Important Safety Instructions
General Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your appliance, follow basic safety precau- tions, including the following:
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•Read the use and care manual completely before using this appliance.
•Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in the use and care manual. Use it only to cook food. It is not designed for commercial, indus- trial or laboratory use.
•If you receive a damaged product, immediately con- tact your dealer or builder. Do not install or operate an appliance that has been damaged or dropped.
•This appliance must be properly installed and ground- ed by a qualified installer according to these instal- lation instructions. Have the installer show you the location of the gas
•Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance unless specifically recommended in the literature accompanying it. All other service should be done by a qualified service technician. Contact the Dacor Customer Service Team at (800)
•Do not install this appliance with surface (downdraft) ventilation systems.
•Do not install this appliance under unprotected over- head combustible materials.
•Excessive weight warning: Use two or more people to move and install this product.
•Do not install the grill in a laminate, or synthetic, solid surface countertop material.
•Sheet metal edges can be dangerous in heavy lifting situations. Wear gloves during installation.
•Keep the electrical cords away and gas supply lines from heated surfaces.
•Before performing any type of service, make sure that the gas
•Failure to provide proper clearances as noted in these installation instructions may result in a fire haz- ard.
•DO NOT TOUCH ANY OF THE COOKING SURFACES DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE. After use, make sure these surfaces have had sufficient time to cool before touching them.
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•To avoid the possibility of fire, do not leave the appli- ance unattended when in use.
•To avoid the possibility of fire or burns, do not allow clothing, potholders, towels or rags to come into con- tact with hot surfaces during and immediately after use.
•Do not use towels or bulky cloth as pot holders.
•Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using this appliance. Do not allow clothing to come into contact with the cooking surface.
•Inspect the gas hose and regulator assemblies before each use of this appliance.
•Keep items that could explode, such as aerosol cans away from the grill and burners. Do not store flam- mable or explosive materials in adjacent cabinets or areas.
•Exercise caution when opening the canopy. Let hot air or steam escape before looking or reaching inside.
•Do not use abrasives, caustic cleaners or detergents to clean this appliance. They may cause permanent damage to surfaces. Do not use aerosol cleaners.
They may be flammable or cause corrosion of metal parts.
•Turn the knobs to the OFF position prior to removing them from the valve stems.
•Do not operate the appliance without the knobs and trim rings in place.
•Do not expose the knobs or trim rings to direct lame, hot utensils or other sources of heat.
•Clean the appliance thoroughly before operating it for the first time.
•NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages on the outdoor grill or its chassis. Doing so blocks air flow and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard. Keep all slots, holes and passages clear of grease and grime.
•In the event of a power failure, use only the Dacor supplied match light tool or a long stemmed match to light.
•Make sure this appliance is used only by those indi- viduals who are able to operate it properly.
•Never allow anyone, including children to sit, stand or climb on any part of the appliance. Doing so may cause tipping, damage, serious injury or death.
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