The Americana model with a built- in exhaust system is equipped with
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The exhaust system functions only when the blower is operating. Locate the button for exhaust
system at the bottom of the vertical control panel. For high speed push in top of button; for low speed
When blower is operating and hood over oven is closed, it exhausts over surface units only. When blower operates with hood in open posi-
tion, it exhausts through op~nings over surface units and over oven
simultaneously.
THE EXHAUST’ SYSTEM SHOULD BE OPERATED WHENEVER ODORS, VAPORS, OR SMOKE ARE EXPECTED TO BE THE RESULT OF A
—COOKING OPERATION. START AN AT THE BEGINNING OF
—COOKING.
To open hood above the oven, lift up handle at right of hood; to close push down on handle. Use hood in its fully extended position whenever vapor or smoke results from cooking, such as when pan broiling or
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Two filters are located over cooking top and one behind hood exten- sion. Filters are removable for cleaning.
Filter(s) becomes soiled over a period of time. The efficiency of your exhaust system depends on how clean the filter(s) is. Frequency of cleaning, or replacing, depends on the type of cooking you do, but filters should be cleaned AT LEAST ONCE A MONTH. Also, clean frequently the
Removeand Replace Filters
1.Cooking top: Place finger in
recess at front edge of filter, push filter to rear until front edge clears the exhaust opening, lower the front and remove. When clean, replace. Place edge of filter against spring at rear of exhaust opening, Push to rear, lift front edge, and let spring push filter forward into place under edge of exhaust opening.
2.Hood: Extend hood as far as possible, or rerriovehood extension
if desired, see illustration. place fingers on each side at bottom of filter, Press filter to left until it clears the holder on right side, remove. When clean, replace. Push filter against clip at left and press left until filter clears holder at right side. Push filter toward opening and release so it slips behind holder.
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(a)To remove, extend hood as far as it will open.
(b)With thumbs curved around edge of hood extension, hook a finger between spring and bracket at each side and push toward center of hood. This moves Dinsout of holes in bracke~ and hood extension can be removed.
HOOD EXTENSION .
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(a)To replace,fit bottom of half- circle flanges into side of hood.
(b)Secureone sideat a time, Align pin with holesin bracketand hood extension,then push pin through holes.This secures hood extensionso it cannot be removed by mistake,
To Clean
1, Filters,agitate in hot detergent solution. Light brushingmay be used to help removeimbeddedsoil and dust, With carefuluse and hand;ingthe filter willlast for years. However,if replacement becomesnecessary,obtain a filter from your GeneralElectricdealer for your specificrangemodel.
2.Hood extension,removeand wash with hot detergentsolution, Rinseand dry with soft cloth.
Motor
The blower motor is permanently lubricated so does not need oiling.
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