Dacor HRV46S User Manual

User Manual

Downdraft Vent

MRV3015S, MRV36-ERS, MRV3615S, MRV48-ERS, MRV48S, HRV46

Height and style varies (MRV36-ERS shown)

Table of Contents

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

Operating Your Downdraft Vent ......................................3

Care and Cleaning

Troubleshooting

Warranty
Warranty Card

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.......................................................4

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...............................................Back Cover

Part No. 113911 Rev B

© 2018 Dacor, all rights reserved.

To Our Valued Customer:

Congratulations on your purchase of this very latest in Dacor® products! Our unique
combination of features, style, and performance will prove a tremendous asset to your

home.

To familiarize yourself with the controls, functions, and full potential of your new Dacor

downdraft vent, read this manual thoroughly, beginning with Important Safety
Instructions (Pg. 1).

Dacor appliances are designed and manufactured with quality and pride, while working
within the framework of our company value. Should you ever experience an issue with

your vent, first check Troubleshooting (Pg. 3) for useful suggestions and remedies that
may pre-empt a call for service.

Valuable customer input helps us continually improve our products and services, so feel
free to contact our Customer Assurance Team for assistance with any of your product­services needs.

Dacor Customer Assurance

14425 Clark Avenue
City of Industry, CA 91745

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Hours of Operation

Website

833-35-ELITE (833-353-5483) USA, Canada

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www.dacor.com/customer-care/contact-us

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 your new Dacor vent will
deliver a high level of performance and enjoyment for many years to come.

Sincerely,

The Dacor Customer Assurance Team

Important Safety Instructions

INSTALLER: Leave these instructions with the owner.

CUSTOMER: Read this and the cooking-unit user manual

before using either appliance. Save all manuals for reference.

For warranty information, see Pg. 4.

If you have any questions, call:

Dacor Customer Assurance
833-35-ELITE (833-353-5483) USA, Canada
Mon – Fri 5:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacic Time
Website: www.dacor.com/customer-care/contact-us

Have available the vent's model/serial numbers (see the
data label – front of the vent). Write the numbers here:

Model number __________________________________

Serial number __________________________________

Date of purchase ________________________________

About Safety Instructions

The Important Safety Instructions and warnings in
this manual cannot address every possible issue. Use
wisdom and caution when maintaining/operating the vent.

Safety Symbols and Labels

DANGER

Immediate hazards that WILL cause severe injury or death.

WARNING

Hazards/unsafe actions that MAY cause severe injury or death.

CAUTION

Hazards/unsafe actions that MAY cause minor injury or
property damage.

WARNING

• Always run the downdraft vent when using the range.

• Do not let the filters become clogged or foreign objects be
sucked into vents.

IN CASE OF A GREASE FIRE:

• SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or
metal tray, then turn off the burner. If the flames do not go

out immediately, EVACUATE, AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.

•

NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN.

•

DO NOT TRY TO EXTINGUISH THE FIRE WITH WATER,

including wet dish towels.

•

Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:

–

you have a Class ABC extinguisher and know how to use it.

– the fire is small and contained in the area of origin.
– the fire department is being called.
– you can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

California Proposition 65 Warnings:

This unit contains one or more chemicals known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.

General Precautions

To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, and serious injury or
death when operating the vent, use common sense, and

follow basic safety precautions, including:

WARNING

• Use the downdraft vent only as this manual directs. Do not
vent hazardous/explosive substances.

• Keep all packaging away from children.

• Do not leave children/pets unattended near an active
cooking unit. Do not let children sit/stand/play on the vent
and cooking unit.

• Do not store items of interest to children above/on/near
cooking unit.

• Only persons with sufficient knowledge should operate the
downdraft vent.

• The vent has a 3-prong grounding plug to prevent electric
shock. Insert the plug only in a dedicated, grounded outlet.
If no such outlet is available, the owner shall have one
installed by a qualified electrician. Do NOT:

– remove the cord’s third (ground) prong.
– use an adapter plug.
– use an extension cord.
– use a damaged power cord.
– use a ground fault interrupter (GFI).

• Service/operate the unit only as instructed in this manual. A
qualified technician should perform all other service.

• Unplug the unit before cleaning or service.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• DO NOT TOUCH THE DOWNDRAFT VENT DURING OR

IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE.

• Never operate the vent without the filters in place.

• Turn pan handles to the side before raising the vent.

• Do not hinder vent-intake movement.

• Clean spills immediately. If liquid enters the vent intake,

turn off the blower, unplug the unit, and wipe up all liquid.
(See Care and Cleaning.)

• Do not use a sharp tool to remove heavy spills.

• Do not let acids (ex: citrus, tomato) remain on the unit’s

surfaces.

• If the vent intake jams, quickly press the power button, then
unplug the vent. Remove the obstruction, plug the vent in,
and press the power button to resume.

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Operating Your Downdraft Vent

Operation

IMPORTANT

The direction of travel of the vent intake cannot be
reversed while it is moving. The intake must complete a

full up or down cycle before changing directions.

• To raise the vent, press the button on the top cap. The
intake takes about 10 seconds to raise fully.

• Once up, the blower turns on at the speed at which was
set when the intake was last lowered. Adjust blower
speed by turning the variable speed control.

• Turn the blower off by pressing the button on the top

cap. The blower turns off, and the intake lowers fully.

• Reduce fan speed if the vent pulls at the cooktop

• Eliminate nearby air currents by shutting windows and

• Place the largest cookware on the rear burners if pos-

Countertop

Operating Tips

• Turn on the downdraft vent a few minutes before cook­ing to establish airflow in the room.

• Adjust fan speed to the volume of the cooking exhaust.

• Always operate the vent when using the cooktop.

flame.(This is normal with powerful vent systems,
especially those with short duct runs.)

doors, turning off ceiling fans, and closing adjacent
heating/air-conditioning outlets.

sible, as the draft is strongest next to the intake.

Top cap

Filters

Up/Down button

Higher

Variable
speed
control

Lower

Parts the of Downdraft Vent - Shown Raised

Care and Cleaning

WARNING

• Clean the vent only as specified.

• Use only the cleaning solutions listed in this manual.

• Before cleaning, turn off the range and vent, and wait
for all surfaces to cool.

• Wipe stainless steel with the grain. Do not use
abrasive cleaners or scrubbers.

• To avoid fan damage, do not reinstall damaged filters.

• Do not clean the filters in a dishwasher.

Cleaning the Top Cap

Clean the top cap when the vent is down.
Gently wipe the cap with a sponge or soft cloth moist-

ened with a mild detergent-water solution. Keep moisture

away from the On/Off button.

Cleaning the Filters

Clean the filters regularly to prevent grease buildup.

1. Raise the vent.

2. Gently grasp each filter on both sides, and push down.

3.

Pull the top of each filter out and lift away from the vent.

4. Wipe surrounding areas (inside and out), with a sponge

5. Hand-wash the filters in hot water with mild-detergent

6. Dry the lters completely, then re-install them.

Filter
Removal

or cloth moistened with a mild detergent. Rinse these
surfaces with water. Wipe dry with a soft, dry cloth.

solution.

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Top cap

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSED BY WHAT TO DO

Nothing works.

Vent intake raises/lowers par­tially, then stops.

Gas ame is pulled by vent

draft.

Downdraft vent not connected to
electrical power.

Power to vent outlet is off. Check for tripped breaker or blown fuse.

Power outage. Contact power company.

Something impedes vent-intake
movement.

Short duct run or high system
output cause forceful ventilation.

Plug in unit.

Immediately press Up/Down switch, then
unplug unit, and remove obstruction; plug in
unit, and press Up/Down switch to resume.

Reduce blower speed to a lower setting.

3

Warranty

What Is Covered

CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTIES: DACOR DOWNDRAFT
VENTS

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

FULL 2-YEAR WARRANTY
The warranty applies only to the Dacor Modernist appli-ance
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 Modernist products
purchased brand new from a Dacor Authorized Dealer or other
seller authorized by Dacor.

If your Dacor Modernist 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 (e.g., scratches on stainless steel, paint/
porcelain blemishes) to the unit or included acces-sories 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 during regular
business hours. Service providers 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 (includ-ing but not
limited to religious organizations, fire stations, bed and
breakfast, spas) carry a 1-year parts warranty only. All delivery,
installation, labor costs and other ser-vice 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-ETL or non-CUL approved
product is transported from the U.S.A.

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

LIMITED FIRST-YEAR WARRANTY
If your Dacor Modernist product fails to function within
1 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 due to differences in painted parts,
ambient light, unit location, etc.

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

• Service fees for travel to islands and remote areas,
(including but not limited to: ferries, toll roads).

• Consequential or incidental damage (including but not limited
to food or medicine loss, lost worktime, restau-rant meals).

• Product malfunction when used for commercial, busi-ness,
rental, or any purpose other than residential use.

• Product malfunction due to improper installation.

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

• Product damage from accident, fire, flood, power inter-ruption,
power surges, or so-called acts of God.

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

• Breakage, discoloration, or damage to glass, metal sur-faces,
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 specic legal rights, and you may also

have other rights that vary from state to state.

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UNITED STATES

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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 online for each product.

Please be assured that Dacor will never sell your name or any information on this form for mailing-list purposes, as we do not
consider it a proper way of expressing our gratitude for your having chosen Dacor products for your kitchen!

Owner Last Name (please print) First Middle Init.

Street

City State Zip

Purchase Date Email Phone

Dealer

City State Zip

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

1. How were you first exposed to Dacor products? (Please check one.)

 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

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?

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A. Cooktop C. Dishwasher

B. Oven D. Refrigerator

6. Would you buy or recommend another Dacor product?

 Yes  No

Comments

Thank you very much for your assistance. The information you
have provided will be extremely valuable in helping us plan
for the future and in giving you the support you deserve.

Website: www.dacor.com/customer-care/contact-us Customer Assurance: 833-353-5483