Dacor DHW361, DHI361, DHI482, DHI421, DHW421 User Manual

Millennia

Use and Care Manual

™

Wall and Island Range Hoods

For Use With Models:
DHW301, DHW361, DHW421, DHW482,
DHI361, DHI421, DHI482, DHI542, DHI602

Part No. 101741 Rev. B

Style varies

Model DHW482 shown

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Im p o r T a n T sa f e T y In s T r u C T I o n s ............................................. 1-2

pa r T s o f T h e ra n g e ho o d ...................................................... 3

op e r a T I n g In s T r u C T I o n s ......................................................... 4

l e a n I n g a n d ma I n T e n a n C e ................................................ 5-6

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be f o r e yo u Ca l l f o r se r v I C e ................................................... 7

Wa r r a n T y & se r v I C e ............................................................. 8

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To Our Valued Customer:

Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor

®

products! Our unique combination of features, style and

performance make us The Life of the Kitchen

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, and a great addition to your home.

In order to familiarize yourself with the controls, functions, and full potential of your new Distinctive Appliance, we

suggest that you thoroughly read this use and care manual, beginning with the Important Safety Instructions

section.

All Dacor appliances are designed and manufactured with quality and pride, while working within the framework of our

company value. Should you ever experience a problem with your product, please first check the Before You Call for

Service section of this manual for guidance. It provides useful suggestions and remedies prior to calling for service.

Valuable customer input helps us to continuously improve our products and services, so please feel free to contact

our Customer Service Team for assistance with any of your product support needs.

Dacor Customer Service Team

1440 Bridge Gate Drive

Diamond Bar, CA 91765

Telephone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday

6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time

Web Site: www.Dacor.com

Thank you for choosing Dacor for your home. We are a company built by families for families and we are dedicated

to serving yours. We are confident that your new Dacor product will deliver a high level of performance and

enjoyment for many years to come.

Sincerely,

Cheryl Crowe

Director, Customer Satisfaction

© 2008 Dacor, all rights reserved

Important Safety Instructions

INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE MANUAL WITH THE
APPLIANCE.

CUSTOMER: READ THIS USE & CARE MANUAL
COMPLETELY BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE.
KEEP IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. KEEP THIS
MANUAL AND THE SALES RECEIPT OR THE
CANCELED CHECK IN A SAFE PLACE. PROOF OF
ORIGINAL PURCHASE DATE IS REQUIRED FOR
WARRANTY SERVICE.

If you have any questions, call:
Dacor Customer Service Team
[phone] (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00
Web site: www.Dacor.com
Have the model and serial number for your range hood

available. Remove the filters to access the model and serial
number labels. They are located on the left side (as you
face the control panel). Record these numbers below for
easy access.

Model Number ___________________________________
Serial Number ___________________________________

a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time

What You Need to Know About Safety
Instructions

Important Safety Instructions and warnings in this guide
cover all possible situations. Use common sense, caution
and care when installing, maintaining or operating any
appliance.

Safety Symbols and Labels

DANGER

DANGER – Immediate hazards that WILL result in

severe personal injury or death.

WARNING

WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD

result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD

result in minor personal injury or property damage.

Date of Purchase_________________________________

For warranty and service information, see page 8.

Because Dacor continously improves its products we may
need to make changes to this product without changing 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

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,
security fasten a prominent warning device, such as a tag, to the service panel.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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Important Safety Instructions

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. 1. 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 2.

accompanying installation instructions. Have the installer show you the location of the fuse or junction 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 3.
accompanying it. A qualified service technician should perform all other service.

To avoid the risk of electric shock, before cleaning the range hood, turn off the main power switch.4.
Use the range hood only for its intended purpose as outlined in this manual. 5. 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.6.
Never allow the filters to become blocked or clogged. Do not allow foreign objects, such as cigarettes or napkins, to 7.

be sucked into the hood.
Clean the filter(s) and all grease-laden surfaces often to prevent grease fires and maintain performance.8.
Clean this appliance only in the manner specified in this manual. Use only the cleaners specified.9.
If the cooktop and range hood are near a window, use an appropriate window treatment. Avoid long drapes or other 10.

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.11.
Never leave the range or cooktop unattended when a burner (or element) is in use. Boil-overs and greasy spills may 12.

smoke and/or ignite.
Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the cooktop and range hood are in use. Never allow 13.

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 cooktop surface and the exterior part of the hood must be no less 14.
than 30” (762 mm). 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.

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE: 15.

SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE CAREFUL a.
TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.

NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be burned.b.
DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish clothes or towels - a violent steam explosion may result.c.
Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:d.

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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