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THE PROFESSIONAL AND EURO VENT HOOD
Use and Care Guide
MODELS:
VS30
VS1236
VS36
ES30
VS48
ES36
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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. To serve you better, please fill out and submit your Product Registration by visiting our website at www.dcsappliances.com and selecting “Customer Care” on the home page and then select “Product
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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.
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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 fr
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SAFETY PRACTICES & PRECAUTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of a range top grease fire: A. Never leave surface units unattended at high settings. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite. Heat oil slowly on low or medium settings. B. Always turn hood “ON” when cooking at high heat or when flambeing food (i.e. Crepes Suzette, Cherries Jubilee, Peppercorn Beef Flambe’). C. Clean ventilating fans frequently. Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on fan or filter. D. U
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SAFETY PRACTICES & PRECAUTIONS This Vent Hood system is designed to remove smoke, cooking vapors and odors from the cooktop area. WARNING: All wall and floor openings where the vent hood is installed must be sealed. Consult the cooktop or range installation instructions given by the manufacturer before making any cutouts. MOBILE HOME INSTALLATION- The installation of this Hood must conform to the Manufactured Home Construction and Safety Standards, Title 24 CFR, Part 3280 (formerly Federal St
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USE AND CARE CONTROL PANEL OFF OFF HI LO LO MED HI FAN LIGHT MAX Fig. 01 FAN CONTROL Turn to LO, MED, HI or MAX as needed. Continuous use of the fan system while cooking helps keep the kitchen comfortable and less humid. It also reduces cooking odors and soiling moisture that create a frequent need for cleaning. ALWAYS USE THE MAX SETTING WHEN GRILLING. LIGHT CONTROL Turn to HI while cooking or to LO for use as a night light. HOOD OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The blower should be turned on for a few
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USE AND CARE BLOWER The motor is operated by LO/MED/HI/MAX speed control switch. You may change the speed of the motor depending on the amount of grease and smoke you are creating while cooking. ALWAYS USE THE MAX SETTING WHEN GRILLING. FILTERS AND DRIP TRAYS These hoods have reusable metal grease baffles and drip trays. The metal baffles channel grease released by foods on the cooktop into the drip trays. The baffles also help prevent flaming foods on the cooktop from damaging the inside of th
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USE AND CARE TO CLEAN HOOD SURFACE n For general care, wipe the outside of the stainless steel with sudsy water or household cleaners such as Fantastic® or Formula 409®, rinse well and dry with clean soft cloth to avoid water marks. n Wipe and dry brushed stainless steel in the same direction as the grain. n Do not use abrasive products. n To remove finger prints and give added shine use spray cleaners such as Stainless Steel Magic® and Shimmer® LIGHTS CAUTION: Before replacing the lamps, swi
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HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE n Is the circuit breaker tripped or the fuse blown? n Is there a power outage in the area? For warranty service, please contact your local service provider or DCS Customer Care Representative at (888) 936-7872. Before you call, please have the following information ready: n Model Number (located on the inner back panel, behind grease filters, below motor assembly) n Serial Number (located on the inner back panel, behind grease filters, below mo
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WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY When you purchase a new DCS Ventilation Product for personal or consumer use you automatically receive a One year Limited Warranty covering parts and labor for the entire product, and a Five year Limited Warranty on the switches and motor (parts only) for servicing within the 48 mainland United States, Hawaii, Washington D.C and Canada. In Alaska the Limited Warranty is the same except that you must pay to ship the Product to the service shop or for the service technici
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WARRANTY 7. Noise or vibration that is considered normal, for example, drain/fan sounds, regeneration noises or user warning beeps. 8. Correcting damage caused by pests, for example, rats, cockroaches etc. B. Defects caused by factors other than: 1. Normal domestic use or 2. Use in accordance with the Product’s Use and Care Guide. C. Defects to the Product caused by accident, neglect, misuse, fire, flood or Act of God. D. The cost of repairs carried out by non-authorized repairers or the cost
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Fisher & Paykel Appliances, Inc. 5900 Skylab Road, Huntington Beach, CA 92647 Customer Care: 888.936.7872 Fax: 714.372.7003 www.dcsappliances.com As product improvement is an ongoing process, we reserve the right to change specifications or design without notice. Nous améliorons constamment ses produits et se réserve le droit de modifier les spécifications ou la conception de ses produits sans aucun préavis. P/N 221708 Rev. D Litho in USA 08/2008
