how do these ranges vent the oven? Is it ONLY downdraft or is it self contained model that does not need to be vented to outside? The fan?
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I installed the unit in an island with an overhead island vent for the stove. I'm not aware of any vent for the oven. Mine is surrounded by cabinetry on three sides, so if there were a vent it's doing nothing.
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This unit is mounted outside the building so does not require additional venting other than what is right in the unit. There are also some units that are mounted inside the building, and those do require a vent to the outside.
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That isn't exactly the fan. That is the shroud that covers the fan and has the slots for the air to circulate. It is raised about 1/2 inch from the back wall. I have had this oven for about 3 years now and just baked bread yesterday. Still working great.
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Ours is vented outside, but it can be used as a ductless range hood if you prefer.
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If I understand convection means fanned air, I'm not sure. I can tell you that I use it instead of a gas oven and it's done everything I've wanted. I hope my answer is helpful.
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This particular unit has to go out side. Its not vented properly for outside. So only outside.
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the exterior f the oven come very very hot when using. The under installation might be larger then the oven, no kid acces, or near your legs. Hope this would be helpful
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This is a pretty nice grill as if you packing it, it does NOT have the vent on the bottom. Vents are on each side built into handle. If you were to have the briquettes around the outside of circle so you do not have the DIRECT heat it may work.
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Aloha John, First I love my oven and so does my neighbor who also has this model, hers was refurbished mine was not.The low on bake setting is 120 degrees the high is 450 degrees. However on broil it goes to 500 degrees. I hope this answers your question. My neighbor bakes more than I do and just loves how her pies, cookies and cakes have come out. I like to roast, toast and broil. The convection fan speeds up the cooking process. I have a small kitchen and in Hawaii I don't need the excess heat in the small space. The amount of wattage is that of a good hair dryer. I save energy with this oven. I don't plan on cooking a whole turkey. If I needed to cook one I can do it on my Weber outside! Aloha John, First I love my oven and so does my neighbor who also has this model, hers was refurbished mine was not.The low on bake setting is 120 degrees the high is 450 degrees. However on broil it goes to 500 degrees. I hope this answers your question. My neighbor bakes more than I do and just loves how her pies, cookies and cakes have come out. I like to roast, toast and broil. The convection fan speeds up the cooking process. I have a small kitchen and in Hawaii I don't need the excess heat in the small space. The amount of wattage is that of a good hair dryer. I save energy with... » Read More Aloha John, First I love my oven and so does my neighbor who also has this model, hers was refurbished mine was not.The low on bake setting is 120 degrees the high is 450 degrees. However on broil it goes to 500 degrees. I hope this answers your question. My neighbor bakes more than I do and just loves how her pies, cookies and cakes have come out. I like to roast, toast and broil. The convection fan speeds up the cooking process. I have a small kitchen and in Hawaii I don't need the excess heat in the small space. The amount of wattage is that of a good hair dryer. I save energy with this oven. I don't plan on cooking a whole turkey. If I needed to cook one I can do it on my Weber outside! « Show Less
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The fan does make noise; the oven does not operate silently when in convection mode....but it's not horribly loud.
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Mine has a vent, rather like a dryer vent on the outside (external) wall. I would think it would protect the fan from rain. It vents into an attached storage shed or "closet" that is stuccoed with a steel door that protects my fan from the elements. I'd be sure it can be used outside or that it's well sheltered.
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This one is vented to the outdoors. Mine is attached to a roof vent. Hope this helps.
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There is no need for a special exhaust vent. This unit is meant to be free standing and only requires about and inch of clearance so the built in fan can vent into your room/kitchen. It's not designed to act as a vent for a stove as well as a microwave oven.
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This unit needs to go outside. You can get other units that can go inside but they do require additional venting
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It really needs to be ducted. That is the purpose of the fan... to draw smoke and odors out of the kitchen. It doesn't have to be an outside duct if you have an attic area.
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yes, it needs to be vented somewhere. You could purchase an awesome high-powered fan and it would cool as well and not need vented.
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I have used this method; in fact I have 2. They work very well for corralling the coals and, additionally, the sidewalls do a great job of concentrating the heat upward around the oven. I use it on the dirt by itself. If I use it on grass, I put a couple of concrete step stones under the pan to keep from scorching the grass. In effect, you also have your own built-in wind screen, too. Hope this helps.