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Use and Care Information
The retractable downdraft vent system is designed to remove smoke, cooking vapors and odors from the cooktop area.
For the best results, the vent should be operating before cooking is started. If you use large or tall utensils, place them
on the large rear element or burner surface. A higher heat setting than normally used may be needed when the
downdraft vent is operating.
WARNING — TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE,
ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS,
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the
manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the
manufacturer. Before servicing or cleaning unit,
switch power off at service panel and lock the service
disconnecting means to prevent power from being
switched on accidentally. When the service
disconnecting means cannot be locked, securely
fasten a prominent warning device such as a tag to
the service panel.
CAUTION: For general ventilating use only. Do not
use to exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and
vapors.
WARNING — TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP
GREASE FIRE:
Never leave surface units unattended at high
settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or
medium settings.
Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or
when cooking flaming foods.
Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.
Use proper pan size. Always use cookware
appropriate for the size of the surface element.
WARNING — TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO
PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE
FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie
sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE
CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS.
If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE
AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN — You may be
burned.
DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dishcloths or
towels — a violent steam explosion will result. Use
an extinguisher ONLY if:
You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and
you already know how to operate it.
The fire is small and contained in the area where it
is started.
The fire department is being called.
You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
This fan is suitable for use with
solid-state speed controls.
Operating downdraft vent
Push and hold for a few seconds
the button on top of downdraft
vent. This slight delay prevents
raising the vent during cleaning.
Retractable section of downdraft
vent will rise and blower will
begin to vent. Turn knob on side
of downdraft vent to adjust the
setting to the amount of venting
you need. The knob has infinite
settings. Place cooking utensils
on cooking surface and turn
cooking unit on. When cooking is
complete, turn cooking unit off,
remove utensils from cooking
surface, and push button on top
of retractable downdraft vent.
The blower will turn off and the
retractable section of the vent will
return to the closed position.
If a spill occurs on the cooktop
that allows liquids to seep inside
the downdraft, you must turn the
downdraft off immediately. It is
possible to cause damage to the
downdraft if water is allowed
inside the downdraft while it is
operating.
• Immediately turn OFF the
downdraft at the speed control
located on the right-hand side
of the downdraft.
• Turn OFF the power supply to
the downdraft at the circuit
breaker box or fuse box.
• Allow plenty of time for the
downdraft to dry naturally. Do
not open the downdraft to
remove the water.
Cleaning
Surface of downdraft vent: Clean
with soap and water. Do Not use
scouring powder or abrasive
solutions.
Filter or filters (depending on
model): Frequently remove and
clean the filters in the retractable
section of the downdraft vent.
This will improve the operating
efficiency of the downdraft vent
system.
1. Remove the filter(s) and clean
them in the dishwasher or in a
hot detergent solution.
Do not use the downdraft vent
when the filter(s) is not in
place.
2. Reinstall the clean filter(s),
making sure that they are
pushed in as far as they will go.
NOTE:
Downdraft vent will not
operate if filter(s) is not in proper
position. If the handle(s) is not
fully locked, the vent may retract
but not raise back up.
