Dacor Distinctive DECT304 User manual

Use and Care Manual
Distinctive™Electric Cooktop
Models DECT304, DECT365
Table of Contents
WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC INSTALLATION .......3
COOKTOP SAFETY ........................................4
PERSONAL SAFETY ........................................5
MODEL AND PART IDENTIFICATION ................6
ELEMENT AND CONTROL SETTINGS ...............7
COOKTOP OPERATION .................................8
COOKWARE .................................................9
CLEANING THE COOKTOP ............................11
TROUBLESHOOTING .....................................12
WARRANTYANDSERVICE...............................13
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Table of Contents
Page
WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC INSTALLATION.......... 3
Safety Instructions............................................4
COOKTOP SAFETY................................................... 4
Models and Part Identification.........................6
Element and Control Setting............................
SINGLE RADIANT ELEMENT....................................
DUAL RADIANT ELEMENT .......................................
Electric Cooktop Operation ...........................
BEFORE USING THE COOKTOP FOR THE FIRST
TIME .........................................................................
Cookware.........................................................
GENERAL.................................................................
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS .........................
OBSERVE THE FOLLOWING POINTS IN CANNING
..................................................................................
Cleaning the Cooktop.....................................1
Troubleshooting..............................................1
Assistance or Service.....................................1
Pay attention to these symbols present in this
manual:
WARNING
 This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol
alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or
hurt you and others.
 You can be killed or seriously injured if you
don't follow these instructions.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNINGS FOR ELECTRIC
INSTALLATION
WARNING
 Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer or service agency.
CAUTION
 For personal safety, this appliance must be
properly grounded.
PERSONAL SAFETY.................................................5
Warranty and Service..................................... 13
INSTALLER: PLEASE LEAVE THIS GUIDE WITH
THE APPLIANCE.
CONSUMER: READ THIS USE AND CARE
MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE USING THIS
APPLIANCE. SAVE IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT USE AND CARE
INFORMATION. KEEP YOUR SALES RECEIPT OR
CANCELED CHECK IN A SAFE PLACE. PROOF
OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE DATE IS REQUIRED
FOR WARRANTY SERVICE.
For warranty and service information, see page 13.
If you have any questions (other than warranty
questions), call:
Dacor Customer Service
1 [phone] (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacic Time
Web site: www.dacor.com
Have the complete model and serial number
identication for your cooktop ready. These numbers
are located on the appliance data label located on
the bottom of the chassis. Write these numbers
below for easy access.
Always contact the Dacor Customer Service
Team about problems or situations that you do not
understand.
Model Number _____________________________
Serial Number _____________________________
Date of Purchase ___________________________
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• Always turn off power at the circuit breaker panel
or fuse box before servicing this unit.

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Important Safety Instructions
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IMPORTANT
Safety Instructions
Please read all instructions before using this appliance.
COOKTOP SAFETY
WARNING
Proper Installation
 Be sure your appliance is properly installed
and grounded by a qualified technician.
Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or
Heating the Room
Do Not Leave Children Alone
 Children should not be left alone or
unattended in area where appliance is in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance.
Wear Proper Apparel
 Loose-fitting or hanging garments should
never be worn while using the appliance.
User Servicing
 Do not repair or replace any part of the
appliance unless specifically recommended in
the manual. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified technician.
Storage in or on Appliance
 Flammable materials should not be stored in
an oven or near a cooktop.
Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires
 Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher.
Use Only Dry Potholders
 Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may
result in burns from steam. Do not let
potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not
use a towel or other bulky cloth.
Use Proper Pan Size
 This appliance is equipped with one or more
surface units of different size. Select utensils
having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface unit heating element. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of
the heating element to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper
relationship of utensil to burner will also
improve efficiency.
Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High
Heat Settings
 Boil over causes smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite.
Protective Liners
 Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit
drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as
suggested in the manual. Improper installation
of these liners may result in a risk of electric
shock, or fire.
Glazed Cooking Utensils
 Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,
ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils
are suitable for range-top service without
breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature.
Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and
Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units
 To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of
flammable materials, and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil, the
handle of a utensil should be positioned so
that it is turned inward, and does not extend
over adjacent elements.
Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements
 Heating elements should never be immersed
in water.
Do Not Cook on Broken Cook-Top
 If cook-top should break, cleaning solutions
and spillovers may penetrate the broken cook-
top and create a risk of electric shock. Contact
a qualified technician immediately.
Clean Cook-Top With Caution
 If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on
a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam
burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
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If you receive a damaged product, immediately
contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or
use a damaged appliance. Do not install or use
the appliance if the conduit is damaged.

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PERSONAL SAFETY
WARNING
To reduce the risk of injury to persons, in the
event of a grease fire, observe the following:
 Grease is flammable and should be handled
carefully.
 Do not use water on grease fires.
 Never pick up a flaming pan. Smother sheet or
flat tray.
 Flaming grease outside of utensil can be
extinguished with baking soda or, if available, a
multipurpose dry chemical or foam type
extinguisher.
 Let fat cool before attempting to handle it.
 Wipe up spill-overs immediately.
 If you are "flaming" liquors or other spirits under
an exhaust, turn the fan off. The draft could
cause the flames to spread out of control.
 Never leave the surface area unattended at
high heat setting. Boil-over cause smoking and
greasy spill over, which may ignite.
CAUTION
Do not allow aluminum foil, plastic, paper or cloth to
come in contact with a hot surface. Do not allow pans
to boil dry.
 Be careful to prevent burns. If the flames do
not go out immediately, evacuate and call the
fire department.
 Always have a working smoke detector near the
kitchen.
 Leave the hood ventilator on when flambéing
food only if there is smoke without flames.
Use an extinguisher only if
 You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher,
and you already know how to operate it.
 The fire is small and contained in the area
where it started.
 The fire department is being called.
 You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
 Never use water on cooking fires.
 In the event that personal clothing catches fire,
drop and roll immediately to extinguish
flames.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of burn injuries during
cooktop use, observe the following:
 Never use the cooktop to warm or heat a room.
 Children or pets should not be left alone or
unattended in an area where appliances are in
use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance.
CAUTION
Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets
above a cooktop or on the backguard of a cooktop;
children climbing on the cooktop to reach items could
When using the cooktop
 Do not touch the cooking surface or the
Surface areas may become hot enough
to cause burns. Surface elements may be hot
even though they are dark in color. During and
after use, do not touch or let flammable
materials contact heating elements until they
have had time to cool.
When using the cooktop installed over an oven
 Do not touch heating elements or interior
surfaces of oven. Heating elements may be
hot even though they are dark in color. Interior
surfaces of an oven become hot enough to
cause burns. During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact heating elements or interior
surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient
time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance
may become hot enough to cause burns –
among these surfaces are (identification of
surfaces – for example, oven vent openings
and surfaces near these openings, oven
doors, and windows of oven doors).
 To minimize the possibility of burns, ignition of
flammable materials and spillage, the handle
of a container should be turned toward the
center of the cooktop without extending over
any nearby surface units.
 Use only certain types of glass, heatproof
glass ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other
glazed utensils that are suitable for cooktop
use.
be seriously injured.
surrounding areas.
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 1100W / 2500W 5”/9” dual circuit element and control
 1200W 6” single circuit element and control
 1800W 7” single circuit element and control
 “ON” and hot surface indicator lights
 1200W 6” single circuit element and control
 1100W / 2500W 5”/9” dual circuit element and control
 1800W / 2700W 8”/11” dual circuit element and control
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 1800W 7” single circuit element and control
 “ON” and hot surface indicator lights
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Element and Control Setting
SINGLE RADIANT ELEMENT
Temperature limiters
Each radiant heaters has its own sensor to protect the
glass cooking surface from extreme high
temperatures. The limiter will operate automatically by
cycling the element the cycles as defined by knob
setting (HI-LO)
DUAL RADIANT ELEMENT
The dual element consist of two radiant ribbon
elements within the same heating area. Either the
small (inner element) or both (inner and outer)
elements may be selected for use. There are an
infinite number of heat settings between the LO and HI
position.
 Type and quality of pan
 Type, quantity and temperature of the food
 Element used and cook’s preferences
HEAT SETTINGS
TYPE OF FOOD
Melting butter, chocolate LO
Delicate sauce, rice,
simmering sauces with
butter and egg yolk
LO to
Medium
Cooking vegetables, fish
broths, eggs (fried or
scrambled), finishing
cereals, pasta, milk,
pancakes, pudding,
simmering meats,
steaming vegetables,
pop corn, bacon, stewing
meet soup, sau-teed
vegetables, spaghetti
sauces
Medium
Braising meat, pan frying
meat, fish, eggs, stir frying,
quickly brown or sear
meats, holding a rapid boil.
Medium to
HI
Boiling water for
vegetables, pasta
HI
Control knobs (pos. 1 to 4)
The placement of each knob corresponds to the
placement of the heating element that it controls.
To turn on any element, PUSH DOWN on the knob
and TURN in either direction to desired heat setting.
Hot surface indicator light
.
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This type of electric element uses a wire ribbon
located under the glass surface to provide the heat for
cooking. Each element cycles on and off during
operation, controlled by its own temperature limiter.
The HI and LO settings have xed positions
to dene the minimum and maximum heat settings.
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control knob and turn it counter-clockwise, setting the
heat according to the graphic surrounding the knob.
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on the control knob and turn it clockwise, setting the
heat according to the graphic surrounding the knob.
Recommended Settings
These are the recommended settings without the
element being preheated. A range of heat settings are
listed because the actual setting depends on:
Each element features a hot surface indicator light to
show when the corresponding element is ON or hot.
The light remains on until the element has cooled to
a safe temperature to touch (approximately 150°F). If
a hot surface light is ON, use caution when working
around the cooktop because it is still hot.
Dual Element
Knob
Single Element Knob
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Cookware
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Cooking Utensil Guidelines
 Aluminium: heats and cools quickly frying,
braising, roasting. May leave metal markings on
glass.
 Cast Iron: heats and cools quickly Not
recommended. Retains excessive heat and may
damage cooktop.
when
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• All products are wiped clean with solvents at the
factory to remove any visible signs of dirt, oil, and
grease which may remain from the manufacturing
process.
• If present, remove all packing and literature from
the cooktop surface.
• Clean the glass cooking surface before using it
for the rst time. A thorough cleaning with a glass
cooktop cleaner is recommended. It only takes
a minute and it puts a clean, shiny nish on the
cooking surface before use.
• There may be a slight odor during the rst
several uses. This odor is normal and will
disappear over time.
• Optimal cooking performance depends on proper
cookware being selected and used.
• The cooking surface retains heat and remains
hot over 20 minutes after the elements have
been turned off.
• The glass ceramic cooking surface is durable
and resistant to impact, but not unbreakable.
It can crack or break if a pan or other object is
dropped on it.
• Do not use aluminum foil directly on the glass; it
will melt and damage the glass surface.
• Do not allow pans to boil dry. This can damage
the pan, element and/or cooktop.
• Never cook food directly on the glass.
• Do not slide cookware across cooking surface, it
may scratch the glass
• Using cast iron cookware on the glass cooktop
Is not recommended. Cast iron retains heat and
may result in cooktop damage.

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Cookware
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Cooking Utensil Guidelines
 Aluminium: heats and cools quickly frying,
braising, roasting. May leave metal markings on
glass.
 Cast Iron: heats and cools quickly Not
recommended. Retains excessive heat and may
damage cooktop.
when
COOKWARE
GENERAL
The choice of pan directly affects the cooking
performance (speed and uniformity). For best results,
select pans with the following features:
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When a pan is hot, the base (pan bottom) should rest
evenly on the surface without wobbling (rocking). Ideal
cookware should have a flat bottom, straight side, a
well fitting lid and the material should be of medium to
heavy thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop.
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The base of the pan should cover or match the
diameter of the element being used.
  heats and cools quickly. Good for
gourmet cooking, lined wine sauces, egg dishes.
  performance depends on material.
Not recommended. Metal imperfections in enamel
may scratch cooktop.
  heats and cools slowly. Not
recommended. Heats too slowly. Imperfections in
enamel may scratch cooktop.
  heats and cools at moderate
rate. Good for soups, sauces, rate vegetables,
general cooking.
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CANNING
Pots that extend further than 1 inch beyond the edge
of element's outside diameter are not recommended
for most cooking applications. However, when
canning with water-bath or a pressure canner, larger-
diameter pots may be used, because boiling water
temperatures (even under pressure) are not harmful
to the cooktop surfaces.
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Most syrup or sauce mixtures, and all fried foods,
cook at temperatures much higher than boiling water.
Such temperatures could eventually damage the
glass cooktop surfaces.
Be sure the canner ts over:
 the center of the element. If the canner cannot
be centered on the element for some reason, use
smaller diameter pots for good canning results.
 Flat-bottomed canners must be used. Do not use
canners with anged or rippled bottoms (often
found in enamelware) because they don't make
good contact with the cooktop surface and take a
long time to boil water.
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 When canning, use recipes and procedures from
reputable sources.
 Remember that canning is a process that
generates large amounts of steam. To avoid
burns from steam or heat, be careful when
canning.
CAUTION
Safe canning requires that harmful micro organisms
are destroyed and that the jars are sealed
completely. When canning foods in a water-bath
canner, a gentle but steady boil must be maintained
for the required time. When canning foods in a
pressure canner, the pressure must be maintained
for the required time.
After you have adjusted the controls, it is very
important to make sure the boil or pressure levels
Since you must make sure to process the canning
jars for the specified time, with no interruption in
processing time, do not can on any cooktop if your
canner is not flat.
CAUTION
Food packaged in aluminum foil should not be placed
directly on the glass ceramic surface for cooking;
aluminum foil can melt and cause permanent
damage.
CAUTION
Plastic, paper, and cloth can melt or burn when in
contact with a hot surface. Do not let these items
come in contact with the hot glass.
specified are maintained for the required time.
Reliable recipes and procedures are available
from the manufacturer of your canner,
manufacturers of glass jars for canning, and the
United States Department of Agriculture Extension
Service.

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Cleaning the Cooktop
CAUTION
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are
cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.
Apply a small amount of ceramic cooktop cleaning
crème on a daily basis. It provides a protective
film that makes it easy to remove water
spots or food spatters. The temperature of the cooking
surface reduces the protective qualities of this
cleaner over time.
It must be reapplied before each use. Use a clean
cloth and apply cooktop cleaning crème to remove
dust or metal marks that can occur on the counter
level surface between uses.
CONTROL KNOBS
Pull up to remove the knob using a towel for
leverage. Wipe with hot, soapy cloth, rinse and dry.
Do not soak!
FRAME
(Stainless steel models)
Always wipe with the grain when cleaning. For
moderate/ heavy soil, use BonAmi® or Soft Scrub® (no
bleach).
Wipe using a damp sponge or cloth, rinse and dry.
DAILY CLEANING TECHNIQUES
Clean the surface when it is completely cool with the
following exception.
Remove these soils
immediately with the
razor blade scraper:
 Dry sugar
 Sugar syrup
 Tomato products
 Milk
DAILY CLEANING
Wipe off spatters with a clean, damp cloth; use white
vinegar if smudge remains; rinse.
Apply a small amount of the Cooktop Cleaning
Crème.
When dry, buff surface with a clean paper towel or
cloth.
CAUTION
Do not use any kind of cleaner on the glass while the
surface is hot; use only the razor blade scraper. The
resulting fumes can be hazardous to your health.
Heating the cleaner can chemically attack and
damage the surface.
RECOMMENDED CLEANERS

Use only a small amount; apply to a clean paper towel
or cloth. Wipe on the surface and buff with a clean dry
towel.
 BonAmi®:
Rinse and dry.
 Soft Scrub® (without bleach):
Rinse and dry.
 White vinegar:
Rinse and dry.
 Razor blade scraper
Packaged with cooktop.
Note: The recommended cleaners indicate a type of
cleaner and do not constitute an endorsement.
AVOID THESE CLEANERS
 Glass cleaners which contain ammoniac or
chlorine bleach
These ingredients may permanently etch or stain the
cooktop.
 Caustic cleaners
Oven cleaners such as Easy Off® may etch the
cooktop surface.
 Abrasive cleaners
Metal scouring pads and scrub sponges such as
Scotch Brite can scratch and/or leave metal marks.
Soap-filled scouring pads such as SOS® can scratch
the surface.
 Powdery cleaners
Containing chlorine bleach can permanently stain the
cooktop.
 Flammable cleaners
Such as lighter fluid or WD-40.
a Dacor Cooktop Cleaning Crème (PN A302):
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Wipe off spatters with a clean, damp cloth. use white
vinegar if smudges remain, then rinse. Apply a small
amount of the Dacro Cooktop Cleaning Crème.
When dry, buff surface with a clean paper towel or
cloth.

12
ENGLISH
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause Possible Remedy
Nothing works
Cooktop not connected to proper
electrical circuit.
Fuse is blown or circuit breaker is tripped.
No electricity to the cooktop.
Have electrician verify that the proper
rated cooktop voltage is being supplied
to the cooktop. Have electrician replace
fuse or reset circuit breaker.
Have electrician check your power
supply.
Heating elements do not heat
properly
Cooktop is connected to 120 volt power
supply.
Power supply connection is loose.
Improper cookware is being used.
Have electrician connect cooktop to the
proper voltage.
Have electrician tighten the connections
at the junction box.
Select proper cookware as outlined in
the Cooktop Operation section of this
manual.
Heating elements cycle off
even when elements are
turned to their highest settings
Heating element temperature limiters are
temporarily shutting off the elements due
to exceeding the maximum allowable
temperature.
This is a normal operating condition,
especially during rapid heat-up.
The element will cycle back on
automatically after it has cooled
sufficiently.
Glass ceramic surface is see-
through or appears to be red
in color.
Under direct or bright lighting, you will
sometimes be able to see through the
glass and into the chassis due to its
transparent quality. You may also notice a
red tint under these conditions
These are normal properties of black
ceramic glass panels.
TROUBLESHOOTING

13
Warranty and Service ENGLISH
If You Need Service
Before you obtain service, please review the Troubleshooting
section on page 12. If you have performed the checks
in the Problem Solution Guide and the problem has not been
remedied, please contact us at one of the numbers below. Prior
to requesting service, it is helpful to be familiar with the warranty
terms and conditions listed in the Warranty section below.
For warranty repairs, call:
Dacor Distinctive Service
Phone: [phone] (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Pacific Time
For a list of Dacor service agents for non-warranty repairs:
Dacor Customer Service
Phone: [phone] (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time
At Dacor, we believe that our quality of service equals that of our
product. Should your experience with our service network or
product be different, please contact our Customer Service Team
and share your encounter with us. We will do our utmost to
resolve the situation for you and deliver on our Dacor promise.
Warranty
What Is Covered
CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTIES
DACOR ELECTRIC COOKTOPS
WITHIN THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U.S.A., THE DISTRICT OF
COLUMBIA AND CANADA*:
FULL ONE-YEAR WARRANTY
If your DACOR product fails to function within one year of
the original date of purchase, due to a defect in material or
workmanship, DACOR will remedy the defect without charge
to you or subsequent users. The owner must provide proof of
purchase upon request, and have the appliance accessible for
service.
* Warranty is null and void if non-CUL approved product is
transported from the U.S.
OUTSIDE THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U.S.A., THE DISTRICT
OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA:
LIMITED FIRST YEAR WARRANTY
If your DACOR product fails to function within one year of
the original date of purchase, due to a defect in material or
workmanship, DACOR will furnish a new part, F.O.B. factory,
to replace the defective part. All delivery, installation, and labor
costs are the responsibility of the purchaser. The owner must
provide proof of purchase upon request, and have the appliance
accessible for service.
What Is Not Covered
Failure of the product caused by faulty installation, improper•
usage, or neglect of required maintenance.
Service calls to educate the customer in the proper use and•
care of the product.
Failure of the product when used for commercial, business,•
rental or any application other than for residential consumer
use.
Replacement of house fuses or fuse boxes, or resetting of•
circuit breakers.
Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, flood or•
other acts of God.
Breakage, discoloration or damage to glass, metal surfaces,•
plastic components, trim, paint, or other cosmetic finish,
caused by improper usage or care, abuse, or neglect.
THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THE ABOVE EXPRESSED
WARRANTIES ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES.
THEREFORE, NO OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES ARE
MADE, AND OUTSIDE THE FIFTY STATES OF THE UNITED
STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA, ALL
IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO,
ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS
FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED IN
DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL
PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL DACOR BE LIABLE FOR
INCIDENTAL EXPENSE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. NO
WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, ARE MADE TO ANY
BUYER FOR RESALE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied
warranty lasts, or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of
inconsequential damages, so the above limitations or exclusions
may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights,
and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

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