CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
CLEANING THE VENTILATION SYSTEM
CLEANING THE VENTILATION SYSTEM
Cleaning requirements depend completely on usage and environment. The more high-heat and/or
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greasy cooking, the more often the hood and blower will need cleaning.
The grease tray and blower aren't visible from the outside, so they must be removed for inspection.
After you've inspected the tray a few times over the course of six months or a year, you'll be able to
set a cleaning schedule according to your usage pattern.
HOOD CANOPY
HOOD CANOPY
Wipe down the interior and exterior of the hood as needed with a soft cloth and warm soapy
water (liquid dish detergent is acceptable). Do not use acids, abrasives, strong detergents, solvents,
or scouring pads. Stainless steel should be treated with a quality stainless steel cleaner such as
Stainless Steel Magic®. Follow all label instructions. Do not polish across the grain or in circles.
BLOWER HOUSING AND SHIELD
BLOWER HOUSING AND SHIELD
The blower captures grease by-products in the blower housing(s) and blower shield(s). The blower
shields require more frequent cleaning than the blower housing, but cooking usage determines how
often each item will need to be cleaned.
Item # Description
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Blower housing with damper(s)
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Blower shield
BLOWER SHIELD REMOVAL
BLOWER SHIELD REMOVAL
The blower shields are easily removed for cleaning by pulling the blower shield(s) away from the
blower housing in the direction shown above.
Inspect and clean the blower shield (Details follow)
BLOWER HOUSING REMOVAL
BLOWER HOUSING REMOVAL
To remove the blower housing:
1. Unsnap two suitcase latches, one on each side of the housing.
2. Support the housing and pull it away from the blower base.
3. While pulling it back, gently "tip" it downward to clear the blower wheel(s).
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To reduce the risk of personal injury, be sure the power is turned off in
the hood before removing the shield(s) and blower housing(s).
Be careful to keep the tray level if the hood has been recently used and the
grease might still be warm.
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