Care and CleaningProfessional Range Hood6For yoursafetyPour votresecuritéBefore servicing or cleaning unit, switch poweroff at service panel and lock the servicedisconnecting means to prevent power frombeing switched on accidentally. When theservice disconnecting means cannot be locked,securely fasten a prominent warning device,such as a tag, to the service panel.Avant de réparer ou de nettoyer votre appareil,débranchez le courant au niveau du panneaude service et verrouillez les mécanismes dedébranchement de service pour éviter toutbranchement accidentel au courant. Si vousne pouvez pas verrouiller les mécanismes dedébranchement de service, attachezsoigneusement un avertissement bien visible,comme une étiquette, au panneau de service.Mesh greasefilters anddrip tray(on some models)Some models have 2 metal reusable greasefilters and drip tray.The metal filters and drip tray trap greasereleased by foods on the cooktop. The filtersalso help prevent flaming foods on the cooktopfrom damaging the inside of the hood.For this reason, the filters must ALWAYS be inplace when the hood is used. The grease filtersand drip tray should be cleaned every 6 months,or as needed.To clean the drip tray, drain and wipe all excessgrease with a dry paper towel. Wash with hotsoapy water. Dry with a clean cloth.To clean the grease filters, soak them and thenswish them around in hot water and detergent.Don’t use ammonia or ammonia productsbecause they will darken the metal. Do not useabrasives or oven cleaners. Light brushing canbe used to remove embedded dirt. Rinse, shakeand let them dry before replacing.To remove:Grasp the filter lock and pivot it open torelease. Pull the filter down and out.Remove both filters. Grasp the drip tray,on both sides, by the front edge andcarefully lift it up and out.To replace:1. Place and seat the drip tray into the hoodtrack, making sure the rear tabs on the tray,hook into the back slots in the hood track.2. Place the bottom of the filter in the lowerhood rail.3. Push the top of the filter back, open thefilter lock and snap it into place.Grease FiltersDrip TrayFilter Locks