Appendix
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The Vent Fan | Charcoal Filter | |||
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The exhaust fan has 2 metal reusable grease filter. | The charcoal filter cannot be cleaned. It must be replaced. | |||
A charcoal filter can be used for removing smoke and odors in case the | ||||
If the oven is installed on the wall(or cabinet) and not vented to the out- | ||||
fan is not vented outside. | ||||
side, the air will be recirculated through a disposable charcoal filter that | ||||
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| The charcoal filter should be replaced when it is noticeably dirty or dis- | |
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| colored (usually after 6 to 12 months, depending on hood usage). | |
| Removing Charcoal Filter |
| To remove the charcoal filter, disconnect power at the main fuse or cir- |
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| Remove the top grille by removing the 2 screws that hold it in place. |
Reusable Grease Filters | Slide the filter towards the front of the oven and remove it. |
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The metal filters trap grease released by foods on the cooktop. They | Screws |
also prevent flames from foods on the cooktop from damaging the inside |
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of the microwave. |
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For this reason, the filters must ALWAYS be in place when the vent fan |
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is used. The grease filters should be cleaned once a month, or as |
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needed. |
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Removing and Cleaning the Filters |
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To remove, slide it to the left using the tab. Pull it down and out. |
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To clean the grease filters, soak and then swish them around in hot | Remove 2 grille screws to remove the grill |
water and detergent. |
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Don’t use ammonia or ammonia products because they will darken the |
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metal. |
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Light brushing can be used to remove embedded dirt. |
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Rinse, shake and let them dry before replacing. |
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To replace, slide the filters in the frame slot on the left of the opening. |
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Pull up and to the right to lock into place. |
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