KitchenAid KXU2836JSS Installation Instructions - Page 12
Range Hood Use
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RANGE HOOD USE The range hood is designed to remove smoke, cooking vapors and odors from the cooktop area. For best results, start the range hood before cooking and allow it to operate several minutes after the cooking is complete to clear all smoke and odors from the kitchen. Fan Control Controls Operating the Fan 1. Slide the range hood screen forward. NOTE: When the screen is opened the fan will operate at the fan switch setting that it was at when the screen was last closed. The fan will shut off when the screen is about 1" (2.5 cm) from the closed position. 2. To turn the fan On, press FAN, then press the "+" button to the desired fan speed: 1 (Low), 2 (Medium), 3 (High), P (Power Boost). NOTE: The Power Boost (P) speed stays on for 5 minutes. After 5 minutes, the fan automatically switches to speed 2 (Medium). 3. To turn the fan Off, press FAN or close the screen. NOTE: The fan will shut off when the screen is about 1" (2.5 cm) from the closed position. When the screen is opened, the fan will operate at the last setting. Light Control Operating the Lights 1. To turn the lights On, press LIGHT once. The lights will come on in the Low setting. Press LIGHT a second time to switch the lights to High. 2. To turn the lights Off, press LIGHT a third time or close the screen. NOTE: The lights will shut off when the screen is about 1" (2.5 cm) from the closed position. When the screen is opened, the lights will come on to the last setting selected. Timer Control Display Grease Filter Saturation Alarm After 30 hours of fan operation, the display will show "F" when the fan is active. When this icon shows in the display, the installed grease filters should be washed. See the "Range Hood Care" section. ■ To reset the grease filter saturation alarm, press and hold FAN for 3 seconds. The "F" icon will no longer be displayed. Charcoal Filter Saturation Alarm After 120 hours of fan operation, the display will show "C" when the fan is active. When this icon shows in the display, the charcoal filters should be washed. See the "Range Hood Care" section. ■ To reset the charcoal filter saturation alarm, press and hold FAN for 3 seconds. "C" will no longer be displayed. Charcoal Filter Recirculation Accessory When the charcoal filter is in use (recirculating mode), press and hold the "+" and "-" buttons at the same time for 3 seconds. "F" will appear in the display for 3 seconds, followed by "C." If the charcoal filter is not used (vented mode), press and hold the "+" and "-"buttons at the same time for 3 seconds. "F" will appear in the display for 3 seconds. When the charcoal filter is not in use, the charcoal filter alarm is disabled. Operating the Timer To activate the timer, with the fan On, press TIMER. An LED will begin flashing on the lower side of the display. This function will the operate the hood fan for an established period of time: ■ 20 minutes if the 1 (Low) speed is selected. ■ 15 minutes if the 2 (Medium) speed is selected. ■ 10 minutes if the 3 (High) speed is selected. ■ 5 minutes if the P (Power Boost) speed is selected. After the time has completed, the hood fan will automatically turn Off. 12