Vent System Care; Surface Of Downdraft Vent; Filters - KitchenAid 30" Installation Instructions And Use & Care Manual

Surface of Downdraft Vent

To avoid damaging the finish, clean downdraft vent with soap
and water. Do not use scouring powder or abrasive solutions.
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.
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VENT SYSTEM CARE

Frequently remove and clean the filter(s) in the retractable section
of the downdraft vent. This will improve the operating efficiency
of the downdraft vent system.
To Replace:
1. Remove each filter by pulling the spring release handle and
2. Wash metal filters as needed in dishwasher or hot detergent
3. Reinstall the filter by making sure the spring release handles
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.
To Clean:
1. Remove the filter(s) and clean them in a dishwasher or in a
2. Dry the clean filter(s) and reinstall, making sure that they lock
If Retractable Downdraft Vent Does Not Operate After
Clean Filters Have Been Installed:
Push the filter in as far as it will go. When the filter is removed, the
microswitch behind the filter is inactivated. This feature will not
allow the vent system to operate until the filter is properly
installed.

Filters

then pulling down the filter.
solution.
are toward the front. Insert metal grease filter into upper
track.
hot detergent solution. The downdraft vent will not operate
when the filters are not in place.
into place.
B
A. Spring release handles
B. Left metal filter
C. Right metal filter
A
C