Use and Care Manual
Downdraft Raised Vent
For use with models: RV30, RV36, RV46
Style Varies, Model RV30 Shown
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ........................................ 1-3
Operating Your Raised Vent......................................... 3-4
Care and Cleaning .................................................... 5-6
Before You Call for Service .............................................6
Warranty and Service ...................................................7
Notes ..........................................................................8
Part No. 85516 Rev. D
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
™
, 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: (800) 793-0093
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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,
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Important Safety Instructions
Installer: Leave these instructions with the
appLiance.
Customer: reaD this use anD care manuaL anD the
use anD care manuaL for the range compLeteLy before
using either appLiance. save it for future reference.
it contains important use anD care information. Keep
your saLes receipt or 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
1 (800) 793-0093 (u.s.a. and canada)
monday — friday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacic Time
web site: www.Dacor.com
have the complete model and serial number for your
appliance available. the model and serial number are
printed on the appliance data label on the front of the
unit. write these numbers below for future reference.
model number __________________________________
danger
ImPortant - If you smell gas:
Do not use or light any appliance.•
Do not touch any electrical switch or use any •
electrical devices including the telephone in your
building.
from a neighbors phone, immediately call the gas •
supplier. follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
if you cannot contact the gas supplier, call the fire •
department.
ImPortant: 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. Keep items
that could explode, such as aerosol cans away from the
burners and oven. Do not store flammable or explosive
materials in adjacent cabinets or areas.
serial number __________________________________
Date of purchase ________________________________
For service and warranty information see page 6.
since Dacor continuously improves the quality and performance of our products, we may need to make changes to
the appliance without updating this manual.
Important Information About
Safety Instructions
the Important Safety Instructions and warnings in
this manual can’t cover all possible problems and conditions that can occur. use common sense and caution when
installing, maintaining or operating this appliance.
always contact the Dacor customer service team about
problems or conditions that you don’t understand.
Safety Symbols and Labels
danger
immediate hazards that WIll result in severe personal
injury or death.
warning
hazards or unsafe actions that CoulD result in severe
personal injury or death.
warning
always run the raised vent when operating the range.
never allow the filters or vent openings to become
blocked or clogged. Do not allow foreign objects, such as
cigarettes or napkins, to be sucked into the vent holes.
to reDuce the risK of inJury to persons in the
event of a range top grease fire:
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.
never picK up a fLaming pan - you may be •
burned.
Do not use water, including wet dish clothes or •
towels - a violent steam explosion may result.
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.◊
caution
hazards or unsafe actions that CoulD result in minor
personal injury or property damage.
READ AND SAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
1
Important Safety Instructions
General Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your appliance, follow basic safety precautions, including the following:
warning
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 fire-rated construction.
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.
warning
clean the filters and all grease-laden surfaces often •
according to the cleaning instructions in this manual
to prevent grease fires and maintain performance.
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 three-prong •
grounding plug for your protection against possible
electric shock hazards. it must be plugged into
a dedicated, grounded electrical outlet. where a
standard two-prong wall receptacle is encountered,
it is the responsibility of the customer to have
it replaced with a dedicated, properly grounded
three-prong wall receptacle. Do not under any
circumstances:
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
with three-
prong ground-
ing plug
grounded
type
electrical
outlet
2
Important Safety Instructions
warning warning
before operating the raised vent, verify that pot •
handles or other objects will not interfere with the
raising and lowering of the vent intake. to prevent
spillage and damage to the vent system, turn
cookware handles to the side so that they will not
be hit when the vent moves to the “up” position.
clean liquid spills immediately. if liquid enters the •
vent intake, then turn off the blower, disconnect the
power supply and carefully wipe up all liquid. see
the Care and Cleaning section of this manual.
never operate the vent without the filters in place.•
Do not operate the blower if a flame or flare-up •
develops. in the event of a flame, immediately
turn off the blower. smother the flame or use an
appropriate class dry chemical or foam-type fire
extinguisher.
Operating Your Raised Vent
Operation
Do not set or rest any objects, including cookware, •
on top of the vent top cap. Do not interfere with the
movement of the vent intake in any way.
if the vent intake becomes jammed while being •
raised or lowered, immediately press the up/
Down switch once to stop the intake motion,
then disconnect the power supply. remove the
obstruction, then restore power and press the up/
Down switch to continue raising or lowering the
intake.
clean this appliance only as instructed in this •
manual. use only the cleaners specified.
never leave a cooktop or range unattended during •
use.
control panel
warning
if the vent intake becomes jammed while being raised
or lowered, immediately press the uP/DoWn key once
to stop the intake motion, then disconnect the power
cord. remove the obstruction, reconnect the power plug
and press the uP/DoWn key to continue raising or
lowering the intake.
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 operate the rv raised vent system when the vent
intake is in its lowered position, press and release the
uP/DoWn key on the control panel. the intake will take
approximately ten seconds to reach its uppermost position, where it will stop.
the blower will turn on automatically and run on the
high speed setting. adjust the blower speed by pressing
and releasing either the meDIum or loW keys. the fan
speed may be changed whenever desired, as long as the
vent intake is in the fully raised position. the blower will
not operate if the intake is in any other position.
turn off the blower in one of two ways: press and release
the oFF key or lower the vent by pressing and releasing
the uP/DoWn key.
top cap
intake
grill
Parts the of raised Vent - shown raised
appearance varies with model number
loW
uP/DoWn
meDIum HIGH
oFF
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Operating Your Raised Vent
Operating Tips:
activate the blower a few minutes before starting to •
cook to establish an airow pattern in the room.
adjust the fan speed according to the volume and •
weight of the cooking exhaust.
Reduce the fan speed if the ame on a gas cooktop is •
being drawn by the vent system. flame drawing is a
normal occurrence with powerful vent systems, especially when installed with short duct runs.
always raise the vent intake and activate the blower •
whenever using the cooktop or range.
eliminate air currents in the vent vicinity by shut-•
ting nearby windows and doors, turning off ceiling
fans and closing adjacent heating and air conditioning
outlets.
place your largest frying pans, skillets and stock pots •
on the rear burners whenever possible, as the draft is
strongest closest to the vent intake.
Using Delay Off
when the cooking process is complete,
use the Delay off feature to remove
any residual smoke and fumes. turn the
Delay off function by pressing the DelaY
oFF key while the raised vent is on. the
blower will continue to run at the selected
fan speed for ve minutes, then automatically turn off. the vent intake will remain
in the fully raised position after the blower
shuts off. the intake may be lowered by
pressing and releasing the uP/DoWn
key at your convenience.
while the blower is operating in Delay off
mode, the blower speed may be adjusted
to a different speed by pressing the
HIGH, meDIum or loW keys.
DelaY oFF
uP/DoWn
Securing the Electronic Keypad
to prevent accidental raising or lowering of the vent,
secure the electronic keypad so that the keys (buttons) do
not function. this feature is especially helpful when young
children are present or when cleaning the vent and surrounding areas.
while the vent is in the fully lowered or fully raised •
position, press and the HIGH and loW keys at the
same time for one second. the electronic controls
will secure and the keys will become inoperative. the
HIGH and loW key indicator lights will illuminate at
the same time when the controls are secured.
press and hold these two
buttons to secure keypad
loW meDIum HIGH
to reactivate the controls, press the • HIGH and loW
keys at the same time for one second. the HIGH and
loW key indicator lights will go out, indicating that
the control panel is active again.
loW meDIum HIGH
to manually cancel the Delay off function, press and release the oFF key or
the uP/DoWn key. the blower will
shut off and if pressing the uP/DoWn
key, the vent will retract.
oFF
4
Care and Cleaning
Lift Here
Lift Here
Slide Bottom Out
Vertical Grill Guide
(Left Shown)
Grill Mount Groove
Top Cap
Rear Intake Panel
Grasp Filet and Lift
Front Intake Panel
clean the vent only in the manner specified.•
to avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your vent’s surfaces, use only the types of cleaning solutions specified in •
this manual.
to avoid personal injury, turn off the range and vent and make sure all surrounding surfaces are cool before •
cleaning.
always wipe stainless steel (silver colored) surfaces with the grain. to prevent scratching, do not use abrasive •
cleaners or scrubbers on stainless steel surfaces.
to avoid damage to the fan, do not reinstall damaged filters.•
to avoid damage, do not clean the filters in a dishwasher.•
warning
Grill Cleaning
secure the keypad (see facing page).•
remove the grill with the vent in the raised position. •
gently grasp the grill on both ends. Lift it up, then
rotate the bottom of the grill out of the lower groove.
clean it regularly. hand wash it in hot water with a
mild detergent solution. Set the grill on a at surface
and wipe only in the direction of the grill grain.
Do not use any cleaners containing ammonia as this •
will damage the anodized aluminum nish. A soft
toothbrush or nylon bristle dish brush may be used to
clean the grill grooves.
removing the Grill
Cleaning the Filters
Clean the lters and surrounding areas regularly to prevent grease build-up.
the Clean FIlter key indicator light will
illuminate after 40 hours of blower use to
remind you to clean the lters (push the
Clean FIlter key to reset). The lters
may need to be cleaned more often based
upon the type and amount of cooking.
Check the lters regularly.
to clean the filters:
Raise the vent to the “up” position to clean the lters.•
remove the grill as described in the • Grill Cleaning
section.
The lters are positioned side by side inside the vent •
intake. When properly installed, the tops of the lters
lean against the rear intake panel and the lter bot-
toms rest in a slot attached to the front intake panel.
Remove one lter at a time by gently grasping the top
center of the lter and lifting it up and out.
Clean
FIlter
after cleaning, reinstall the grill. align the left and •
right edges of the grill with the vertical grill guides
and insert the upper edge of the grill into the slot in
the top cap. pivot and drop the bottom of the grill into
the lower locating slot.
location of mounting Groove
Clean the lters by hand washing them in hot water •
with a mild detergent solution. you may also put them
in a dishwasher. clean the intake panel also (see following page).
Make sure the lters are dry before carefully reinstall-•
ing them.
reinstall the intake grill. •
5
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning the Intake Panel
the intake panels accumulate grease over time and
should be cleaned whenever the lters are washed.
After removing the grill and lters, wipe all external •
and internal aluminum surfaces with a sponge or cloth
moistened with a mild detergent. rinse off with water.
remove all moisture by wiping with a soft, dry polishing cloth. always wipe in the direction of the grain. Do
not use any abrasive substances on the intake panels,
as this may permanently mar the nish.
Dry and reinstall all components prior to operating the •
vent system.
Cleaning the Electronic Keypad
Do not use any abrasive materials to clean the keypad.
the keypad and surrounding the plastic bezel should •
be gently wiped with a lightly dampened sponge or
cloth. any material that becomes lodged between the
buttons and the surrounding bezel may be removed
by carefully dabbing with a cotton swab or the edge of
a cloth. use the above method to prevent the buttons
from sticking.
after cleaning, immediately dry the keypad area with •
a soft cloth.
Cleaning the Top Cap
clean the top cap only when the intake vent is in the lowered position.
The top cap and end caps may have painted nishes
(depending on the model) that will scratch or stain if
cleaned with abrasive materials or harsh chemicals.
gently wipe them with a sponge or soft cloth moist-•
ened in a mild detergent solution whenever they
becomes soiled. avoid introduction of moisture into
the electronic keypad area.
Before You Call for Service
Problem Solution Guide
PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSED BY WHAT TO DO
nothing works. raised vent not connected to elec-
trical power.
power to vent’s electrical outlet is
off.
power outage. contact power company.
Keypad is deactivated. reactivate control panel: press high and low
vent intake raises or lowers
partially then stops.
Gas ame is being pulled by
draw of vent.
Clean lter symbol is lit. blower has operated for over 40
an obstruction is interfering with
the vent intake movement.
short duct run or high output of
system make ventilating force very
strong.
hours.
make sure power plug is connected to electrical outlet.
turn on power at circuit breaker or fuse box.
check for tripped breaker or blown fuse.
keys at the same time. hold down for one
second.
immediately press up/Down key, then disconnect the power plug. remove the obstruction.
reconnect the vent power plug and press up/
Down key to raise or lower intake.
reduce blower speed to a lower setting.
Inspect and clean lters. See Care and Cleaning section.
6
Warranty and Service
Product Maintenance
Do not perform any maintenance other than that
instructed in the Care and Cleaning section of this
manual. A qualied service technician should perform all
other service.
Getting Help
before you obtain service, please review the Before
You Call for Service section of this manual starting on
page 5. if you have performed the checks in the Problem Solution Guide and the problem has not yet been
remedied, please visit our web site or contact the Dacor
customer service team for a listing of Dacor authorized
service agents. before requesting service, become familiar
with the warranty terms and conditions on this page.
Contact us through our web site at:
www.Dacor.com
Dacor customer service team:
tel: (800) 793-0093
fax: (626) 403-3130
business hours: 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pacic Time
You may also write us at:
Dacor customer service team
1440 bridge gate Drive
Diamond bar, ca 91765
At Dacor, we believe that our quality of service equals
that of our product. Should your experience with our service network or product be different, please contact our
Customer Service Team and share your encounter with
us. We will do our utmost to resolve the situation for you
and deliver on our Dacor promise.
If you need anything claried, just let us know.
Warranty
What Is Covered
CertIFICate oF WarrantIes: DaCor raIseD Vents
WItHIn tHe FIFtY states oF tHe u.s.a., tHe DIstrICt oF ColumBIa, anD CanaDa*:
fuLL one-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 remedy the defect without
charge to you or subsequent users. the owner must provide proof of purchase upon request, and have the appliance accessible for service.
warranty is null and void if non-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, and labor costs are the responsibility of the purchaser. the owner must provide proof of purchase, upon
request, and have the appliance accessible for service.
What Is Not Covered
the remeDies proviDeD for 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. 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, so the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. this warranty
gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have
other rights that vary from state to state.
service calls to educate the customer in the proper •
use and care of the product.
failure of the product when used for commercial, •
business, rental or any application other than for residential consumer use.
replacement of house fuses or fuse boxes, or reset-•
ting of circuit breakers.
Damage to the product caused by accident, re, ood •
or other acts of god.
breakage, discoloration or damage to glass, metal •
surfaces, plastic components, trim, paint or other cos-
metic nish, caused by improper usage or care, abuse
or neglect.
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than one Dacor product, please return all forms in one envelope or activate the warranty for each product online.
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C. Appliance Dealer Showroom H. Another Dacor Owner
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2. Where did you buy your Dacor appliances?
A. Appliance Dealer D. Builder
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3. For what purpose was the product purchased?
A. Replacement only C. New Home
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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
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