Whirlpool W10240580A User Manual
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RANGE HOOD USE
Range Hood Controls
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.
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.
range hood.
Operating the Light
The LIGHT control is shown in the off position. For maximum
lighting, rotate the control clockwise 45°. Rotate the control
clockwise another 45° for minimum lighting.
lighting, rotate the control clockwise 45°. Rotate the control
clockwise another 45° for minimum lighting.
Operating the Fan
The FAN control is shown in the off position. To turn the fan on,
rotate the control clockwise. The fan speed will start at high.
Rotating the control clockwise will vary the speed from high to
low. The speed can be changed anytime during fan operation.
rotate the control clockwise. The fan speed will start at high.
Rotating the control clockwise will vary the speed from high to
low. The speed can be changed anytime during fan operation.
RANGE HOOD CARE
Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Clean the hood and grease filters frequently
according to the following instructions. Replace grease filters
before operating hood.
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.
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.
with clean water and wipe dry.
Metal Grease Filter:
For vented installations:
1. Grasp tab at front center of filter. Push toward back to release
the filter from spring clips at front. Pull down then forward to
remove aluminum mesh filter.
remove aluminum mesh filter.
2. Wash metal filters as needed in dishwasher or hot detergent
solution.
3. Reinstall filter by inserting it into the channel at the back of
the range hood. Grasp the tab and pull forward so that the
filter snaps under the spring clips at the front of the range
hood.
filter snaps under the spring clips at the front of the range
hood.
Non-Vented (recirculating) Installation Filters:
The charcoal filter is not washable. Replace with Kit Number
4396388.
4396388.
To replace charcoal filter:
1. Grasp tab at front center of filter. Push toward back to release
the filter from spring clips at front. Pull down then forward to
remove the charcoal filter.
remove the charcoal filter.
2. Install new charcoal filter with the blue side against the range
hood by inserting it into the channel at back of the range
hood.
hood.
3. Grasp the tab and pull forward so that the filter snaps under
the spring clips at the front of the range hood.
A. Fan control
B. Light control
B. Light control
A
B
A. Tab
A