CLEANING DOWNDRAFT VENTS
Downdraft vents and filters should be cleaned fre- quently - after every use is best. If they are not clean-
ed frequently, a
To clean:
1.Remove vent grills and lift out aluminum grease filters (see illustration).
2.Wash grills and filters at the sink in soap and
water or in your dishwasher. You can use a small vegetable brush for difficult soil.
3.Be sure the blower switch is off. Wash out the vent chambers at each side of the cooktop with a damp soapy cloth or kitchen brush, rinse and dry.
Do not use a sponge because small pieces may break off and be sucked into the blower motor. Do not leave excess liquid in these chambers.
To replace:
The aluminum grease filters are interchangeable from side to side but they should be placed in the vent chamber as shown in the illustration.
The angled flanges at the top and bottom edges of the filter should face toward the inside of the unit with the top edge slanted outward.
GREASE JARS
Behind the lower panel two grease jars are mounted (one for each well) to catch fat and drippings. To open the lower panel grasp the handle and pull.
The lid of the jar is permanently mounted and con- nected by a tube to a spout at the front of each well. The jar can be unscrewed from the lid to be emptied and cleaned, or to be replaced. The jar is a standard 1 pint mayonnaise or salad dressing jar. Other glass jars such as 1 pint instant tea, dry creamer and malted milk jars as well as pint or quart canning jars may also fit.
Different foods give different amounts of fat and drip- pings so you should check the jar each time it is used. If the jar is not emptied or replaced often enough, the fat and drippings may overflow.
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