1Important Safety InstructionsInstaller: Leave this manual with the appliance.Consumer: Read this use and care manual com-pletely before using this appliance. Save it for futurereference. It contains important use and care infor-mation.For service and warranty information, seepage 25.If you have any questions, other than warrantyquestions, call:Dacor Customer Service(800) 793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada)Monday - Friday 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 p.M. pacific TimeHave the model and serial number of your applianceready when you call. The label with these numbersis located on the back of the unit. Write the num-bers below for reference.Model number ____________________________Serial number ____________________________Date of purchase __________________________Since we continually improve the quality and per-formance of our products, we may make changesto the appliance without updating this manual. Visitwww.dacor.com to download the latest version.Important Information AboutSafety InstructionsThe Important Safety Instructions and warningsin this manual cannot cover all possible problemsand situations that can occur. Use common senseand caution when installing, maintaining or operat-ing this or any other appliance.Always contact Dacor Customer Service about prob-lems or situations that you do not understand.Safety Symbols and LabelsDANGERImmediate hazards that WILL result in severe personalinjury or death.WARNINGHazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in severepersonal injury or death.CAUTIONHazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minorpersonal injury or property damage.DANGERIMPORTANT:• Do not store or use combustible, flammable orexplosive vapors and liquids (such as gasoline) insideor in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.• Use only the argon gas cylinder type specified in thismanual with this appliance. Use of any other typeof gas or cylinder may result in explosion, fire andpersonal injury.WARNINGELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD:• Never touch the power cord with damp hands.• NEVER unplug the appliance by pulling on the powercord. Always grip the plug firmly and pull it straight outfrom the electrical outlet.• When moving the appliance away from the wall, becareful not to roll over or damage the power cord.• Do not repair or replace any part of this applianceunless specifically recommended in the literatureaccompanying it. A qualified service technician shouldperform all other service. Do not remove the cover(s).There are no user serviceable parts inside the unit.If the appliance is faulty, turn it off, unplug it from theelectrical outlet and call a qualified service technician.WARNINGIMPORTANT: The power supply for this appliance isequipped with a three prong grounding power plug forprotection against possible electric shock hazards. Itmust be plugged into a dedicated, grounded electricaloutlet. If only a two prong electrical outlet is available, itis the responsibility of the customer to have it replacedwith the proper type by a licensed electrician. Do notunder any circumstances:• Cut or remove thethird (ground) prongfrom the power cord.• Use an adapter plug.• Modify the power cord.• Use an extensioncord.• Use a power cord thatis frayed or damaged.READ AND SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONSPower cord with3 prong plugGrounded typeelectrical outlet