Electrolux Hood Insert EI48HI55KS - Manual (Page 15)

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Hood Insert Use
Hood Insert Use
The hood insert is designed to remove smoke, cook-
ing vapors and odors from the cooktop area. For best
results, start the hood before cooking and allow it to
operate several minutes after the cooking is complete
to clear all smoke and odors from the kitchen.
The hood controls are located on the underside of the
hood insert.
Operating the light
Turn the light switch (A) to the left 1 position for HIGH.
Turn the light switch (A) to the left 2 postions for LOW.
To turn the lights OFF, rotate the light switch (A) to the
right to the OFF position.
Operating the fan
The fan has 4 speeds. Rotate the fan switch (B) to
the left to turn the fan to the ON position. Continue to
rotate the switch to the desired fan speed.
To turn the fan OFF, rotate the fan speed (B) switch to
the right to the OFF position.
WARNING: The internal blower motor of the hood is
thermally protected against high temperatures.
If the hood insert is not turned on during the cooking
process, high temperatures could be present inside
the hood and the motor could not work until the tem-
perature is safe. The hood insert should be
turned on during cooking operations.
Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Clean the hood insert and grease filters
frequently according to the following instructions. Re-
place grease filters before operating hood insert.
Exterior Surfaces:
To avoid damage to the exterior surface, do not use
steel wool or soap-filled scouring pads.
Always wipe dry to avoid water marks.
Cleaning Method:
Liquid detergent soap and water, or all-purpose
cleaner.
Wipe with damp soft cloth or nonabrasive sponge,
then rinse with clean water and wipe dry.
Metal Grease Filter:
Remove each filter by pulling the spring release
handle and then pulling down the filter.
Wash metal filters as needed in dishwasher or hot
detergent solution.
Reinstall the filter by making sure the spring
release handles are toward the front. Insert
aluminum filter into upper track.
Push in spring release handle.
Push up on metal filter and release handle to latch
into place.
Repeat steps 1-5 for the other filter.
Replacing the Halogen Lamps
Turn off the hood insert and allow the halogen lamp
to cool. To avoid damage or decreasing the life of the
new bulb, do not touch bulb with bare fingers. Re-
place bulb, using tissue or wearing cotton gloves to
handle bulb.
If new lamps do not operate, make sure the lamps are
inserted correctly before calling service.
Disconnect power.
Push up on the lens and turn
it counterclockwise.
Remove the bulb and replace
it with a 120-volt, 50-watt
maximum halogen bulb with a
GU10 base. Turn it clockwise
to lock it into place.
Repeat steps 2-3 for the other
bulb if needed.
Reconnect power.
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Light control Fan control