Electrolux EI36HI55KS, EI48HI55KS, EI30HI55KS manual Hood Insert Use, Cleaning

Hood Insert Use 15

Hood Insert Use

The hood insert is designed to remove smoke, cook- ing 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 underside of the hood insert.

Light control Fan control

Operating the light

Turn the light switch (A) to the left 1 position for HIGH. Turn the light switch (A) to the left 2 postions for LOW. To turn the lights OFF, rotate the light switch (A) to the right to the OFF position.

Operating the fan

The fan has 4 speeds. Rotate the fan switch (B) to the left to turn the fan to the ON position. Continue to rotate the switch to the desired fan speed.

To turn the fan OFF, rotate the fan speed (B) switch to the right to the OFF position.

WARNING: The internal blower motor of the hood is thermally protected against high temperatures.

If the hood insert is not turned on during the cooking process, high temperatures could be present inside the hood and the motor could not work until the tem- perature is safe. The hood insert should be

turned on during cooking operations.

Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Clean the hood insert and grease filters frequently according to the following instructions. Re- place grease filters before operating hood insert.

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.

Cleaning Method:

•Liquid detergent soap and water, or all-purpose cleaner.

•Wipe with damp soft cloth or nonabrasive sponge, then rinse with clean water and wipe dry.

Metal Grease Filter:

1.Remove each filter by pulling the spring release handle and then pulling down the filter.

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 aluminum filter into upper track.

4.Push in spring release handle.

5.Push up on metal filter and release handle to latch into place.

6.Repeat steps 1-5 for the other filter.

Replacing the Halogen Lamps

Turn off the hood insert and allow the halogen lamp to cool. To avoid damage or decreasing the life of the new bulb, do not touch bulb with bare fingers. Re- place bulb, using tissue or wearing cotton gloves to handle bulb.

If new lamps do not operate, make sure the lamps are inserted correctly before calling service.

1. Disconnect power.

2. Push up on the lens and turn it counterclockwise.

3.Remove the bulb and replace it with a 120-volt, 50-watt maximum halogen bulb with a GU10 base. Turn it clockwise to lock it into place.

4.Repeat steps 2-3 for the other bulb if needed.

5.Reconnect power.