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(Ashley) wrote:

> Hi all,
>
> We have a 48-inch DCS slide in range with a 48 inch Viking hood. We've
> owned them for 7 years and are now doing some remodeling. We are
> raising the ceiling and making the cooking area an "island"—we will no
> longer use the overhead hood. My question: I've NEVER used the hood
> and wonder if it's really necessary to have some type of ventilation.
> Is it a law (we are in so cal)? Will the kitchen police arrest me if
> I'm caught? I'm willing to buy some sort of downdraft system but can't
> seem to find one that's an add on for a "slide in" type range. I have
> plenty of room on my island for any type of downdraft, just not
> directly under the cook top!
>
> Thanks in advance for any comments or advice,
> Ashley

I used my Viking w/o a hood without a problem though I was a bit
paranoid about it and cracked the window a bit in the winter if I had a
burner going for any length of time.