Using the hood controls.Throughout this manual, features and appearance may vary from your model.FAN ControlTurn to HI, MED or LO as needed.Continuous use of the fan system while cooking helpskeep the kitchen comfortable and less humid. It alsoreduces cooking odors and soiling moisture that createa frequent need for cleaning.LIGHT ControlTurn to ON while cooking or to NITE for use as a nightlight.LIGHT ControlPress the pad at the top to turn the light ON.FAN ControlPress the pad at the top to turn the fan on HI and at thebottom to turn it on LO. The center position is OFF.Continuous use of the fan system while cooking helpskeep the kitchen comfortable and less humid. It alsoreduces cooking odors and soiling moisture that createa frequent need for cleaning.Control Knobs (on some models)Care and cleaning of the vent hood.Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning or servicing any part of the vent hood.The efficiency of your hood dependson a clean filter. Frequency of cleaningdepends on hood use and the type ofcooking you do. However, the greasefilter should be cleaned at least oncea month.To remove:Pull down on the center of the frontedge of the filter. The filter will thenslip out of the retaining tabs on theback.To replace:Slip the back edge of the filter into theretaining tabs and push the front edgeup until it snaps into place.To clean:Soak and then agitate it in a hot waterand detergent solution. Light brushingcan be used to remove embeddeddirt. Rinse, shake and let it dry beforereplacing.NEVER OPERATE THE HOODWITHOUT THE FILTER IN PLACE.With careful handling, the metalfilter will last for years. If a newreplacement filter becomes necessary,order the part from your dealer. Ordergenuine GE part number WB02X8391.5HXVDEOH0HWDO*UHDVH)LOWHU³'XFWHG,QVWDOODWLRQV2QO\4Switch Pad Controls (on some models)Grease filterLOOFFHIOFFONLO HIMED NITEOFF OFFONLOHI ONMEDOFF OFFNITE (AV447 models only)