Whirlpool UXT5236AYS Use & Care Guide - Page 12

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. A C B A. Halogen lights B. Grease filter C. Filter retainer Range Hood Controls A B CD 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. 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. A B C 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. 12