Dacor Problem Solution Guide

Before You Call For Service

Problem Solution Guide

PROBLEM	MAY BE CAUSED BY	WHAT TO DO
Nothing Works. Control panel is not lit.	Power to hood is off.	Turn on power at junction or fuse box.
Fan does not work.		Check for tripped breaker or blown
		fuse.
	Power outage.	Call electric company.
	Hood not connected to electric power.	Have qualified electrician connect
		hood to electric power.
Lights do not work. Control panel is not	See Nothing Works above.
lit.
Light does not work. Control panel is lit.	Loose light bulb.	Check to make sure that the light bulb
		is screwed in completely (see
		page 6).
	Light bulb burned out.	Replace light bulb (see page 6).
Fan does not draw heat and smoke	Fan set to low setting.	See Operating Instructions section.
properly.	Filter(s) clogged or dirty.	Check filters. Make sure they are
		completely clean and not blocked by
		foreign objects.
	Damper jammed shut or duct work	Consult with a qualified installation
	clogged.	professional.*
Fan shuts off by itself.	Timed feature used.	If the timer is set, the fan will turn off
		after ten minutes. See Timed Feature
		on page 4.
Fan does not work. Control panel not lit.	See Nothing Works above.
Fan does not work. Control panel lit.	Fan malfunction.	Call for service.
Fan comes on by itself.	Hood AUTO-ON feature.	The fan comes on automatically
		when the temperature rises above
		140°F (60°C). The AUTO-ON feature
		protects the control panel from
		damage due to overheating. The
		fan will automatically turn off when
		the temperature goes below 140°F
		(60°C), if the fan control is set to “off”.
		This safety feature cannot be turned
		off. See page 4 for more details.

*The duct work connected from the range hood chimney to outside the house or building required to vent heat and smoke is not manufactured, warranted or serviced by Dacor. The customer is responsible for having a qualified installer install and maintain the duct work.

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