Fisher & Paykel ES36, VS30, ES30, VS36 User Manual

THE PROFESSIONAL AND EURO VENT HOOD

Use and Care Guide

MODELS:

VS30
VS36
VS48

VS1236
ES30
ES36

A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS

Thank you for selecting this DCS Professional Vent Hood. Because of this appliance’s unique features we
have developed this Use and Care Manual. It contains valuable information on how to properly operate and
maintain your new appliance for years of safe and enjoyable cooking.

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o serve you better
www.dcsappliances.com and selecting “Customer Care” on the home page and then select “Product
Registration”. In addition, keep this manual handy, as it will help answer questions that may arise as you use
your new appliance.

For your convenience, product questions can be answered by a DCS Customer Care Representative by
phone: [phone], or email: [e-mail].

NOTE: Please write the Model, Code, and Serial Numbers on this page for references (located on the
inner back panel, behind grease filters, below motor assembly)

MODEL NUMBER CODE SERIAL NUMBER

NOTE: Inspect the product to verify that there is no shipping damage. If any damage is detected, call
the shipper and initiate a damage claim. DCS by Fisher & Paykel is not responsible for shipping
damage.

DO NOT discard any packing material (box, pallet, straps) until the unit has been inspected.

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lease fill out and submit your Product Registration by visiting our website at

APPROVED FOR INDOOR COOKING APPLIANCES AND RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY.

PLEASE READ ENTIRE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING.
Installtion must comply with all local codes.

WARNING

If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or

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death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in
the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

y result causing property damage, personal injury or

DANGER

If You Smell Gas:

■ Do not try to light any appliance.

■ Do not touch any electrical switch; do not use any phone in your

building.

■ Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor’s phone. Follow

the gas supplier’s instructions.

■ If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

■ Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,

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PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.

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A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS

SAFETY WARNING:

Turn off power circuit at service panel and lock out panel, before wiring
this appliance.
Requirement: 120 V AC, 60 Hz. 15 A Branch Circuit

WARNING

To reduce the risk of injury to persons in the event of a rangetop grease
fire, observe the following: Turn burner off first. Smother flames with a
close-fitting lid, cookie sheet, or metal tray. 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 dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion
will result. Use an extinguisher ONLY if:

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

2) The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.

3) The fire department is being called.

4) You can fight the fire with your back to an exit

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY PRACTICES .....................................................................................................................................................3-5

USE AND CARE................................................................................................................................................................6-8

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE..........................................................................................................................................9

WARRANTY..........................................................................................................................................................................

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SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS

CAUTION:

For general ventilating use only. DO NOT use to exhaust hazardous or
explosive materials or vapors

WARNING:

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical 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 the unit, switch power off at service panel and lock service panel

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.

C. Installation work and electrical wiring must be done by qualified person(s) in accordance with

all applicable codes & standards, including fire-rated construction.

D. Sufficient air is needed to maintain proper combustion and safe exhausting of gases through

the flue (chimney) of fuel burning equipment to prevent backdrafting. Follow the heating
equipment manufacturers guideline and safety standards such as those published by the
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the American Society for Heating, Refrigeration
and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), and the local code authorities.

E. When cutting or drilling into wall or ceiling, do not damage electrical wiring and other hidden

utilities.

F. Ducted systems must always be vented to the outdoors.

CAUTION:

To reduce the risk of fire and to properly exhaust air, be sure to duct air to

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nstall this hood in accordance with all requirements specified.

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external solid state speed control device.

, do not use this hood with any

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