Frigidaire FHWC3655LS Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 11

Operation / Cleaning and maintenance 11 fig. Cleaning and maintenance Cleaning DANGER Always switch off the electricity supply at the mains during installation, cleaning and maintenance such as for light bulb replacement. NOTE • Take out the grease filters and fit charcoal filters to two lateral sides of the motor blower. Assemble back the grease filters (fig. ). The efficiency of the range hood depends on the cleanliness of the intake and filters. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. Operation • Clean the appliance in the following intervals: • Press one of the speed buttons to turn the appliance on. Button Function o Press button o to switch the appliance off (pilot lamp is lit when appliance is switched on). • Press button • for low speed. •• Press button •• for medium speed. ••• Press button ••• for high speed. Press button to turn on lights. Press again to switch lights off. For best performance NOTE Continuous use of range hood while cooking helps keep the kitchen comfortable and less humid. It also reduces cooking odors and soiling moisture that create a frequent need for cleaning. • Turn on the range hood before starting to cook. • Clean the filters frequently (refer to Cleaning and maintenance below). • Use low speed for normal use and higher speed for strong odors or fumes. every 4 - 6 months Monthly Regularly Use a soft cloth moistened with hand-warm mildly soapy water or household cleaning detergent. Never use metal pads, chemical, abrasive material or stiff brush to clean the appliance. Metallic anti-grease filter: The filter collects grease, smoke and dust so the filter is directly affecting the efficiency of the range hood. If not cleaned, the grease residue (potential flammable) will saturate on the filter. Clean it with household cleaning detergent. The filter is dishwasher safe. Recirculator: clean the ventilation openings on the top sides. Charcoal filters: • If the model is not vented to the outside, the air will be recirculated through disposable charcoal filters that help remove smoke and odors. • The charcoal filters cannot be cleaned, they must be replaced regularly (depending on range hood usage). • NOTE: Do not rinse or put charcoal filters in a dishwasher. • NOTE: Charcoal filters are not included with the range hood. Please call Frigidaire at 1.800.944.9044 to order this kit. When calling our customer service center, also have this range hood's model number ready. GB