not be used close to a range.
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frequently. Use a warm