KitchenAid KXW4336YSS Use & Care Guide - Page 11
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 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 range hood controls are located on the front side of the canopy. The light switch for the top lights is located on the underside right of the canopy. Audible Signal Activation and Deactivation The audible signals can be activated or deactivated by pressing the "LIGHT" button for 5 seconds. ■ If the audible signal is activated, a tone will sound, and "Snd" symbol will appear in the display for 3 seconds. ■ If the audible signal is deactivated, the "Snd" symbol will appear on the display for 3 seconds. A B C D E FG H I A. Louver holes (non-vented [recirculating] installations only) B. Duct covers C. Bottom light housings D. Canopy E. Grease filters F. Grease filter handles G. Light switch - top H. Top light housings I. Control panel Control Panel AB C DE A. Power decrease B. Power increase C. Display D. Bottom lights E. Timer Display Grease Filter Saturation Alarm After 30 hours of fan function, the display will show "Clean Grease Filter" when the fan is active. When this icon shows in the display, the installed grease filters should be washed. See "Range Hood Care" section. ■ To reset the grease filter saturation alarm, press and hold the POWER INCREASE button for 5 seconds. The "Clean Grease Filter" icon will no longer be displayed. Charcoal Filter (Recirculation Accessory) Inclusion and Exclusion When the charcoal filter is in use (recirculating mode), press and hold the POWER DECREASE and POWER INCREASE buttons at the same time for 5 seconds. "Able" will appear in the display for 3 seconds. If the charcoal filter is not used (vented mode), press and hold the POWER DECREASE and POWER INCREASE buttons at the same time for 5 seconds. "None" will appear in the display for 3 seconds. ■ When the charcoal filter has been excluded, the charcoal filter alarm is disabled. ■ The inclusion or exclusion of the charcoal filter must be selected while the lights and the fan motor are Off. Heat Sensor The control is equipped with a heat sensor that will turn on the blower to the highest speed if excessive heat occurs around the control area. ■ If the blower is On or Off, the blower will automatically set to the highest speed. "Auto" will appear in the display to indicate that the heat sensor has detected excessive heat. ■ When the blower is operating due to excessive heat detected by the heat sensor, the blower speed cannot be decreased. ■ When the temperature level on the hood drops to normal, the blower will return to its setting before the excessive heat was sensed. Bottom Lights To Operate the Bottom Lights: 1. Press the Light button on the control panel to turn the bottom lights on to high. 2. Press the Light button on the control panel again to turn the bottom lights to low. 3. Press the Light button on the control panel a third time to turn off the bottom lights. Charcoal Filter Saturation Alarm After 120 hours of fan function, the display will show "Replace Charcoal Filter" when the fan is active. When this icon shows in the display, the charcoal filters should be replaced. See "Range Hood Care" section. ■ To reset the charcoal filter saturation alarm, press and hold the POWER DECREASE button for 5 seconds. The "Replace Charcoal Filter" icon will no longer be displayed. 11