Range Hood Use; Range Hood Controls; Range Hood Care; Cleaning - Whirlpool UXT5230AY Installation Instructions And 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 front panel of the range
hood.
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A. Halogen lights
B. Grease filter
C. Filter retainer

Range Hood Controls

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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 both 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 the blower
off.
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RANGE HOOD CARE

Cleaning

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:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid scratching or damaging the
surface.
For stainless steal models, Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish
Part Number 31462A (not included): See "Assistance or
Service" section to order.
Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.
Glass cleaner to remove fingerprints.
Metal or Charcoal Filter
To Clean the Filter:
1. Remove screw from the filter retainer.
2. To remove, pull the filter retainer toward the front of the range
hood and pull down on the front edge of the filter.
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A. Screw
B. Grease filter retainer
C. Grease filter
3. For vented installations: Wash metal filters as needed in a
dishwasher or hot detergent solution.
For non-vented (recirculating) installations: The charcoal
filter is not washable. It should last up to 6 months with
normal use. Replace the metal filters with charcoal filters. For
information on ordering, see the "Accessories" section.
Dispose of old charcoal filter.
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