•
Clean periodically with hot soapy water and clean cotton cloth. DO NOT use corrosive
or abrasive detergent (e.g. Comet Power Scruv®, EZ-Off® oven cleaner), or steel wool/
scoring pads, which will scratch and damage the stainless steel surface. For heavier soil
use liquid degrease such as “
Formula 409
®” or “Fantastic®” brand clea
aner.
•
If the finish looks splotchy (stainless steel hood), use a stainless steel cleaner to clean
the
surface of the hood. Use a dry soft towel to dry the hood.
CAUTION: Do not leave
the
cleaning solution on the surface too long as this may damage the finish.
Avoid
getting
cleaning solutions into or onto the control panel,
electrical
components, wires
or
wired
plugs.
•
Always wipe/clean/polish in the same direction as the brushed stainless steel finish.
Never wipe against the grain.
•
After cleaning, you may use non abrasive stainless steel polish such as 3M® or ZEP®, to
polish and buff out the stainless luster and grain. Always scrub lightly, with clean cotton
cloth, and with the grain.
•
DO NOT allow deposits to accumulate or remain on the hood, as they will become
harder
to clean, and may cause scratching of the finish.
•
DO NOT use ordinary steel wool or steel brushes. Small bits of steel may adhere to the
surface and cause rusting.
•
DO NOT allow salt solutions, disinfectants, bleaches, or cleaning compounds to remain
in
contact with stainless steel for extended periods. Many compounds contain
chemicals,
which may be damaging. Rinse with water after exposure and wipe dry with
a clean
cloth.
•
The metal filters are intended to help filter grease, residue and moisture from cooking.
They are required to be kept clean for performance and safety concerns, and may
require replacement if neglected.
•
Filters should be cleaned after every 30 hours of use or sooner depending on usage
conditions.
•
Remove and clean by hand or dishwasher. NOTE: Some newer dish detergents may
cause marking or blackening of aluminum metals, such as the mesh aluminum filters.
Spray
“Formula 409®” or equivalent degreasing detergent and allow to soak if heavily
soiled. Rinse with warm water, allow the filters to dry and then and re-install before
using hood.
•
Should filters wear out due to age and prolonged use, please contact Caloric
TM
for
replacement filters. Consider preemptively purchasing an extra set of filters to store on
hand.
•
Note: Replace damaged filters that have been punctured, bent or broken.
SAFETY WARNING: Never put your hand into area housing the fan while the fan is operating!
For optimal operation, clean range hood and all baffle/spacer/filter
regularly. Regular care will
help preserve the appearance of the range hood.
Cleaning Exterior Surfaces:
Cleaning Stainless Steel Baffle Filters
:
IMPORTANT:
Replacing Filters:
Maintenance
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