Whirlpool W10029770A installation instructions Range Hood Care, Cleaning and Maintenance

RANGE HOOD CARE

Cleaning and Maintenance

IMPORTANT: Clean the hood and grease filters frequently according to the following instructions. Replace grease filters before operating hood.

Be sure lights are cool before cleaning the hood.

Exterior surfaces

Clean the range hood with a mild detergent and soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleanser or steel-wool pads.

Metal grease filters

The filters should be washed frequently. Place metal filters in dishwasher or hot detergent solution to clean.

Drain water through edge holes and let each filter dry thoroughly before replacing it.

To Remove Metal Filters

1.Turn off blower and lights. Check that halogen lamp is cool.

2.Push handle toward the rear and pull downward.

3.Pull filter toward the front.

To Replace Metal Grease Filter

1.Insert back edge of filter into rear channel of the filter opening.

2.Push handle toward the rear and push filter up.

3.Pull filter toward the front and insert into front channel.

Charcoal Filters - for non-vented (recirculating) installations

The charcoal filters are not washable nor reusable. They should be changed every 6 months in normal use. The charcoal filters capture unpleasant cooking odors.

To Replace Metal Grease Filters

1.Insert back edge of filter into rear channel of the filter opening.

2.Push handle toward the rear and push filter up.

3.Pull filter toward the front and insert into front channel.

To Replace Charcoal Filters

1.Turn blower and lights off. Check that halogen lamp is cool.

2.Remove the metal grease filters by pushing handle toward the rear and pull downward.

3.Pull filter toward front and set aside.

4.Repeat to remove other filter.

5.Turn charcoal filter handle counterclockwise.

6.Remove and discard charcoal filter.

7.Repeat to remove other charcoal filter.

8.Install replacement charcoal filter over grille in blower housing and turn filter handle clockwise.

9.Repeat to install other charcoal filter.

Replacing a Halogen Lamp

Turn off the range hood and allow the halogen lamp to cool. Replace using a tissue.

If new lights do not operate, make sure the lamps are inserted correctly before calling service.

1.Disconnect power.

2.Use a flat-blade screwdriver and gently pry the light cover loose.

To Install Charcoal Filters

1.Turn blower and lights off. Check that halogen lamp is cool.

2.Remove the metal grease filters by pushing handle toward the rear and pull downward.

3.Pull filter toward front and set aside.

4.Repeat to remove other metal filter.

5.Install charcoal filter over grille on blower housing and turn filter handle clockwise.

A B

CC

A. Blower housing

B. Filter handle

C. Charcoal filters

6.Repeat to install other charcoal filter.

3.Remove the lamp and replace with a 12-volt, 20-watt maximum, halogen lamp made for a G-4 base.

4.Replace the light cover.

11