Thermador

VCIN42GWS

• Home Connect® Wi-Fi Enabled – allows remote monitoring and control of fan speed and lighting, plus grease‑filter cleaning notifications, from the Home Connect app and compatible smart home services such as Amazon Alexa.

• Thermador Connected Experience – integrates the hood into your Thermador smart kitchen suite so you can manage multiple appliances, customize settings, and receive tips and alerts from a single networked platform.

• Powerfully Quiet® ventilation system – accepts integral, inline, or remote blowers (sold separately) so you can tailor installation for strong smoke and odor removal while keeping operating noise to a minimum.

• Professional Custom Insert design – installs into a custom hood or cabinetry to either blend seamlessly with your kitchen or create a bold, built‑in focal point above your cooking surface.

• Blends Into Cabinetry – low‑profile insert style lets you match surrounding cabinets or build a decorative soffit for a clean, integrated look.

• 4 fan speeds – offers four distinct blower settings so you can select the ideal airflow level for simmering, sautéing, searing, or high‑heat cooking.

• Automatic Mode – detects cooking conditions and automatically adjusts fan speed to help maintain effective ventilation without constant manual changes.

• Delay Shut Off function – keeps the fan running for about 10 minutes after cooking ends to clear lingering smoke and odors, then turns the hood off automatically.

• Adjustable delay time via app – lets you extend or shorten the post‑cooking run time through the Home Connect app for customized odor removal.

• LED Lighting – provides bright, multi‑level white LED illumination to clearly light the cooking surface from prep through cleanup while using less energy than halogen bulbs.

• 0–100% light slider in app – enables fine‑tuned dimming of the LED lights through the Home Connect app so you can set task lighting or ambient mood lighting.

• Sleek electronic touch control panel – smooth, glass‑like touch interface offers intuitive operation and wipes clean easily with a damp cloth.

• Commercial‑style baffle filters – heavy‑duty stainless steel baffle filters are designed for high‑heat, professional‑style cooking and maintain airflow while trapping grease.

• Interlocking baffle filtration system – channels grease into an internal canopy tray to help prevent drips onto your cooktop, cabinets, or food.

• Dishwasher‑safe stainless steel filters – removable baffle filters can be placed in the dishwasher for convenient, thorough cleaning.

• Clean filter reminder – built‑in indicator and app notifications remind you when it’s time to clean the grease filters, helping maintain performance and safety.

• Check filter light after 40 hours – illuminates after approximately 40 hours of operation to prompt filter maintenance and keep airflow at optimal levels.

• Optional remote or inline blowers – supports separate remote or inline blower units (sold separately) to move the noise away from the cooking area while preserving strong extraction.

• Integral blower compatibility – can also be paired with an integral blower (sold separately) when a built‑in motor is preferred for your installation.

• 10" round duct discharge – large‑diameter duct connection supports high airflow and efficient venting to the exterior.

• Wall‑mounted built‑in installation – designed to mount into a custom enclosure on the wall above your range or cooktop for a professional built‑in appearance.

• 42" wide coverage – sized to properly capture smoke and steam from 36"–42" ranges and cooktops, improving containment of rising vapors.

• 30" minimum mounting height – recommended clearance above the cooking surface helps balance capture efficiency with comfortable headroom.

• Stainless steel construction – durable stainless steel body resists heat, grease, and corrosion while complementing other professional‑style appliances.

• Low‑profile canopy – shallow 12 13/16" height allows installation in tighter spaces or within custom cabinetry without overwhelming the kitchen.

• 150‑lumen LED output – provides ample brightness from two low‑consumption LED modules for clear visibility while cooking.

• Cold white light color (approx. 4000K) – delivers a neutral white light that enhances visibility and matches many modern kitchen lighting schemes.

• Touch and illuminated button controls – combination of touch and lit buttons makes it easy to see and adjust settings even in low light.

• 4‑speed precision control – lets you fine‑tune ventilation strength for everything from gentle simmering to heavy frying.

• Boost‑free design – uses four well‑spaced speeds instead of a short‑term boost mode, simplifying operation while still supporting powerful extraction when paired with the right blower.

• Remote control ready – compatible with an optional built‑in remote control panel (sold separately) so you can relocate controls to a more convenient or accessible spot.

• Home Connect remote monitoring – lets you check hood status, fan speed, and lighting from your smartphone or tablet, even when you’re away from the kitchen.

• Mobile notifications – sends alerts for filter cleaning and other status updates to help you maintain the hood and avoid performance loss.

• Smart home integration – works with select smart home devices and services, including Amazon Alexa, for voice control and automation scenarios.

• Thermador Professional Series styling match – coordinates with Thermador Professional ranges and rangetops for a cohesive, high‑end kitchen suite.

• Ducted air extraction – vents air to the outside to remove smoke, steam, and odors from the home rather than recirculating them.

• Integrated damper – built‑in damper helps prevent backdrafts and outside air from entering the kitchen when the hood is not in use.

• 120V, 60Hz operation – standard North American electrical requirements simplify installation in most homes.

• Motor‑ready design – ships without a motor so you can select the blower type and power level that best fits your duct run and cooking style.

• Grease and odor management – combination of strong airflow, baffle filtration, and extended run‑time options helps keep kitchen air cleaner and reduces grease buildup on surrounding surfaces.

• Ideal for high‑heat cooking – engineered to pair with powerful gas or electric ranges, making it suitable for searing, wok cooking, and other intensive techniques.