Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ER30D Dacor
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Us e an d Care M anu al Ep icure ® R a n g e Part No. 102188 Rev . C T able of Contents Important Safety Instructions ............................................. 1-4 Getting T o Know Y our Range ............................................ 4-6 Setting Up Y our Range .
T o Our V alued Customer: Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor ® products! Our unique combination of features, style and performance make us The Life of the Kitchen ™ , and a great addition to your home.
1 INST ALLER: LEA VE THIS GUIDE WITH THE APPLIANCE. CUSTOMER: READ THIS USE AND CARE MANUAL COMPLETEL Y BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. SA VE IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IT CONT AINS IMPORT ANT USE AND CARE INFORMA TION. KEEP YOUR SALES RECEIPT OR CANCELED CHECK IN A SAFE PLACE.
2 3 Impor tant Safety Instructions W ARNING If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder . Do not install or use a damaged appliance. Make sure that the range has been properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer according to the accompanying installation instructions.
2 3 Impor tant Safety Instructions W ARNING Do not use water on grease fires. A violent steam explosion may result. Smother any flames with a lid, cookie sheet, or flat tray . Use baking soda or a foam extinguisher to extinguish flaming grease. Be careful to avoid getting burned.
4 5 Impor tant Safety Instructions Getting to Know Y our Range CAUTION Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, etc.) to remain on the range’s surfaces. The porcelain finish may stain. Never use the cooktop surface as a cutting board. Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object such as a knife or metal spatula.
4 5 Getting to Know Y our Range Control Panel Broil Element Self-Clean Latch Convection Element, Fan, and Filter Bake Element Oven Light Rack Supports Meat Probe Connector Rack Door Gasket Oven Light Keys CLOCK: Use this key to set the clock.
6 7 Getting to Know Y our Range BACKGUARD: Some versions of the range come with a three (3) inch backguard installed. It protects the wall from the ef fects of heat and splattering grease. An optional six (6) inch and a nine (9) inch backguard are also available.
6 7 Setting Up Y our Range Cooktop Assembly Stack Burner Assembly Put the burner rings on the burner bases as shown below . Match the correct sizes. The bottom of the correct size burner ring fits inside the top of the matching burner base. T urn the ring until it drops into place.
8 9 When installing the knobs, align the “D-shaped” opening on the back of the knob with the end of the valve shaft. Carefully push the knob on until it stops. Put the remaining knobs on the left valve shafts. • • Setting Up Y our Range Grates Gently set the grates on top of the spill tray .
8 9 Setting Up Y our Range Control Panel Position The control panel can be swiveled to a 50° angle for easier viewing and use. T o pivot the control panel: Push in on the bottom of the control panel where it says “ PRESS HERE” . The control panel will pivot up.
10 1 1 Selecting the Cookware For overall safety and best cooktop performance, select the correct cooking utensil for the food being cooked. Improperly selected cooking utensils will not cook evenly or efficiently . Use cookware that: Has flat, smooth bottoms.
10 1 1 Operating the Cooktop Using the Griddle For best results, allow the griddle to preheat for about 10 minutes before you start to cook. Before using the griddle for the first time, wash it in hot, soapy water . Rinse it and allow it to dry thoroughly .
12 13 Operating the Oven Before Y ou Cook... When you use your oven to bake or roast, it preheats automatically . The preheat cycle rapidly brings the oven chamber up to the proper cooking temperature. It takes several minutes to preheat the oven. Preheat time depends on the temperature settings.
12 13 Operating the Oven Starting Y our Oven Adjust the racks to the appropriate level. Determine the best cooking mode for the type of food to be cooked. 1. 2. Select from the following: CONVECTION BAKE - A combination of the convection fan and a bottom heat source.
14 15 Preset (Jump-in) T emperature Settings Y our oven has a preset “jump-in” temperature setting for each of the cooking modes to reduce the need to always enter the temperature. See the table below . See “Starting Y our Oven” on page 13 for directions on how to cook at the preset temperature.
14 15 Operating the Oven Understanding the V arious Oven Modes The three basic styles of cooking in an oven are: BAKING - The gentle cooking of dry goods such as cookies, cakes, soufflés, etc. ROASTING - The cooking of meats or vegetables over a period of time.
16 17 Operating the Oven Y our range offers three convection cooking modes: Pure Convection Convection Bake Convection Roast As a general rule, in the convection modes time is about 25% shorter . Set the timer 15 minutes before the shortest stated time and add more time if necessary .
16 17 T imers W ARNING The timers on your range do not turn the oven on or off. They are only for timing purposes. When you want to turn the oven off automatically , use the Delay Timed Cooking Features (see page 18). IMPORT ANT : Pressing the CANCEL/SECURE key does NOT turn of f the timers.
18 19 Delay T imed Cooking Features If you want to set the oven to automatically turn itself on or off at a later time, you can use the delay timed features. Things to Know About Delay T imed Cooking: The delay timed options work for all of the various cook modes, except broil and convection broil.
18 19 If you want to cook using a different probe temperature, enter it on the keypad. Use the USDA Minimum Safe Cooking T emperature Chart as a guideline for the type of meat you are cooking. Press ST ART . If you do not press ST ART , the probe mode will start automatically after six seconds.
20 21 Operating the Oven Important details about the meat probe: Y ou must select the specific cooking mode ( BAKE , CONVECTION BAKE , PURE CONVECTION , or CONVECTION ROAST ) before you press the PROBE key . There is no preheat cycle when the meat probe feature is used.
20 21 Dehydrating T ips (cont.) Solving Discoloration Problems: T o prevent darkening during dehydration and storage, you should steam blanch apples, apricots, peaches, nectarines, pears, or foods that will oxidize. T o steam blanch: Add 1 inch of water to a 4 quart sauce pot.
22 23 Cooking T ips Food Placement NOTE: The rack positions mentioned below are counting from the bottom up. T ypically , when baking on 2 racks, use rack positions #2 and #4 or #1 and #3. When baking on 3 racks, use rack positions #1, #3, and #5.
22 23 Cleaning and Maintenance Y our Oven’ s Self-Clean Feature About the Self-Clean Cycle The oven will run better and produce better baked goods when it is clean. During self- cleaning, the oven is heated to very high temperatures which burn off any deposits on the surfaces of the oven.
24 25 General Cleaning CAUTION Use only a sponge, soft cloth, fibrous or plastic brush, or nylon pad for cleaning the surfaces of your range. Avoid the use of abrasive cleaners such as steel wool. Knobs and T rim Rings CAUTION Do not soak the knobs in water or put them in the dishwasher .
24 25 Cooktop Disassembly CAUTION Do not clean the cooktop grates, burner parts or WOK ring in a dishwasher . They will be damaged. Dry and re-assemble the burners and grates completely before use. • • When the cooktop is cool, remove the grates from the top of the cooktop.
26 27 Oven Y our oven’s self-clean feature eliminates the need for manual scrubbing of interior surfaces. The steps below are for cleaning surfaces and items that are not cleaned by the self-clean process. T o use the self-clean feature see page 23.
26 27 Cleaning and Maintenance Door Gasket (Seal) Clean the door gasket by dabbing it with a solution of water and mild soap. Do not scrub it or it will become damaged. Oven Racks T o clean the oven racks, apply a solution of detergent and hot water .
28 29 Replacing the Light Bulbs Light bulb replacement is considered to be a homeowner maintenance operation. If the lights do not work, before replacing them, please consult the Problem Solution Guide on page 30. T o replace the light bulbs, follow these steps: T urn off power to the oven at the main power supply .
28 29 Replacement Par ts and Accessories DESCRIPTION DACOR P ART NUMBER Halogen Light Bulb (12V , 20W) 100429 Meat Probe 72723 Wok Ring A WR4 Cooktop Griddle AG30 Cooktop Grill AEGR30 Standard Broil P.
30 31 Before Y ou Call for Ser vice PROBLEM MA Y BE CAUSED BY WHA T T O DO Nothing works. Range not connected to electrical power . Have electrician connect range to properly wired electrical connection. Power to range is off. T urn power on at junction box.
30 31 Problem Solution Guide - Cooktop PROBLEM MA Y BE CAUSED BY WHA T T O DO Igniters do not spark. Range not connected to electrical power . Have electrician connect range to properly wired electrical connection. Power to range is off. Turn power on at junction box.
32 What Is Covered CERTIFICA TE OF W ARRANTIES: DACOR RANGES WITHIN THE FIFTY ST A TES OF THE U.S.A., THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, AND CANADA*: FULL ONE-YEAR W ARRANTY If your DACOR product fails to func.
32 NO POST AGE NECESSAR Y IF MAILED IN THE UNITED ST A TES DACOR INC. A TTN: W ARRANTY PROCESSING DEPT 1440 BRIDGE GA TE DR STE 200 PO BOX 6532 DIAMOND BAR CA 91765-9861 BUSINESS REPL Y MAIL PERMIT NO.
Web Site: www .Dacor .com Corporate Phone: (800) 793-0093 W ARRANTY INFORMA TION IMPORT ANT : Y our warranty will not be activated until you activate it online or return this form to Dacor. If you have purchased more than one Dacor product, please return all forms in one envelope or activate the warranty for each product online.
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