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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
.
Pacific 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 can
no
t
address every possible issue
. Use
wisdom
and caution when maintaining
/
operating th
e 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:
• Use th
e
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 t
he 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.
WARNING
