English 17Care and maintenanceCare and maintenanceCare and cleaning of the hood.Cleaning the Stainless Steel and Painted Surfaces• Regularly use a dry cloth to remove all foreign substances such as dust or water fromthe power plug terminals and contact points.• Clean stainless steel surfaces and Painted Surfaces with a mild solution of dishwashingliquid and warm water, always wiping with the grain.(For best results, Dacor recommends you use Dacor Stainless-Steel Cleaner, according topackage directions).• Do not clean with abrasive cleaners or abrasive cloths.• Rinse and dry with a micro-fiber or other soft, lint-free cloth.• Do not use benzene, thinner, or home/car detergent to clean the hood.• Do not spray water onto the hood. This may cause electric shock.• Do not put fingers or any objects into the hood.Control Panel• Clean the control panel with a soft cloth dampened with a mild detergent-hot watersolution.• Rinse and dry with a soft cloth.• Exercise caution to avoid introduction of liquids into the area behind the control panel.• Do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers. They may permanently damage the finish orscrape off the letters and graphics.WARNINGTo avoid the risk of fire/electric shock/personal injury:• Turn off power to the hood at the circuit-breaker panel or fuse box before cleaning.• Clean the hood only as directed with the cleaning solutions specified in this manual.• Thoroughly dry the filter(s) immediately after cleaning.• Turn off the cooktop/range, and ensure the appliance has cooled sufficiently beforecleaning it and the hood.• To avoid damaging the fan, do not reinstall damaged filters.