Whirlpool W10240580A, 99044505A Range Hood Use, Range Hood Care, Range Hood Controls, Cleaning

RANGE HOOD USE

Range Hood Controls

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 hood controls are located on the front right-hand side of the range hood.

AB

A. Fan control

B. Light control

Operating the Light

The LIGHT control is shown in the off position. For maximum lighting, rotate the control clockwise 45°. Rotate the control clockwise another 45° for minimum lighting.

Operating the Fan

The FAN control is shown in the off position. To turn the fan on, rotate the control clockwise. The fan speed will start at high. Rotating the control clockwise will vary the speed from high to low. The speed can be changed anytime during fan operation.

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.

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 Filter:

For vented installations:

1.Grasp tab at front center of filter. Push toward back to release the filter from spring clips at front. Pull down then forward to remove aluminum mesh filter.

2.Wash metal filters as needed in dishwasher or hot detergent solution.

3.Reinstall filter by inserting it into the channel at the back of the range hood. Grasp the tab and pull forward so that the filter snaps under the spring clips at the front of the range hood.

Non-Vented (recirculating) Installation Filters:

The charcoal filter is not washable. Replace with Kit Number 4396388.

To replace charcoal filter:

1.Grasp tab at front center of filter. Push toward back to release the filter from spring clips at front. Pull down then forward to remove the charcoal filter.

2.Install new charcoal filter with the blue side against the range hood by inserting it into the channel at back of the range hood.

3.Grasp the tab and pull forward so that the filter snaps under the spring clips at the front of the range hood.

A

A. Tab

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