Dacor ER36D Use & Care Manual
Text of the manual
Use and Care Manual
Epicure
® Range
Part No. 100729 Rev. L
Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s
Important Safety Instructions.............................................. 1-4
Getting to Know Your Range............................................. 4-7
Setting Up Your Range..................................................... 8-10
Operating the Cooktop.................................................. 11-12
Operating the Oven....................................................... 13-22
Cooking Tips..................................................................... 23
Cleaning and Maintenance............................................. 24-29
Replacement Parts and Accessories ........................................ 30
Before You Call For Service ........................................... 31-32
Warranty and Service......................................................... 33
Notes......................................................................... 34-36
Warranty Card.......................................................Back Cover
For use with models ER36D, ER36D-C
ER48D, ER48D-C
Important Safety Instructions
Installer: Leave these instructions with the appliance.
Consumer: Read this use and care manual completely before
using this appliance. Save it for future reference. It contains impor-
tant use and care information. Keep your sales receipt or canceled
check. Proof of original purchase date is required for
warranty service.
For service and warranty information, see page 33.
If you have any questions (other than warranty questions) call:
Dacor Customer Service
(800) 793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Web site: www.Dacor.com
Have the complete model and serial number identification of your
range ready. Record these numbers below for easy access. The
numbers are found on a label inside the grill, inside the door. See
the diagram below.
Model number ______________________________
Serial number ______________________________
Date of purchase____________________________
Model Identification
ER36D-C-SCH/NG/H
SIZE (in inches)
COUNTRY CODE
C = Equipped for use in Canada
No character = Equipped for U.S.A
GAS TYPE
NG = Natural gas
LP = Liquid petroleum (propane)
ALTITUDE
H = Equipped for high altitude operation,
4000 ft. (1219 m) and up
No character = Equipped for low altitude
Important Information About Safety
Instructions
The Important Safety Instructions and warnings in this manual
are not meant to cover all possible problems and situations that
can occur. Use common sense and caution when installing,
maintaining or operating this or any other appliance.
Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team about problems
or situations that you do not understand.
Safety Symbols and Labels
danger
Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury
or death.
warning
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
caution
Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor
personal injury or property damage.
warning
WARNING - NEVER use this appliance as a space heater
to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon
monoxide poisoning and overheating of the appliance.
warning
WARNING - NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the
oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as
aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and
may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings
may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
At Dacor, we continuously improve the quality and performance of
all our products. We may need to make changes to this appliance
without updating these instructions.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some by-products
that are on the list of substances which are known by the State
of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm. California
law requires businesses to warn customers of potential
exposure to such substances. To minimize exposure to these
substances, always operate this unit according to the use
and care manual, ensuring you provide good ventilation when
cooking with gas.
READ AND SAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Model and Serial Number Location
Serial number labels is
located inside the grate
Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT: If you smell gas:
Do not use or light any appliance.
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Do not touch any electrical switch or use any electrical devices including the telephone in your building.
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From a neighbors phone, immediately call the gas supplier. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
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If you cannot contact the gas supplier, call the fire department.
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IMPORTANT: To avoid the possibility of explosion or fire, do not store or use combustible, flammable or explosive vapors and
liquids (such as gasoline) inside or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Also keep items that could explode, such as
aerosol cans away from the burners and the oven. Do not store flammable or explosive materials in adjacent cabinets or areas.
IMPORTANT: Child entrapment and suffocation are not problems of the past. Junked or abandoned appliances are still dangerous,
even if they sit out for “just a few days.” If you are getting rid of your old range, please follow the instructions below to help
prevent accidents. Before you throw away your old range:
Take off the oven door(s).
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Leave the racks in place so that children cannot easily climb inside.
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Cut the prongs off of the power plug.
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Cut off the power cable and discard it separately from the appliance.
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If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder.
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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
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installation instructions. Have the installer show you the location of the gas shut off valve and the fuse or junction box so that you
know where and how to turn off the gas supply and power to the range.
If the wall behind the cooktop is constructed of combustible material, the installer must attach the optional 3”, 9”, or 24”
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backguard to the back of the range instead of the island trim. Do not operate the range without the backguard in place if the
back wall is made of combustible materials. A fire may result.
Do not install, repair, or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in the literature accompanying it. A
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qualified service technician should perform all other service.
Before performing any type of service, make sure that the gas supply and electrical power to the range is turned off.
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NEVER block or cover any slots, holes or passages anywhere inside the oven or on the outside of the range. Doing so blocks
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airflow through the oven and cooktop and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning or fire. See the Getting to Know Your Range
section for the location of the various air holes (slots).
Only use the range for cooking tasks expected of a home appliance as outlined in this manual. This range is not intended for
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commercial use.
DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACES OF THE OVEN OR COOKTOP DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE
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Make sure individuals who use the range are able to operate it properly.
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Never allow anyone, including children to sit, stand or climb on any part of the range, including the door(s). Doing so may cause
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tipping, damage, serious injury or death.
Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area around the range. Do not allow children to play with the controls, pull on
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the handle(s) or touch other parts of the range.
Do not store items of interest to children on top of or above the range. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on the
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appliance.
Do not attempt to use this appliance in the event of a power failure.
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Do not tamper with the controls.
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To prevent the unit from tipping forward and to provide a stable installation, the unit must be secured in place with the anti-tip
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device (see the separate installation instructions provided with this range).
Do not cover the burners and grates with anything except properly selected utensils. Decorative covers may cause a fire hazard
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or damage to the range if a burner is accidentally turned on with the cover in place.
Do not heat unopened food containers such as baby food jars and cans. Pressure build up may cause the container to burst and
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cause injury.
danger
warning
General Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your range, follow basic safety precautions, including the
following:
Important Safety Instructions
Clean the cooktop thoroughly before operating it for the first time.
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Do not use water on grease fires. A violent steam explosion may result. Smother any flames with a lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
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Use baking soda or a foam extinguisher to extinguish flaming grease. Be careful to avoid getting burned.
Keep flammable items, such as paper, cardboard, plastic and cloth away from the burners and other hot surfaces. Do not place
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such items in the oven. Do not allow pot holders to touch hot surfaces or gas burners.
Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using the range. Do not allow clothing to come into contact with the interior of the
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oven or the cooktop and surrounding areas during and immediately after use.
Do not use towels or bulky cloth as pot holders.
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Do not hang flammable or heat sensitive objects over the range.
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If the range is near a window, do not use long curtains as window treatment. The curtains could blow over the cooktop and
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create a fire hazard.
To avoid the possibility of fire, do not leave the range unattended when using the cooktop.
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When deep fat frying:
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Be certain that the pan is large enough to contain the desired volume of food without overflow caused by the bubbling of the
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fat. Never leave a deep fat fryer unattended.
Avoid frying moist or frost-covered foods. Foods with high water content may cause spattering or spilling of the hot fat.
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Heat fat slowly, and stir together any combination of oils and fats prior to applying heat. Utilize a deep fat frying thermometer
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to avoid heating the fat to temperatures above the flash point.
Do not use the oven for storage.
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Clean and maintain the range regularly as instructed in this manual. Keep the entire range, ventilation filters and range hoods
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free of grease that could catch fire.
Do not touch the burner assembly, grates and surrounding surfaces (including the backguard) or the interior surfaces of the
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oven(s) during use. After use, make sure these surfaces have had sufficient time to cool before touching them.
Do not touch the outside surfaces of the range during the self clean cycle. They will be hot. Venting from the oven may cause the
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cooktop and backguard to become hot.
Before using glazed cookware, such as glass, ceramic, or earthenware, check the manufacturer’s temperature and usage
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recommendations. Glazed cookware that is not designed for high heat use may crack or break, causing a spill or burn hazard.
Exercise caution when opening the oven door(s). Let hot air or steam escape before looking or reaching into the oven(s).
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Use extreme caution if adding water to food on a hot cooktop or in the oven. The steam can cause serious burns or scalds.
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Use only dry pot holders when removing food and cookware from the cooktop or oven. Wet pot holders can cause steam burns.
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Make sure that all the cooktop parts are dry before lighting a burner.
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Use cookware only for its intended purpose. Check the manufacturer’s recommendations before use to determine if a utensil
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is suitable for use on a cooktop or in an oven. Certain types of glass, ceramic, and earthenware are not suitable for use on a
cooktop. Personal injury or damage may result from the improper use of cookware.
Select cookware carefully. Use utensils of the proper size, material and construction for the particular type of cooking being
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done. Utensils need to be large enough to contain the desired quantity of food without boil-overs or spill-overs. Choose pans
with easy to hold handles that will stay cool while cooking. Do not use utensils with loose handles. Avoid using pans that are too
heavy to lift safely.
Turn the knobs to the
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OFF position prior to removing them from the valve stems.
The cooktop should never be operated without the knobs and trim rings in place.
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For your safety, do not use the oven to cook without the convection filter(s) installed. When the filter is not installed, the spinning
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fan blades at the back of the oven are exposed.
Do not allow food to sit in the oven for more than one hour before or after cooking. Eating spoiled food can result in food
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poisoning.
Non-stick coatings, when heated, can be harmful to birds. Remove birds to a separate, well-ventilated room during cooking.
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warning
Getting to Know Your Range
Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, etc.) to remain on the range’s surfaces. The porcelain finish may stain.
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Never use the cooktop surface as a cutting board.
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Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may scratch the range’s
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surfaces.
To prevent damage, remove the meat probe from the oven when it is not being used.
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Do not line the oven with aluminum foil or other materials. These items can melt or burn up during self cleaning and cause
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permanent damage to the oven(s).
Do not leave metal objects, such as aluminum foil, the meat probe, cookie sheets, etc. on the bottom of the oven(s). Objects left
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on the bottom of the oven could damage the bake element. In addition, the objects themselves may be damaged.
On some ovens, the bake and broil elements are behind glass panels on the floor and ceiling of the oven chamber. Do not allow
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these glass panels to become covered up by cookie sheets, aluminum foil, pots, pans, etc. Covering them could cause the
heating elements to over-heat, damaging the oven.
Do not expose the knobs or trim rings to direct flame, hot utensils, or other sources of heat.
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Always ensure that the light fixture lens covers are in place when using the oven(s). The lens covers protect the light bulbs from
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breakage caused by high oven temperatures or mechanical shock.
caution
Important Safety Instructions
36-Inch (ER36D): 6 Burners - 1 Oven
48-Inch (ER48D): 6 Burners - 2 Ovens
Model Identification
Getting to Know Your Range
Backguard
BACKGUARD: The range comes with the standard island trim
package. The optional backguard comes in three sizes, 3”, 9” or
24”. It is attached by the installer if the wall behind your range
is combustible. It protects the wall from the effects of heat and
splattering grease. See the installation instructions..
SPILL TRAY: The spill tray catches any food that falls through
the cooktop grates.
GRATES: The porcelain coated cast iron grates support the
cooking utensils during cooking. They are removable to allow the
area below and around the burners to be cleaned easily. The size
and location of the grates depends on the model of the range.
Model ER36D with Island Trim
Model ER36D with Backguard
Burner Locations
2000 to 8500 BTU stack burner
A.
2200 to 16000 BTU stack burner
B.
1000 to 18000 BTU crown burner
C.
Special Cooktop Features
Perma-Flame™: The Perma-Flame instant re-ignition feature
automatically re-lights a burner quickly if it goes out. With Perma-
Flame, your cooking experience is uninterrupted because the
flame is re-ignited at the same level as when it went out.
Smart Flame™: Smart Flame technology reduces the
temperature under the fingers of the porcelain-coated cast iron
grates. Smart-Flame extends grate life and protects the finish.
SimmerSear™: Dacor’s exclusive precision burner control
system. It allows you to cook with a wide range of heat settings,
from simmer to sear.
About the Cooktop
BURNERS: The size and location of each burner depends on the
range model. The range generates a spark to light the burner
when you turn the knob to ON. Gaskets around the underside
of the burner bases prevent spilled liquids from leaking into the
range’s internal parts.
BURNER CONTROL KNOBS: Use the knobs to turn on the
burners and adjust the flame size. The corresponding knob
illuminates when a burner is on.
TRIM RINGS: Located behind each knob. They prevent liquids
from getting into the range’s internal parts.
Burner
Trim ring
Burner control
knob
Spill tray
Grate
Getting to Know Your Range
CONTROL PANEL: Your oven’s control panel consists of a touch
pad and a display. Use the control panel to operate all the oven’s
features (sometimes called modes).
OVEN RACKS: Each oven comes with chrome-plated adjustable
oven racks. See the table below for the number and type provided
with your model. Page 13 describes the difference between rack
types.
RACK SUPPORTS: There are five rack positions inside each
oven chamber. The rack positions are numbered from the bottom
counting up.
MEAT PROBE CONNECTOR: When you use the meat probe,
insert the skewer into the meat and plug the other end into the
connector. The left oven on model ER48D does not have the meat
probe feature. See the Meat Probe section on pages 20 - 21 for
proper operation.
BAKE ELEMENT: The source of bottom heat, attached to the floor
of the oven. The bake element for the model ER36D oven and the
large oven on model ER48D are hidden below the glass panel on
the floor of the oven chamber.
BROIL ELEMENT: The source of top heat, attached to the oven’s
ceiling. The broil element for the model ER36D oven and the large
oven for model ER48D are hidden above the glass panel on the
ceiling of the oven chamber.
Parts of the Oven
CONVECTION FAN: The convection fan blows heated air into
the oven chamber during the convection cooking process. The
convection filter covers it.
CONVECTION ELEMENT: The convection element heats the air
that is blown into the oven chamber by the convection fan during
the convection cooking process. The convection filter covers it.
CONVECTION FILTER: The convection filter covers the
convection fan. It helps prevent the transfer of taste from one
food to another when you are cooking a whole meal. It also keeps
the oven cleaner, especially when convection roasting or
convection broiling. In addition, it covers the moving convection
fan blades for safety purposes.
OVEN LIGHTS: There are two oven lights inside the oven cham-
ber so that you can easily see inside (the left oven on model
ER48D has only one). You can use the lights when the door is
open or to see inside through the window when the door is closed.
The lights turn on or off only when you press the light key on the
control panel. The bulbs are 12 Vac, 20 Watt, halogen.
DOOR GASKET: The door gasket prevents heat from escaping
when the door is closed.
Self clean LATCH: The self clean latch automatically locks the
oven door during the self clean cycle. The door latches for your
safety. There are very high temperatures inside the oven during
the self clean cycle.
Rack Type
ER36D
ER48D
Standard
2
2 - 26”, 3 - 18”
GlideRack™
1
1 - 26”
Door gasket
Convection element,
fan and filter
Broil element
Intake vents
Intake vents
Exhaust vents
(bottom of door)
Control panel
Oven light
Oven light
Oven rack
Self clean latch
Rack supports
Bake element
Meat probe connector
Model ER36D Shown
Getting to Know Your Range
Control Panel Keys
CLOCK: Use this key to set the clock.
TIMER: Use the TIMER 1 and TIMER 2 keys to time an event.
The two timers operate separately from each other. You can use
them even if the oven is not in use. They do not turn the oven on
or off. See page 18 for instructions.
START: When you use the various features (or modes) on your
oven, select the cooking mode first, then press the START key.
Also use the START key to start the timers.
CANCEL-SECURE: Use this key to turn off your oven. This key
sets all temperature settings back to zero and turns off any fea-
tures (except the timer) that are currently in use. It also activates
the lock-out feature.
LIGHT: Located on the number keypad. If you need to turn the
oven lights on or off, press the light key.
COOKING MODES: Select the type of cooking you want to per-
form by pressing one of the cooking mode keys. Also includes the
Self clean and PROBE keys.
Selects the oven’s self clean feature.
Press this key if you want to use the meat probe to
monitor the internal cooking temperature of meat
when roasting. There is no meat probe for the left
oven on model ER48D.
Number keypad
Light key
Display
Cooking mode keypad
Cooking mode keypad
for left oven
Cooking mode keypad
for right oven
Control Panel Layout
DISPLAY: The control panel display provides various types of
information about the oven, including the current time (once the
clock is set), the current cook settings and the cooking tempera-
ture. The control panel can pivot up for easier access.
NUMBER KEYPAD: When you want to set the temperature, cook
time or the time, use the number keypad.
Control Panel for ER36D
Control Panel for ER48D
Ridge on bottom of
burner cap
Step
Step
Step
Burner base
Burner ring
warning
To avoid the chance of fire, explosion or carbon monoxide
poisoning, do not attempt to use your range without the burners
completely and properly assembled. The burner rings spread
the flame evenly around the burner cap. The burner rings must
be properly seated for proper burner lighting and operation.
Cooktop Assembly
Stack Burner Assembly
Put the burner rings on the burner bases as shown below.
1.
Match the correct sizes. The bottom of the correct size burner
ring fits inside the top of the matching burner base.
Turn the ring until it drops into place. Twist each ring back
2.
and forth slightly to make sure it is properly seated.
Put the burner caps on top of the burner rings. The ridge
3.
around the bottom edge of the cap goes around the top of
the burner ring.
Crown Burner Assembly
Put the burner heads in place as shown below. The locating
1.
tab on the burner head goes in the keyed hole as shown.
Put the burner rings on the burner heads as shown below.
2.
Match the tabs on the bottom of the ring to the slots on the
burner head. Twist each ring back and forth slightly to make
sure it is properly seated.
Put the burner caps on top of the burner rings. The ridge
3.
around the bottom edge of the cap goes around the top of
the burner ring.
Setting Up Your Range
Burner Locations
Stack burners
Crown burners
Slots
Keyed hole
Ridge on bottom of
burner cap
Step
Step
Step
Tabs
Burner base
Put locating tab
into keyed hole
Burner ring
Burner head
Setting Up Your Range
Grates
Gently set the grates on top of the spill tray. Put the legs of each
grate into the corresponding dimples. On the model ER36D, the
middle grate is larger than the other two.
Installing the Burner Knobs
There are two different types of knobs for the range. The knobs
for the center burners have the words “MAX GRIDDLE” on them.
Put the knobs with “
1.
MAX GRIDDLE” written on them onto
the inner (center burner) valve shafts.
When installing the knobs, align the “D” shaped opening on
2.
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 outer valve shafts.
3.
caution
Installing the range knobs in the wrong position may result
in damage to the griddle included with the range. The knobs
for the center burners are marked with the maximum griddle
settings.
Icons on Center Burner Knobs
Icons on Outer Burner Knobs
Setting Up Your Range
Control Panel Settings
Setting the Time
IMPORTANT:
The clock cannot be set during delay timed cooking or if one
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or both timers are in use.
After a power failure, the time on the display may flash, indi-
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cating that the time may not be correct.
To set the time:
Press the
1.
CLOCK key. “TIME” will flash on the display.
Enter the current time and press
2.
START. For example: For
12:08 Press 1-2-0-8 on the keypad, then START.
IMPORTANT: After pressing the clock key, you must enter the
time and press START soon afterward. If you wait longer than six
seconds between pressing keys, the display will go back to the
original setting.
24/12 Hour Clock (Military Time)
The range is set to 12-hour (non-military) time at the factory.
24- hour time is also known as military time. 1:36 PM = 13:36
military time.
If you want to switch the clock to 24 hour time or
switch from military back to regular time:
Press and hold the clock key for six seconds. The display will
1.
indicate the mode the clock is currently set to, 12 HR or 24
HR.
Press the
2.
SELF CLEAN key within six seconds to change the
clock mode. To leave the setting as is, do not touch any keys.
Wait six seconds. The control panel will go back to the regular
3.
clock display, set to the new time standard. If you have set
the clock to 24 hour time, the keypad will allow you to enter
military time when setting the clock.
Setting the Temperature Scale
The control panel allows you to select the temperature scale
(Fahrenheit or Celsius) it uses to display the cooking temperature.
The oven is preset at the factory to Fahrenheit.
To change the temperature scale:
Press and hold the
1.
BROIL key for six seconds.
The display will indicate the temperature scale the control
2.
panel is currently set to, “F” or “C”.
Press the
3.
SELF CLEAN key within six seconds to change the
temperature scale. To leave the setting as is, do not touch
any keys.
Wait six seconds. The control panel will go back to the regular
4.
clock display, set to the new temperature scale.
Control Panel Position
The control panel can be swiveled to a 50° angle for easier view-
ing and use.
To pivot the control panel:
Push in on the bottom of the control panel where it says
1.
“PRESS HERE.” The control panel will pivot up.
Pull up on the bottom of the control panel housing (under
2.
“PRESS HERE”) until it locks in place.
To put the control panel back in the vertical position:
Pull up on the bottom of the control panel housing (under
1.
“PRESS HERE”) to unlock it.
Push in where it says “
2.
PRESS HERE” until it locks into the
vertical position.
CAUTION
When changing the control panel position, push in only on the
spot marked “PRESS HERE”. If you push in on the right or left
side you may damage the pivot mechanism.
Clock key
Press here
Press here
Operating the Cooktop
Lighting a Burner
warning
In the interest of safety, always light the burner first before
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putting the cooking utensil on the grate. Turn the burner
knob to the OFF position before removing the utensil.
Do not turn the knob past the
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HIGH position until lit. Doing
so may result in a burst of flame that could cause burns or
damage to the surrounding area.
Do not touch any burner cap, burner base or igniter while
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the igniter is sparking. An electrical shock could result.
If the gas does not ignite after four seconds or if the flame
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goes out and gas escapes, turn the knob to the off position.
Open a window and allow at least five minutes for the gas
to dissipate. Repeat the lighting procedure.
Each burner control knob has a small diagram next
to it to tell you which burner it operates.
To Light a Burner:
Push in on the knob and turn it counter-clockwise to the
1.
HIGH position. The igniter for the burner will spark repeat-
edly until it lights. The spark makes a “clicking” sound. The
burner should light within four seconds.
The flame should burn evenly around the perimeter of the
2.
burner, except underneath each grate support finger, where
the flame height is reduced by Dacor ’s Smart Flame feature.
A normal flame is steady and blue in color. Foreign material
in the gas line, especially in new construction, may cause an
orange flame during initial operation. This will disappear with
further use. Small yellow tips on the ends of the flames are
normal when using LP gas.
If a burner does not ignite, the igniter continues to spark or if
3.
the flame is not spread evenly around the burner cap, see the
Before You Call for Service section on page 31.
Place the cooking utensil on the grate.
4.
Adjust the flame to the level necessary to perform the desired
5.
cooking process.
IMPORTANT: When the cooktop is cool, the igniter may continue to
spark if the control knob is set to the low position. The burner will stop
sparking when warm. The tendency to spark when cold can be reduced by
operating the burner at a higher flame setting for about 60 seconds. After
60 seconds, lower the flame to cook. The burner will also warm up faster
if a utensil is placed on the grate. The igniter will also spark automatically
if the flame is distorted by a draft or by the household ventilation system.
Eliminate any drafts or reduce the ventilation blower speed to reduce this
type of problem.
warning
Always check the position of the control knobs to make sure
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the cooktop is off when you are finished cooking.
Do not operate the cooktop without all the burner
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components in place. If the burner ring and cap are not
properly seated, the burner may not operate correctly. See
page 8 for assembly instructions.
Never light the burners with a match or other open flame.
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IMPORTANT:
Avoid spills as much as possible. The porcelain surfaces of
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the grates, spill trays, and burner caps are acid-resistant but
not acid-proof. Some foods can cause permanent damage if
allowed to remain on porcelain surfaces.
To keep the burners operating properly, keep the burner ignit-
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ers, burner rings and burner caps clean and dry. See page 26
for cleaning instructions.
caution
Cookware with rough bottoms can cause permanent damage to
the coated surfaces.
Selecting the Cookware
For overall safety and best performance, select the correct cook-
ing utensil for the food being cooked. Improperly selected cooking
utensils will not cook evenly or efficiently.
Use cookware that:
Has flat, smooth bottoms
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Is well balanced
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Has tight fitting lids to keep heat, odors and steam in
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warning
To avoid burns and scalding, always turn pan handles to
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a position where they cannot be easily hit. Also, handles
should not extend over adjacent burners. Always set
utensils gently onto the grates and center them so that they
are well-balanced.
Do not drag cookware across the grates. Sliding may
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damage the finish. Lift utensils to reposition them. Do not
drop them on the grate.
To avoid burns or fire hazard, reduce the flame level if
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it extends beyond the bottom of the utensil. A flame that
extends up the sides of the utensil is potentially dangerous.
Burner knob symbols
OFF
HIGH
LOW
X
X
Operating the Cooktop
Cooktop Tips
Dacor’s SimmerSear feature allows you precision control of
•
the flame. The larger the burner size, the wider the range of
control. See page 5 for the heat ranges of the different burn-
ers.
Food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil as it does at a
•
vigorous, rolling boil. Maintaining a higher boil than necessary
wastes energy and cooks moisture, food flavor and nutrients
out of the food.
Use a low or medium flame when cooking with utensils that
•
are poor conductors of heat, such as glass, ceramic or cast
iron. Reduce the flame until it covers approximately 1/3 of
the utensil diameter. Doing so will ensure even heating and
reduce the likelihood of burning or scorching the food.
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,
1.
soapy water. Rinse it and allow it to dry thoroughly.
With all of the burners off and the range cool to the touch,
2.
put the griddle over the top of the center grate on the
range*. The grease trap goes toward the back of the range.
Fit the tabs that stick out of the bottom of the feet into the
inside corners of the grate. When it is correctly installed, the
griddle will rest securely about 1/2” above the top surface of
the grate. It may rock slightly, which is normal.
Turn the center front burner knob to the light (high) position.
3.
Once lit, turn the knob to the MAX GRIDDLE position, or
lower if desired. DO NOT keep the burner knobs higher than
the MAX GRIDDLE setting after they are lit!
Repeat step 3 for the center rear burner knob.
4.
During cooking be careful with metal utensils on the surface
because they can scratch the non-stick coating.
Clean the griddle after each use. See page 28 for instructions.
* The center grate has burners of the same size in the front and
back for even heating.
Line up griddle on
corners of grate
Do not turn burners higher than the
MAX GRIDDLE setting when using the griddle!
Put the griddle
over the center
burners only!
Operating the Oven
To Remove the Standard Oven Racks:
If you want to remove an oven rack, grasp it with both hands
•
and pull gently straight out toward you until it stops.
To remove the rack completely, lift the front of the rack up
•
about six inches and continue to pull it out. Lifting the rack
releases the safety notches. The safety notches reduce the
chances of a rack coming out of the oven accidentally.
To Insert Your GlideRack Oven Rack:
Your oven comes with a Dacor GlideRack oven rack. You can
pull the GlideRack oven rack out further than the standard racks
and still support heavy pots and pans full of food. It is great for
heavier foods and the optional Dacor baking stone.
Hold the GlideRack oven rack with the guides fully extended
1.
away from you (see the diagram below).
Align both sets of safety clips (right and left) on the back of
2.
the guides with the oven rack supports as shown.
Begin to slide the rack in, lifting the front safety clips over the
3.
front of the oven rack supports.
Push the rack all the way to the back.
4.
Grasp the rack in the center of the front and pull. The rack
5.
should come forward while the guides remain in place.
To Remove Your GlideRack Oven Rack:
Grasp it with both hands and pull gently straight out toward you
until it stops. To remove the rack completely, lift the front up
about six inches and continue to pull it out. Lifting it releases the
safety clips. The safety clips reduce the chance of the rack coming
out of the oven accidentally.
Before You Cook...
When you use your oven to bake or roast, it preheats auto-
•
matically. The preheat cycle rapidly brings the oven cham-
ber up to the proper cooking temperature. It takes several
minutes to preheat the oven. Preheat time depends on the
temperature settings. The time may be longer depending on
the type of electrical supply in your community. There is no
preheat cycle for any of the broil modes.
After you pull food out of the oven, it will continue to cook.
•
This process is called “carry-over”. The larger the portion of
food, the longer it will cook. It is best to let the meat rest
after it comes out of the oven for 10 to 15 minutes before
carving. Doing so will allow the meat to retain its juices and
make it easier to carve.
Dacor recommends turning the oven on for one hour at 500°F
•
to burn off any residual oils used during the manufacturing
process. Any of these oils left on the inner parts can cause an
undesirable smell the first few times the oven is used.
Oven Racks
You may use either rack type on any level.
warning
To reduce the chance of burns, position the oven racks when
the oven is cool. If you must reposition a rack when the oven is
hot, use potholders.
To Insert the Standard Oven Racks:
Insert the end of the rack with the safety notches into the
1.
oven first.
Attach both sides of the rack to the rack supports in the oven
2.
as shown in the diagram below.
Begin to slide the rack in, and then, lift up so that the safety
3.
notches clear the ends of the rack supports.
Push the rack all the way in with both hands.
4.
Front of rack
Back of rack
Rack support
Safety notch
Slide rack supports
between back safety clips
Lift front safety clips
over rack supports
Front of rack
Guides
Rack support
Starting Your Oven
Adjust the racks to the appropriate level.
1.
Determine the best cooking mode for the type of
2.
food to be cooked.
Select from the following:
CONVECTION BAKE
•
- A combination of the convection fan
and a bottom heat source. Good for single rack items in a
deep pan.
CONVECTION BROIL
•
- A combination of the convection fan
and a top heat source. Good for items that do not need to be
flipped, such as thinner cuts of meat, fish, and garlic bread.
PURE CONVECTION™
•
- Uses convection cooking only for
even heat. Use for baked goods and multiple rack cooking.
BAKE
•
- Cooks with a bottom heat source only. Commonly
used for basic recipes.
BROIL
•
- Cooks using a top heat source alone. Use for grilling
smaller cuts of meat or toasting bread.
CONVECTION ROAST
•
- Combines top and bottom heat
sources with the convection fan. Best for rib roasts, turkeys,
chickens, etc.
See pages 16 to 18 for detailed descriptions of the various cook-
ing modes.
warning
In the interest of safety, keep the oven door completely shut
when using the broil modes.
IMPORTANT: The broil modes will not work when the meat probe
is connected.
Press the key for the desired cooking mode
3.
. The preset
(jump-in) temperature will appear on the display (see page
15 for more details).
Press
4.
START , to cook at the preset temperature. Or you
may enter a different cooking temperature (for example
3-5-0) on the number keypad , then press START.
Operating the Oven
You can enter any temperature between 100°F and 555°F. The
suggested broil temperature is 555°F. On model ER48D the same
START key is used to start both ovens.
If you are using one of the bake or roast modes, “PRE-” for pre-
heating, along with the current oven temperature will appear on
the display until the oven reaches the set temperature. Once the
set temperature is reached, the oven will beep and “PRE-” will
disappear from the display. Carefully place your food in the oven.
Excessive browning will occur if you put the food in too soon.
Turning Off Your Oven
To turn the oven off, press the
•
CANCEL-
SECURE key .
NOTE: After you turn off the oven, the cooling fans may continue
to run until the range’s internal parts have cooled down.
Changing the Temperature
(after you press START)
Press the key for the current cooking mode. The current
1.
cooking mode appears on the display (for example BAKE).
Enter the temperature on the keypad (for example 3-7-5)
2.
and press START.
Changing the Oven Cooking Mode
(after you press START)
To change to a different cooking mode while the oven is on, for
example to change from convection bake to bake:
Press the key for the new cooking mode, for example
1.
BAKE.
Press
2.
START.
Operating the Oven
12 Hour Timer Feature
Your range is equipped with a feature that automatically turns
the oven off after 12 hours of continuous use. The 12 hour timer
resets if you change the cooking temperature or cooking mode.
This feature does not apply to the cooktop.
The range ships from the factory with the 12 hour timer enabled.
To disable or enable the 12 hour timer feature:
With the oven off, push and hold the
•
TIMER 1 key for
about ten seconds, until the control panel beeps. “ON” will
appear on the display if the 12 hour timer is enabled.
Push the
•
SELF CLEAN key to disable (or enable) the 12
hour timer.
Push
•
START to save the changes and return to the clock
display.
Preset (Jump-in) Temperature Settings
Your oven has a preset “jump-in” temperature setting for each of
the cooking modes to reduce the need to always enter the tem-
perature. See the table below. See Starting Your Oven on page
14 for directions on how to cook at the preset temperature.
Cooking Mode
Preset Temperature
Bake
350°F
Convection bake
325°F
Pure Convection
325°F
Convection roast
375°F
Broil
555°F
Convection broil
555°F
Lock-Out Feature
If you want to disable the keys on the control panel
when the oven is not in use:
Push and hold the
•
CANCEL-SECURE key for about four
seconds. The control panel keys will stop working and “OFF”
will appear on the display. Only the CANCEL-SECURE and
the oven light keys remain functional.
To reactivate the control panel, press and hold the
•
CANCEL-
SECURE key for four seconds. On model ER48D, press either
CANCEL-SECURE key to disable the control panel.
Operating the Oven
Do not open the oven door frequently during baking. Look
•
through the oven door window to check the progress of
baking whenever possible.
Use the timers to determine baking time.
•
Use the lowest rack position.
•
Wait until the shortest recommended baking time before
•
checking the food. For most baked goods, a wooden tooth-
pick placed in the center should come clean when the food is
done.
Common Problems When Using Standard Bake Mode
Problem
May Be Caused By
What to Do
Cookies burn on the bottom.
Oven door opened too often.
Set timer to shortest recommended cooking time
and check food when timer beeps. Use door window
to check food.
Incorrect rack position used.
Change rack position.
Dark, heat absorbing cookie sheets
used.
Use shiny, reflective cookie sheets.
Cookies are too brown on top.
Rack position being used is too high.
Change rack position.
Food placed in oven during preheat.
Wait until oven is preheated.
Incorrect baking mode being used
See “Select from...” section on page 14 for guide-
lines.
Cakes burn on the sides or are not
done in the center.
Oven temperature too high.
Reduce oven temperature.
Dark, heat absorbing cake pans used.
Use shiny, reflective cake pans.
Cakes crack on top.
Oven temperature too high.
Reduce oven temperature.
Cakes are not level.
Oven and/or oven rack not level.
Level oven and rack as needed.
Pies burn around the edges or are
not done in the center.
Oven temperature too high.
Reduce oven temperature.
Dark, heat absorbing pans used.
Use shiny, reflective pans.
Oven and/or rack over-crowded.
Reduce number of pans.
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.
BROILING
- Cooking with an intense heat for a short amount of time.
Understanding the Various Oven Modes
Bake
Uses only a heat source from below the food. This
mode is the stand-by, non-convection mode. All baked
items will turn out nicely in this mode.
Baking Tips
For best results, use a single rack in the lowest position
•
when using bake mode. For cooking on multiple racks, Dacor
recommends using one of the convection modes (See the fol-
lowing pages). Follow your recipe’s original cooking time and
temperature.
Operating the Oven
Convection Bake
Use this mode for single rack baking. The combina-
tion of the convection fan and bottom heat source
is best for fruit crisps, custard pies, double-crusted fruit pies,
quiches, yeast breads in a loaf pan and popovers. Also, items
baked in a deep ceramic dish or earthenware clay pots are best
in this mode. Most of these items cook in a deep pan and require
browning on the top and bottom.
Convection Roast
Your range’s convection roast mode uses a combina-
tion of the convection fan and heat sources above
and below the food. Best for rib roasts, turkeys, chickens, etc.
Roasting Tips
All baking modes can be used to successfully roast in your oven.
However, the convection roast mode is recommended to produce
meats that are deliciously seared on the outside and succulently
juicy on the inside in record time. Foods that are exceptional,
when prepared in the convection roast mode, include: beef, pork,
ham, lamb, turkey, chicken and cornish hens.
Always roast meats fat side up in a shallow pan, using a roasting
rack. Always use a pan that fits the size of the food being pre-
pared. The broiler pan and grill, accompanying the oven, can be
used in most cases. No basting is required when the fat side is
up. Do not add water to the pan. It will cause a steamed effect.
Roasting is a dry heat process.
Poultry should be placed breast side up on a rack in a shallow
pan that fits the size of the food. Again, the broiler pan and grill
accompanying the oven can be used. Brush poultry with melted
butter, margarine, or oil before and during roasting.
When using the roast mode, do not use pans with tall sides. They
interfere with the circulation of heated air over the food.
If using a meat thermometer, insert the probe halfway into the
center of the thickest portion of the meat. For poultry, insert the
thermometer probe between the body and leg into the thickest
part of the inner thigh. To ensure an accurate reading, the tip of
the probe should not touch bone, fat or gristle. Check the meat
temperature ²/³ of the way through the recommended roasting
time. After reading the meat thermometer once, insert it ½ inch
further into the meat, then take a second reading. If the second
temperature registers below the first, continue cooking the meat.
Remove meats from the oven when the thermometer registers 5
to 10°F below the desired temperature. The meat will continue to
carry-over.
Allow roasts to stand 15 to 20 minutes after roasting in order to
make carving easier.
Roasting times always vary according to the size, shape and qual-
ity of meats and poultry. Less tender cuts of meat are best pre-
pared in bake and may require moist cooking techniques. Follow
your favorite cookbook recipes.
Reduce spatter by lining the bottom of the roasting pan with
lightly crushed aluminum foil.
The 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.
For Pure Convection and Convection Bake Modes:
Some recipes, especially those that are homemade, may require
adjustment and testing when converting from standard to con-
vection baking. If you are unsure how to convert a recipe, begin
by preparing the recipe using the standard bake settings. After
achieving acceptable results, follow the convection guidelines in
the Dacor Cooking Guide. If the food is not cooked to your satis-
faction during this first convection trial, adjust one recipe variable
at a time (such as cooking time, rack position, or temperature)
and repeat the convection test. If necessary, continue adjusting
one recipe variable at a time until you get satisfactory results.
Pure Convection
The uniform air circulation provided by Pure Con-
vection allows you to use more oven capacity at
once. Use this mode for single rack baking, multiple rack baking,
roasting and preparation of complete meals. Many foods, such as
pizzas, cakes, cookies, biscuits, muffins, rolls and frozen conve-
nience foods can be successfully prepared on two or three racks
at a time. Pure Convection is also good for whole roasted duck,
lamb shoulder and short leg of lamb.
For Multiple Rack Baking:
Typically, when baking on two racks, use rack positions #1 and
#3 or #2 and #4 (counting from the bottom up). When adapting
a single rack recipe to multiple rack baking, it may be necessary
to add to the baking time due to the extra bulk of the food in the
oven.
AIR FLOW
Uses a top heat source. Best for broiling smaller
amounts of food.
Broiling Tips
If the meat probe is plugged into the oven, disconnect and
remove it before selecting one of the broil modes. The broil modes
do not function with the meat probe connected.
It is normal and necessary for some smoke to be present to give
the food a broiled flavor.
Setting the timer is recommended to time the broiling process.
Always use a broiler pan and grill to provide drainage for excess
fat and grease. Doing so will reduce spatter, smoke and flare-ups.
Start with a room temperature broiler pan for even cooking.
Use tongs or a spatula to turn and remove meats. Never pierce
meat with a fork because the natural juices will escape.
Broil food on the first side for a little more than half of the recom-
mended time, then season and turn. Season the second side just
before removing the food from the oven.
To prevent sticking, lightly grease the broiler grill. Excess grease
will result in heavy smoke. For easier cleaning, remove the broiler
pan and grill when the food is removed.
Operating the Oven
Understanding the Various Oven
Modes (continued)
The Two Broil Modes
Broil
•
Convection broil
•
Broiling is a quick and flavorful way to prepare many foods,
including steaks, chicken, chops, hamburgers, and fish. In the
interest of safety, keep the oven door completely shut when using
the broil modes.
caution
To avoid damage to the meat probe, remove it from the oven
when using either of the broil modes. It can be damaged by
temperatures above 450°F.
Convection Broil
This mode uses a combination of the convection fan
and a top heat source. It is best for items that do not need to be
flipped such as, thinner cuts of meat, fish and garlic bread.
Timers
warning
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 19).
IMPORTANT: Pressing the CANCEL-SECURE key does NOT
turn off the timers.
Your range is equipped with 2 built-in timers:
You can use both of them at the same time.
•
You can time from 1 minute up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
•
To use the timers on your range:
Press the
1.
TIMER 1 or TIMER 2 key.
Enter the hours and minutes to be timed on the keypad and
2.
press START. To enter 11 hours, 30 minutes, press 1-1-3-0.
To time 25 minutes, press 2-5. When you press START, the
time will appear on the display and will begin to count down.
The alarm (a beeping sound) will go off when the timer is done
counting down. Timer 1 and Timer 2 have different beeping pat-
terns so you can easily tell which one has gone off. There is also
a special beeping pattern when both alarms go off at the same
time.
Timer
Alarm Pattern
1
1 second on, 1 second off, repeat
2
1 second on, 1 second off,
2 seconds on, 1 second off, repeat
1 and 2
2 seconds on, 1 second off, repeat
Press the TIMER 1 (or TIMER 2) key to stop the alarm.
While a timer is running you can:
Press
•
CLOCK to view the current time.
Press
•
TIMER 1 to view the time left on (or set) TIMER 1.
Press
•
TIMER 2 to view the time left on (or set) TIMER 2.
To change the amount of time on a timer:
Press the
1.
TIMER 1 or TIMER 2 key.
Enter the new time on the keypad and press
2.
START.
To stop a timer before time runs out:
Press the
1.
TIMER 1 or TIMER 2 key twice.
The timer will stop and the display will read 0:00.
2.
Operating the Oven
Delay Timed 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 Timed Cooking
The delay timed options work for all of the various cook
•
modes, except broil and convection broil.
You may use the timers while using the delay timed features.
•
The timers do not have an effect on any of the delay timed
cooking options.
The delay timed cycle can be canceled at any time by pushing
•
CANCEL-SECURE.
warning
Food safety is an important consideration when using the delay
timed features. To avoid potential sickness and the spoiling of
food, take the following steps:
Avoid using foods that will spoil while waiting for the oven
•
to start cooking. Typical foods to avoid include: those
containing eggs and dairy products, cream soups and
cooked or uncooked meats, poultry and fish.
Do not allow foods to remain in the oven after it turns
•
completely off (after hold mode.) When the temperature
drops below 140°F, bacteria can develop.
If cooking will not begin immediately, place only very cold or
•
frozen food into the oven. Most unfrozen foods should never
stand in the oven for more than two hours before cooking
begins.
Delay Timed Cooking Set-up
Before setting the controls:
Adjust the racks to the appropriate level.
•
Put the food in the oven.
•
The Three Ways to Use Delayed Timed Cooking
Set the time the oven turns on (
1.
START TIME) and the
amount of time it cooks (COOK TIME) before going into hold
mode.
Set the
2.
START TIME only, then turn the oven off manually
when you are done cooking.
Turn the oven on manually, then set the amount of
3.
COOK
TIME. The oven will go into hold mode after the time expires.
To set both the start and cook times:
Press the key for the desired cooking mode (except the broil
1.
modes).
Enter the desired cooking temperature on the number keypad
2.
and press START.
Press the
3.
START TIME key.
Enter the time you want the oven to start on the keypad
4.
and press START. For 12:35, press 1-2-3-5. You may enter
a time up to 11 hours and 59 minutes ahead of the present
time.
Press the
5.
COOK TIME key.
Enter the amount of time you want the oven to be on (after
6.
it starts), using the keypad and press START. For 1 hour and
35 minutes, press 1-3-5. For 25 minutes, press 2-5. You may
enter from 1 minute up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
The oven will start at the start time entered, cook for the
7.
amount of cook time entered and then, go into hold mode.
IMPORTANT: The time required to preheat the oven must be
included in the cook time. For cooking temperatures 350°F and
below, add 13 minutes to the cook time. Increase the cook time
as the temperature increases above 350°F.
To set the start time only:
Press the key for the desired cooking mode (except the broil
1.
modes).
Enter the desired cooking temperature on the number keypad
2.
and press START.
Press the
3.
START TIME key.
Enter the time you want the oven to start on the keypad
4.
and press START. For 12:35, press 1-2-3-5. You may enter
a time up to 11 hours and 59 minutes ahead of the present
time.
The oven will start at the start time entered. Since you did
5.
not enter a cook time, you must turn the oven off manually
by pressing CANCEL-SECURE.
To set the cook time only:
Press the key for the desired cooking mode (except the broil
1.
modes).
Enter the desired cooking temperature on the number keypad
2.
and press START. The oven will turn on.
Press the
3.
COOK TIME key.
Enter the amount of time you want the oven to be on, using
4.
the keypad and press START. For 1 hour and 35 minutes,
press 1-3-5. For 25 minutes, press 2-5. You may enter from 1
minute up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.
The oven will cook for the amount of time entered and then,
5.
go into hold mode.
Other Things to Know About Delayed Timed
Cooking
When the oven is in delay timed mode...
Push the
•
CLOCK key to view the time.
Push the
•
START TIME key to view the current start time
setting.
Push the
•
COOK TIME key to view the current cook time set-
ting.
Hold Mode
When the oven reaches the end of the cook time you have
•
set, it will go into “hold” mode (HLD appears on the display.)
The oven will keep the temperature at 150°F for two hours.
Press
•
CANCEL-SECURE to turn the oven off.
To prevent sickness, do not allow foods to remain in the oven
•
after it is off (after hold mode turns off).
Using the Meat Probe
When you cook foods like roasts and poultry, the
internal temperature is the best way to tell when the
food is properly cooked. Your oven’s meat probe is
an easy way to take the guesswork out of roasting. You can use it
to cook food to the exact temperature you desire. The probe can
be set from 100°F to 200°F.
NOTE: The meat probe does not work with the BROIL or CON-
VECTION BROIL modes.
warning
To avoid the possibility of burns, use hot pads to handle,
•
connect, and unplug the meat probe when the oven is hot.
Use the handles to insert and remove the meat probe’s
•
skewer and to connect it to the oven. Pushing or pulling on
either end of the cable could damage the meat probe.
To avoid breaking the meat probe, make sure the food is
•
completely defrosted before inserting the skewer.
Never store the meat probe inside the oven, especially
•
during the self clean cycle.
Use of meat probes other than the one provided with your
•
range may result in damage to the meat probe and/or the
oven.
To use the meat probe:
Prepare the meat for cooking prior to setting the oven. Insert
1.
the meat probe skewer into the center of the meat. Make
sure that the skewer is not inside any fatty portions of the
meat and does not touch any bones. The point should rest in
the thickest part of the meat. When you are cooking fowl, the
tip of the skewer should rest toward the center of the bird.
Before putting the meat in the oven, close the door and push
2.
the BAKE, CONVECTION BAKE, PURE CONVECTION or
CONVECTION ROAST key. The preset temperature will
appear on the display. If you want to cook using a different
oven temperature, enter it on the keypad.
Press
3.
START.
Allow the oven to preheat.
4.
Once the oven has preheated, put the meat in the oven using
5.
potholders. Plug the meat probe into the connector inside the
oven.
Push the
6.
PROBE key. The preset temperature (160°F) will
appear on the display.
Operating the Oven
If you want to cook using a different probe temperature,
7.
enter it on the keypad. Use the USDA Minimum Safe Cook-
ing Temperature Chart on the facing page as a guideline
for the type of meat you are cooking.
Press
8.
START. If you do not press START, the probe mode
will start automatically after six seconds.
When the meat probe is in use, the oven will automatically control
the cooking time. The temperature on the display during cooking
is the temperature measured inside the meat. The oven will con-
tinue to cook until the meat temperature reaches the temperature
you have entered.
When the meat is done, the oven will go into hold mode. The
temperature will reduce to 150°F for two hours to keep the meat
warm and safe for serving. To prevent sickness, do not allow
foods to remain in the oven after it has turned off. Press CANCEL-
SECURE to cancel hold mode and turn the oven completely off.
To change the meat probe temperature during cooking:
Press
1.
PROBE. The current probe temperature will appear on
the display.
Enter the new temperature. The oven will automatically
2.
change to the new probe temperature. If you do not enter
a temperature, the oven will continue to cook at the current
setting.
To change the cooking mode during meat probe
cooking:
Press the key for the new desired cooking mode (
1.
BAKE,
CONVECTION BAKE, PURE CONVECTION or CONVEC-
TION ROAST).
You may enter a new temperature on the keypad or use the
2.
default temperature.
Push
3.
START. The oven will cook until the meat’s internal
temperature reaches the previously selected meat probe
temperature.
To cancel meat probe operation while the oven is
cooking:
Press the
•
PROBE key twice. Disconnect the meat probe
from the connector. If you do not disconnect the meat probe,
an error tone will sound. The oven will return to any previ-
ous settings that were entered before the PROBE key was
pressed.
Meat Probe
Skewer
Plug
Operating the Oven
Important Details About the Meat Probe
You must select the specific cooking mode (
•
BAKE, CON-
VECTION BAKE, PURE CONVECTION or CONVECTION
ROAST) before you press the PROBE key.
There is no preheat cycle when the meat probe feature is
•
used. For best results, select the mode and allow the oven to
preheat prior to starting the meat probe feature.
The meat probe cannot be used with the broil modes. An
•
error tone will sound.
If you disconnect the meat probe from the oven during cook-
•
ing, probe mode will cancel. The oven will continue to cook
until you press CANCEL-SECURE.
If you leave the meat probe plugged into the oven, but the
•
meat probe feature is not selected on the control panel,
“PRB” will flash on the screen.
The meat probe function will automatically cancel after 30
•
seconds if the meat probe is not connected. “PRB” will flash
on the display.
The meat probe feature takes precedence over the delay
•
timed cooking feature. Delay timed cooking does not work
when the meat probe is in use. The oven will continue to cook
the meat until it reaches the selected meat probe tempera-
ture. However, if delay timed cooking was selected before
the PROBE key was pressed, the oven will shut off instead of
going into hold mode.
USDA Minimum Safe Internal Cooking Temperatures
ground meat and meat mixtures
Beef, pork veal, lamb
160°F
Turkey, chicken
165°F
Fresh beEf, veal, and lamb
Medium rare
145°F
Medium
165°F
Well Done
170°F
POULTRY
Chicken/turkey, whole (temp taken in thigh)
180°F
Poultry breasts, roast
170°F
Poultry thighs, wings, legs
180°F
Duck and goose
180°F
Stuffing
165°F
FRESH PORK
Medium
160°F
Well done
170°F
HAM
Fresh (raw)
160°F
Pre-cooked (reheat)
140°F
NOTE: The minimum safe internal cooking temperatures are subject to
change. There are changes in bacteria and the temperatures required to
eradicate them. For the most current information, contact the USDA.
USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline:
Phone: (800) 535-4355
www.fsis.usda.gov
Dehydrating/Defrosting
Your range can be used to dehydrate or defrost foods at low heat
settings in the Pure Convection mode.
warning
To avoid food poisoning, cook meats immediately after
defrosting them.
To dehydrate or defrost foods:
Adjust the racks to the appropriate level.
1.
Place the food on the center of the oven rack. (If you are
2.
dehydrating, prepare food as recommended, then place it on
a drying rack).
Press the
3.
PURE CONVECTION key.
To defrost meats, enter the temperature up to 150°F on
4.
the keypad. To dehydrate, start by setting the temperature
according to the table below. When dehydrating, you may
need to experiment with higher temperatures.
Press
5.
START.
Food Type
Dehydrating Temperature
Fruit
100°F
Vegetables
125°F
Meat
150°F
Dacor recommends that you use one of the timers to time the
process.
Dehydrating Tips
Equipment Recommended:
Half sheet pan or jelly roll pan with ½” rim all the way around
•
Baking rack that fits inside the half sheet pan
Cheesecloth
•
4 quart sauce pot with lid
•
Steamer basket that fits inside 4 quart saucepan. One that is
•
perforated and opens up will work well.
Slotted spoon
•
Paper towels
•
A sharp knife
•
When you dehydrate:
Wash and remove excess moisture from all fruits and veg-
1.
etables before dehydrating.
Cut fruits and vegetables into uniform pieces.
2.
You can add honey, spices, lime juice or orange juice to give
3.
the fruit a different flavor.
It is best to dehydrate on a baking rack with a pan under-
4.
neath to catch any juices. If the fruit is small, use cheesecloth
over the rack. If you use a rack, it will allow for maximum air
circulation around the fruit. The cheesecloth will prevent the
fruit from sticking to the rack.
Place the food onto the center of the oven rack.
5.
Continued...
Operating the Oven
Dehydrating Tips (continued)
Solving Discoloration Problems
To prevent darkening during dehydration and storage, you should
steam blanch apples, apricots, peaches, nectarines, pears or foods
that will oxidize.
To steam blanch:
Add 1 inch of water to a 4 quart sauce pot. Insert the steam
1.
basket and place the fruit in it.
Cover the pot and steam for 1 to 2 minutes.
2.
Remove with a slotted spoon and dab with a paper towel to
3.
remove excess moisture before dehydrating.
Apples, pears, pineapples and some other fruits will brown or
darken during dehydration. To prevent discoloration, dip fruits in
pineapple juice or lemon juice after steam blanching.
Creating a Candied Effect
To give fruit a candied effect and to help retain color, blanch them
in a simple syrup. You can candy the fruits mentioned above as
well as figs and plums. The basic ratio for a simple syrup is 1 cup
of sugar to 1 cup of water. Add these ingredients to a 4 quart
stock pot and bring to a boil. Stir until all the sugar dissolves.
Remove the saucepan from the cooktop and allow it to cool. Dip
fruit into the simple syrup after it has cooled.
Preventing Tough Skins
You should water blanch items with tough skins such as grapes,
prunes, dark plums, cherries, figs, and some types of berries.
Water blanching these types of fruit will crack the skins so that
moisture can escape and dehydration can be done more effec-
tively.
To water blanch:
Bring 2 quarts of water to boil in a 4 quart sauce pot.
1.
Drop the fruit in the water for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the skin
2.
begins to crack.
Remove the fruit with a slotted spoon and dab dry with a
3.
paper towel before dehydrating. The pit can be left inside or
removed half way through the dehydrating process.
Defrosting Tips
Food that takes an exceptional amount of time to defrost will
•
not defrost well in a convection oven.
You should not defrost anything that would normally take
•
over 2 hours to thaw. The food will begin to spoil because the
defrost temperature is not high enough to cook the food.
If you have a partially defrosted turkey, rib roast or other
•
large cut of meat, you may continue to defrost it in your con-
vection oven. If wing tips and legs begin to dry out when you
defrost poultry, you may wrap the tips with aluminum foil.
If you are defrosting a small cut of meat, lay it on a flat
•
cookie sheet with a 1 inch rim to catch juices as the meat
thaws.
Thick, frozen casseroles such as lasagna will not defrost well
•
in your oven. Instead, defrost according to the food manu-
facturer’s suggestions. You may also defrost casseroles in the
refrigerator overnight. You should leave the food in its original
container and keep it covered.
You can bake some foods from frozen. Some examples are:
•
pizza, frozen pastries, croissants, cookies, etc. Before baking
frozen food, allow the oven to preheat.
Proofing
You can use your range to proof yeasted doughs at a low and
draft-free temperature using the bake mode.
Press the
1.
BAKE key.
Enter the temperature of 100°F on the keypad.
2.
Press
3.
START.
Place the dough in a greased bowl inside of the oven. Cover
4.
it with either a damp cloth or plastic wrap coated with a non-
stick spray.
Turn on the oven lights.
5.
Set the timer for the amount of rise time in the recipe.
6.
For roasting, Dacor’s optional “V” shaped rack and broil/
•
roast pan works best to allow air circulation around the food.
Dacor’s roasting pan works particularly well and two of them
will fit side by side in a 30 inch oven.
High Altitude Cooking
Due to the lower atmospheric pressure at higher altitudes, foods
tend to take longer to cook. Therefore, recipe adjustments should
be made in some cases. In general, no recipe adjustment is nec-
essary for yeast-risen baked goods, although allowing the dough
or batter to rise twice before the final pan rising develops a better
flavor. Try making the adjustments below for successful recipes.
Take note of the changes that work best and mark your recipes
accordingly. You may also consult a cookbook on high altitude
cooking for specific recommendations.
Altitude
(feet)
Baking Powder
for each
teaspoon
decrease by:
Sugar for
each teaspoon
decrease by:
Liquid, for
each cup add:
3000
5-10%
10-25%
5-10%
5000
10%
10%
20%
7000
25%
20%
20-25%
Cooking Tips
Food Placement
NOTE: The rack positions mentioned below are counting from the
bottom up.
Typically, 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.
Turn pans on the racks so that the long sides run left to right,
•
as you face them.
When you are cooking a food item that is very heavy, use the
•
Dacor GlideRack oven rack. You can pull it out further than a
conventional rack, making it easier to check the food, stir, or
add ingredients.
Heavier roasting pans and dishes will cook better on rack
•
position #1.
When using the optional baking stone, use rack position #1
•
for best results.
If you put a baking stone on the GlideRack oven rack, instead
•
of one of the standard oven racks, you can pull the stone out
of the oven further, making pizza easier to remove.
The Best Use of Bake Ware
You should bake cakes, quick breads, muffins and cookies in
•
shiny, reflective pans for light, golden crusts. Avoid old, dark-
ened, warped, dented, stainless steel and tin-coated pans.
They heat unevenly and will not give good baking results.
Use medium gauge aluminum sheets with low sides when
•
preparing cookies, biscuits and cream puffs. Dacor cookie
sheets, with their low profiles, will give you the best results.
Bake most frozen foods in their original foil containers, placed
•
flat on a cookie sheet. Follow the package recommendations.
When using glass bake ware, reduce the recipe temperature
by 25°F, except when baking pies or yeast breads. Follow the
standard recipe baking time for pies and yeast breads.
Use the pan size and type recommended by the recipe for
•
best results.
Oven Rack Positions
Cleaning and Maintenance
Before self cleaning the oven, remove the racks, the convec-
1.
tion filter, all cookware (pots, pans, forks, etc.), the meat
probe, foil and any other loose objects from the oven cham-
ber. See page 27 for instructions on how to remove and clean
the filter.
Clean soil from the porcelain surfaces of the door outside
2.
of the door gasket. Rinse surfaces well with a solution of
vinegar and water, then wipe dry. Heavily soiled areas may be
cleaned with a non-scratching scouring pad.
Clean the door gasket by dabbing it with a solution of water
3.
and mild soap.
warning
Take extreme caution when cleaning the door gasket. Rubbing
or displacing it may damage the tight door seal required for
proper cooking and self cleaning.
Turn on kitchen fans or vents to help remove odors during the
4.
self clean cycle.
Make sure the oven door is shut.
5.
Press the
6.
SELF CLEAN key.
Press
7.
START.
The control panel automatically locks the oven door during self
cleaning. The latch prevents the door from being opened since
the high interior oven temperatures can easily cause injury. If the
door is not shut, “DOOR” will appear on the display. To correct
the problem, press CANCEL-SECURE and wait approximately one
minute, then close the door. When the door is properly closed,
start the self clean process again.
The display shows the self clean cycle status:
“
•
CLEAN” indicates that self clean is in process.
“LOCK
•
” indicates that the door is latched.
“
•
ON” indicates that the heating elements are on.
On model ER48D, “OVEN 1” (left oven) or “OVEN 2” (right oven)
will appear on the display indicating the oven is in self clean.
ER36D Self Clean Display
ER48D Self Clean Display
If you want to stop the self clean cycle, press the CANCEL-
SECURE key. Keep in mind that the oven door will remain locked
until it is safe enough to open. “LOCK” will disappear from the
display when the door lock is released. You will still need to exer-
cise caution when the door lock is released because the inside of
the oven may still be hot.
warning
Clean only the parts of the range listed in this manual.
•
Clean them only in the manner specified.
To avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your range’s
•
surfaces and accessories, use only the types of cleaning
solutions specified in this manual.
To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off the burners and
•
the oven(s) and make sure that all parts are cool before
cleaning.
To prevent damage, do not use abrasive or corrosive
•
cleaners or applicators such as steel wool or scouring pads,
on any part of the range unless instructed to do so. Use
only a sponge, soft cloth, fibrous or plastic brush, or nylon
cleaning pad for cleaning the surfaces of your range.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the range. Steam could
•
penetrate the electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
Do not try to force the door open after it is locked. Damage
•
to the door or latch may result.
Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object such
•
as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may scratch your
range’s surfaces.
Your 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. Self cleaning eliminates the need for
manual scrubbing of interior surfaces. The self clean process
takes about three hours.
It is normal for the oven to emit smoke during the first few
•
self clean cycles. It is also normal for the oven to emit pop-
ping sounds during self cleaning. These sounds are caused
by the expansion and contraction of metal surfaces when the
oven heats up and cools down.
Self clean mode will not function if the meat probe is con-
•
nected.
warning
Always wipe up excess grease and other food spills with
•
a damp cloth prior to using the self clean cycle. Doing so
will minimize smoke and increase efficiency. See proper
cleaning instructions on this page.
Do not touch the outside surfaces of the oven during the
•
self clean cycle. They will be hot.
Items left in the oven during self cleaning will become
•
damaged or damage the oven. See page 28 (Cleaning the
Oven Racks) for directions for polishing a rack that is left in
the oven during self cleaning.
How to Use the Self Clean Feature
IMPORTANT: On model ER48D: The control panel will only allow
one oven chamber to be self cleaned at a time due to the amount
of power consumed. Also, model ER48D range’s computer will
not allow you to cook in one oven while the other is in self clean
mode.
After the Self Clean Cycle is Complete
The door latch will release when the inside has cooled down.
•
The words “CLEAN”, “LOCK” and “ON” will disappear from
the display. Exercise caution because the oven will still be hot
(about 400°F) at the time the door lock is released.
Reinstall the convection filter and oven racks before using
•
your oven.
You may notice a powder ash residue in the bottom of the
•
oven after self cleaning. This is normal. Use a damp cloth or
sponge to wipe up the residue after the oven cools down.
Self Cleaning Tips
If any soil remains in the oven after the self clean cycle is
•
done, you may repeat the cycle if you want.
Self clean the oven regularly to prevent excessive soil build-
•
up. Doing so will make the self clean cycle work better and
reduce smoke and odors.
Setting the Oven To Self Clean At a Later
Time
Prepare the oven for self cleaning as instructed on page 24.
1.
Observe all safety precautions and remove all items listed
from inside the oven. Clean the door gasket and around the
door as instructed.
Close the oven door.
2.
Press the
3.
START TIME key.
Enter the desired start time. For example, press 1-2-3-0 for
4.
12:30. You may enter a time up to 11 hours and 59 minutes
ahead of the present time.
Press
5.
START.
Press the
6.
SELF CLEAN key.
Press
7.
START.
When you press
8.
START, “Delay” will appear on the display
and the oven door will lock. The oven will start to self clean at
the time you have selected.
Display When Self Clean Delay is ON
NOTES:
If you want the display to return to the clock, you may push
•
the CLOCK key.
If the clock is showing on the display, you may push the
•
START TIME key to check the self clean start time.
When self clean starts, “
•
Delay” will disappear and “ON” will
appear on the display.
To cancel the time delayed self clean cycle:
Press
•
CANCEL-SECURE.
If the self clean process has not started, allow about a minute
•
for the door to unlock before attempting to use the oven.
If the oven is in the middle of the self clean process, the door
•
will unlock when the oven has cooled down enough to open
safely. The oven will still be hot.
Cleaning and Maintenance
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 Trim Rings
CAUTION
Do not soak the knobs in water or put them in the
•
dishwasher.
Do not remove the trim rings from the range. Clean only the
•
outside edges of the trim rings. If you get moisture inside
the trim rings, damage to the knob lights or other parts of
the range can occur.
Installing the range knobs in the wrong position may result
•
in damage to the griddle included with the range. The knobs
for the center burners are marked with the maximum griddle
settings.
To prevent damage, do not use abrasive or corrosive
•
cleaners or applicators.
Wash the knobs regularly with a solution of warm soapy
•
water. Dacor recommends hand dishwashing liquid.
Turn the knobs to the off position to remove them for clean-
•
ing or replacement.
Grasp each knob and pull straight back, off of the valve shaft.
•
Clean the outside edges of the trim rings while the knobs are
•
removed. Wipe them with a soft damp rag.
To replace 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. Make sure you put the two
knobs with the words “MAX GRIDDLE” on the center burner
valve stems (closest to the control panel).
Cleaning the Grates, Spill Trays and WOK Ring
The grates, spill tray and WOK ring are coated with a por-
•
celain finish. For everyday cleaning, use a soft cloth or
non-abrasive pad with warm soapy water to clean all of the
porcelain parts.
If necessary, tough stains may be removed by applying full
•
strength sprays such as Simple Green, Ajax All-Purpose
Cleaner or Formula 409. To minimize wear, use the mildest
cleaner needed to get the surface clean.
For extremely stubborn stains, you may use a mildly abrasive
•
cleaner or applicator, such as Soft Scrub, Bon Ami, S.O.S.
pads or other soap-filled steel wool pads. Use these clean-
ers with extreme care and only on occasion. Extensive use of
these types of abrasives will eventually damage the porcelain
enamel.
Cleaning the Burner Components and Igniters
IMPORTANT: The igniter will not work properly if the burner cap,
burner ring, burner base or the igniter itself are not clean. Dirty or
wet igniters may not spark at all.
After disassembling the burners, check for any dirt or grime
1.
deposited on the individual parts, including the igniters.
Use a firm tooth brush to gently clean completely around the
2.
igniter, including all of the metal top and porcelain base. Do
not use water to clean the igniters. If necessary, use a small
amount of rubbing alcohol to help dissolve grime.
Examine the burner rings. Remove anything stuck in the
3.
holes with a straightened paper clip, wire or needle. Be care-
ful not to scratch or damage the ring and cap. Do not distort
the shape of the burner ring holes.
Clean all the burner parts, including the burner bases, with
4.
window cleaner or rubbing alcohol. Use a cleaning brush
with plastic bristles or a firm tooth brush. When done, rinse
the parts well with clean water. Dry all the parts thoroughly
before re-assembling them.
Reassemble the cooktop according to the burner and grate
5.
assembly instructions starting on page 8. Test the burners
after reassembling them. If the flame is uneven, be sure that
the brass burner ring and porcelain burner cap are properly
positioned, then check for any remaining dirt or grime on the
burner parts or igniter. If erratic clicking is still present, make
sure the igniter is completely dry. If the unit still exhibits
problems after drying, call your local Dacor Authorized Ser-
vice Agent.
Cleaning and Maintenance
General Cleaning (continued)
Cleaning the Cooktop
CAUTION
After cleaning the burners, reassemble all of the burner
•
parts before attempting to operate the cooktop.
Always dry the cooktop parts completely before use.
•
Do not clean the cooktop grates, burner parts or WOK ring
•
in a dishwasher. They will be damaged.
Use care while cleaning the igniters. The porcelain is fragile
•
and can crack or break.
To keep the cooktop looking and operating its best, clean it after
every use. Also, quickly wipe up spills that occur while cooking.
Be careful not to touch any hot areas. Spills that remain on hot
burner parts will be very difficult to clean, especially if allowed to
burn on. Certain types of food, such as tomatoes, citrus juices,
vinegar, alcohol and milk can damage the finishes if you allow
them to stand for any length of time.
IMPORTANT: The cooktop is exposed to extremely high temper-
atures. The grates are put under a lot of stress when hot utensils
are placed on them. In addition, the cooktop parts are occasion-
ally exposed to acidy food spill-overs. These severe operating
conditions, cause the porcelain enamel parts on your cooktop to
undergo a change in appearance over time. If you care for and
clean these parts carefully, you will slow down, but not eliminate,
the aging process.
Cooktop Disassembly
When the cooktop is cool, remove the grates from the top of
•
the range.
Lift the burner caps and burner rings off of the burners.
•
Remove the burner heads from the crown burners.
Burner
cap
Burner
cap
Burner
ring
Burner
ring
Burner
head
Burner
base
Burner
base
Igniter
Igniter
Crown Burner Parts
Stack Burner Parts
Cleaning the Oven
warning
To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off the oven and be sure
that it is cool before cleaning.
Your 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.
To use the self clean feature see page 24.
Cleaning the Convection Filter
warning
For your safety and proper oven performance, re-install the
filter before using the oven to cook. If you don’t, the spinning
fan blades at the back of the oven will be exposed.
The convection filter is located in the back of each oven chamber.
Clean the filter regularly. If you allow it to become clogged, the
oven’s convection cooking modes will not work properly. You also
need to remove the filter during the self clean cycle.
Removing your oven’s convection filter:
When the oven is cool, put your fingers around the edges of the
filter and gently push up.
To clean the filter:
Soak it in hot, soapy water. Rinse well. You may also place it in a
dishwasher on the top rack. Dry the filter before re-installing it.
Installing your oven’s convection filter:
Carefully hook the metal clips on the back of the filter over the
metal bar across the fan hole. Make sure it is centered over the
hole. Be careful not to scratch the porcelain surfaces with the
back of the filter.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Cleaning the Control Panel
CAUTION
Do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers on the control panel.
They will permanently damage the finish.
To avoid accidentally turning the oven on while cleaning the
control panel, activate the lock-out feature. Press the CANCEL-
SECURE key for four seconds. The lock-out feature disables the
keys. When the control panel is locked, the word “OFF” appears
on the display.
When you want to re-activate the control panel, press CANCEL-
SECURE for four seconds.
Clean the control panel with the soft side of a sponge dampened
with a mild solution of detergent and warm water. Dry the control
panel completely with a soft, lint-free cloth.
Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces
CAUTION
Always wipe stainless steel (silver colored) surfaces with the
grain. To prevent scratching, do not use abrasive cleaners or
scrubbers on stainless steel surfaces.
Clean stainless steel surfaces with a mild solution of detergent
and warm water. Rinse and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth. You
may also use Dacor Stainless Steel Cleaner. Use it according to
the directions on the package.
Cleaning Brass, Chrome and Copper
Surfaces
CAUTION
To prevent scratching, do not use abrasive cleaners or
scrubbers on metal surfaces.
Using a soft cloth, clean metal surfaces with a mild solution of
detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry with a soft, lint-free
cloth.
Glass Cleaning (Interior and Exterior)
Use a mild glass cleaner to remove finger prints on glass surfaces.
You can also clean glass surfaces with Dacor Cooktop Cleaning
Creme. Use it according to the directions on the package.
You may scrub the oven light lens with the rough side of a sponge
and warm, soapy water. Be careful not to scratch it.
Clips on back of
filter
Metal bar
Filter
Cleaning and Maintenance
General Cleaning (continued)
Cleaning the Door Gasket (Seal)
warning
Take extreme caution when cleaning the door gasket. Rubbing
or displacing it may damage the tight door seal required for
proper cooking and self cleaning.
Clean the door gasket by dabbing it with a solution of water and
mild soap. Do not scrub it or it will become damaged.
Cleaning the Oven Racks
CAUTION
To prevent damage, do not self clean the oven racks.
To clean the oven racks, apply a solution of detergent and hot
water. When you need to clean heavy soil, use a scouring pad
such as steel wool with plenty of water. You may also use a solu-
tion of one cup of ammonia to two gallons of water.
If you accidentally leave the racks in the oven during self clean-
ing, you can polish them to make them easier to slide. Polish
the rack edges with a soapy steel wool pad. Then apply a small
amount of vegetable oil to the edges so that the racks slide more
easily. Be aware that polishing will not completely remove the
discoloration.
Cleaning the Meat Probe
warning
To prevent damage, do not immerse the meat probe in water.
The meat probe is constructed of silicone handles, a wire, a plug
and a stainless steel skewer. To clean the skewer, use a scouring
pad and hot, soapy water. When you clean the handles, wipe them
with a soft sponge soaked with a solution of detergent and warm
water.
Cleaning the Broil Pan
Your broil pan has a porcelain enamel finish. When you clean it,
use a solution of detergent and hot water. If your broil pan is
heavily soiled, use a scouring pad with plenty of water. Rinse it
well after cleaning.
Griddle
Clean the griddle after each use. Wash it thoroughly in hot soapy
water to avoid stains from grease build-up. The griddle is coated
with a non-stick coating for easy cleaning. Warm water and liquid
detergent are all that are needed for cleaning. Remove stubborn
spots with a non-abrasive plastic mesh pad. To prevent scratch-
ing, do not use abrasives or abrasive cleaners. Use the soft side of
a sponge to scrub it. Dry it with a lint-free cloth.
Cleaning the Optional Roast/Broil Pan with
“V” Shaped Rack
Your roast/broil pan has a porcelain enamel finish. When you
clean it, use a solution of detergent and hot water. If your roast/
broil pan is heavily soiled, use a scouring pad and plenty of water.
Rinse it well after cleaning.
The optional “V” shaped rack is finished
with an Excalibur™ nonstick coating. When
you clean it, use a mild solution of deter-
gent and warm water. Use the soft side of a
sponge to scrub it and dry it with a lint-free
cloth.
Cleaning the Optional Baking Stone
Wash the optional baking stone with hot water and scrub it clean
before you use it for the first time. Do not use any soap or deter-
gents to wash the stone. The stone is porous and soap will get
trapped inside. The trapped soap will affect the flavor of the food
cooked on it. Don’t be alarmed if the stone gets stains on it after
it is used for a while. Stains do not affect the stone’s ability to
bake properly.
When you need to remove large food particles from the baking
stone, use warm water and a scrub brush. If there is a lot of oil
build-up, it may smoke and create odors. If you need to remove
the oily build up, use a scouring pad or brush to remove it. You
may also use a paste of baking soda and water to scrub off small
stains.
Cleaning the Optional Cookie Sheets
Clean the optional aluminum cookie sheets with a solution of
detergent and warm water. Since aluminum can scratch, you need
to use the soft side of a sponge. A way for you to keep cookie
sheets cleaner is to use parchment paper over the cooking surface
during baking. The parchment paper will also prevent food from
sticking.
Cleaning and Maintenance
Light fixture
in oven wall
Light
socket
Lens
Lens cutout
Light bulb
Replacing the Light Bulbs
warning
To prevent electrical shock and/or personal injury, make
•
certain that the oven and light bulb(s) are cool and that
power to the oven has been turned off at the main power
supply before replacing the light bulb(s).
Always make sure the lens covers are in place when using
•
the oven. The lens covers protect the bulbs from breakage.
Replacing the lens cover without lining up the cutout with
•
the light socket will damage the light fixture.
Do not use a screwdriver to remove the lens cover.
•
Light bulb replacement is considered to be a homeowner mainte-
nance operation. If the lights do not work, before replacing them,
please consult the Problem Solution Guide on page 31.
IMPORTANT: Do not touch the replacement halogen light bulb
with your fingers. Halogen bulbs are sensitive to the oils from
your hand. The oils from your hand will stick to the bulb and may
cause it to burn out faster than normal.
To replace the light bulbs, follow these steps:
Replace the light bulb only with Dacor part number 100429.
1.
See page 30 for ordering information.
Turn off power to the range at the circuit breaker panel or
2.
fuse box.
Hold your hand under the lens for support and gently pry
3.
it loose using a spatula or table knife. Pull the lens cover
straight out.
Grasp the old bulb and pull it straight out of the socket.
4.
Using a glove, insert the new bulb into the socket.
5.
As you reinstall the lens cover, line up the cutout on the
6.
inside rim with the light socket. Gently press it into its origi-
nal position.
Turn the power to the range back on. Reset the clock (see
7.
page 10).
Replacement Parts and Accessories
Description
Dacor Part Number
Halogen light bulb (12 Volt, 20 Watt)
100429
Meat probe
72723
Wok ring
AWR4
Cooktop griddle
AG1424
Cooktop grill
AEGR3648
Standard broil pan
82107
Stndard broil pan grill
82108
3-Inch backguard, model ER36D
AERB36D03
3-Inch backguard, model ER48D
AERB48D03
9-Inch backguard, model ER36D
AERB36D09
9-Inch backguard, model ER48D
AERB48D09
24-Inch backguard, model ER36D
AERB36D24
24-Inch backguard, model ER48D
AERB48D24
Standard type oven rack, model ER36D and large oven on model ER48D
62783
Standard type oven rack, small oven on model ER48D
62782
GlideRack™ oven rack
ARGR36
Large capacity roast/broil pan with “V” shaped rack
AORPVR
Pizza baking stone
ABS20
Cookie sheets* , models ER36D and ER48D (3 per carton)
ACS363
Trim kit, black chrome, model ER36D
AERTK36BC
Trim kit, black chrome, model ER48D
AERTK48BC
Trim kit, brass, model ER36D
AERTK36BR
Trim kit, brass, model ER48D
AERTK48BR
Trim kit, copper, model ER36D
AERTK36CP
Trim kit, copper, model ER48D
AERTK48CP
10” grate, model ER36D (2 used per unit)
700037
14” grate, model ER36D (1 used per unit) and ER48D (3 used per unit)
700038
Toe skirt kit, model ER36D
ARTS36
Toe skirt kit, model ER48D
ARTS48
* The Dacor full sized cookie sheets maximize oven rack baking capabilities by utilizing the total usable rack space.
To order parts and accessories, contact your Dacor dealer or visit www.everythingdacor.com.
Before You Call for Service
Problem Solution Guide - Oven
NOTE: See Common Problems When Using the Bake Mode in the Operating the Oven section for problems with cooking food.
Problem
May Be Caused By
What to Do
Nothing works.
Range not connected to electrical power.
Have electrician connect range to properly wired
electrical connection.
Power is off.
Turn power on at junction box. Check for tripped
circuit breaker or blown fuse.
Control panel locked.
Press CANCEL-SECURE key for four seconds to
reactivate control panel.
Power outage.
Contact power company.
Oven will not heat.
Oven setting not correct.
Press CANCEL-SECURE, then follow instructions in
Operating the Oven section of this manual.
Oven set for delay timed cooking.
Oven will turn on automatically at preset time. Press
CANCEL-SECURE to return to normal operation.
Attempting to broil with meat probe
connected.
Broil and convection broil settings will not work when
meat probe is connected. Disconnect meat probe.
Oven shuts off by itself after it has
been on for 12 hours.
12 hour timer is on. Unit is set to turn
off automatically after 12 hours of con-
tinuous use.
Turn off 12 hour timer. See page 15.
Time on display not correct.
Time of day not set.
Set time. See Setting Up Your Range section.
Power failure or power was turned off.
Reset time. See Setting Up Your Range section.
Time flashes on display.
Power failure or power was turned off.
Reset time. See Setting Up Your Range section.
Oven does not self clean.
Door not shut tightly.
Check for obstructions. Close door tightly.
Oven set for delay timed cleaning.
Oven will start to self clean at preset time. Press
CANCEL-SECURE to return to normal operation.
Model ER48D only: Other oven is on or
slef-cleaning
Due to power consumption on model ER48D, one
oven cannot self clean while the other is in use or
self cleaning. Turn off other oven.
Oven not set properly.
Follow instructions in Cleaning and Maintenance
section of this manual.
Meat probe connected.
Oven will not start self clean cycle when meat probe
is connected. Disconnect and remove meat probe.
Oven lights will not work.
Oven in self clean mode.
Lights do not work when oven is in self clean mode.
Light bulbs burned out.
Replace light bulbs. See Cleaning and Mainte-
nance section.
Foods over or under cook.
Incorrect cooking time or temperature.
Follow instructions in Operating the Oven section.
Cooling fan continues to run after
oven is turned off.
Normal operation.
The cooling fan may run for a while after the oven is
turned off, until the internal parts have cooled.
Oven door will not open.
Oven is set to self clean.
Check display. If “LOCK” appears on display oven
door cannot be opened. Wait for oven to complete
self clean cycle or press CANCEL-SECURE. Door will
unlock once oven has cooled.
Continued...
Before You Call for Service
Problem Solution Guide - Cooktop
Problem
May Be Caused By
What to Do
Igniters do not spark.
Power not supplied to unit.
Have electrician connect range to properly wired
electrical connection.
Power to range is off.
Turn power on at junction box. Check for tripped
circuit breaker or blown fuse.
Wet or dirty igniter.
Clean according to Cleaning and Maintenance
section.
Power outage.
Contact power company.
No flame.
Igniter not working (no clicking sound).
Clean according to Cleaning and Maintenance
section.
Wet or dirty igniter.
Clean and dry according to Cleaning and Mainte-
nance section.
Gas is turned off.
Make sure the gas supply valve is in the on position.
Gas supply interrupted.
Contact gas company.
Flame is distorted, yellow or very
large.
Burner ring or burner cap is dirty or
clogged.
Clean and dry according to Cleaning and Mainte-
nance section.
Burner ring or burner cap not properly
positioned.
Make sure burner is assembled according to the Set-
ting Up Your Range section.
Range set up to use a different type of
gas (Natural or LP) or set up for differ-
ent altitude.
Have qualified service technician check to make sure
that the range is set up for the type of gas and the
correct altitude.
Gas regulator is not installed or faulty.
Have qualified service technician check the gas
regulator.
Igniter continues to spark (click)
after flame ignites.
Burner is cold.
Burners may continue to spark for up to 60 sec-
onds when cold and set to low. See Operating the
Cooktop section for more information on how to
minimize.
Flame distorted by air draft.
Minimize any air drafts around the range. Close
nearby windows.
Wet or dirty igniter.
Clean and dry according to Cleaning and Mainte-
nance section.
Burner ring or burner cap is dirty.
Clean and dry according to Cleaning and Mainte-
nance section.
Burner ring or burner cap not properly
positioned.
Make sure burner is assembled according to the Set-
ting Up Your Range section.
Flame goes out at low setting.
Air intake holes obstructed.
Check to make sure air holes above knobs are not
blocked.
Low gas pressure.
Contact gas company.
Warranty and Service
Getting Help
Before you request service, please review the Before You Call
for Service section on page 31. 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 war-
ranty terms and conditions listed in the Warranty on this page.
For warranty repairs, call:
Dacor Distinctive Service
Phone: (877) 337-3226 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Business Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Pacific Time
For non-warranty repairs, call:
Dacor Customer Service
Phone: (800) 793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Business Hours: 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Contact us through our web site at:
www.Dacor.com
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.
If you need anything clarified, just let us know.
Warranty
What Is Covered
CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTIES:
DACOR RANGES
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 workman-
ship, DACOR will remedy the defect without charge to you or sub-
sequent users. The owner must provide proof of purchase upon
request, and have the appliance accessible for service.
*Warranty is null and void if non-ETL approved product is trans-
ported 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 workman-
ship, 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
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 EXPRESS WAR-
RANTIES ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES. THEREFORE,
NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE MADE, AND OUTSIDE THE
FIFTY STATES OF THE UNITED STATES, THE DISTRICT OF COLUM-
BIA 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 PUR-
CHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL DACOR BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL
EXPENSE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. NO WARRANTIES,
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE MADE TO ANY BUYER FOR RESALE.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied war-
ranty lasts, or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inconse-
quential 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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than one Dacor product, please return all forms in one envelope or activate the warranty for each product online.
Please rest assured that under no conditions will Dacor sell your name or any of the information on this form for mailing list purposes. We
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1. How were you first exposed to Dacor products? (Please check one only.)
A. T.V. Cooking Show
F
Builder
B. Magazine
G. Architect/Designer
C. Appliance Dealer Showroom
H. Another Dacor Owner
D. Kitchen Dealer Showroom
I.
Model Home
E. Home Show
J. Other
2. Where did you buy your Dacor appliances?
A. Appliance Dealer
D. Builder
B. Kitchen Dealer
E. Other
C. Builder Supplier
3. For what purpose was the product purchased?
A. Replacement only
C. New Home
B. Part of a Remodel
D. Other
4. What is your household income?
A. Under $75,000
D. $150,000 – $200,000
B. $75,000 – $100,000
E. $200,000 – $250,000
C. $100,000 – $150,000
F. Over $250,000
5. What other brands of appliances do you have in your kitchen?
A. Cooktop
C. Dishwasher
B. Oven
D. Refrigerator
6. Would you buy or recommend another Dacor product?
Yes
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