Dacor DR30D-C manual

Use and C are Manual D istinc tive Range Part No. 106768 Rev . B T able o f C onTenTs I m p o r T a n T s a f e T y I n s T r u C T I o n s ............................................. 1-3 G e T T I n G T o K n o w y o u r r a n G e ............................................ 4-6 s e T T I n G u p y o u r r a n G e ...............................[...]

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1 Impor tant 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 important use and care information. K eep your sales receipt or canceled check. Proof of original purchase date is required for warr anty s[...]

2 Impor tant Safety Instructions IMPORTANT: If you smell gas: Do not use or light any appliance. • Do not touch any electrical switch or use any • electrical devices including the telephone in your building. From a neighbors phone, immediately call the gas • supplier . F ollow the gas supplier ’ s instructions. If you cannot contac[...]

3 Impor tant Safety Instructions Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, • etc.) to remain on the range’ s surfaces. The finishes may stain. Never use the cooktop surface as a cutting board. • Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp • object such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may scratch the range’ s[...]

4 1 2 3 4 5 6 Par ts of the Oven Getting to Know Y our Range (below ov en floor) (at bottom of door) A Control panel The control panel consists of keys and a display . Use the control panel to control all the oven’ s features (sometimes called modes). B Self clean latch The self clean latch automatically locks the oven door during the self clean [...]

5 Control Panel Layout Getting to Know Y our Range P START key When you use the v arious features (or modes) on your oven, select the cooking mode first, then press the START key . Also, use the START k ey to start the timers. See Operating the Oven . R Cooking mode keypad Select the type of cooking you w ant to perform by pressing one of the cook [...]

6 Getting to Know Y our Range Burner Locations G H H J G 1300 to 9500 B TU standard burner H 1700 to 15,000 B TU standard burner J 800 to 18,500 B TU SimmerSear burner 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, y our cooking experie[...]

7 Grate Installation Gently set the grates on top of the spill tr ay . Put the legs of each grate into the corresponding dimples. Cooktop Assembly W ARNING Assemble the burners and gr ates only when the • cooktop is cool. If you have the optional Dacor grill or griddle, • installing the range knobs in the wrong position may result in dama[...]

8 Operating the Cooktop Lighting A Burner W ARNING T o av oid the chance of fire, explosion or carbon • monoxide poisoning, do not attempt to use your cooktop without the burners completely and properly assembled (see page 7). The burner rings spread the flame evenly around the burner caps. The burner rings must be properly seated for proper b[...]

9 Operating the Cooktop IMPORT ANT The flame should burn evenly around the perimeter • of the 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 or [...]

10 Operating the Oven Control Panel Settings Setting the T ime Press the 1. CLOCK key . The colon between the minutes and seconds on the time display will begin to flash. Enter the current time on the number keypad before 2. the colon stops flashing. For example: F or 12:08, press 1 - 2 - 0 - 8 on the keypad. Press the # key to change the AM-PM ind[...]

11 Oven Racks Y ou may use either rack type on an y level. W ARNING T o reduce the chance of burns, position the ov en r acks when the oven is cool. If you must reposition a rack when the oven is hot, use potholders. T o inser t the standard oven racks: Insert the end of the rack with the safet y notches into 1. the oven first. Attach both sides of[...]

12 Star ting Y our Oven Adjust the racks to the appropriate lev el. 1. Determine the best cooking mode for the type of food 2. 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 combina- tion of the conv[...]

13 Operating the Oven Understanding the V arious Oven Cooking Modes The three basic styles of cooking in an oven: 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 tim[...]

14 Understanding the V arious Oven Cooking Modes (continued) Y our range offers three convection cooking modes: Pure Convection • Convection Bake • Convection Roast • As a general rule, in the con vection modes time is about 25% shorter . Set the timer 15 minutes before the shortest stated time and add more time if necessary . For Pu[...]

15 Operating the Oven Y our range offers two broil modes: Broil • Convection Broil • Broiling is a quick and flavorful w ay to prepare many foods, including steaks, chicken, chops, hamburgers and fish. W ARNING T o av oid burns. k eep the ov en door completely shut • when using the broil modes. T o av oid damage to the meat probe, re[...]

16 Operating the Oven T imers W ARNING The timers on your r ange do not turn the oven on or off . They are only for timing purposes. When you want to turn the ov en off automatically , use the Delay Timed Cooking Features . IMPORT ANT Pressing the CANCEL · SECURE key does NOT turn off the timers. Y our range is equipped with 2 built -in timers •[...]

17 Operating the Oven How to Use Delay T imed Cooking NOTE Delay -timed cooking cannot be used in Sabbath mode. Adjust the racks to the appropriate lev el. 1. Put the food in the oven. 2. Press the key for the desired cooking mode (ex cept 3. broil or convection broil). Enter the desired cooking temperature on the number 4. keypad. If you want to t[...]

18 Using the Meat Probe When you cook foods like roasts and poultry , the internal temperature is the best w ay to tell when the food is prop- erly cooked. Y our oven’ s meat probe is an easy way to take the guesswork out of roasting. Y ou can use it to cook food to the exact temperature y ou desire. The probe can be set from 100°F to 200°F . W[...]

19 Operating the Oven Impor tant Details About Meat Probe Use Y ou must select the specific cooking mode ( • BAKE , CONV BAKE , PURE CONV or CONV ROAST ) before you press the PROBE key . When you press the • PROBE key the preheat cycle is disabled and the amount of time required to heat the oven is extended. F or best results, select the [...]

20 Operating the Oven Dehydrating/Defrosting (Continued) Solving Discoloration Problems T o prevent darkening during deh ydration and stor age, you should steam blanch apples, apricots, peaches, nectar- ines, pears or foods that will oxidize. T o steam blanch: Add one inch of water to a four quart sauce pot. 1. Insert the steam basket and place the[...]

21 Operating the Oven Setting Up the Sabbath Feature Press the 1. # key . Press the 2. BAKE or PURE CONV key . Press the 3. 0 or 2 keys repeatedly if you w ant to change the pre-selected cooking temperature shown on the display . Press (only) the 4. START key . The oven will go into Sabbath mode and cook using the mode selected in step 2. Things to[...]

22 Use the pan size and type recommended by the recipe • for best results. 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 particu - larly well and two of them will fit side by side in a 30-inch oven. The kit also comes with a gri[...]

23 Care and Cleaning W ARNING Clean only the parts of the range listed in this • manual. Clean them only in the manner specified. T o av oid dangerous fumes or damage to your • range’ s surfaces and accessories, use only the types of cleaning solutions specified in this manual. T o av oid burns, mak e sure that all parts are cool •[...]

24 Self Cleaning T ips If any soil remains in the ov en after the self clean • cycle is done, you ma y repeat the cycle if you want. Self clean the oven regularly to prev ent excessive soil • build-up. Doing so will make the self clean cy cle work better and reduce smoke and odors. Setting the Oven to Self Clean at a Later T ime Prepare t[...]

25 Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Cooktop T o keep the cooktop looking and oper ating 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[...]

26 Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces CAUTION Always wipe stainless steel (silver colored) surfaces with the grain. T o 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. Y ou may also[...]

27 Care and Cleaning Convection Filter W ARNING For your safety and proper ov en performance, re-install the filter before using the oven to cook. If you don’ t, the spinning fan blades inside will be exposed. The convection filter is located in the back of each o ven chamber . Clean the filter regularly . If you allow it to become clogged, the o[...]

28 Cleaning the Oven Interior (Cont.) Optional Baking Stone W ash 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 detergents to wash the stone. The stone is porous and soap will get trapped inside. The tr apped soap will affect the flavor of the food cook ed on it. Do not be a[...]

29 Replacement Par ts and Accessories Description Dacor Part Number Halogen light bulb (12 V olt 20 Watt) 100429 Dacor Stainless Steel Cleaner A302 Dacor Cooktop Cleaning Cream A300 Meat probe 72723 W ok ring AWR4 Cooktop griddle ADR T14 Cooktop grill AGDR T14 Standard broil pan and broil pan grill AER30BP Large capacity roast/broil pan with “V?[...]

30 Before Y ou Call for Ser vice Problem Solution Guide - Oven NOTE: See Common Problems When Using Bake Mode on page 13 for problems with baking. Problem May Be Caused By What to Do Nothing works. Range not connected to electrical power . Have an electrician connect r ange to properly wired electrical connection. Power is off . T urn power on at c[...]

31 Before Y ou Call for Ser vice Problem May Be Caused By What to Do Oven door will not open. Oven is set to self clean. Check display . If lock symbol appears on display oven door cannot be opened. W ait for oven to complete self clean process or press CANCEL · SECURE . Door will unlock once oven has cooled. Error code appears and stays on displa[...]

32 W arranty and Ser vice Getting Help Before you request service, please review the Before You Call for Service section on page 30. If you hav e per- formed 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 t[...]

fold here DACOR ATTN WARRANTY PROCESSING DEPT PO BOX 90070 CITY OF INDUSTRY CA 91715-990 7 NO POSTAGE NECESSAR Y IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATE S BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL CITY OF INDUSTRY CA PERMIT NO 1600 POSTAGE WILL BE PA ID BY ADDRESSE E[...]

Web site: www .Dacor .com Corporate phone: (800) 793-0093 W ARRANTY INFORMA TION IMPORT ANT : Y our warranty will not be activated until you activate it online or return this form to Dacor. If you have purchased more than one Dacor product, please return all forms in one envelope or activate the warranty for each product online. Please rest assured[...]