Alto-Shaam AR-7VH D An Ge R, Ventl Ess Hoo D, Att En Ti On, Hood Cl Ean In G & Mai Nt Enance

GREASE

FILTER

VENTL ESS HOO D

HOOD CL EAN IN G & MAI NT ENANCE

To ensure opt imum performance from the vent les s hoo d, it is important

to establ ish and maintain a regul ar cleaning and mainte nance schedule. Use of the cleaning and mainten ance rem inder form loca ted in this manual is high ly recom mende d.

Acce ss to the inter nal comp onents, safety

swi tche s, filt ers , etc., are gai ned by opening the access door. A metal gre ase filt er and cha rco al filter are

loc ated immedia tely inside the hood acc ess door.

To help maintain the protecti ve fil m coa ting on pol ishe d stainl ess ste el, cle an the exterior of the cabine t with a clean er recommended for stainless steel surf ace s. Spra y the cle aning age nt on a clean cloth and wipe with the grain of the stainl ess steel.

NOTE : Nev er use hydrochloric acid (muriat ic acid) on sta inless steel.

ATT EN TI ON

HOOD AND ROTISSERIE WILL NOT

OPERATE UNLESS FILTERS ARE IN PLACE.

CHARCOAL FILTER

The cha rcoal (odor and polluti on control filter) is loc ate d immed iate ly inside the hood acce ss door. The cha rcoal fil ter shou ld be ins pected for contam inants

on a regular bas is. Replacement must be made at a minimum of three-mo nth intervals — more often if heavy contamina nts are visible or if the filter no longer contro ls odors . To remove the fil ter, grasp on bot h ends and pull out from either side of the hood.

WHEN REPLACING THE FILTER, MAKE CERTAIN THE AIR FLOW ARROW POINTS TOWARD THE HOOD FAN. MAKE CERTAIN THE FILTER IS REPLACED IN THE FOUR-S IDED METAL FRAME PROVIDED WITH THE HOOD.

GREASE FILTER

CHARCOAL FILTER

D AN GE R

AT NO TIME SHOULD THE INTERIOR

OR EXTERIOR BE STEAM CLEANED,

HOSED DOWN, OR FLOODED WITH

WATER OR LIQUID SOLUTION OF

ANY KIND. DO NOT USE WATER JET

TO CLEAN.

SEVER E DAMAGE OR

ELECTR ICA L HAZ ARD

COULD RES ULT.

WARRANTY BECOMES VOID IF

APPLIANCE IS FLOODED

D AN GER

DISCO NNECT UNIT FROM

POWER SOURCE BEFORE

CLEANI NG OR SER VICIN G.

GREASE FILTERS &

METAL HOUSING (PLENUM )

The metal grease filter is located immediately inside the hood. Cle aning frequency should be based on oven usage. Gre ase- laden products such as red meat, pou ltry, etc., require cle aning frequency of at least once a week. Remove the grease filter by pulling it

str aight out of the housing from either side. Place the filter in the dishwasher or wash sep arat ely by placing in hot, soapy water until all grease and particles have been removed. Rinse thoroughly. Allow the filt er to air dry before reinstallin g.

Cle an the interior metal housing (plenum) wit h a damp clo th and any good commercial deter gent or grease solvent at the recommended strengt h. Avoid the use of abrasive cle aning compounds ,

chlo ride-based clea ners, or cle aners cont aining quaternary salts. Use a degreasing agent if neces sary.

C A U TI ON

THE EDGES INSIDE THE HOOD HOUSING CAN BE SHARP. USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING OR REPLACING FILTERS.

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