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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
This table lists various minor problems concerning the function of the hood, possible
causes, and their solutions. If you experience an issue listed in this table, try resolving the
problem yourself by applying the corresponding solution. If you are unable to resolve the
problem, contact Dacor. (See Warranty and Service for business hours and phone number.)
Problem Cause(s) Solution
Nothing Works
(control panel not
lit; fan/lights not
working)
Main power switch is OFF
Power to hood OFF
Check the main power switch
inside the hood; turn on power
at junction/fuse box; check for
tripped breaker or blown fuse.
Power outage Call your electric company
Hood not connected to
power source
Have qualified electrician connect
hood to power source.
Light(s) not working
(control panel lit; fan
working)
Light bulb loose Screw in bulb completely (Page
20).
Light bulb burned out Replace bulb (Page 20).
Fan not drawing heat
and smoke properly
Fan speed too low See Operating Instructions section.
Filters clogged/dirty
Open window, draft, HVAC
interference
Make sure filters are clean and free
of grease/debris.
Check for drafts and airflow
interference.
Damper jammed shut
Ducting clogged
Consult qualified installation
professional*.
Fan shuts off by itself Hood’s “Timed” feature was
set
If timer is set, fan turns off after
set time. The max time is 99 min.
(Setting/Turning off the timer,
page 13).
Fan not working
(control panel lit;
lights working)
Fan electrical malfunction Call for service.
Fan comes on by
itself
Hood’s AUTO-ON feature
was started
The exhaust fan comes on
automatically if the Auto-ON is
enabled or if the unit is connected
via Bluetooth with a Dacor cooktop
and the cooktop is on.
Press POWER to manually turn off
the fan.
* Dacor does not manufacture/warrant/service the ducting that vents heat/smoke from the hood's
chimney
to the outside. The owner shall have a qualified person install/maintain the ducting.