Alto-Shaam ar-7evh Hood Cleaning & Maintenance, Severe Damage Or, Electrical Hazard, Could Result

CARE AND CLEANING

HOOD CLEANING & MAINTENANCE

	To ensure optimum performance
					D A N G E R
from the ventless hood, it is important
to establish and maintain a regular
cleaning and maintenance schedule.							AT NO TIME SHOULD THE INTERIOR
Use of the cleaning and maintenance							OR EXTERIOR BE STEAM CLEANED,
reminder form is highly recommended.							HOSED DOWN, OR FLOODED WITH
Note: If cleaning is not preformed							WATER OR LIQUID SOLUTION OF
according to the instructions a fire may occur.							ANY KIND. DO NOT USE WATER JET
	Access to the internal components, safety						TO CLEAN.
switches, filters, etc., are gained by opening the							SEVERE DAMAGE OR
access door. A metal grease filter and charcoal filter
							ELECTRICAL HAZARD
are located immediately inside the hood access door.
	To help maintain the protective film coating on						COULD RESULT.
polished stainless steel, clean the exterior of the							WARRANTY BECOMES VOID IF
cabinet with a cleaner recommended for stainless steel
							APPLIANCE IS FLOODED
surfaces. Spray the cleaning agent on a clean cloth
and wipe with the grain of the stainless steel.
	NOTE: Never use hydrochloric acid						DANGER
		(muriatic acid) on stainless steel.
						DISCONNECT UNIT FROM
		ATTENTION
						POWER SOURCE BEFORE
		HOOD AND ROTISSERIE WILL NOT
						CLEANING OR SERVICING.
	OPERATE UNLESS FILTERS ARE IN PLACE.
CHARCOAL FILTER				GREASE FILTERS &
	The charcoal (odor and pollution control filter) is			METAL HOUSING (plenum)
located immediately inside the hood access door The				The metal grease filter is
charcoal filter should be inspected for contaminants
				located immediately inside the
on a regular basis. Replacement must be made at
				hood. Cleaning frequency should
a minimum of three-month intervals or more
				be based on oven usage. Grease-
often if heavy contaminants are visible or if
				laden products such as red meat,
the filter no longer controls odors, which ever
				poultry, etc., require cleaning
happens first. To remove the filter, grasp on both
				frequency of at least once a week.
ends and pull out from the front of the hood.
				Remove the grease filter by pulling
WHEN REPLACING THE FILTER, MAKE CERTAIN				it straight out of the housing from the front access.
THE AIR FLOW ARROW POINTS TOWARD THE				Place the filter in the dishwasher or wash separately
				by placing in hot, soapy water until all grease and
HOOD FAN. MAKE CERTAIN THE FILTER IS
				particles have been removed. Rinse thoroughly. Allow
REPLACED IN THE FOUR-SIDED METAL FRAME
				the filter to air dry before reinstalling.
PROVIDED WITH THE HOOD.
				Clean the interior metal housing (plenum) with a
				damp cloth and any good commercial detergent or
		GREASE FILTER	CHARCOAL FILTER	grease solvent at the recommended strength. Avoid
				the use of abrasive cleaning compounds, chloride-
				based cleaners, or cleaners containing quaternary
				salts. Use a degreasing agent if necessary.

C A U T I O N

THE EDGES INSIDE THE HOOD HOUSING

CAN BE SHARP. USE CAUTION WHEN

REMOVING OR REPLACING FILTERS.

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