Thebuilt-inventilation system removes cooking vapors, odors and smoke from foods prepared
on the cooktop, grill and grill accessories. Regular use of this system will insure a more
comfortableandless humidkitchenwhich is freeof heavy cooking odorsandfumes that normally
create a frequent need for cleaning and redecorating.
• The downdraft ventilation system features a two speed fan.
The fan positions are: Hi, Lo, and Off. To turn on the
ventilation system, push the Fan Switch to the upper position
for Hi and the lower position for Lo.
• To turn the ventilation system Off, return the switch to the middle position.
• The ventilation system will operate automatically on Hi speed when the grill burner
is in use. During grilling, the fan speed is automatically set for the Hi setting AND
cannot be changed to Lo speed.
• Use the Hi fan speed for capturing steam. Use Lo fan speed for capturing smoke
when pan frying.
• The fan can be used to remove strong odors from the kitchen as when chopping
onions near the fan.
• Besides using the ventilation system to remove cooking vapors and fumes, it can
be used to cool baked pies or cakes. To cool an item, set it on the air grille and turn
on the fan. The air being pulled over the item will quickly cool it. Be careful not to
cover the oven vent or the entire air grille,
Air Grille
The air grille lifts off easily. Wipe clean or wash in sink with mild household detergents.
It may be cleaned in the dishwasher. Note: The oven vent is located under the air grille.
When using or cleaning the oven, hot and moist air may be noticed in this area. Be
careful not to spill anything into this vent.
Filter
Turn off ventilation system before removing. The filter is a
permanent type and should be cleaned when soiled. Clean in
sink with warm water and liquid dishwashing detergent or in
dishwasher. Important: DO NOT OPERATE SYSTEM
WITHOUT FILTE R. Filter should always be placed at an angle.
As you face the front of the range, the top of the filter should " - • '
rest against the left side of the vent opening and the bottom of the filter should rest
against the right side of the ventilation chamber at the bottom.
Ventilation Chamber
This area, which houses the filter, should be cleaned in the event of spills or whenever
it becomes coated with a film of grease. The ventilation chamber may be cleaned with
paper towel, damp cloth, or sponge and mild household detergent or cleanser.
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