Dacor PREFERENCE PHW30 - Manual (Page 6)

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Operating Your Range Hood
warning
never operate the range hood without the filters in
place. also, do not operate the hood with grimy or
grease-laden filters. personal injury, fire or damage to
the range hood could result.
Important Operating Tips
always use the blower when using the cooktop or •
range.
turn the blower on a few minutes before starting to
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cook to establish an airflow pattern in the room.
adjust the fan speed according to the volume and
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weight of the food you are cooking.
shut nearby windows and doors, turn off ceiling fans
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and close nearby heating and air conditioning out-
lets to reduce air currents around the hood.
place your largest pots and pans on the back burn-
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ers when possible.
in the interest of safety, heat oils and fats slowly.
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Operation
main Power switch
the main power switch is located inside the chimney
opening next to the light (see page 3 for location).
push in on the switch to turn power on or off. the •
control panel is lit when the main power switch is
on.
turning on the light
touch the light key • a to turn on the light.
Control Panel
touch the light key again to turn it off. •
turning on the Blower
the blower has four speed settings. the speed is indi-
cated by the number of lights that glow on the blower
speed indicator c .
touch the “ • +” key D to turn on the blower.
to increase speed, touch and release the “ • +” key
until the blower is at the desired setting.
touch and release the “ • -” key b on the control
panel to decrease the speed.
touch and hold the “
• -” key to turn the blower com-
pletely off.
Blower speed Indicator
note: to conserve energy, the blower automatically
turns itself off if it is left on for four hours continuously.
timer Key
the timer turns the blower and lights off after 10 •
minutes.
to start the timer, with the blower set to the desired
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speed, touch the timer key e . the control panel
lights will flash to indicate the timer is counting
down.
Energy Saving Tips
Do not operate the blower at a speed higher than •
necessary to remove heat and smoke. running at
too high a speed will draw in air from outside the
house, increasing heating and cooling costs.
Keep the filters and hood surfaces free of grease
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and grime to improve efficiency.
turn the blower off as soon as all smoke and odors
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have been cleared.
select cookware of the proper size, material and
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construction for the cooking task. always use lids on
cookware to retain heat and moisture.
minimize the amount of liquid used to cook food.
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