Thermador UCVRECIRC Installation Manual
Installation
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Signal Words for Safety and Best Use
MANUAL
Recirculation Kit for Downdraft
Model UCVRECIRC
FOR USE WITH THESE
DOWNDRAFT MODELS
Models UCVM30RS, UCVM36RS, UCVP36RS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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General notes
WARNING
This indicates that death or serious injuries may occur as a result
of non-observance of this warning.
CAUTION
This indicates that minor or moderate injuries may occur as a
result of non-observance of this warning.
NOTICE: This indicates that damage to the appliance or
property may occur as a result of non-compliance with
thisadvisory.
Note: This alerts you to important information and/or tips.
Pay special attention to the important safety instructions in the
“Safety” section.
Proper Installation and Maintenance
WARNING
Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If
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you have questions, contact the manufacturer.
WARNING
Do not use this recirculation kit with Gas Cooktops.
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WARNING
When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage
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electrical wiring and other hidden utilities.
Ducted fans must always be vented to the outdoors.
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INSTALLER: LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE APPLICANCE
AFTER INSTALLATION IS COMPLETE.
IMPORTANT: SAVE FOR THE LOCAL INSPECTOR’S USE.
WARNING
When properly cared for, your new appliance has been designed to
be safe and reliable. Read all instructions carefully before use. These
precautions will reduce the risk of burns, electric shock, re, and injury
to persons. When using kitchen appliances, basic safety precautions
must be followed, including those in the following pages.
WARNING
Remove all tape and packaging before using the appliance. Destroy
the packaging after unpacking the appliance. Never allow children to
play with packaging material.
This appliance is intended for normal family household use only. It is
not approved for outdoor use. See the Warranty in the Use and Care
Guide. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.
Do not store or use corrosive chemicals, vapors, ammables or nonfood
products in or near this appliance. It is specically designed for use
when heating or cooking food. The use of corrosive chemicals in
heating or cleaning will damage the appliance and could result in injury.
Do not operate this appliance if it is not working properly, or if it has
been damaged. Contact an authorized servicer.
Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specically
recommended in this manual. Refer all servicing to a factory
authorized service center.
CAUTION
Grease left on lters can melt and move into the vent.
WARNING
Hidden surfaces may have sharp edges. Use caution when reaching
behind or under appliance.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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Fire Safety
WARNING
Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this
manual.
Always have a working smoke detector near the kitchen. In the event
that personal clothing or hair catches re, drop and roll immediately
to extinguish ames.
Have an appropriate re extinguisher available, nearby, highly visible
and easily accessible near the appliance.
Smother ames from food res other than grease res with baking
soda. Never use water on cooking res.
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-tting lid, cookie sheet, or metal
tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS.
If the ames 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:
- You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher, and
you already know how to operate it.
- The re is small and contained in the area where it
started.
- The re department is being called.
- You can ght the re with your back to an exit.
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Based on “Kitchen Fire Safety Tips” published by NFPPA.
Whenever possible, do not operate the ventilation system during a
cooktop re. However, do not reach through re to turn it off.
a
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
Hot oil and fat catch re fast. Never leave hot oil and fat unsupervised.
Never extinguish a re with water. Switch off the cooking position.
Suffocate ames carefully with a lid, a re blanket or similar.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
Grease deposits in the grease lter can ignite.
Clean the grease lter at least every two months or as frequently as
necessary.
Never operate the appliance without the grease lter.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
Grease deposits in the grease lter can catch re. Never work with a
naked ame near the appliance (e.g. ambéing). Install the unit near a
heat-producing appliance for solid fuels (e.g. wood or coal) only if there
is a closed, non-detachable cover. There must be no ying sparks.
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE
Use only metal ductwork.
WARNING
RISK OF BURNS
The accessible parts get hot during operation. Never touch hot parts.
Keep children away.
CAUTION
It is recommended to wear gloves and long sleeves to protect hands
and forearms from abrasion and potential scratches during the
installation process.
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Child Safety
When children become old enough to use the appliance, it is the
responsibility of the parents or legal guardians to ensure that they are
instructed in safe practices by qualied persons.
Do not allow anyone to climb, stand, lean, sit, or hang on any part of
an appliance. This can damage the appliance or cause injury.
WARNING
Be sure the entire appliance (including the grease lters and light
bulbs, if applicable) has cooled and grease has solidied before
attempting to clean any part of the appliance.
Do not use steam cleaners to clean the appliance.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings
WARNING
This product can expose you to chemicals including vinyl chloride,
which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
Protecting The Environment
Unpack the appliance and dispose of the packaging in line with
environmental requirements.
NOTICE
Risk of damage due to corrosion. Always turn appliance on
when cooking to avoid condensation buildup. Condensation
can lead to corrosion damage.
Risk of damage due to moisture entering into the electronic circuitry.
Never clean operator controls with a wet cloth.
Surface damage due to incorrect cleaning. Clean stainless steel
surfaces in the grind direction only. Do not use any stainless steel
cleaners for operator controls. Never use strong or abrasive cleaning
agents, since they can cause surface damage.
Risk of damage from condensation back ow. Install exhaust vent at a
slight downward slope away from the appliance (1° slope).
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PARTS SUPPLIED
PLAN THE
1 - Recirculation Box
1 - Recirculation Filter
1 - Decorative Grille
1 - Parts Bag (containing):
6 - #10 x .625” screws
4 - #8 x .375” screws
2 - #8 x 1” screws
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT - Installation Requirements
The VTD600P 600 CFM exible blower can be installed in either
of two ways:
(1) As an integral blower attached directly to the downdraft
and stabilized with mounting legs.
(2) As an inline blower, not attached directly to the
downdraft, using mounting brackets and wood framing.
Please see installation manual for more details.
Purchase blower separately. (Includes mounting legs and
mounting brackets.)
A minimum 24-inch wide cabinet is recommended. For
left / right exhaust through cabinet toe kick, a 30” deep cabinet is
recommended to align properly with ex blower.
The 8-inch round blower outlet and 8-inch round recirculation
box inlet must align vertically. (See page 5.)
1. Determine where recirculation box will exhaust through
cabinet.
• Front (toe space), Back, Side (Left or Right).
• 14 1/2” (368) x 15” (380) opening in cabinet base is required
for recirculation box.
• 3 1/2” (89) x 14 1/4” (362) opening is required for exhaust.
2. Determine location of recirculation box.
• Plan to align blower outlet with recirculation box inlet.
3. Determine what lengths of duct are required. (Purchase duct
separately.)
• A length of 8” (203) round duct is required to connect blower
exhaust to recirculation box inlet.
• A length of 3 1/4” (83) X 14” (356) duct may be required
to connect to exhaust of recirculation box and extend to
decorative grille location.
FILTER
RECIRCULATION
OPENING IN
CABINET BASE
14 1/2"
BOX
(368)
15"
(380)
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3 1/2” (89) X 14 1/4” (362)
DECORATIVE
GRILLE
EXHAUST THROUGH CABINET FRONT (TOE KICK)
EXHAUST OPENING
Measurements
in inches (mm).
INSTALL THE
4 1/2”
”
RECIRCULATION BOX
1. Cut opening in cabinet base.
• Size: 14 1/2” (368) x 15” (380)
• Orientation depends upon direction of exhaust.
• Double-check that blower outlet and recirculation box inlet will align.
2. Temporarily place recirculation box into opening in cabinet base.
• Rotate back of box up slightly and insert exhaust end down into opening.
• Mark location of exhaust opening in toe space, rear, or side of cabinet.
3. Remove recirculation box from opening.
4. Cut exhaust opening.
• Size: 3 1/2” (89) x 14 1/4” (362)
• This opening will be covered with decorative grille.
5. Replace recirculation box into opening in cabinet base.
• If necessary, attach a length 3 1/4” (83) x 14” (356) duct extension (not
included) to extend from recirculation box outlet to decorative grille
location.
• Seal the duct connection(s) with aluminum tape to make them secure and
air tight. Do not use duct tape.
• Use 6 - #10 x .625” screws to secure recirculation box to cabinet base.
6. Install blower.
• See blower instructions.
• Use 8” (203) round duct to connect blower exhaust to recirculation box
inlet
• Seal the duct connections with aluminum tape to make them secure and
air tight. Do not use duct tape.
• Drill 1/8” (3) pilot holes through top of recirculation box and attach legs
to recirculation box with 4 - #8 x .375” screws.
7. Install decorative grille.
• Use screws provided.
8. Remove polylm from lter.
• Lift lter from slot.
• Remove polylm.
• Replace lter into slot.
Blower mounted
to downdraft using
mounting legs.
OPTIONAL REMOTE BLOWER MOUNT
Blower mounted to
framing in remote
location - using
mounting brackets.
Blower outlet and
recirculation box
inlet must align.
(See below.)
METAL 8” ROUND DUCT
(per local codes)
BLOWER
14 1/2”
(368)
Measurements
in inches (mm).
DECORATIVE
GRILLE
(114)
Measurements
in inches (mm).
15”
3 1/2" (89) x 14 1/4" (362)
(380)
3 1/2" (89) x 14 1/4" (362)
EXHAUST OPENING
16”
(406)
8”
(203)
6 1/2”
(165)
12 1/4”
(311)
EXHAUST
THROUGH
CABINET
SIDE
EXHAUST OPENING
EXHAUST
THROUGH
CABINET
BACK
14 1/2"
(368)
16”
17 1/2”
(406)
(445)
14”
(356)
DECORATIVE
GRILLE
15"
(380)
DIMENSIONS
3 1/4”
(83)
3 3/4
(95)
15”
(380)
16”
(406)
ALIGN BLOWER
OUTLET WITH
RECIRCULATION
BOX INLET
EXHAUST THROUGH
CABINET FRONT (TOE KICK)
BLOWER
MOUNTING
LEGS
FILTER REPLACEMENT
It is recommended that you replace the recirculation lter every
6 months. However, this may vary, depending upon the type and
amount of cooking you do. Call customer service or your local
distributor to order lter replacement Model UCVFILTER.
EXHAUST THROUGH
CABINET SIDE
CUSTOM-MADE
DECORATIVE GRILLE
You can make your own decorative grille. Use the decorative grille in
this kit as a template for the overall size and mounting hole locations.
The grille opening pattern is up to you.
Equivalent area of grille slots for proper air ow = 18 in.
EXHAUST THROUGH
CABINET BACK
2
min.
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THERMADOR® SUPPORT
Before Calling Service
See the Use and Care Manual for troubleshooting information. Refer
to the “Statement of Limited Product Warranty”.
To reach a service representative, see the contact information at the
front of the manual. Please be prepared with the information printed
on your product data label when calling.
Data Label
The data label shows the model and serial number. Refer to the data
plate on the appliance when requesting service.
The data label ca be found on the front / lower / left of the downdraft
housing.
To avoid having to search for each piece of information when calling,
you can enter the four items needed in the spaces below.
Model No.
Serial No.
Date of Purchase
Customer Service
No.
Keep your invoice or escrow papers for warranty validation if service is
needed.
Service
We realize that you have made a considerable investment in your
kitchen. We are dedicated to supporting you and your appliance so
that you have many years of creative cooking.
Please don’t hesitate to contact our STAR
Department if you have any questions or in the unlikely event that
your THERMADOR® appliance needs service. Our service team is
ready to assist you.
USA
800-735-4328
www.thermador.com/support
Canada
800-735-4328
www.thermador.ca
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Customer Support
Parts and Accessories
Parts, lters, descalers, stainless steel cleaners and more can be
purchased in the THERMADOR® eShop or by phone.
USA
http://store.thermador.com/us
Canada
• If you live in any of the Atlantic provinces, Ontario or Québec,
contact:
Marcone 1.800.287.1627
• If you live in any of the Territories, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta,
or British Columbia, contact:
Reliable Parts 1.800.663.6060
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