Dacor PREFERENCE PHW30 - Manual (Page 7)

5
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning
warning
to prevent electric shock or damage to the blower, •
thoroughly dry the filters before reinstalling them
after cleaning.
to prevent electric shock turn off the main power
•
switch (see page 3) before cleaning the range
hood or filters.
clean the hood only in the manner specified.
•
to avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your •
hood’s surfaces, use only the types of cleaning
solutions specified in this manual.
to avoid personal injury, turn off the cooktop or
•
range and make sure that the appliance and range
hood are cool before cleaning.
always wipe stainless steel (silver colored)
•
surfaces with the grain. to prevent scratching, do
not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers on stainless
steel or glass surfaces.
to avoid damage to the blower, do not reinstall
•
damaged or worn filters (see page 6 for
replacement part number).
proper cleaning is necessary to ensure safe operation
and maintain hood performance and appearance. 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 pos-
sible.
Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces
clean stainless steel surfaces with a mild solution of
detergent or dishwashing soap and warm water. rinse
and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
you may also use Dacor stainless steel cleaner* on the
stainless steel surfaces. use it according to the direc-
tions on the package.
Cleaning the Glass
Use a mild glass cleaner to remove finger prints on glass
surfaces. you can also clean glass surfaces with Dacor
cook top cleaning creme*. use it according to the
directions on the package.
* see page 6 for ordering information.
Cleaning the Filters
Clean the filters a minimum of every two months; clean
them sooner if grease begins to build up.
to remove the filters:
turn off the main power switch (see page 3 for loca- 1.
tion).
pull on the release lever
2. a near the bottom of
the filter and lower it out of the hood. The filters
are located inside the chimney opening b on the
bottom of the hood. Remove both filters for clean-
ing.
to clean the filters:
Hand wash the filters in hot water with a mild detergent
solution or place them in an automatic dishwasher. Dry
the filters completely before reinstalling them.
to reinstall the filters:
Insert the end of the filter opposite the release lever 1.
into the slot right next to the light and main switch
panel. the release lever must be facing out.
pull on the release lever while sliding the bottom
2.
end of the filter into the filter opening.
release the lever.
3.
B
A