USING YOUR HOOD
Switch your hood on for a couple minutes or so before you start cooking. This creates a flow of air ready to carry steam and odors towards the hood filters.
Generally speaking, low fan speeds are all you need for small volumes of steam and odor, from cooking pasta and sauces for example.
Use higher fan speeds to deal with the larger volumes of steam and odor produced by frying or grilling, or when you need to prepare a number of dishes at the same time.
If necessary, leave the hood on for a few minutes after you finish cooking, until steam and odor have been eliminated. Many hoods offer shut off timers to aid with this step.
KEEPING YOUR FILTERS CLEAN
Efficient filters mean an efficient hood.
- Every 2 months*, wash the metal grease filters by hand or in a dishwasher.
- Replace the charcoal filters every 3 - 6months (depending on usage)* (ductless / recirculating hoods only).
*These intervals refer to normal hood usage of around 3 hours a day.
CLEANING YOUR HOOD
- Clean your hood with a damp sponge or cloth in soapy water. Only use a mild soap
- Rinse with a wet cloth.
- Wipe your hood dry with a soft cloth. If your hood has a brushed stainless steel surface, wipe in the direction of the brushing. Microfiber cloths are great for polishing the hood surface.
- Stainless steel appliance cleaners and polishes that are available on the market are appropriate for use with stainless steel hoods
*Acidic cleaning products can damage the surface of your hood.
