Dacor DARERADWRH206, DARERADWRH300 User Manual

Use and Care Manual

Discovery® Island/Wall Hoods

Models:

DHI361, DHI421, DHI482, DHI542, DHW301,
DHW361, DHW421 and DHW482

Style varies. Model DHI482 shown.

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ................................. 1

Part of the Range Hood ....................................... 3

Operating Instructions .......................................... 4

Care and Cleaning ............................................. 5

Before You Call for Service ................................... 7

Warranty and Service ......................................... 7

Warranty Card .....................................Back Cover

Part No. 101741 Rev. J

© 2008 Dacor, all rights reserved

Important Safety Instructions

Installer: Leave these instructions with the appli­ance.

Consumer: Read this use and care manual com­pletely before using this appliance. Save it for
future reference. It contains important use and
care information.

For service and warranty information, see
page 7.

If you have any questions (except for warranty
questions), call:

Dacor Customer Service

[phone] (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific
Time

Web site: www.dacor.com

Have the model and serial number for your hood
available. Remove the filters to access the model
and serial number labels. Record these numbers
below for easy access.

Model number _____________________________

Serial number _____________________________

Important Information About
Safety Instructions

The Important Safety Instructions and warn­ings in this manual are not meant to cover all pos­sible problems and situations that can occur. Use
common sense and caution when installing, main­taining or operating this or any other appliance.

Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team
about problems or situations that you do not
understand.

Safety Symbols and Labels

DANGER

Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe personal
injury or death.

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in
severe personal injury or death.

Date of purchase___________________________

At Dacor, we continuously improve the quality and
performance of our products. We may need to
make changes to this appliance without updating
these instructions. Visit www.dacor.com to down­load the latest version of this manual.

DANGER

To avoid the possibility of explosion or fire, do not store or use combustible, flammable or explosive vapors and
liquids (such as gasoline) inside or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Also keep items that could explode,
such as aerosol cans away from cooktop burners, ovens and range hoods. Do not store flammable or explosive
materials in adjacent cabinets or areas.

WARNING

WARNING - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSONS, OBSERVE THE
FOLLOWING:

a. Use this unit only in the manner intended by the manufacturer. If you have questions, contact the

manufacturer.

b. Before servicing or cleaning unit, switch power off at service panel and lock the service disconnecting

means to prevent power from being switched on accidentally. When the service disconnecting means
cannot be locked, securely fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.

Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in
minor personal injury or property damage.

CAUTION

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or
other reproductive harm.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Important Safety Instructions

General Safety Precautions

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your range hood, follow
basic safety precautions, including the following:

WARNING

• If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged
hood.

• Make sure that the range hood has been properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer according to
the accompanying installation instructions. Have the installer show you the location of the circuit breaker panel
or fuse box so that you know where and how to turn the power off.

• Do not install, repair or replace any part of the range hood unless specifically recommended in the literature
accompanying it. A qualified service technician should perform all other service.

• Use the range hood only for its intended purpose as outlined in this manual. DO NOT use this range hood to
vent hazardous or explosive materials or vapors. If you have questions, contact the manufacturer.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• Never allow the filters to become blocked or clogged. Do not allow foreign objects, such as cigarettes or
napkins, to be sucked into the hood.

• If the cooktop and range hood are near a window, use an appropriate window treatment. Avoid long drapes or
other window coverings that could blow over the cooktop and hood, resulting in a fire hazard.

• Always run the blower(s) whenever the cooktop is operating.

• Do not leave children or pets alone or unattended in the area where the cooktop and range hood are in use.
Never allow children to sit or stand on an appliance. Do not let children play with a range, cooktop or range
hood. Do not store items of interest to children above or around the cooktop, range or range hood.

• The minimum vertical distance between the cooking surface and the exterior part of the hood must be no less
than 30” (76.2 cm). The vertical distance may be longer for the range or cooktop being used. Consult the range
or cooktop installation instructions for the minimum vertical distance from the appliance being used.

• Clean the range hood only in the manner specified in this manual.

• To reduce the risk of a range top grease fire:

a. Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boil-overs cause smoking and greasy spill-overs that

may ignite. Heat oils slowly on low or medium settings.

b. Always turn hood ON when cooking at high heat or when flambéing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries

Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe’).

c. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter.

d. Use proper pan size. Always use cookware appropriate for the size of the surface element.

• TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:

a. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE

CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT.

b. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be burned.

c. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish clothes or towels - a violent steam explosion may result.

d. Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:

◊ You have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you already know how to operate it.

◊ The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.

◊ The fire department is being called.

◊ You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

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Parts of the Range Hood

B

A

Model DHI482

shown

A HOOD - The hood directs heat and smoke into

the blower system located inside the unit. The
blower system forces heat and smoke into the
duct inside the chimney B which vents to the
outside. The filter(s), the lights and main power
switch are located on the under side of the hood.
The blower system on some hoods consists of two
blowers. See the table below.

C CONTROL PANEL - Use the keys on the con-

trol panel to control the hood’s various features.

F D DFE

D FILTER(S) - Prevent grease and grime from

getting into the blower(s). The number of filters
depends on the model. See the table below.

E MAIN POWER SWITCH - Located behind the

filter, on the bottom of the hood, on the opposite
side of the control panel. Controls power to the
control panel, lights and blower(s).

F LIGHTS - 20 Watt halogen lights. The number

of lights and location depends on the model. See
the table below.

Hood Features

Model Hood Type Hood Width Blowers Filters Lights

DHW301 Wall mount 30 Inches 1 1 2

DHW361 Wall mount 36 Inches 1 1 2

DHW421 Wall mount 42 Inches 1 1 3

DHW482 Wall mount 48 Inches 2 2 4

DHI361 Ceiling mount 36 Inches 1 1 4

DHI421 Ceiling mount 42 Inches 1 1 4

DHI482 Ceiling mount 48 Inches 2 2 4

DHI542 Ceiling mount 54 Inches 2 2 6

C

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Operating Instructions

WARNING

Never operate the range hood without the filter(s) in
place. Also, do not operate the hood with grimy or
grease-laden filters. Personal injury, fire or damage to
the range hood could result.

Important Operating Tips

• Always use the blower when using the cooktop or
range.

• Turn the blower on a few minutes before start­ing to cook to establish an airflow pattern in the
room.

• Adjust the fan speed according to the volume and
weight of the food you are cooking.

• Shut nearby windows and doors, turn off ceiling
fans and close nearby heating and air condition­ing outlets to reduce air currents around the
hood.

• Place your largest pots and pans on the back
burners when possible.

• In the interest of safety, heat oils and fats slowly.

Operation

NOTE: After 30 hours of blower operation, the
control panel will flash. This signal means it is time
to clean the filter system (see page 5). Press
the timer reset key E to reset the timer. The
lights will stop flashing.

Main Power Switch

The main power switch is located behind the filter,
on the bottom of the hood, on the opposite side of
the control panel. See page 3 for the location.

Remove the filters and push in on the switch to
turn power on or off. The control panel is lit when
the main power switch is on.

Turning on the Lights

• Touch the light key A to turn on the lights.

• Touch the light key again to turn them off.

Turning on the Blower System

The blower system has four speed settings. The
speed is indicated by the number of lights that
glow on the blower speed indicator

• Touch the “+” key D to turn on the blower
system.

• To increase the speed, touch and release the “+”
key until the blower system is at the desired set­ting.

• Touch and release the “-” key B on the control
panel to decrease the speed.

• Touch and hold the “-” key to turn the blower
completely off.

OFF LOW

MEDIUM

C

.

HIGH

Blower Speed Indicator

NOTE: To conserve energy, the blower system
automatically turns itself off after four hours of
continuous operation.

Energy Saving Tips

• Do not operate the fan at a speed higher than
necessary to remove heat and smoke. Running at
too high a speed will draw in air from outside the
house, increasing heating and cooling costs.

• Keep the filter system and hood surfaces free of
grease and grime to improve efficiency.

• Turn the fan off as soon as all smoke and odors
have been cleared.

• Select cookware of the proper size, material and
construction for the cooking task. Always use lids
on cookware to retain heat and moisture.

• Minimize the amount of liquid used to cook food.

A B C D E

Control Panel

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Care and Cleaning

Cleaning

WARNING

To avoid the risk of fire, electric shock or personal
injury:

• Turn off power to the hood at the circuit breaker
panel or fuse box before cleaning.

• Clean the hood only in the manner specified.

• Use only the types of cleaning solutions specified
in this manual.

• Thoroughly dry the filter(s) immediately after
cleaning.

• Turn off the cooktop or range and make sure that
the appliance and range hood are cool before
cleaning.

CAUTION

Removing the Filter

The filter
directly above the cooking surface.

1. Hold the filter in place with one hand and pull
back on the release lever B with the other.

2. While pulling back on the release lever, lower the
filter out of the hood. On hoods with more than
one filter, remove, clean and replace all of the
filters.

A

is located on the bottom of the hood,

• Always wipe stainless steel (silver colored)
surfaces with the grain. To prevent scratching, do
not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers on stainless
steel or glass surfaces.

• To avoid damage to the blower system, do not
reinstall damaged filters (see page 6 for
replacement part numbers).

Proper cleaning is necessary to ensure safe
operation and maintain hood performance and
appearance. The frequency of cleaning should
be adjusted according to the type and amount of
cooking. Best results will be achieved by cleaning
soiled components as soon as possible.

Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces

Clean stainless steel surfaces with a mild solution
of detergent or dishwashing soap and warm water.
Rinse and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.

You may also use Dacor Stainless Steel Cleaner.
Use it according to the directions on the package.

Cleaning the Light Lens

Use a mild glass cleaner to remove smudges on
the light fixture lens. You can also clean it with
Dacor Cook Top Cleaning Creme. Use it according
to the directions on the package.

A

B

Cleaning the Filter

Hand wash the filter in hot water with a mild
detergent solution or dishwashing soap. You can
also place it in an automatic dishwasher. Dry the
filter completely before reinstalling.

Reinstalling the Filter:

1. Insert tabs on the end of the filter opposite the
release lever into the slots toward the back of
the hood (above the hood rim). The release lever
must be facing down.

2. Pull back on the release lever while sliding the
free end of the filter into the filter opening.

3. Release the lever.

Cleaning the Filter(s)

Clean the filter a minimum of every two
months. To help remind you to clean the
filter(s), the control panel will flash after
30 hours of blower operation. Touch the
timer reset key to reset.

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Care and Cleaning

Maintenance

Light Bulb Replacement

WARNING

• To prevent electric shock turn off power at the fuse
or junction box before replacing a light bulb.

• To avoid personal injury, make sure the cooktop
or range, the hood and the light are cool before
changing a light bulb.

Light bulb replacement is considered to be a hom­eowner maintenance operation. If all of the lights
do not work, before replacing any bulbs, check to
make sure power is on at the circuit breaker panel
or fuse box.

Replace the light bulb only with Dacor Part No.

106660. See Replacement Parts for ordering
information.

IMPORTANT:

• Do not touch the replacement halogen light bulb
with your fingers. Halogen bulbs are sensitive to
the oils from your hand. The oils from your hand
will stick to the bulb and cause it to burn out
faster than normal.

• Do not pry out the entire light fixture A , when
replacing the light bulb. It is difficult to reinstall.
Pry out only the lens retaining ring B , which is
the inner metal ring attached to the light fixture.

A

B

3. Once the lens retaining ring and lens are
removed, pull the old bulb C sideways, out of
the socket.

A

C

D

B

4. Using a glove, insert the new bulb into the
socket. Line up the prongs on the new light blub
with the holes in the light socket. Gently push in
on the new bulb until it stops.

5. Center the lens
and snap it back into place on the light
fixture A .

6. Turn on the main power switch. Touch the light
key to make sure it is working.

D on the lens retaining ring B

Light Bulb Replacement Instructions

1. Turn off the main power switch. See page 3
for the location.

2. Hold the lens retaining ring
place with one hand while prying the edge of
the ring loose with a small screwdriver or plas­tic knife. If you use a screwdriver, cover the
end with tape to prevent scratching.

B

and lens in

Replacement Parts

Dacor Part

Number

106660 Halogen light bulb

101952 Filter

A302 Stainless steel cleaner

A300 Cooktop cleaning creme

For replacement parts, contact your Dacor dealer
or visit www.everythingdacor.com.

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Description

Before You Call for Service

Problem Solution Guide

Problem May Be Caused By What to Do

Nothing Works. Control
panel is not lit. Blower
system does not work.

Lights do not work.
Control panel is not lit.

Light does not work.
Control panel is lit.

Blower system does not
draw heat and smoke
properly.

Blower system shuts off by
itself.

Power to hood is off. Turn on power at circuit breaker panel or

fuse box. Check for tripped breaker or blown
fuse.

Hood main power switch is off. Make sure hood main power switch is on

(see page 3 for location).

Power outage. Call electric company.

Hood not connected to electric
power.

See Nothing Works above.

Loose light bulb. Check to make sure that both prongs on the

Light bulb burned out. Replace light bulb (see page 6).

Fan set to low setting. See Operating Instructions section.

Filter(s) clogged or dirty. Check filters. Make sure they are completely

Damper jammed shut or duct
work clogged.

Normal operation. To conserve energy, the blower automati-

Have qualified electrician connect hood to
electric power.

light bulb are inserted into the holes on the
light socket (see page 6).

clean and not blocked by foreign objects.

Consult with a qualified installation profes­sional.*

cally turns itself off if it is left on for four
hours continuously.

Blower system does not
work. Control panel not lit.

Blower system does not
work. Control panel lit.

* The duct work connected from the range hood 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.

See Nothing Works above.

Blower system malfunction. Call for service.

Warranty and Service

Getting Help

Before you request service:

1. Review the Before You Call For Service section
above.

2. Use the helpful tips found in our Problem Solu-
tion Guide.

3. Become familiar with the warranty terms and
conditions of your product on the following page.

4. If none of these tips or suggestions resolves your
problem, call our Customer Service center at the
number shown.

Dacor’s Customer Service center is available
6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time

For warranty repairs or questions and for Dacor
Distinctive Service (DDS) in the US and Canada:

Phone: [phone], extension 2822

For non-warranty repairs or questions in the US
and Canada:

Phone: [phone], extension 2813

Contact us through our web site at:

www.dacor.com/contact-us

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Warranty and Service

Warranty

What Is Covered

CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTIES:
DACOR RANGE HOODS

WITHIN THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U.S.A.,
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA*:

FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY

The warranty applies only to the Dacor appliance sold to
the first use purchaser, starting from the date of origi­nal retail purchase or closing date for new construction,
whichever period is longer. Warranty is valid on products
purchased brand new from a Dacor Authorized Dealer or
other seller authorized by Dacor.

If your Dacor product fails to function within one year of
the original date of purchase, due to a defect in material
or workmanship, Dacor will remedy it without charge to
you.

All cosmetic damage (such as scratches on stainless
steel, paint/porcelain blemishes, etc.) to the product or
included accessories must be reported to Dacor within
60 days of the original purchase date to qualify for war­ranty coverage.

Consumable parts such as filters and light bulbs are not
covered and are the responsibility of the purchaser.

LIMITATIONS OF COVERAGE

Service will be provided by a Dacor designated service
company during regular business hours. Please note
service providers are independent entities and are not
agents of Dacor.

Dealer display and model home display products with a
production date greater than 5 years, products sold “As
Is,” and products installed for non-residential use, which
include but are not limited to religious organizations,
fire stations, bed and breakfast and spas carry a one
year parts warranty only. All delivery, installation, labor
costs and other service fees are the responsibility of the
purchaser.

Warranty will be null and void on product that has
altered, defaced or missing serial numbers and tags.
The owner must provide proof of purchase or closing
statement for new construction upon request. All Dacor
products must be accessible for service.

*Warranty is null and void if non-UL/CSA approved
product is transported from the U.S.

OUTSIDE THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U.S.A.,
THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA:

LIMITED FIRST YEAR WARRANTY

If your Dacor product fails to function within one year of
the original date of purchase due to a defect in material
or workmanship, Dacor will furnish a new part, F.O.B.
factory to replace the defective part.

All delivery, installation, labor costs and other service
fees are the responsibility of the purchaser.

What Is Not Covered

• Slight color variations may be noticed because of dif­ferences in painted parts, kitchen lighting, product
placement and other factors; this warranty does not
apply to color variation.

• Service calls to educate the customer on proper use
and care of the product.

• Service fees for travel to islands and remote areas,
which include but are not limited to, ferries, toll roads
or other travel expenses.

• Consequential or incidental damage, including but not
limited to food or medicine loss, time away from work
or restaurant meals.

• Failure of the product when used for commercial, busi­ness, rental or any application other than for residen­tial consumer use.

• Failure of the product caused by improper product
installation.

• Replacement of house fuses, fuse boxes or resetting of
circuit breakers.

• Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, flood,
power interruption, power surges or other acts of God.

• Liability or responsibility for damage to surrounding
property including cabinetry, floors, ceilings and other
structures or objects around the product.

• Breakage, discoloration or damage to glass, metal
surfaces, plastic components, trim, paint or other cos­metic finish caused by improper usage, care, abuse or
neglect.

Out of Warranty

Should you experience a service issue beyond the stan­dard warranty period, please contact us. Dacor reviews
each issue and customer concern to provide the best
possible solution based on the circumstances.

THE REMEDIES PROVIDED IN THE ABOVE EXPRESS
WARRANTIES ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REM­EDIES. THEREFORE, NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES
ARE MADE, AND OUTSIDE THE FIFTY STATES OF THE
UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND
CANADA, ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT
NOT LIMITED TO, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MER­CHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR
PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR
FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT
SHALL DACOR BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSE
OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. IN THE EVENT DACOR
PREVAILS IN ANY LAWSUIT, DACOR SHALL BE ENTITLED
TO REIMBURSEMENT OF ALL COSTS AND EXPENSES,
INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES, FROM THE DACOR CUS­TOMER. NO WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE
MADE TO ANY BUYER FOR RESALE.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an
implied warranty lasts, or do not allow the exclusion or
limitation of inconsequential damages, therefore the
above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you
may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

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Please visit www.dacor.com to activate your warranty online.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

IMPORTANT:

Your warranty will not be activated until you activate it online or return this form to Dacor. If you have purchased more
than one Dacor product, please return all forms in one envelope or activate the warranty for each product online.

Please rest assured that under no conditions will Dacor sell your name or any of the information on this form for mailing list purposes. We
are very grateful that you have chosen Dacor products for your home and do not consider the sale of such information to be a proper way
of expressing our gratitude!

Owner’s Name:

(Please Print or Type)

Last

Street:

City: State: Zip:

Purchase Date: Email: Telephone:

Dealer:

City: State: Zip:

Your willingness to take a few seconds to fill in the section below will be sincerely appreciated. Thank you.

1. How were you first exposed to Dacor products? (Please check one only.)
 A. T.V. Cooking Show  F Builder
 B. Magazine  G. Architect/Designer
 C. Appliance Dealer Showroom  H. Another Dacor Owner
 D. Kitchen Dealer Showroom  I. Model Home
 E. Home Show  J. Other

2. Where did you buy your Dacor appliances?

 A. Appliance Dealer  D. Builder
 B. Kitchen Dealer  E. Other

 C. Builder Supplier

3. For what purpose was the product purchased?
 A. Replacement only  C. New Home
 B. Part of a Remodel  D. Other

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4. What is your household income?
 A. Under $75,000  D. $150,000 – $200,000
 B. $75,000 – $100,000  E. $200,000 – $250,000
 C. $100,000 – $150,000  F. Over $250,000

5. What other brands of appliances do you have in your kitchen?
A. Cooktop C. Dishwasher
B. Oven D. Refrigerator

6. Would you buy or recommend another Dacor product?
 Yes  No
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