Important Safety Instructions
General Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, explosion, electric shock, serious injury or death when installing or using this appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
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•Read all instructions before using the appliance.
•Keep packaging materials away from children. Plastic sheets and bags can cause suffocation.
•If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged appliance. Do not install or use the appliance if the conduit is damaged.
•Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause personal injury or property damage. Refer to these instructions and the accompanying use and care manual. For assistance or additional information, consult a qualified installer, service agency or dealer.
•This appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer or service agency according to these installation instructions prior to use. The installer must show the customer the location of the circuit breaker panel or fuse box so that they know where and how to turn off electric power to the appliance. Dacor is not responsible for service required to correct a faulty installation. The owner is responsible to make sure this appliance is properly installed.
•This appliance must not be used in combination with surface (countertop) ventilation systems. The use of an overhead hood, or Dacor raised vent is recommended for ventilation.
•Disconnect the electrical supply before installing or servicing the appliance.
•Install or locate this appliance only in accordance with these installation instructions.
•This appliance must be grounded. Connect only to a properly grounded electrical supply. Refer to Electrical Requirements.
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•Before performing any type of service or installation, make sure that the electric power to the appliance is turned off at the circuit breaker or fuse box.
•Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Do not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in this appliance. This type of appliance is not designed for industrial or laboratory use.
•As with any appliance, close supervision is necessary when used by children.
•Do not operate this appliance if it has a damaged electrical wires, if it is not working properly or if it has been damaged or dropped.
•This appliance should be serviced only by qualified service personnel. Contact the nearest DACOR authorized servicer at (800)
•Some products, such as whole eggs, and sealed containers, such as closed glass jars, may explode and should not be heated on this cooktop.
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