Maytag UXT5236AD, UXT5230AD User Manual
RANGE HOOD
USER
GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions....................................................1
Controls & Features................................................. 2
Maintenance......................................................... 3-6
Warranty...................................................................7
Form No. A/04/03 Part No. UMK5500-0303A ©2003 Maytag Appliances Sales Co. Litho U.S.A.
Model Number: UXT5230AD* UXT5236AD*
Manufacturer Number: MK5500
Size: 30” & 36”
USE AND CARE GUIDE
Read all Instructions before Installing and operating this appliance
MODELS: UXT5230AD* UXT5236AD*
Installation
The installation in this manual is intended for qualified installers,service technicians or persons
with similar qualified background.DO NOT attempt to install this appliance yourself. Injury could
result from installing the unit due to lack of appropriate electrical and technical background.
All electrical wiring must be properly installed, insulated and grounded. Overly accumulated
grease in old duct work should be cleaned out or duct work should be replaced if necessary to
avoid the possibility of a grease fire. Check all joints on duct work to insure proper connection
and all joints should be properly taped.
Operations
Read all instructions in this manual before operating the appliance. Save these instructions for
future reference.
Always leave safety grills and filters in place. Without these components, operating blo wers
could catch on to hair,fingers and loose clothing.
NEVER dispose cigarette ashes, ignitable substances, or any foreign objects into blowers.
NEVER leave cooking unattended.When frying, oil in the pan can easily overheat and catch fire.
The risk of self combustion is higher when the oil has been used several times.
Cleaning
The saturation of greasy residue in the blower and filters may cause increased flammability.
Keep unit clean and free of grease and residue build-up at all times to prevent possible fires.
Filters must be cleaned periodically and free from accumulation of cooking residue (see cleaning instructions inside).Old and worn filters must be replaced immediately.Do not operate blowers when filters are removed. Never disassemble parts to clean without proper instructions.
Disassembly is recommended to be performed by qualified personnel only.Call our service cen-
ter for removal instructions. 1-800-688-9900 (USA), 1-800-688-2002 (Canada)
The manufacturer declines all responsibility in the event of failure to observe the instructions given here for installation,maintenance and suitable use of the product. The manufacturer further declines all responsibility for injury due to negligence and the warranty of the
unit automatically expires due to improper maintenance.
* Please check for latest specification revisions before any custom work or cutouts.
IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE
WARNING
CONTROLS & FEATURES
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CONTROLS & FEATURES
This switch controls the speed of the blower.The first position is low speed, the second is
medium speed, and the third is high speed.
Turn lights on or off by moving this switch.
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Speed Selection
1
1
Speed Selection
Lights On/Off
Lights On/Off
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MAINTENANCE
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CLEANING
Surface Maintenance:
Clean 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 dama ge surface.
For heavier soil use a liquid degreasing cleaner.
After cleaning,you may use non-abrasive stainless steel polish/ cleaners, to polish and buff out the
stainless luster and grain.Always scrub lightly,with clean cotton cloth,and with the grain. Do not
use any product containing chlorine bleach. Do not use “orange” cleaners.
MAINTENANCE
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CLEANING
Residue Cup:
Residue and grease from cooking will collect in the residue cup located inside the range hood,
behind the perforated diffuser panels. Periodically, clean out residue in cup. Clean by hand or in a
dishwasher. Spray degreasing detergent and leave to soak if heavily soiled.
Dry residue cup and re-install before using hood.
plastic residue cup
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
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SELF CLEAN FEATURE
Using Self Cleaning:
Models UXT5230AD* & UXT5236AD* hoods are designed with a self cleaning feature.The centrifugal
blower system automatically liquefies cooking residue accumulated in its internal housing, and
deposits the residue in the cleaning cup.Nevertheless, grease from cooking can also dry and adhere
in the internal housing. Running the self clean function periodically will flush out accumulated
residue in the range hood’s internal housing.
Cleaning Frequency:
Cleaning should be completed approximately once a month under normal use.
Detergent:
Non-corrosive, non-abrasive grease cutting spray detergents are recommended.
Self Clean:
Turn blower on lo west speed for cleaning.
With nozzle on ‘spray’,squirt the grease cutting
detergent through the safety grill,directly onto
blower blades 10-15 times.
Allow self cleaning to complete for 5 minutes,
turn blower off.
Remove cleaning cup.Clean w/ mild detergent
or in dishwasher under normal wash cycle.
(If desired, repeat above steps with wa ter
to rinse out detergent)
WARNING: Use only non-corrosive & non-abrasive
grease cutting detergents.
DO NOT USE OVEN CLEANERS.
set to lowest speed:
MAINTENANCE
LIGHTS
Replacing Light Bulbs
Make sure all power is turned off and
bulbs are cool.
Remove by turning bulb counter
clockwise.
If bulbs are difficult to turn due to
prolonged use, firmly attach a glass
suction cup approx. the diameter of the
bulb and turn.
Replacement bulbs are available at
lighting or home stores. Purchase type
40R16 mini-floodlight bulbs.
Or to order bulbs, please call our service
center: 1-800-688-9900 (USA) or
1-800-688-2002 (Canada)
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CAUTION: Light bulb becomes extremely hot when turned on.
DO NOT touch bulb until switched off and cooled. Touching hot
bulbs could cause serious burns.
WARRANTY
Warranty:
Full One Year Warranty - Parts and Labor
For one (1) year from the original retail purchase date, any part which fails in normal
home use will be repaired or replaced free of
charge.
Canadian Residents
The above warranties only cover an appliance
installed in Canada that has been certified or
listed by appropriate test agencies for compliance to a National Standard of Canada unless
the appliance was brought into Canada due to
transfer of residence from the United States to
Canada.
The specific warranties expressed above are the
ONLY warranties provided by the manufacturer.
These warranties give you specific legal rights,and
you may also have other rights which vary from
state to state.
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What is Not Covered By These Warranties:
1. Conditions and damages resulting from an y of the following:
a. Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance.
b.Any repair,modification, altera tion, or adjustment not authorized
by the manufacturer or an authorized servicer.
c. Misuse, abuse, accidents, or unreasonable use.
d. Incorrect electric current, voltage, or supply.
e. Improper setting of any control.
2. Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have been removed,
altered, or cannot be readily determined.
3. Light bulbs.
4. Products purchased for commercial or industrial use.
5. The cost of service or ser vice call to:
a. Correct installation errors.
b. Instruct the user on the proper use of the product.
c.Transport the appliance to the servicer.
6. Consequential or incidental damages sustained by an y person as a
result of any breach of these warranties. Some sta tes do not allow the
exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so the
above exclusion may not apply.
If You Need Service
• Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call
Maytag ServicesSM, Maytag Customer Assistance at 1-800-688-9900
USA and 1-800-688-2002 CANADA to locate an authorized servicer.
• Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status. Refer to
WARRANTY for further information on owner’s responsibilities for
warranty service.
• If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem, write to
Maytag Services
SM
,Attn:CAIR®Center, P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN
37320-2370, or call 1-800-688-9900 USA or 1-800-688-2002 CANADA.
U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech
impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.
NOTE:
When writing or calling about a service problem, please include the
following information:
a.Your name, address and telephone number;
b. Model number and serial number;
c. Name and address of your dealer or servicer;
d.A clear description of the problem you are having;
e. Proof of purchase (sales receipt)
• User’s guides,service manuals and parts information are available from
Maytag Services
SM
, Maytag Customer Assistance.
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