Range Hood Diagnostics

Dacor Range Hood
Error Codes

Meanings, severity levels, safe checks you can perform, and when to call a technician.

Enter the code shown on your range hood display

Is it safe to keep using it?

Depends on code severity. Low/Medium codes often allow continued use, High severity requires immediate stop.

Can error codes be reset?

Some codes clear after power cycle. Persistent codes indicate underlying issues needing repair.

When should I stop using it?

Stop immediately for water leak codes, burning smell, or any High severity error.

Error Code Directory

Click any code for detailed troubleshooting steps

Low Medium High
Code Meaning Severity Common Symptom
FAN-FAIL Blower motor not running High Turning the fan to any speed produces little or no airflow at the hood opening. Cooking smoke and steam rise past the hood unimpeded. Holding a tissue near the hood intake confirms minimal suction. View FAN-NOISE Abnormal blower noise Medium A rhythmic or irregular rattling sound originates from inside the hood housing when the fan is running. The noise may increase with fan speed. This is the most common noise complaint on Dacor wall-mount hoods. View NO-LIGHT Hood lights not working Low Activating the hood light control — whether a touch button or physical switch — does not turn on any of the LED or halogen lamps beneath the hood. The cooking surface remains dark. View NO-POWER Hood has no power Medium Pressing any button or switch on the range hood produces no response at all. The fan does not start, the lights do not activate, and any LED indicator on the control panel remains dark. View SWITCH-FAIL Control switch unresponsive Medium Pressing a fan speed button or rotating a speed control switch does not change the fan speed or activate the blower. The hood may be running at a fixed speed or may not respond at all to that specific control. View VENT-BLOCK Ductwork blocked or restricted Medium The blower is audibly running and producing normal noise, but cooking smoke and steam accumulate in the kitchen instead of being drawn into the hood. The fan is working but air has nowhere to go. View