KitchenAid KXW4336YSS Use & Care Guide - Page 13

RANGE HOOD CARE Cleaning IMPORTANT: Clean the hood and grease filters frequently according to the following instructions. Replace grease filters before operating hood. Exterior Surfaces: To avoid damage to the exterior surface, do not use steel wool or soap-filled scouring pads. Always wipe dry to avoid water marks. To Install/Replace Charcoal Filters 1. Turn fan and lights off. Check that halogen lamp is cool. 2. Remove the metal grease filters. See "Metal Grease Filters" section. 3. Set metal grease filters aside. 4. Push charcoal filter handles in and pull the charcoal filter from the motor housing frame. Cleaning Method: ■ Liquid detergent soap and water, or all-purpose cleanser ■ Wipe with damp soft cloth or nonabrasive sponge, then rinse with clean water and wipe dry. Metal Grease Filters The filters should be washed frequently. Place metal filters in dishwasher or hot detergent solution to clean. Let filter dry thoroughly before replacing it. Turn off fan and lights. Check that halogen lamp is cool. 1. Remove each filter by pulling the spring release handle and then pulling down the filter. A B A. Motor housing frame B. Charcoal filter 5. Clean or discard the charcoal filter. 6. Install cleaned or replacement filter. Push charcoal filter handles in and push filter into motor housing frame. Release handles. A A. Spring release handle 2. Wash metal filters as needed in dishwasher or hot detergent solution. 3. Reinstall the filter by making sure the spring release handles are toward the front. Insert metal grease filter into upper track. 4. Pull the spring release handle down. 5. Push up on metal filter and release handle to latch into place. 6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the other filter. Charcoal Filters - For Non-Vented (recirculating) Installations NOTE: After approximately 1 year of use, the charcoal filter should be replaced. To order a replacement Charcoal Filter Kit, see the "Assistance or Service" section. The charcoal filters can be cleaned and reactivated. Clean the filter in the dishwasher using normal detergent and choosing the highest temperature setting. To reactivate the filter, the filter should be dried in an oven for 10 minutes with a maximum temperature of 210°F (100°C). Replacing a Halogen Lamp Turn off the range hood and allow the halogen lamp to cool. To avoid damage or decreasing the life of the new lamp, do not touch lamp with bare fingers. Replace lamp, using tissue or wearing cotton gloves to handle lamp. If new lights do not operate, make sure the lamps are inserted correctly before calling service. 1. Disconnect power. 2. Use a flat-blade screwdriver and gently pry the light cover loose. 3. Remove the lamp and replace with a 12-volt, 20-watt maximum, halogen lamp made for a G-4 base. 4. Replace the light cover. 5. Reconnect power. 13