Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning and Maintenance
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Remove the screws located on the side at the top and bottom of each spacer and slide spacer forward off of rear lip. Lower spacer rear, then slide spacer front out.
Grease trough (18” H. hoods only)
When cleaning filters in 18”H. hoods,
always remove the grease trough and clean by soaking in a sink with hot soapy water.
Cleaning Hood Canopy
Finishes in enamel or stainless steel are highly resistant to damage or discoloration due to grease, steam, and heat— provided that reasonable care is given to the equipment. The following suggestions will help keep your hood looking new.
1. Do not allow an excessive accumulation of grease. For best |
results, you should wipe your hood clean with a cloth dipped in |
warm, soapy water. DO NOT USE ABRASIVE CLEANSERS, |
STEEL WOOL PADS, OR ABRASIVE CLOTHS. DO NOT use |
cleansers that contain chlorides; the chlorides in the cleaner could |
damage the stainless steel finish. If you need to scrape stainless |
steel to remove encrusted materials, first soak the area with hot |
towels to loosen the material, then use a wooden or nylon |
spatula or scraper. DO NOT use a metal knife, spatula, or any |
other metal tool to scrape stainless steel. |
2. Every 3 months give your hood a thorough cleaning. On |
Maintaining Charcoal Filter (Recirculating Hoods Only)
Replace the charcoal filters every 6 months to 1 year depending on the amount and type of cooking you do.
To replace, remove the baffle/charcoal filter assembly and slide the charcoal filter out of the channel and replace with a new one. Do not put the charcoal filters in the dishwasher.
Replacement filters are available through your local
Viking Range dealer, or you can visit the Online
Store at vikingrange.com
CAUTION
For general ventilating use only. DO NOT use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and vapors.
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painted surfaces, use a new coat of wax. A good wax |
do both jobs at once. On stainless steel surfaces, use a good |
stainless steel cleaner and polish. |
Renewing Enamel Finish
If discoloration occurs, you should thoroughly polish the finish on your hood to renew its gloss and luster and to remove any grease residue which may have a yellowing effect. Use any good enamel polish, refrigerator polish, or automotive polish.
CAUTION
Do not use a porcelain cleaner or rough abrasive cleaner.
Renewing Stainless Steel Finish
Regular cleaning is the best way to assure that your stainless steel finish stays bright and unscratched. Use lemon oil or stainless steel polish to coat and protect stainless steel.
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