Thermador VCI 248, VCI 236, VCI236DS, VCI230DS, VCI248DS User Manual
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VENTIL
ATION
INSTALLATION
MANUAL
MODELS: CVS2
MODEL: VCI 230/236/248 DS
VENTILATION
USE AND CARE MANUAL
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ELECTRIC
Fig. 1
GAS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Filters and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Care and Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Replacing the Bulbs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7+8
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THE APPLIANCE.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING – TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A COOKTOP 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 when cooking at high
heat or when flambéing food (i.e. Crepes
Suzettes, 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 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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FEATURES
Lighting
Light/fan
switches
Filter grill
EXHAUST-AIR MODE:
❑ The hood fan extracts kitchen vapors and conveys
them through the grease filter and then into the air.
❑ The grease filter absorbs solid particles in the kitchen
vapors.
❑ The kitchen is kept mostly free of grease and odors.
D
When the hood is operated in exhaust-air mode
simultaneously with a different heating system that
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
heating system for combustion.
Safe operation is possible provided that the negative
pressure in the room where the heating system is installed
does not exceed 4 Pa (0.04 mbar).
This can be achieved if combustion air can flow through
non-lockable openings, such as doors, windows and via
the air-intake/exhaust-air wall box, or by using other
technical means, such as reciprocal interlocking, etc.
CAUTION
Avoid carbon monoxide poisoning by providing 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 maximum threshold will not be exceeded.
Note: When assessing the overall requirements, 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.
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 any subsequent owner.
GAS COOKTOPS/GAS COOKERS:
CAUTION
Avoid risk of burns or damage to hood.
Do not use all gas burners simultaneously at high settings
for a prolonged period of time (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 way to remove vapors
produced during cooking is to:
❑ Switch the ventilator ON
as soon as you begin cooking.
❑ Switch the ventilator OFF
a few minutes after you have finished cooking.
Switching the fan ON
❑ Press the FAN SPEED button.
Setting the required fan speed:
❑ Press the FAN SPEED button.
The fan speed increases by one level.
Switching the fan OFF:
❑ Press the OFF button.
Delay shut-off:
❑ Press the DELAY SHUT-OFF button.
The fan runs for 10 minutes on HI.
At the same time, a dot flashes in the display.
Then the fan switches off automatically. The illuminated
LED indicates that DELAY SHUT-OFF is working.
Lighting:
❑ Press the LIGHT button to switch the light on and off.
❑ The light can be switched on at any time, even if the
fan is switched off.
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GREASE FILTERS:
Metal filters are used to trap the grease in vapors that
develop during cooking.
The filter mats are made from non-combustible 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 heat
build-up, such as when deep-fat frying or roasting, is
reduced.
Saturation indicator:
When the grease filters reach saturation point, the CLEAN
FILTER LED lights up. The grease filters should be cleaned
right away. To switch off the LED, press the CLEAN FILTER
button for 6 seconds.
Cleaning the metal grease filters:
❑ Under normal use (1 to 2 hours daily), the metal grease
filters must be cleaned once a month.
❑ The filters can be cleaned in a dishwasher. They may,
however, become slightly discolored.
❑ The filter must be placed loosely, and NOT wedged,
in the dishwasher.
Important:
Do not wash grease-saturated metal filters together
with other dishes, etc.
❑ When cleaning the filters by hand, soak them in hot
soapy water.
Do not use aggressive, acidic or abrasive cleaners.
Brush the filters clean, rinse them thoroughly, shake off
water and let them dry.
FILTERS AND MAINTENANCE
Removing and inserting the metal grease
filters:
Warning: Avoid risk of burns. The halogen bulbs must
be switched off and cool.
1. Press the grease filter locks and pull the filters down.
At the same time, hold the underside of the grease
filters with your other hand.
2. Clean the filters.
3. Insert the clean filters back into the hood.
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CARE AND CLEANING
IMPORTANT: Do not clean the hood with abrasive
sponges or with cleaning agents that contain sand,
baking soda, acid or chlorine!
❑ Clean the hood with a hot soap solution or a mild
window cleaner.
❑ Do not scrape off dried-on dirt. Wipe off with a damp
cloth instead.
❑ 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 (spirits), as dull marks may
appear.
Caution: Follow all instructions and precautions
provided with cleaners.
IMPORTANT: Clean the operating buttons with a mild
soapy solution and a soft, damp cloth only.
Do not use stainless steel cleaners to clean the operating
buttons.
Stainless steel surfaces:
❑ Use a mild non-abrasive stainless steel cleaner.
❑ Clean the surface in the same direction as the grain.
❑ We recommend stainless steel cleaners, such as
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 abrasive cleaners.
Observe the warranty regulations in the enclosed
service booklet.
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.
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REPLACING THE BULBS
4. Reattach the bulb ring.
5. Restore the power by plugging in the power cord or
switching on the fuse or circuit breaker.
Note: If the light does not work, make sure the bulbs have
been inserted correctly.
CAUTION: Avoid risk of electric shock.
1. Switch off the hood and unplug the power cord, or
switch off the electrical power supply at the main 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 volts, 20 watts max., G4 bulb socket).
IMPORTANT: Grasp bulb with a clean cloth before
inserting bulb into bulb socket.
CUSTOMER SERVICE
Before Calling for Service
If the blower does not operate:
❑ Ensure that the electrical cord is properly connected and that power is supplied to the electrical circuit.
❑ Make sure that the blower speed control knob is not in the OFF position.
❑ The hood manufacturer accepts no liability for complaints that can be attributed to the design and layout of the
ductwork.
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 to: 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.
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