A:AnswerHello,
Thanks for asking! We appreciate the interest and we're glad we can help. We found that since this model has vents located near the rear of the cooktop. These vents provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to keep cool and operate properly with correct combustion. Therefore, external ventilation to the outside is not required. Hope this helps!
-Sylvia@Cafe
A:AnswerHi Mark - Thanks for considering Café Model CGS700P4MW2! Utensils/Items should not be placed on the griddle when it is not in use. Heat from surrounding burners can heat the griddle and may result in fire. This can be referenced in the Use and Care Manual at the following link (page 10): https://products.cafeappliances.com/MarketingObjectRetrieval/Dispatcher?RequestType=PDF&Name=49-85255-1.PDF&_ga=2.74340304.397483860.1581623724-1573675575.1578588307 - Start with Matte White appliances with its anything-but-standard Brushed Bronze hardware and you have a winning combo. Or you can change it up by adding classic Brushed Black, warm Brushed Copper, or clean-and-easy Brushed Stainless to fit your personal style. Learn more at: https://www.cafeappliances.com/collections/customizable-professional/matte-white - Keep in touch! Sue