Thermador HMCN36FS User Manual

DOWNDRAFT

USE AND CARE

MANUAL

MODELS: CVS2

MODELS: UCV2

DOWNDRAFT

USE AND CARE MANUAL

MODEL: HMCN 36 FS / 42 FS

VENTILATION

USE AND CARE MANUAL

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page 03–11

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pages 13 – 21

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página 23 – 31

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Important notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Filters and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Replacing the Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Customer Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10+11

Before Calling for Service . . . . . . . . . 10

Cover How to Obtain Service . . . . . . 10

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Data Plate Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Fig. 1
GAS ELECTRIC

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WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A
RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:

a) 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.

b) Always turn hood ON prior to cooking on

high or when flambéing food (i.e. Crepes
Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn
Beef Flambé).

c) Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease

should not be allowed to accumulate on
fan or filter.

d) Use proper pan size. Always use

cookware appropriate for the size of the
surface element.

Caution: Grease left on filters can remelt
and move into the vent.

When children become old enough to
use the appliance, it is the legal
responsibility of the parents or legal
guardians to ensure that they are
instructed in safe practices by qualified
persons.

WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF

INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF
A COOKTOP 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

dish cloths 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.

WARNING: Whenever possible, do not
operate blower during a cooktop fire.
However, DO NOT REACH THROUGH
FIRE TO TURN OFF BLOWER.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read All Instructions Before Using the Appliance.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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IMPORTANT NOTES

❑ The Instructions for Use apply to several

versions of this appliance. Accordingly,
you may find descriptions of individual
features that do not apply to your
specific appliance.

❑ This hood complies with all relevant

safety regulations.
Repairs should be carried out by

qualified technicians only.

CAUTION

Improper repairs may put the user at
considerable risk.

❑ Before using your appliance for the first

time, please read these Instructions for
Use carefully. They contain important
information concerning your personal
safety as well as on use and care of the
appliance.

❑ Please retain the operating and

installation instructions for a subsequent
owner.

EXHAUST-AIR MODE:

❑ The hood fan extracts the kitchen vapors

and conveys them through the grease
filter into the atmosphere.

❑ The grease filter absorbs the solid

particles in the kitchen vapors.

❑ The kitchen is kept almost free of grease

and odors.

D

When the hood is operated in
exhaust-air mode simultaneously with a
different burner which also makes use of
the same chimney (such as gas, oil or

coal-fired heaters, continuous-flow heaters,
hot-water boilers) care must be taken to

ensure that there is an adequate supply
of fresh air which will be needed by the

burner for combustion.
Safe operation is possible provided that the

under pressure in the room where the
burner is installed does not exceed 4 Pa
(0.04 mbar).

This can be achieved if combustion air can
flow through non-lockable openings, e.g. in
doors, windows and via the air-intake/
exhaust-air wall box or by other technical
measures, such as reciprocal interlocking,
etc.

 CAUTION

Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning –
Provide adequate air intake so
combustion gases are not drawn back
into the room.

An air-intake/exhaust-air wall box by itself is
no guarantee that the limiting value will not
be exceeded.

Note: When assessing the overall require­ment, the combined ventilation system for
the entire household must be taken into
consideration. This rule does not apply to
the use of cooking appliances, such as
cooktops and ovens.

TRANSPORTATION PROTECTION
DEVICE:

❑ The transportation protection device

prevents the canopy from moving.

❑ Check that the installer has removed the

transportation protection device (see
installation manual).

❑ Please retain the transportation

protection device for possible future
need.

Gas Cooktops / Gas Ranges:

 CAUTION

Avoid risk of burns or damage to extractor
hood.

Do not use all gas burners simultaneously
at high settings for a prolonged period
(max.15 minutes).

If the hood is located over a gas cooktop,
operate the hood at maximum setting
whenever three or more gas burners are
being used.

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OPERATION

IMPORTANT: The most effective method of
removing vapors produced during cooking
is to:

❑ Switch the ventilator ON prior to

cooking or as soon as you begin
cooking.

❑ Switch the ventilator OFF

a few minutes after you have finished
cooking.

Acoustic signal:

❑ When a button is pressed, this is verified

by an acoustic signal.

Switching off the acoustic signal:

❑ Simultaneously press buttons 0 and +

until a signal is emitted after approx.
3 seconds.

Switching on the acoustic signal:

❑ Repeat the process.

Switching the fan ON

❑ Press the + button or pull out the filter

drawer.

Setting the required fan speed:

❑ Press the + button.

The fan speed is increased by one step.

❑ Press the – button.

The fan speed is reduced by one step.

Switching the fan OFF:

❑ Press the 0 button.

The displayed

{ goes out shortly

afterwards.
Or:

❑ Keep pressing the – button until the fan

switches off.
The displayed

{ goes out shortly

afterwards.

Intensive setting:

Maximum power is obtained at the
intensive setting.
It is only required for short intervals.

❑ Keep pressing the + button until a

ç

appears in the display.

❑ If the intensive setting is not cancelled by

hand, the
fan will automatically switch back to step

} after 10 minutes.

Fan follow-on:

❑ Press the ! button or push in the filter

drawer.
The fan runs for 10 minutes at setting 1.

At the same time a dot flashes in the
display.
Then the fan switches off automatically.

Lighting:

❑ Briefly press the a button to switch the

light on and off.

❑ The light can be switched on at any

time, even though the fan is switched off.

❑ Adjusting the brightness:

Hold down the

a button until the

desired brightness is obtained.

Light Reduce fan

speed

Fan ON and
increase speed

Display for fan setting Fan follow-on

Fan OFF

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FILTERS AND MAINTENANCE

GREASE FILTERS:

Metal filters are used to trap the greasy
element of the vapors that develop during
cooking.

The filter mats are made from non­combustible metal.

Caution:

As the filter becomes more and more
saturated with grease, not only does the
risk of it catching fire increase but the
efficiency of the hood can also be adversely
affected.

Important:

By cleaning the metal grease filters at
appropriate intervals, the possibility of them
catching fire as a result of a build-up of heat
such as occurs when deep-fat frying or
roasting is taking place, is reduced.

Saturation indicator: ~

When the grease filters reach saturation
point, an acoustic signal is sounded for
6 seconds after the fan has switched off,
and an

~ appears in the display. The grease

filters should be cleaned right away.

Cleaning the metal grease filters:

❑ In normal operation (1 to 2 hours daily),

the metal grease filter must be cleaned
1x a month.

❑ The filters can be cleaned in a

dishwasher. It is however possible that
they will become slightly discolored.

❑ The filter must be placed loosely, and

NOT wedged, in the dishwasher.

Important:

Metal filters that are saturated with
grease should not be washed together
with other dishes etc.

❑ When cleaning the filters by hand, soak

them in hot soapy water first of all.
Do not use aggressive, acidic or caustic
cleaners.
Then brush the filters clean, rinse them
thoroughly and leave the water to drain
off.

2. Clean the filter.

3. Insert the clean filter back into the hood.

4. Cancel the ~ in the display: Press the

button ON/OFF.

Removing and inserting the metal
grease filters:

 Warning: Avoid risk of burns. The

halogen bulbs must be switched off and
cool.

1. Pull the catch on the grease filters and
lower the grease filters.
At the same time take hold of the
underside of the grease filter with your
other hand.

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CARE AND CLEANING

 WARNING To avoid risk of fire and explosion do not use flammable liquids or

solvents.
Always unplug or disconnect the appliance from the power supply before servicing.

IMPORTANT: Do not clean the hood with
abrasive sponges or with cleaning agents
which contain sand, soda, acid or chlorine!

❑ Clean the hood with a hot soap solution

or a mild window cleaner.

❑ Do not scrape off dried-on dirt but wipe

off with a damp cloth.

❑ When cleaning the grease filters, remove

grease deposits from accessible parts of
the housing.
This prevents the risk of fire and ensures
that the hood continues operating at
maximum efficiency.

❑ Note: Do not use alcohol (spirit) on

plastic surfaces, as dull marks may
appear.

Caution: Observe all instructions and
cautions provided with cleaners.

IMPORTANT: Clean the operating buttons
with a mild soapy solution and a soft, damp
cloth only.
Do not use stainless-steel cleaner to clean
the operating buttons.

Stainless steel surfaces:

❑ Use a mild non-abrasive stainless steel

cleaner.

❑ Clean the surface in the same direction

as it has been ground and polished.

❑ We recommend the stainless steel

cleaner Fantastik

®

or Formula 409

®

sprayed onto a paper towel.

Aluminum and plastic surfaces:

❑ Do not use dry cloths.
❑ Use a mild window cleaning agent.
❑ Do not use aggressive, acidic or caustic

cleaners.

Observe the warranty regulations in the
enclosed service booklet.

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REPLACING THE BULBS

 CAUTION. Avoid risk of electric shock.

1. Switch off the hood and pull out the
mains plug or switch off the
electricity supply at the fuse box.

 CAUTION. Avoid risk of burns.

Halogen bulbs become very hot and remain
hot for some time after being switched off.

2. Remove the bulb ring with a screwdriver
or similar tool.

3. Replace the halogen light bulb
(conventional halogen bulb, 12 Volt,
max. 20 Watt, G4 bulbholder).
IMPORTANT: Plug-in bulbholder.
Take hold of the bulb with a clean cloth.
Finger prints can shorten bulb life.

4. Re-insert the bulb ring.

5. Restore the power by inserting the mains

plug or switching on the fuse.

Note: If the light does not function, check
that the bulbs have been inserted correctly.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Problem Possible Cause Remedy

Nothing works – display is Control button board has Contact qualified appliance
not illuminated become disconnected. service technician.

If an

~ appears in the Filters saturated See ”Filters and

display Maintenance” Section.

If is not possible to operate Power failure Disconnect the hood from
the hood the mains electricity supply

by pulling out the plug or
switching it off at the main
fuse box.
Wait for approx. 1 minute
and then switch it on again.

CUSTOMER SERVICES

Before Calling for Service

If the blower does not operate:

❑ Ensure that the electrical cord is properly connected and the supply circuit is energized.
❑ Check that the intake is fully raised.
❑ Make sure that the blower speed control knob is not in the OFF position.

How to Obtain Service

For authorized service or parts information, call 1-800-735-4328.

We want you to be a satisfied customer. If a situation arises that has not been resolved to
your satisfaction, please let us know.

Write: Customer Support, BSH Home Appliances, Corp. 5551 McFadden Ave.,
Huntington Beach, CA 92649, or call: 1-800-735-4328.

Please include the model number, serial number, and date of original purchase/installation.