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KitchenAid KIRD807HSS0 Installation Instructions And Use And Care Manual page 12

30" and 36" retractable downdraft vent systems

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Theretractabb downdraft ventsystem is designed t o remove smoke, cooking vaporsandodorsfromthecooktop area.
Forthebestresuks, theventshouldbeoperating before cooking isstarted.If youuselarge or tall utensils, place them
onthelargerearebmentor burner s urface. A higherheat s etting thannormallyusedmaybeneeded whenthe
down@aft ventis operating.
WARNING --TO REDUCETHE RiSKOFFIRE,
ELECTRIC S HOCK, ORINJURYTO PERSONS,
OBSERVETHE FOLLOWING:
Usethis unit only in the mannerintendedby the
manufacturer, i f you havequestions, c ontactthe
manufacturer. B eforeservicingor cleaningunit,
switchpoweroff at servicepanelandlockthe service
disconnecting means to preventpowerfrom being
switchedon accidentally. Whenthe service
disconnecting meanscannotbelocked,securely
fastena prominentwarningdevicesuchas a tag to
the servicepanel.
CAUTION: Forgeneralventilatinguseonly.Donot
useto
exhaust
hazardous
or explosive
materials
and
vapors.
WARNING --TO
REDUCETHE RiSK OF A RANGETOP
GREASE FIRE:
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.
Always turn hood ON when cooking
at high heat or
when cooking flaming
foods.
Clean ventilating
fans frequently.
Grease should not
be allowed
to accumulate
on fan or filter.
Use proper pan size. Always
use cookware
appropriate
for the size of the surface element.
WARNING
--TO
REDUCETHE RiSK OF INJURYTO
PERSONS INTHE EVENT OF A RANGETOP GREASE
FIRE, OBSERVETHE FOLLOWING:
SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting
lid, cookie
sheet, or metal tray, then turn off the burner.
BE
CAREFULTO
PREVENT BURNS.
if the flames do not go out immediately,
EVACUATE
AND CALLTHE FiRE DEPARTMENT.
NEVER PiCK UP A FLAMING PAN --You
may be
burned.
DO NOT USE WATER, including
wet dishcloths
or
towels--
a violent steam explosion
will result. Use
an extinguisher
ONLY if:
You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher,
and
you already know how to operate it.
The fire is small and contained
in the area where
it
is started.
The fire department
is being called.
You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
This fan is suitable for use with
solid-state
speed controls.
Operating
downdraft
vent
Push and hold for a few seconds
the button on top of downdraft
vent. This slight delay prevents
raising the vent during cleaning.
Retractable
section of downdraft
vent wiil rise and blower wiil
begin to vent.Turn
knob on side
of downdraft
vent to adjust the
setting to the amount of venting
you need. The knob has infinite
settings.
Place cooking utensils
on cooking
surface and turn
cooking
unit on. When cooking is
complete,
turn cooking
unit off,
remove utensils
from cooking
surface, and push button on top
of retractable
downdraft
vent.
The blower will turn off and the
retractable
section of the vent will
return to the closed position.
if a spill occurs on the cooktop
that allows liquids to seep inside
the downdraft,
you must turn the
downdraft
off immediately,
it is
possible to cause damage to the
downdraft
if water is allowed
inside the downdraft
while it is
operating.
, Immediately
turn OFF the
downdraft
at the speed control
located on the right-hand
side
of the downdraft.
, Turn OFF the power supply to
the downdraft
at the circuit
breaker box or fuse box.
Allow plenty of time for the
downdraft
to dry naturally.
Do
not open the downdraft
to
remove the water.
Cleaning
Surface of downdraff
vent: Clean
with soap and water. Do Not use
scouring
powder
or abrasive
solutions.
Filter or filters (depending
on
model): Frequently
remove and
clean the filters in the retractable
section of the downdraft
vent.
This will improve the operating
efficiency
of the downdraft
vent
system.
1. Remove the filter(s)
and clean
them in the dishwasher
or in a
hot detergent
solution.
Do Not use the downdraft
vent
when the filter(s)
is not in place.
2, Reinstall the clean filter(s),
making sure that they are pushed
in as far as they will go.
Note: Downdraft
vent will not
operate if filter(s)
is not in proper
position,
if the handle(s)
is not
fully locked, the vent may retract
but not raise back up.
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