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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read All Instructions Before Using the Appliance.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING- TO REDUCE THE RISK OFA RANGE
TOP GREASE FIRE:
a) Never leave surface units unattended at high
settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy a)
spillovers that may ignite. Heat oils slowly on
low or medium settings.
b) Always turn hood ON when cooking at high
heat or when flamb6ing food (i.e. Crepes
Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef
Flamb6),
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,
e) Do not place any objects on the snorkel. They d)
could fall down when the snorkel is raised.
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 OFACOOKTOP
GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:
b) NEVER PICK UPA FLAMING PAN. You may be
c) DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish cloths
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, EVACU-
ATE AND CALL THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
burned.
or towels. A violent explosion will result,
Use an extinguisher ONLY if:
1 You know you have a Class ABC extin
guisher, 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 acooktop fire, However, DO NOT
REACH THROUGH FIRE TO TURN OFF BLOWER,
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Instructions ....................... 2 Troubleshooting guide .................... 6
Operating Instructions .............. 3-4
Features ........................................... 3
Operation .......................................... 4
Care and Cleaning ........................ 5
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Customer Services ..................... 6-7
Before Calling for Service ................... 6
How to Obtain Service ....................... 6
Warranty ...................................... 7
Data Plate Information ....................... 7
Raised intake
FEATURES
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O Intake Top Cap
O UP/DOWN Button
O BIowerControl Switch
The Thermador Universal Cook'n'Vent ®takes the
place of an overhead hood and can be conveniently
hidden away (lowered) when not in use.
Intake
The intake, when raised, captures and channels the
cooking odors, steam and grease. The filters are
located within the intake.
UP/DOWN Button
The Snorkel Up/Down button is located on the top
right of the intake. Press the push-buttononce to
raise, lower, or stop the intake.
Filters (behind front panel)
Filter Release Lever
O Blower (not shown)
There are five primary parts of the downdraft system:
the intake, the UP/DOWN button, the blower, the
blower control switch, the filter and the filter release
lever.
Blower Control Switch
The blower control switch is located on the right front
of the intake. The intake must be in the raised
position tooperate the blower. When a control button
is activated, it will be illuminated.
Filters
The filters are located on the front of the intake. They
condense and trap the grease in the air.
Blower
The blower is the fan that draws the cooking odors
out of the house.
Filter Release Levers
The filter release levers are used to remove the filters.
Pull out on the lever then pull up and out on the filter.
AUTO-STOP FEATURE
The downdraft system was designed with a safety
feature. If anything obstructs theintake while it is
being lowered, it will automatically stop.
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