Cleaning and care
Before cleaning or servicing the hood, disconnect it from the power supply by either removing the fuse, unplugging it from the outlet or manually "tripping" the circuit breaker.
Cleaning the casing
,Never use abrasive cleaners, scouring pads, steel wool or caustic (oven) cleaners on the hood. They will damage the surface.
^The air intake panel, exterior surfaces and controls can be cleaned with warm water and liquid dish soap applied with a soft sponge.
^Wipe dry using a soft cloth.
Only use a slightly damp sponge when cleaning the controls. Water could penetrate into the electronics and cause damage.
^Glass surfaces can be cleaned using glass cleaner.
Avoid:
–cleaning agents containing soda, acids or chlorides,
–abrasive cleaning agents
e.g. powder or cream cleansers,
–abrasive sponges, e.g. pot scourers or sponges which have been previously used with abrasive cleaning agents,
–limescale removers.
These will damage the surface.
Stainless steel
Stainless steel surfaces can be cleaned using a
To help prevent resoiling, a conditioner for stainless steel can also be used. Apply sparingly with even pressure.
Stainless steel colored controls
These controls may become dis- colored or damaged if not cleaned regularly.
Do not use a stainless steel cleaner on these controls.
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