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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•If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or operate this unit if it has been damaged, dropped, has damaged electrical wiring or is not working properly.
•Use this raised vent only for its intended purpose as outlined in this use and care manual. Do not use this unit to vent hazardous or explosive materials or vapors. This unit is not intended for commercial use. If you have any questions, contact Dacor.
•This raised vent must be installed by a qualified installer according to the accompanying installation instructions. All installation work must be performed in accordance with all applicable codes and standards, including
•Keep all packaging materials away from children. Plastic bags can cause suffocation.
•Do not install, repair or replace any part of this unit unless specifically recommended in the literature accompanying it. A qualified service technician should perform all other service. Contact the Dacor Customer Service Team for examination, repair or adjustment.
•Sufficient air is needed for proper combustion and exhausting of gases through the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent back drafting.
Follow the heating equipment manufacturer’s guidelines and safety standards such as those published by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) and the local code authorities.
•Before performing any type of cleaning or service, make sure that the power plug for the raised vent is disconnected from the electrical outlet.
•Do not leave children or pets alone or unattended in the area around the range when it is in use. Never allow children to sit or stand on an appliance. Do not let children play with a range or the raised vent.
•Do not store items of interest to children above or around the range.
•Make sure individuals who use the range or cooktop and raised vent are able to operate it properly.
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•Clean the filters and all
•Do not tamper with the controls.
•DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACES OF THE RAISED VENT OR RANGE DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE.
•Do not use water on grease fires. A violent steam explosion may result. Smother any flames with a lid, cookie sheet, or flat tray. Use baking soda or a foam extinguisher to extinguish flaming grease. Be careful to avoid getting burned.
•Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, etc.) to remain on the unit’s surfaces. The finish may stain.
•Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may scratch the appliance’s surfaces.
•This appliance is equipped with a
a dedicated, grounded electrical outlet. Where a standard
it replaced with a dedicated, properly grounded
◊Cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the power cord.
◊Use an adapter plug.
◊Use an extension cord.
◊Use a power cord that is frayed or damaged.
◊Use of a ground fault interrupter (GFI) is not recommended.
Power cord | Grounded |
with three- | type |
prong ground- | electrical |
ing plug | outlet |
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