Dacor RV36, RV30, RV46 User Manual

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: [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

© 2007 Dacor, all rights reserved.

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 [phone] (u.s.a. and canada)
monday — friday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacic 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

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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

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