PART 4 Use and Care
OPERATING CONTROLS:
Always activate the ventilator when using cooking appliances. Activate the ventilator a few minutes before starting to cook to establish an airflow pattern within the room. Adjust the fan speed as needed. Adjust the dimmable halogen lights as desired. Eliminate air currents in the hood vicinity by shutting nearby windows and doors, turning off ceiling fans and adjusting the adjacent heating and air conditioning outlets if necessary. Place your largest pans on the rear burners whenever possible.
WARNING!
Do NOT operate the blower / ventilator system without the filters in place, or with dirty, grease laden filters.
ENERGY SAVING TIPS:
Do not operate the blower at a speed higher than necessary to remove the cooking exhaust. Running at excessive speeds removes more air from the inside of the house that must be replaced by outside air. This may be especially costly when your home’s heating or air conditioning system is in operation. Turn off the unit once the smoke and cooking odors have been eliminated. Clean filters and grease laden surfaces often to improve efficiency. Always use lids on cookware to retain heat and moisture. Minimize the amount of liquid used to cook food. Select cookware of proper size, material and construction for the cooking task being performed.
CARE & CLEANING:
Proper cleaning is necessary to maintain performance and appearance, while also ensuring safe operation. The frequency of cleaning should be adjusted according to the type and amount of cooking. Best results will be achieved by cleaning soiled components as soon as possible. Filters must be cleaned regularly. Remove one filter at a time by inserting a butter knife in the slot and pressing back then downwards. Butter knife filter slots are a safety feature. The filter should be installed with the butter knife slot on the front lower side.
The filters may be cleaned by hand washing in hot water using a mild detergent solution, or by placing them in a dishwasher. Dry the filters completely before using again. Stainless steel surfaces should be cleaned with a solution of mild detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry with a soft
HALOGEN LIGHT BULBS:
Hoods are designed for PAR 20 halogen lamps. They can be purchased at most home and/or grocery stores, e.g., McCoys, Lowe’s, Fry’s, Kroger, Albertsons, True Value, Home Depot, etc.
Universal Metal Industries, Inc. has a policy of continuous improvements and reserves the right to modify (at any time, without notice) any or all of its products, features, designs, components and specifications. For exact dimensions, see the installation instructions included with each product. Some features may be slightly different than shown on product literature.
For questions regarding this product contact:
Customer Service
Universal Metal Industries, Inc.
P.O. Box 2409
Phoenix, AZ 85002
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