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The retractable downdraft vent system is
designed to remove smoke, cooking vapors
and odors from the cook-top 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:
A. Use this unit only in the manner
intended by the manufacturer. If you
have any questions, contact the
manufacturer.
B. Before servicing or cleaning unit,
switch power off at service panel and
lock service panel to prevent power
from being switched on accidentally.
WARNING -TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
A. Keep fan, filters and grease laden
surfaces clean.
B. Always turn hood ON when cooking
at high heat.
C. Use high range settings on range
only when necessary. Heat oil slowly
on low to medium setting.
D. Don’t leave range unattended when
cooking.
E. Always use cookware and utensils
appropriate for the type and amount
of food being prepared.
WARNING -TO REDUCE THE RISK
OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE
EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE
FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
A. 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.
B. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN
- You may be burned.
C. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet
dishcloths or towels - a violent
steam explosion will result.
D. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1. You know you have a Class ABC
extinguisher, and you already
know how to operate it.
2. The fire is small and contained in
the area where it started.
3. The fire department is being
called.
4. You can fight the fire with your
back to an exit.
Operating downdraft vent -
Push button on top of downdraft vent.
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.
Cleaning -
Surface of downdraft vent: Clean with
soap and water. Do Not use scouring
powder or abrasive solutions.
Filters: 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 filters and clean them in the
dishwasher or in a hot detergent solution.
Do Not use the downdraft vent when the
filters are not in place.
2. Reinstall the clean filters, making sure
that the filters are pushed in as far as
they will go,
Note: Downdraft vent will not operate if
filters are not in proper position.
If retractable downdraft vent does not
operate after clean filters have been
reinstalled:
Push the filters in as far as they will go.
When the filters are removed, the
microswitches behind the filters are
inactivated. This safety feature stops the
blower and raising mechanism until the
filters are properly reinstalled.
microswitches behind filters
left metal
right mbtal
filter
filter
Panel G