Page 3 - Model Identification; Safety Symbols and Labels; About Safety Instructions
1 INSTALLER: LEAVE THIS GUIDE WITH THE APPLIANCE. CUSTOMER: READ THIS USE AND CARE MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. SAVE IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT USE AND CARE INFORMATION. KEEP YOUR SALES RECEIPT OR CANCELED CHECK IN A SAFE PLACE. PROOF OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE DATE I...
Page 4 - WARNING; DANGER
2 3 Important Safety Instructions WARNING If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged appliance. Make sure that the range has been properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer according to the accompanying installation ins...
Page 6 - CAUTION; Parts of the Oven; Control Panel Layout
4 5 Important Safety Instructions Getting to Know Your Range CAUTION Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, etc.) to remain on the range’s surfaces. The porcelain finish may stain. Never use the cooktop surface as a cutting board. Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object such...
Page 7 - Getting to Know Your Range; Keys
4 5 Getting to Know Your Range Control Panel Broil Element Self-Clean Latch Convection Element, Fan, and Filter Bake Element Oven Light Rack Supports Meat Probe Connector Rack Door Gasket Oven Light Keys CLOCK: Use this key to set the clock. TIMER: Use the TIMER 1 and TIMER 2 keys to time ...
Page 8 - About the Cooktop; Special Cooktop Features
6 7 Getting to Know Your Range BACKGUARD: Some versions of the range come with a three (3) inch backguard installed. It protects the wall from the effects of heat and splattering grease. An optional six (6) inch and a nine (9) inch backguard are also available. SPILL TRAY: The spill tray catches any...
Page 9 - Setting Up Your Range; Cooktop Assembly
6 7 Setting Up Your Range Cooktop Assembly Stack Burner Assembly Put the burner rings on the burner bases as shown below. Match the correct sizes. The bottom of the correct size burner ring fits inside the top of the matching burner base. Turn the ring until it drops into place. Twist each ring back...
Page 10 - Grates; Icons on Right Burner Knobs; Icons on Left Burner Knob
8 9 When installing the knobs, align the “D-shaped” opening on the back of the knob with the end of the valve shaft. Carefully push the knob on until it stops. Put the remaining knobs on the left valve shafts. • • Setting Up Your Range Grates Gently set the grates on top of the spill tray. Put the l...
Page 11 - Control Panel Position; Setting the Temperature Scale
8 9 Setting Up Your Range Control Panel Position The control panel can be swiveled to a 50° angle for easier viewing and use. To pivot the control panel: Push in on the bottom of the control panel where it says “ PRESS HERE” . The control panel will pivot up. Pull up on the bottom of the control pan...
Page 12 - Selecting the Cookware; Operating the Cooktop; Lighting A Burner
10 11 Selecting the Cookware For overall safety and best cooktop performance, select the correct cooking utensil for the food being cooked. Improperly selected cooking utensils will not cook evenly or efficiently. Use cookware that: Has flat, smooth bottoms. Is well balanced. Has tight fitting lids ...
Page 13 - Using the Griddle
10 11 Operating the Cooktop Using the Griddle For best results, allow the griddle to preheat for about 10 minutes before you start to cook. Before using the griddle for the first time, wash it in hot, soapy water. Rinse it and allow it to dry thoroughly. With all of the burners off and the range coo...
Page 14 - Operating the Oven; Racks; To Insert the Standard Oven Racks:
12 13 Operating the Oven Before You Cook... When you use your oven to bake or roast, it preheats automatically. The preheat cycle rapidly brings the oven chamber up to the proper cooking temperature. It takes several minutes to preheat the oven. Preheat time depends on the temperature settings. The ...
Page 15 - Starting Your Oven; Select from the following:; Turning Off Your Oven
12 13 Operating the Oven Starting Your Oven Adjust the racks to the appropriate level. Determine the best cooking mode for the type of food to be cooked. 1. 2. Select from the following: CONVECTION BAKE - A combination of the convection fan and a bottom heat source. Good for single rack items in a d...
Page 16 - 2 Hour Timer Feature
14 15 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 temperature. See the table below. See “Starting Your Oven” on page 13 for directions on how to cook at the preset temperature. COOKING...
Page 17 - Understanding the Various Oven Modes; BAKE; Baking Tips; COMMON PROBLEMS WHEN USING THE BAKE MODE
14 15 Operating the Oven Understanding the Various Oven Modes The three basic styles of cooking in an oven are: BAKING - The gentle cooking of dry goods such as cookies, cakes, soufflés, etc. ROASTING - The cooking of meats or vegetables over a period of time. BROILING - Cooking with an intense heat...
Page 18 - For Pure Convection and Convection Bake Modes:; PURE CONVECTION; For Multiple Rack Baking; AIR FLOW; CONVECTION BAKE; Roasting Tips
16 17 Operating the Oven Your range offers three convection cooking modes: Pure Convection Convection Bake Convection Roast As a general rule, in the convection modes time is about 25% shorter. Set the timer 15 minutes before the shortest stated time and add more time if necessary. For Pure Convecti...
Page 19 - Timers; To Use the Timers on Your Range:; BROIL
16 17 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 18). IMPORTANT: Pressing the CANCEL/SECURE key does NOT turn off the timers. Your range is...
Page 20 - Delay Timed Cooking Set-up; HOLD Mode
18 19 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. Yo...
Page 21 - Using the Meat Probe; To use the meat probe:
18 19 If you want to cook using a different probe temperature, enter it on the keypad. Use the USDA Minimum Safe Cooking Temperature Chart as a guideline for the type of meat you are cooking. Press START . If you do not press START , the probe mode will start automatically after six seconds. When th...
Page 22 - Important details about the meat probe:; Dehydrating/Defrosting; To dehydrate or defrost foods:; Dehydrating Tips; Equipment Recommended:
20 21 Operating the Oven Important details about the meat probe: You must select the specific cooking mode ( BAKE , CONVECTION BAKE , PURE CONVECTION , or CONVECTION ROAST ) before you press the PROBE key. There is no preheat cycle when the meat probe feature is used. For best results, select the mo...
Page 23 - Defrosting Tips; Proofing
20 21 Dehydrating Tips (cont.) 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 basket a...
Page 24 - Cooking Tips; Food Placement; High Altitude Cooking; Oven Rack Positions; The Best Use of Bake Ware
22 23 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...
Page 25 - Cleaning and Maintenance; Your Oven’s Self-Clean Feature; About the Self-Clean Cycle; How to Use the Self-Cleaning Feature
22 23 Cleaning and Maintenance 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...
Page 26 - General Cleaning; Knobs and Trim Rings; Cleaning the Cooktop; To set the oven to self-clean at a later time:
24 25 General Cleaning CAUTION Use only a sponge, soft cloth, fibrous or plastic brush, or nylon pad for cleaning the surfaces of your range. Avoid the use of abrasive cleaners such as steel wool. Knobs and Trim Rings CAUTION Do not soak the knobs in water or put them in the dishwasher.Do not remove...
Page 27 - Cooktop Disassembly; Cleaning the Grates, Spill Trays and WOK Ring
24 25 Cooktop Disassembly CAUTION Do not clean the cooktop grates, burner parts or WOK ring in a dishwasher. They will be damaged.Dry and re-assemble the burners and grates completely before use. • • When the cooktop is cool, remove the grates from the top of the cooktop. Lift the burner caps and bu...
Page 28 - Oven; Convection Filter; Control Panel; Stainless Steel Surfaces
26 27 Oven 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 23. Convection Filter The convection filter is located i...
Page 30 - Replacing the Light Bulbs; To replace the light bulbs, follow these steps:
28 29 Replacing the Light Bulbs Light bulb replacement is considered to be a homeowner maintenance operation. If the lights do not work, before replacing them, please consult the Problem Solution Guide on page 30. To replace the light bulbs, follow these steps: Turn off power to the oven at the main...
Page 31 - Replacement Parts and Accessories
28 29 Replacement Parts and Accessories DESCRIPTION DACOR PART NUMBER Halogen Light Bulb (12V, 20W) 100429 Meat Probe 72723 Wok Ring AWR4 Cooktop Griddle AG30 Cooktop Grill AEGR30 Standard Broil Pan 82107 Grill for Standard Broil Pan 82108 6-Inch Backguard, Models ER30D, ER30D-C AERB30D6 9-Inch Back...
Page 32 - Problem Solution Guide - Oven
30 31 Before You Call for Service 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 to range is off. Turn power on at junction box. Check for tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse....
Page 33 - Problem Solution Guide - Cooktop
30 31 Problem Solution Guide - Cooktop PROBLEM MAY BE CAUSED BY WHAT TO DO Igniters do not spark. Range not connected to electrical power. Have electrician connect range to properly wired electrical connection. Power to range is off. Turn power on at junction box. Check for tripped circuit breaker o...
Page 34 - What Is Covered; What Is Not Covered; Warranty and Service; Product Maintenance; Getting Help
32 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 workmanship, DACOR ...
Page 35 - ATTN: WARRANTY PROCESSING DEPT; BUSINESS REPLY MAIL
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Page 36 - WARRANTY INFORMATION
Web Site: www.Dacor.com Corporate Phone: (800) 793-0093 WARRANTY INFORMATION IMPORTANT: Your 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 f...
