Installation Guide

Maintenance – Cleaning and Filter Removal
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SURFACE MAINTENANCE:
Clean the hood surface periodically with hot soapy water and clean cotton cloth. Do not use corrosive or abrasive
detergent, or steel wool/scouring pads which will scratch and damage surface. Do not use products containing
chlorine bleach or orange cleaners.
For heavier soil use liquid degreaser.
After cleaning, you may use non-abrasive stainless steel polish/ cleaners, to polish and buff out the stainless
luster and grain. Always scrub lightly using a micro fi ber or clean cotton cloth and with grain.
Aluminum Mesh or Baffl e Filters
The aluminum mesh or baffl e filters are intended to trap residue and grease from cooking. Although the fi lters
should never need replacing, they are required to be cleaned every 30 days or more often depending on cooking
habits.
Filters may be placed in dishwasher at low heat or soaked in hot soapy water Dry fi lters and re-install before
using hood.
Removing Mesh (Fig 5) & Baffl e Filters (Fig 6)
1. Push in on fi lter handles.
2. Pivot front of fi lter downward.
3. Remove fi lter by pulling away from hood.
Replacment Aluminum Mesh Filters
Hood Model: Part No. Qty. to Order.
AK7100AS & AK7136AS 50200030 2
Replacment Baffl e Filters
Hood Model: Part No. Qty. to Order.
AK7100AS-BF & AK7136AS-BF 50210012 2
Fig 5 Fig 6