Viking VWH4878TSS Use and Care Manual - Page 7

Product Care Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Mesh Filters As air passes through the filter, grease particles collect on the stainless steel screen inside the filter. The filters should be examined periodically to assure that all surfaces and parts are clean. This unit is equipped with an alarm. Once the unit has been in operation for 48 hours, the letters "FILT" will appear on the display. The filters can then be washed in a dishwasher or in a sink with hot, soapy water. Simple periodic cleaning will ensure maximum effectiveness. Do not use caustic detergent to clean the filters. An abrasive or corrosive cleaner may damage the finish. Do not take the filters apart to clean them. It is not necessary and will void the filter warranty. Once the filters have been cleaned and placed back in the hood, the display is canceled by holding the scroll up (+) and the scroll down (-) buttons for 5 seconds. CAUTION For general ventilating use only. DO NOT use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors. 1 1 2 3 2 1 2 3 Slide filter front over front lip. Push filter rear up, then slide back over rear lip. Slide filter front over front lip. Push filter rear up, then slide back over rear lip. Maintaining Charcoal Filter (Recirculating Hoods Only) Replace the charcoal filters every 6 months to 1 year depending on the amount and type of cooking you do. To replace, remove the baffle/charcoal filter assembly and slide the charcoal filter out of the channel and replace with a new one. Do not put the charcoal filters in the dishwasher. Replacement filters are available through your local Viking Range dealer, or you can call the Viking Online Store at 1-877-834-8222 or visit vikingrange.com 12 Cleaning and Maintenance Cleaning Hood Canopy Finishes in enamel or stainless steel are highly resistant to damage or discoloration due to grease, steam, and heat- provided that reasonable care is given to the equipment. The following suggestions will help keep your hood looking new. 1. Do not allow an excessive accumulation of grease. For best results, you should wipe your hood clean with a cloth dipped in warm, soapy water. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANSERS, STEEL WOOL PADS, OR ABRASIVE CLOTHS. DO NOT use cleansers that contain chlorides; the chlorides in the cleaner could damage the stainless steel finish. If you need to scrape stainless steel to remove encrusted materials, first soak the area with hot towels to loosen the material, then use a wooden or nylon spatula or scraper. DO NOT use a metal knife, spatula, or any other metal tool to scrape stainless steel. 2. Every 3 months give your hood a thorough cleaning. On painted surfaces, use a new coat of wax. A good wax cleaner-available at either a grocery or hardware store-will do both jobs at once. On stainless steel surfaces, use a good stainless steel cleaner and polish. Renewing Enamel Finish If discoloration occurs, you should thoroughly polish the finish on your hood to renew its gloss and luster and to remove any grease residue which may have a yellowing effect. Use any good enamel polish, refrigerator polish, or automotive polish. CAUTION Do not use a porcelain cleaner or rough abrasive cleaner. Renewing Stainless Steel Finish Regular cleaning is the best way to assure that your stainless steel finish stays bright and unscratched. Use lemon oil or stainless steel polish to coat and protect stainless steel. CAUTION All brass special ordered parts are coated with an epoxy coating. DO NOT use brass cleaners or abrasive cleansers on the brass option parts. 13 Product Care