Whirlpool 4.32E+13 Use & Care Information, Operating downdraft vent, Cleaning, Panel E

Use & Care

Information

The retractable downdraft vent system is designed to remove smoke, cooking vapors and odors from the cook-top area. For the best results, the vent should be operating before cooking is started. If you use large or tall utensils, place them on the large rear element or burner surface. A higher heat setting than normally used may be needed when the downdraft vent is operating.

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING:

A. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have any questions, contact the manufacturer.

8.Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service panel to prevent power from being switched on accidentally.

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:

A. Keep fan, filter and grease laden surfaces clean.

B. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat.

C. Use high settings on range only when necessary. Heat oil slowly on low to medium setting.

D. Don’t leave range unattended when cooking.

E. Always use cookware and utensils appropriate for the type and amount of food being prepared.

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-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 dishcloths or towels - a violent steam 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.

Operating downdraft vent

Push button on top of downdraft vent. Retractable section of downdraft vent will rise and blower will 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.

Cleaning

Surface of downdraft vent: Clean with soap and water. Do Not use scouring powder or abrasive solutions.

Filter: Frequently remove and clean the filter in the retractable section of the downdraft vent. This will improve the operating efficiency of the downdraft vent system.

1.Remove the filter and clean it in a hot detergent solution. Care should be taken when washing the filter to avoid bending the frame.

Do Not use the downdraft vent when the filter is not in place.

2.Reinstall the clean filter into the opening, making sure that the filter is pushed in as far as it will go. Filter frame must depress the microswitch in the center of the

opening.

Note: Downdraft vent will not operate if filter is removed or not in proper position.

If retractable downdraft vent does not operate after clean filter has been reinstalled:

When the filter is removed, the microswitch behind the filter is activated. This safety feature stops the blower and raising mechanism until the filter is properly installed.

To be sure the downdraft vent operates, install filter with both locking handles fully locked.

Note: If both handles are not fully locked,

the vent may retract, but not raise back up.

locking handles

Panel E