Wolf VW36S, VI42B, VI42S, VW30B, VI45G User Manual
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Cooktop Ventilation Hoods Use & Care Guide
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COOKTOP VENTILATION HOODS
Contents
4 Safety Precautions
6 Hood Features
7 Hood Operation
9 Care Recommendations
10 Troubleshooting
11 Wolf Warranty
Customer Care
The model and serial number are printed on the enclosed
product registration card. Both numbers are also listed on
the product rating plate. Refer to page 10 for rating plate
location. For warranty purposes, you will also need the date
of installation and name of your authorized Wolf dealer.
Record this information below for future reference.
If your product ever needs attention, be sure to use a Wolf
factory certied service provider recommended by our
customer care center, or select one from our list of providers
available at wolfappliance.com/locator. All factory certied service providers are carefully selected and thoroughly
trained by us.
SERVICE INFORMATION
Model Number
Serial Number
Date of Installation
Certied Service Name
Certied Service Number
Authorized Dealer
Dealer Number
Important Note
To ensure this product is installed and operated as safely
and efciently as possible, take note of the following types
of highlighted information throughout this guide:
IMPORTANT NOTE highlights information that is especially
important.
CAUTION indicates a situation where minor injury or product
damage may occur if instructions are not followed.
WARNING states a hazard that may cause serious injury or
death if precautions are not followed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Throughout this guide, dimensions in
parentheses are millimeters unless otherwise specied.
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Thank You
Thank you for your purchase. We look forward to being part of your home for decades
to come. As a third-generation family-owned company, we take a very personal stake in
the preparation of your family’s food. We built our business and our reputation on helping
families serve the nest food possible.
With your purchase, you receive one of the strongest warranties in the appliance industry.
Take a moment to read the full warranty statement on page 11. It’s also important to
register your Wolf appliance to ensure that you don’t miss out on exclusive owner benets, such as; assurance that you will be taken care of in the unlikely event that service
becomes necessary during the warranty period, and a proof-of-purchase record in case
of a home insurance claim. You may register by one of the following options:
• Mail in the completed Wolf product registration card.
• Register online at wolfappliance.com/register and create a personalized My Sub-Zero/
Wolf account using the serial number on your product.
• Register by phone by calling Wolf Customer Care at 800-222-7820.
As a Wolf owner, you can count on ongoing support, day in and day out. Our customer
care center is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week and staffed by knowledgeable
product experts at our factory in Madison, Wisconsin. Should the need arise, simply call
800-222-7820 and speak with one of our product experts. They will help troubleshoot any
issues you might have.
We are condent this guide will answer your questions about the features, operation,
and maintenance of your Wolf, but if you have additional questions, please contact us at
800-222-7820 or visit us online at wolfappliance.com.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
• Read this use & care guide carefully before using
your new ventilation hood to reduce the risk of re,
electric shock or injury to persons.
• Ensure proper installation and servicing. This
appliance must be properly installed and grounded
by a qualied technician.
• Warranty service must be performed by Wolf
factory certied service.
• Installation work and electrical wiring must be done
by qualied person(s) in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including re-rated
construction codes and standards.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC
SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE
THE FOLLOWING:
Use this unit only in the manner intended by
a)
the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer.
b) Before servicing or cleaning unit, unplug the
appliance or switch power off at service panel
and lock the service disconnecting means
to prevent power from being switched on
accidentally. When the service disconnecting
means cannot be locked, securely fasten a
prominent warning device, such as a tag, to
the service panel.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Sufcient air is needed for proper combustion and
exhausting of gases through the ue (chimney) of
fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting.
• Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s
guideline and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association
(NFPA), the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)
and the local code authorities.
• Do not operate any fan with a damaged cord or
plug. Discard fan or return to an authorized service
facility for examination and/or repair.
• This appliance must be grounded.
CAUTION
For general ventilating use only. Do not use to
exhaust hazardous or explosive materials and
vapors.
• Ducted fans must always be vented to the
outdoors.
• To reduce the risk of re, use only steel ductwork.
• Do not wear loose-tting or hanging clothing when
operating this appliance. It may be ignited by
burners or elements on the cooktop.
• Children should not be left alone or unattended in
the area where this appliance is in use.
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CAUTION
To reduce the risk of re and properly exhaust air,
be certain to duct air outside. Do not vent exhaust
air into spaces within walls or ceilings or into
attics, crawl spaces or garages.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance
unless specically recommended in this guide. All
other service should be performed by a qualied
technician.
• To avoid motor bearing damage and noisy or
unbalanced impellers, keep drywall spray, construction dust, etc. off power unit.
• When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not
damage electrical wiring or other hidden utilities.
• Please read the specication label on the ventila-
tion hood for further information and requirements.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP
GREASE FIRE:
Never leave surface units unattended at high
a)
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 ambéing 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 lter.
d) Use proper pan size. Always use cookware
appropriate for the size of the surface element.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO
PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP
GREASE FIRE, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING*:
SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-tting lid,
a)
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:
1) You know you have a Class ABC extin-
guisher, and you already know how to
operate it.
2) The re is small and contained in the area
where it started.
3) The re department is being called.
4) You can ght the re with your back to an
exit.
*Based on “Kitchen Fire Safety Tips” published by NFPA.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65
WARNING
This product may contain chemicals known to the
state of California to cause cancer or reproductive
harm.
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HOOD FEATURES
Ventilation Hood Features
FEATURE
1
2
3
4
5
BLACK
5
Product Rating Plate (above lters)
Control Panel
Filters
LED Lighting
Telescopic Chimney Flue
STAINLESS
5
3 4
1
36" wall hood shown.
GLASS
2
3 4
1
36" wall hood shown.
2
5
2
3 4
1
36" wall hood shown.
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HOOD OPERATION
Control Panel
BLACK
To operate the ventilation hood, use the touch control panel
on the front of the hood. Indicators will be visible in the
control panel display. Refer to the chart and illustration
below.
INDICATOR FUNCTION
1 Low blower speed.
2 Medium blower speed.
3 High blower speed.
HI Boost has been activated.
FC Replace charcoal lter.
(recirculation application only).
FG Clean grease lters.
FF Filter indicator has been reset.
IR Remote control has been enabled/disabled.
STAINLESS/ GLASS
To operate the ventilation hood, use the control panel on the
front of the hood. Place a nger on the LED indicator and
the unit will optically detect and activate the selected option.
LED indicators for activated controls will illuminate. Refer to
the illustration below.
Stainless/glass control panel.
Black control panel and display.
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HOOD OPERATION
Control Panel
BLOWER
To adjust blower speed, touch HIGH+, MEDIUM or LOW.
Touch again to turn the blower off.
To initiate boost mode, touch and hold HIGH+ for 3 seconds. Boost increases airow by approximately 20% more
than high, but is limited to 10 minutes. After 10 minutes, the
blower will automatically transition to the previous selected
speed.
DELAY
The delay feature automatically turns the lights and blower
off after 10 minutes of operation.
FILTER
After approximately 100 hours of operation, the lter
indicator will signal the lters need to be cleaned. Refer to
lter removal and care recommendations on page 9.
For black hoods, ‘FG’ or ‘FC’ (recirculation application) will
illuminate on the control panel display. To reset the lter
indicator, touch and hold DELAY for 5 seconds until ‘FF’
appears on the display.
LIGHT
For black hoods, touch LIGHT for high or touch and hold for
2 seconds for low. Touch again to turn lights off.
For stainless/glass hoods, touch LIGHT—HIGH or LOW.
Touch again to turn lights off.
ON/OFF
Touch ON/OFF to turn the blower on low. Touch again to
turn the blower off.
For stainless/glass hoods, the filter LED will illuminate on
the control panel. To reset the lter indicator, touch FILTER
for 5 seconds.
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CARE RECOMMENDATIONS
Filter Removal
The grease lters should be cleaned when the filter indicator
is illuminated on the control panel, or after approximately
100 hours of operation. The lters are dishwasher safe.
Refer to care recommendations.
For black hoods, to access lters, release the catch and
gently pull down the front edge of the bottom panel of the
hood and allow it to rotate downward. For stainless/ glass
hoods, there is no bottom panel.
To remove lters, refer to the illustrations below.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not operate the ventilation hood
without the grease lters.
Care Recommendations
CLEANING
Stainless
steel
Control
panel
Filters Filters are dishwasher safe and are designed to t
Use a nonabrasive stainless steel cleaner and apply
with a soft lint-free cloth. To bring out the natural
luster, lightly wipe surface with a water-dampened
microber cloth followed by a dry polishing
chamois. Always follow the grain of stainless steel.
Use a spray degreaser to remove ngerprints and
food soil. Spray on a cloth before wiping the panel.
Spray glass cleaner on a cloth to clean black glass.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Do not spray cleaners directly
on the control panel.
most dishwashers. Wipe lters to remove excess
grease before placing in the dishwasher.
FILTER
Filter removal—black.
FILTER
Filter removal—stainless/ glass.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
OPERATION
Ventilation hood does not operate.
• Verify power is on.
• Verify electrical power to hood and home circuit breaker
is on.
Blower runs but lights do not operate.
• Verify bulbs have not burned out.
Light bulb is burned out.
• LED lighting must be replaced by Wolf factory certied
service.
SERVICE
• Maintain the quality built into your product by contacting
Wolf factory certied service. For the name of the
nearest Wolf factory certied service, check the contact
& support section of our website, wolfappliance.com or
call Wolf customer care at 800-222-7820.
• When contacting service, you will need the model and
serial number of your product. Both numbers are listed
on the product rating plate. Refer to the illustration below
for rating plate location.
• For warranty purposes, you will also need the date of
installation and name of your authorized Wolf dealer. This
information should be recorded on page 2 of this guide.
RATING PLATE
Rating plate location.
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