How to Clean a Kitchen Extractor
A kitchen extractor or a range hood helps to ventilate a kitchen. A kitchen extractor helps to disperse steam and smoke that occurs while cooking, baking and frying, eliminate cooking scents, and filters the air in the kitchen and catches dust, debris and grease. Clean a kitchen extractor whenever the screens appear to be dirty. Failure to clean can result in food, grease and dust buildup that can prevent the kitchen extractor from working properly. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Unplug the kitchen extractor. Use a screwdriver to unscrew the screws holding the filter into the housing unit. Remove the screws. Gently pull to remove the filter.
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Wash the filter. Place the filter in the dishwasher and run as usual with dishwasher detergent. Alternatively, wash the filter with a soft cloth in warm water with liquid dishwashing soap. Rinse the filter thoroughly.
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Wash the fan blades. Mix 1/2 cup ammonia to 1 gallon of warm water in a bucket. Use a damp cloth to wipe away excess grease, grime and dust.
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Wash the interior and exterior of the kitchen extractor housing unit. Use a wet cloth to wipe down the walls and remove any grease or dust. If needed, use the ammonia mix on the outside of the housing unit, but don't use it on the inside.
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Allow the unit to air dry completely. Place the filter back in the unit and screw into place. Plug the kitchen extractor back in.
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References
- Photo Credit detail of classical cooking stove image by Tomo Jesenicnik from Fotolia.com
