Whirlpool 99044506A Installation Instructions And Use And Care Manual - Page 12

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Check Range Hood Operation

1. Check light operation by sliding the light switch.

2. Check operation of blower by sliding the blower switches.

The range hood is designed to remove smoke, cooking 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 front right-hand side of the

range hood.

BLOWER

LIGHT

A. Blower on

B. Blower speed

C. Light on

IMPORTANT: Clean the hood and grease filters frequently

according to the following instructions. Replace grease filters

before operating hood.

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 cleanser

Wipe with damp soft cloth or nonabrasive sponge, then rinse

with clean water and wipe dry.

Metal Grease Filter:

For vented installations:

1. Remove each filter by grasping the tab at the bottom of filter,

lifting up and swinging filter out to the side.

RANGE HOOD USE

SPEED

RANGE HOOD CARE

A. Tabs

3. If the range hood does not operate, check to see whether a

circuit breaker has tripped or a house fuse has blown.

NOTE: To get the most efficient use from your new range

hood, read the "Range Hood Use" section.

Range Hood Controls

Operating the Light

The LIGHT control is a 3-position switch. The first position (ON)

turns both light bulbs On. The second position turns only the

right-side bulb On. The third position turns both light bulbs Off.

NOTE: Do not install bulbs rated higher than 75 Watts. You may

install a smaller light bulb on the right for a night light.

Operating the Blower

The BLOWER SPEED slide control adjusts the blower speed and

sound level for quiet operation. The speed can be changed

anytime during fan operation.

The BLOWER ON slide control turns the blower On and Off.

When this control is turned On, the blower will operated at the

preset speed of the slide control.

Cleaning

2. Wash metal filters as needed in dishwasher or hot detergent

solution.

3. Reinstall the filter by making sure the tabs are toward the

outside and the bottom. Insert aluminum filter into upper

track.

4. Push in filter.

5. Pull down on filter.

6. Repeat steps 1-5 for the other filter.

Non-Vented (recirculating) Installation Filters:

The charcoal filter is not washable. It should last up to twelve

months with normal use. Replace with Kit Number 4396390.

To replace charcoal filter:

1. Snap the aluminum filter out of its frame and remove the

charcoal filter.

2. Clean aluminum filter in a detergent solution of dishwater.

A. Tabs