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Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center Offers Industry FirstLeader in Downdraft Venting, Jenn-Air Launches First* Downdraft Induction CooktopDowndraft cooking is not new. Jenn-Air lays claim to the first downdraft cooktop in the industry back in the 60's. And the first induction cooktop goes back even further. But, according to current Jenn-Air management*, this Jenn-Air induction downdraft cooktop is an industry first.The benefits of this combination are really impressive. Induction cooking is often referred to as having all the advantages of gas cooking but none of the disadvantages:Benefits that Induction Cooking shares with Gasinstant on/instant offprecision control, and powerful cooking capabilities.Adding the benefits of Jenn-Air pioneered center-downdraft to induction cooking is a perfect match:center downdraft effectively captures smoke and odor near the sourceeliminates the need for a cumbersome, unsightly overhead hoodimproves sight linesinstalling cooktop on an island becomes more practical without vent hoodIf outside venting is not possible, a Jenn-AIr duct-free vent kit is available as an accessory Here's what Jenn-Air has to say about this exciting new addition to their cooktop lineup:POWER AND PRECISION NEVER LOOKED SO STUNNINGJenn-Air introduces its first Induction Downdraft cooktop*. This sleek cooktop combines the power and precision of induction cooking with the design flexibility of downdraft ventilation.This groundbreaking ventilation system is perfect for homes that do not offer exterior venting. It captures smoke, steam and cooking odors while expelling them through a filter and recirculating them into clean air.The elegant Euro-Style with lighting accents creates a seamless look with easy-to-clean black glass.While this is clearly an

Jenn-Air cooktops make a great choice for downdraft replacements Available at Universal Appliance and Kitchen Center During the late '80's through the mid 90's there were a number of upscale home builders in Soucal that installed 42" - 45" downdraft cooktops in islands in their new homes. Since this was roughly 20 - 25 years ago if these kitchens have not been remodeled, they're due. The question then is what can you put in this island, at a reasonable price, to avoid having to relocate the cooktop or rip everything out, install a big island hood, or worse yet, completely gut the island. It just so happens that there are still a few downdraft cooktops being made that might work. Jenn-Air, the grandaddy of downdraft, has a 45" gas and a 45" electric unit still in their lineup. Both gas and electric cooktops are equipped with Jenn-Air's efficient downdraft system with proximity ventilation. The gas unit below, the JGD8345ADB comes with a grill on the left side and 4 gas burners on the right side. An optional griddle can fit over the grill, or the grill can be removed and a 2 burner cartridge inserted for cooking on 6 burners.The electric cooktop below, the JED8345 also comes with a grill on the left side. The two bays on the right side are left open for a selection of optional electric cartridges, including electric coil or radiant elements, an additional grill, and a griddle. In

Finding the right size cooktop The vast majority of cooktops sold in the U.S. are either 30" or 36" in width. However, there has been a very good market over the years for cooktops ranging from 42" - 48", with a 45" width being the most common size in this X-Large cooktop category. In an effort to reduce their model lineups, some manufacturers have discontinued 45" cooktops. This has created a problem for consumers needing to replace their old 45" cooktop since there is now a very limited selection of cooktops that will fit the hole left when the old cooktop is removed. Here are some suggestions and workarounds if you find yourself in this situation.The Viking Range Company does still make a 45" wide electric cooktop model RDECU2566BSB. Dacor makes a 46" wide gas cooktop model SGM466, and Miele makes 42 1/2" wide cooktops in both gas and electric. While these options may or may not provide the perfect fit for your existing cooktop there are some workarounds for you to consider. If you are replacing a 45" wide cooktop with a 46" wide cooktop, you may be able to just cut the existing whole a bit wider to accommodate the larger unit. On the other hand, if the replacement cooktop is not quite wide enough to fill the hole, there are companies that make filler kits such as Micro-trim. Also, It might be feasible to just

When purchasing any of the modular cooking systems that we've covered in our two previous blogs, it's critical to plan for ventilation. Simply dropping a group of cooking modules into an island and hoping for the best on venting solutions can lead to a disastrous outcome. Work with your appliance expert to determine the size and capacity of the system that you will need to vent your cooking modules. One solution that often presents itself is the use of a downdraft cooktop with interchangeable modules. GE and Jenn-Air are the dominant suppliers of these products. GE's modular downdraft cooktops are limited to 30" gas and electric units. Jenn-Air has an extensive array of modular cooktops in both gas and electric from single module 18" units all the way up to 48" cooktops. Jenn-Air gas modular cooktops come complete with a grill on the left side (bay) of the vent, and gas burners on the right side. The grill can be complemented with an optional griddle that fits on top, OR the grill can be removed and replaced with a 2-burner gas module. Jenn-Air electric modular cooktops come with a replaceable grill unit in the bay to the left of the vent, and open bays to the right. Depending on the configuration and number of open bays, customers can add an additional grill as shown below, a griddle, radiant (smooth glass) cartridges, and even a traditional coil-type cartridge. There are a host of accessories to consider, such as griddles, woks and