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Island extractor hood cleaning and maintenance
Posted on 16th May 2010 @ 6:37 PM
Your island extractor hood needs the right attention.
Keeping your island extractor hood clean is one of the most important jobs in the kitchen. Your hood removes grease-laden fumes and vapours from your cooking areas, helping to regulate the temperature of your kitchen and keep its atmosphere as hygienic as possible.
Island extractor hood maintenance – things to remember
Deep clean maintenance for your island extractor hood is best carried out by an experienced contractor, but between this intensive type of cleaning, there are things you can do in order to ensure your hood works to the best of its ability. Giving your staff the information they need in order to keep your island extractor hood working will also help you to minimise maintenance expenses and to keep your kitchen a clean and healthy environment.
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Cleaning the hood – because your island extractor hood is filtering the fumes from your cooking, it is bound to get stained and dirty. Keeping it clean is a key part of general kitchen hygiene and it should be wiped down after every service to make sure there is no build up of harmful bacteria which could get into the food you cook beneath it. Ask your installer or supplier for the best cleaning products for your extractor hood and make sure the people using that area of your kitchen, or the people responsible for keeping your kitchen clean know how to use it.
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Replacing the filters – depending on the type of island extractor hood you have, you may be able to change the filters yourself. At CK Direct, we supply replacement filters, helping you to ensure that your extractor hood is always working at full capacity. This ensures that fumes and heat are removed from your kitchen at all times. Check with the hood manufacturer so that you know how often the filters should be replaced.
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Lighting – if your island extractor hood includes lighting, you’ll need to know how to change the bulb. There will normally be instructions for this and you should follow them closely so that you don’t damage the cooker hood. If your staff relies on the extra light given by the hood in order to work properly, make sure dead bulbs are replaced as soon as possible.
Island extractor hood parts
If your island extractor hood needs replacement filters or parts, or you need to replace the whole hood itself, call us at CK Direct. We have years of experience when it comes to designing and installing commercial kitchen ventilation systems, including island extractor hoods, and we’ll be delighted to give you the advice you need. Call us today on 0808 178 0001.