Caring for Your Downdraft Vent System
Care
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Your vent system is designed for easy care. You can do most cleaning with items found around your home. Cleaning your vent system regularly will help to keep it operating like new.
Steps to follow
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Electric Shock Hazard
Disconnect power before servicing.
Turn fan and cooktop controls off before cleaning the vent system.
Do not put hand into vent when fan or controls are on.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death, electrical shock, or cuts.
1.Disconnect power.
2.Remove the vent cover and wash in warm, soapy water or wipe with a damp sponge. Do not use metal scrubbing pads or abrasive cleansers.
3.Lift up vent filter, which is directly below vent cover. Wash in warm, soapy water or dishwasher.
NOTE: Use care when washing the vent filter in a dishwasher. Do not place vent filter near hard or sharp objects that could cause the filter to bend.
4.Wipe in and around the vent box with a damp cloth. Clean up spills with a sponge.
5.Replace the vent filter. Be sure the vent filter is replaced flat and rests on side edges of trim. Do not replace vent filter at an angle.
6.Replace the vent cover.
7.Reconnect power.
Vent cover
Vent filter
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