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VCIN42GWS

Thermador VCIN42GWS

What we most often repair on units like this

  1. Wide baffle filters sticking or not seated
  2. Damper sticking and causing a whistle
  3. One LED section out across the 42" width
  4. Fan hum from a surround that is touching the housing
  5. Touch panel failing to react

A 42″ opening is an unusual size, found over a 36″ range with extra width for wall space or over a 40″-class cooktop, so the VCIN42GWS tends to be in carefully planned kitchens. Its 22″ depth gives the baffle filters room to work, and its height of 12 13/16″ is what a cabinet maker has to allow for.

We start by checking that the insert is mounted square and not resting on the surround. After that the damper is tested, the duct is traced, and the baffle filters are removed one by one to see whether grease has passed beyond them. The four speeds, the quiet low setting and automatic mode follow.

If Wi-Fi or Hood Sync with an induction cooktop does not respond, we pair it again. Thermador names the VCIN42GWT as the successor, so we confirm the label before any part order. Quotes are written, and work carries our 30-day warranty.

Key features

  • Custom insert in stainless steel, 42" wide
  • Wall-mounted, height 12 13/16", width 42", depth 22"
  • Vented by duct; baffle filters of washable stainless steel
  • Speeds: 4, set on the touch panel
  • Damper, delay shut off, automatic mode
  • Clean filter reminders, vivid LED lighting
  • Powerfully Quiet System
  • Wi-Fi and Hood Sync; VCIN42GWT listed as successor
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VCIN42GWSVCIN42GWS questions
Why does one side of my 42" insert have less light?

Long LED runs sometimes lose one section or a connector. We test each section and replace only the failed part. Your price is written before any work.

Does the automatic mode need anything special?

Automatic mode works with the connected cooktop. If it never starts the fan, we check the settings and Wi-Fi connection first, then the control. The label shows which controls fit your unit.

How do I know the baffle filters are clean enough?

When grease appears on the surface of the metal or drips from the bottom edge, they are due. We clean them and check they sit evenly in their frames.

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Schedule service for your VCIN42GWS

Request a visit online in about a minute or phone our coordinators. Close-in neighborhoods often see a same-day slot; the outer counties usually get the next day across Houston.