KitchenAid 30" Wall-Mount Canopy Hood Installation Guide

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Reset Filter Alert
After 100 hours of use, “C” will appear in the range hood display. 
This “C” indicates that the filter must be cleaned. “C” will appear 
only when turning off the range hood fan.
Reset Alarm Display
1. Turn off the range hood fan and light.
2. Press the “plus” (+) button for 4 seconds. The “C” will 
disappear from the display, and the counter will reset to “0.”
Thermal Protector
The range hood is equipped with a thermal protector to avoid 
overheating conditions. If the range hood shuts off while in use, 
press the on/off button to turn off the range hood. Wait 
approximately 60 minutes, then press the on/off button to restart 
the range hood.
RANGE HOOD CARE
Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Clean the hood and grease filters frequently 
according to the following instructions. Replace grease filters 
before operating hood.
Be sure lights are cool before cleaning the hood.
Exterior Surfaces
Clean the range hood with a mild detergent and soft cloth. To 
avoid damage to the exterior surface, do not use abrasive 
cleanser or steel-wool pads.
Metal Grease Filters
The filters should be washed frequently. Place metal filters in 
dishwasher or hot detergent solution to clean.
Drain water and let each filter dry thoroughly before replacing it.
To Remove Metal Grease Filters
1. Turn off fan and lights. Check that halogen lamp is cool.
2. Pull out on knob and turn counterclockwise to release metal 
grease filters.
 To Replace Metal Grease Filters
1. Insert back edge of filter into rear channel of the filter 
opening.
2. Pull out on knob and turn counterclockwise. Position front 
edge into place and release knob.
Charcoal Filters - For Non-Vented (recirculating) 
Installations
The charcoal filter is not washable nor reusable.
It should be changed every 4 months in normal use or more 
frequently in heavy use.
The charcoal filter captures unpleasant cooking odors.
To Install Charcoal Filters
1. Turn fan and lights off. Check that halogen lamp is cool.
2. Remove the metal grease filters. See “Metal Grease Filters” 
section.
3. Set metal grease filters aside.
4. Place charcoal filter into opening. Press back and up on fixing 
hooks to secure filter in place.
5. Replace metal grease filters. See “Metal Grease Filters” 
section.
To Replace Charcoal Filters
1. Turn fan and lights off. Check that halogen lamp is cool.
2. Remove the metal grease filters. See “Metal Grease Filters” 
section.
3. Set metal grease filters aside.
4. Discard the used charcoal filter.
5. Place charcoal filter into opening. Press back and up on fixing 
hooks to secure filter in place.
6. Replace metal grease filters. See “Metal Grease Filters” 
section.
Replacing a Halogen Lamp
Turn off the range hood and allow the halogen lamp to cool. To 
avoid damage or decreasing the life of the new bulb, do not 
touch bulb with bare fingers. Replace bulb, using tissue or 
wearing cotton gloves to handle bulb.
If new lamps do not operate, make sure the lamps are inserted 
correctly before calling service.
1. Disconnect power.
2. Remove the 2 screws holding the lighting support.
3. Gently pull the lighting support out of the range hood.
4. Remove the light from the lighting support and replace with a 
12-volt, 20-watt maximum, halogen lamp made for a MR11 
base.
Check that the 2 pins are properly inserted in the lamp holder 
socket holes. 
5. Replace the lighting support.