CARE AND CLEANING
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How to Clean the Vent System
The downdraft vent grille and filter should be cleaned
frequently— after every use is best. Before cleaning
the vent system, be sure exhaust blower is shut off.
To remove parts for cleaning:
1. Lift off the vent ~tille.
2. Rotatethe latchaway from the solid edge of
thefilter to freethe filter. Pull out thealuminum
greasefilter.
How to Clean the Vent Grille
To clean the vent ~tille, remove it from the cooktop by lifting it up.
It can be cleaned by hand, in the dishwasher or in aself-cleaning oven.
How to Clean the Filters
To clean the falter, soak, then agitate filter in hot To replace cleaned parts:
detergent solution prepared in the sink. Using ammonia 1. The round comers are the bottom edge of the
or other alkali will darken the metal. Light brushing filter. Insert the filter into the vent shaft (round
can be used to remove embedded dirt. Be careful not
to disturb the aluminum fabric of the filter body. comers down) until the latch can be rotated to
secure the filter.
Rinse, shake and remove moisture before replacing. It 2. Replace the vent grille.
is advised that filters should be cleaned afier every use.
Before replacing the filter into the vent system
housing, inspect and wipe clean the housing walls.
Do not allow grease accumulation to form.
Never operate the vent system without the filter
in place. In situations where flaming might occur,
the filter will retard entry of flames into the exhaust
blower.
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