Proline PLFW101, PLJW101 Care & Cleaning, cleaning the filter, removing the filter, Do Not

16  PROLINE RANGE HOODS

CARE & CLEANING

WARNING

♦♦ Never put your hand into the area housing the fan while the fan is operating ♦♦ Turn off power to the hood before cleaning

♦♦ Make sure your cooktop and hood are cool before cleaning

♦♦ Use only the types of cleaning solutions mentioned in this manual ♦♦ Completely dry the filter(s) immediately after cleaning

CLEANING EXTERIOR SURFACES

♦♦ Regular care will help preserve the appearance of your range hood. ♦♦ Always wipe stainless steel surfaces with the grain to avoid scratches ♦♦ Clean periodically with hot soapy water and clean cotton cloth.

♦♦ For heavier soil, use a liquid degreaser such as 409™ or Fantastic™.

♦♦ If hood looks splotchy, use a stainless steel cleaner on the surface. Promptly and gently remove cleaner with a soft towel or wipe.

♦♦ After cleaning, you may use non-abrasive stainless steel polish (such as 3m™ or ZEP™) to buff out stainless luster. Always scrub lightly and with a clean cotton cloth.

DO NOT:

♦♦ Use corrosive or abrasive detergent (eg, Comet Power Scrub™ or EZ-Off™ oven cleaner).

♦♦ Use steel wool or scouring pads, which will scratch and damage the stain- less steel surface.

♦♦ Leak cleaning solution onto or into the control panel ♦♦ Allow deposits to accumulate or remain on the hood

♦♦ Allow salt solutions, disinfectants, bleaches, or cleaning compounds to re- main in contact with the stainless steel for extended periods.

cleaning the filter

All PROLINE hoods come with either an aluminum mesh or stainless steel baffle filter. Both types of filters are dishwasher safe for easy cleaning. If handwashing your filter, follow the instructions in the “Cleaning Exterior Surfaces” section above.

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CARE & CLEANING

REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB

♦♦ Make sure the range hood is unplugged or turn OFF breaker

♦♦ Place a flat-head screwdriver between light cover and housing to remove cover ♦♦ Gently pull defective bulb straight out and discard

♦♦ Wear a cotton glove or use a cloth to handle the replacement bulb (DO NOT handle with bare fingers as this may shorten the life of the bulb)

♦♦ Push gently but securely into light socket. (DO NOT push too hard as bulb legs may break off)

♦♦ Replace light cover

♦♦ Turn ON breaker and range hood to test operation

removing the filter

♦♦ The filter (A) is located on the bottom of the hood, directly above the cooking surface.

♦♦ Hold the filter in place with one hand and pull back on the release lever (B) with the other.

♦♦ While pulling back on the release lever, lower the filter out of the hood. On hoods with more than one filter, remove, clean and replace all of the filters.