Page 2 - 6”, 52” Wide Outdoor Grills
PLANNING GUIDE www.Dacor.com Phone: (800) 793-0093 Specifications are subject to change without notice. See installation instructions for additional details. 13.2 36”, 52” Wide Outdoor Grills 16” Wide Side Burner OB36, OB52, OBS36, OBS52, OBSB162 OBSB162 & OB/OBS/36/52 cUTOUT DImENSIONS, FrONT v...
Page 4 - TesTed in accordance wiTh The laTesT ediTion of
I nst all a tio n I nst r u c tio ns Epic ure ® O u t d o o r G rill Models: OB36, OBS36, OB52, OBS52 and OBSB162 Part No. 102032 Rev. J TesTed in accordance wiTh The laTesT ediTion of ANSI Z21.58 2006 ● cSA 1.6-2006 StANdArd for outdoor cookINg gAS ApplIANceS. IN cANAdA: INStAllAtIoNS MuSt Be IN Ac...
Page 5 - Customer Service Information; california proposiTion 65 warning; Model Identification; Table of Contents
Before You Begin... Customer Service Information all specifications subject to change without notice. dacor assumes no liability for changes to specifications. Important: installer: • In the interest of safety and to minimize problems, read these installation instructions completely and care- fully ...
Page 6 - Safety Symbols and Labels; cAutIoN; Important Safety Instructions; reAd ANd SAve tHeSe INStructIoNS
1 Important Information About Safety Instructions The • important safety instructions and warnings in these instructions are not meant to cover all possible problems and conditions that can occur. Use common sense and caution when installing, maintaining or oper- ating this or any other appliance.Al...
Page 7 - General Safety Precautions; warning
2 Important Safety Instructions Read the use and care manual completely before • using this appliance.Use this appliance only for its intended use as • described in the use and care manual. Use it only to cook food. It is not designed for commercial, indus- trial or laboratory use.If you receive a d...
Page 9 - Product Dimensions; Planning the Installation
4 9 1/8" (232mm) 23 3/4" (603mm) 26 1/2" (673mm) 27” * (686mm) 36" (914mm) 25 1/8" (638mm) Product Dimensions Planning the Installation 9 1/8" (232mm) 23 3/4" (603mm) 26 1/2" (673mm) 27" * (686mm) 52" (1321mm) 25 1/8" (638mm) * Total depth from back to fro...
Page 11 - Location Planning - General; Gas and Electric Power Requirements
6 Planning the Installation Location Planning - General Gas and Electric Power Requirements Prior to installation, the gas supply for natural gas or • whole house LP installations must meet the specifica- tions below.For natural gas or whole house LP installations, have a • qualified plumber or gas ...
Page 12 - Location Planning - Enclosed; Optional Finish Trim Kits
7 Planning the Installation Location Planning - Enclosed Cabinets Maintain all minimum clearances specified on pages 7 • and 8.For proper outdoor grill operation, provide a flat, level • mounting surface with minimum 3/4” thickness.All models are designed to allow installation in combus- • tible or ...
Page 14 - Location Planning - Cart Installations
9 Planning the Installation Location Planning - Cart Installations example of grill cart location Maintain all minimum clearances shown between the • appliance and all surfaces behind and to the side of the appliance.Allow 26 inches minimum in front to open and close the • cabinet drawers. For prope...
Page 15 - Parts List; Installation Instructions; Preparing for Installation
10 Parts List Models oB36, oBs36, oB52 and oBs52: A Drip tray G Rotisserie rod and forks B Smoker box H Rotisserie motor C Warming rack J Light lens pry stick D Regulator assembly Match holder E Grills Cleaning cream F Flame spreaders Models oB52, oBs52 and oBsB162 K Side burner grate M Side burner ...
Page 17 - Cart Installation; Cabinet Installation
12 Cart Installation warning Attach the appliance to the cart with all of the supplied • bolts before use.All gas and electrical connections should be made • after the grill is installed and bolted to the cart.To avoid an explosion hazard, do not connect the cart • or appliance(s) to electrical powe...
Page 18 - Optional Side Shelf Installation
13 Optional Side Shelf Installation Install the front mounting bracket for the right side 1. shelf. Use two (2) of the provided button head fasten- ers and two (2) lock washers. Tighten into place using a 5/32” Allen wrench. Slide the slot on the inside of the shelf over the pin on 2. the mounting b...
Page 19 - Gas Connection - LP Gas Cylinder Hose; Connecting the Gas; Gas Connection - Natural Gas; noTe; Gas Connection - Whole House LP Gas
14 Install an approved flexible gas line from the regulator 3. to the gas shut-off valve. Gas Connection - LP Gas Cylinder Hose Connect the supplied 3/4” coupling and nipple to the 1. gas inlet at the back right bottom corner of the unit.Connect the included LP cylinder hose to the nipple. 2. Connec...
Page 20 - Final Assembly and Test; Assemble the Grill
15 Installation Instructions Final Assembly and Test Assemble the Grill Open the canopy on the unit. 1. Insert the drip tray completely into the slot on the front 2. of the unit.Put the flame spreaders on the floor of the appliance, 3. inside the canopy. The large holes go toward the front of the un...
Page 21 - LP Cylinder Installation - Some Models; Leak Testing; Power Connection - Cart Models
16 Installation Instructions Final Assembly and Test (cont.) LP Cylinder Installation - Some Models warning The largest recommended LP cylinder size for the • rollout tank shelf on the cart is five gallons. A five gallon portable liquid propane cylinder should be approximately 12 inches (305mm) in d...
Page 22 - Installation Checklist; Power Connection - Cabinet Installations; Verifying Proper Operation; Lighting Instructions; electrical outlet with ground fault interrupter
17 If the second or third attempt to ignite the burner is 6. not successful then turn all burner controls to the off position.If the grill or cooktop fails to operate properly, make 7. sure that power to the electrical outlet and gas supply are turned on and that all installation steps have been car...
Page 23 - Wiring Diagrams; iring
Page 25 - Notes
Page 28 - Use and Care Manual; T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s; Epicure
Use and Care Manual Part No. 102033 Rev. H Style varies. model OB52 shown. T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Important Safety Instructions ................................ 1 Getting to Know Your Outdoor Grill ......................... 4 Setting Up Your Outdoor Grill ................................. 6 O...
Page 30 - Important Information About; read and SaVe tHeSe
1 Important Safety Instructions Installer: LeAve theSe INStrUCtIONS WIth the APPLIANCe. Customer: reAD thIS USe AND CAre mANUAL COmPLeteLY BefOre USING thIS APPLIANCe. SAve It fOr fUtUre refer - eNCe. It CONtAINS ImPOrtANt USe AND CAre INfOrmAtION. KeeP YOUr SALeS reCeIPt Or CANCeLeD CheCK IN A SAfe...
Page 32 - caution
3 Important Safety Instructions warning warning Use this gas cooking appliance only outdoors. Do not • use it inside a building, garage or any other enclosed area. Use this outdoor grill and the rotisserie motor only • for their intended use as described in this manual. Use them only to cook food. t...
Page 33 - Getting to Know Your Outdoor Grill; Outdoor Grill Features
4 Getting to Know Your Outdoor Grill Outdoor Grill Features A Illumina™ Burner Control Knobs: Use the knobs to light and adjust the heat level for the various burners. the matching knob illuminates when a burner is on. the trim rings B , located behind each knob, prevent liquids from getting into th...
Page 35 - Assembling the Cooktop; Grill Compartment Assembly; Optional Side Burner Assembly; Setting Up Your Outdoor Grill; Electrical Requirements; Electrical Connection
6 Assembling the Cooktop Grill Compartment Assembly warning failure to remove the plastic coating and packing • materials from the appliance before use will result in a fire hazard.to avoid a suffocation hazard, keep all plastic and • packing materials out of reach of children.to avoid the risk of f...
Page 37 - Operating Your Outdoor Grill; LP Tank Connection
8 Operating Your Outdoor Grill LP Tank Connection Instructions for LP tank connection and use for outdoor grills equipped for use with a portable LP tank. warning Dacor outdoor grills are factory equipped for use with either LP or natural gas. DO NOt AttemPt fIeLD • CONverSIONS frOm LP tO NAtUrAL GA...
Page 38 - Important Operating Information; After Cooking; Selecting and Using Cookware
9 Operating Your Outdoor Grill Tank-less Gas Supply warning Dacor outdoor grills are factory equipped for use with either LP or natural gas. DO NOt AttemPt fIeLD CONverSIONS frOm LP tO NAtUrAL GAS Or frOm NAtUrAL GAS tO LP. Before using your outdoor grill for the first time: make sure the gas line h...
Page 39 - Lighting the Burners; Lighting and Preheating - Grill; iMPortant
10 Operating Your Outdoor Grill Lighting the Burners warning Do not light the appliance if you smell gas. Call for • service.to avoid a fire or explosion hazard, light the burners • only as instructed. Keep all body parts away from the burners during lighting and use. eXPlosIon HaZarD • - Do not lig...
Page 40 - Burner Lighting Notes
11 Operating Your Outdoor Grill Lighting the Side Burners (OB52, OBS52 and OBSB162 Only) each side burner control knob has an icon next to it to tell you which burner it operates. Push in on the knob and turn it counter-clock- 1. wise to the lIGHt/HIGH position. the knob will illuminate and the igni...
Page 41 - Manual Lighting Procedures - Grill
12 to manually light the optional sear burner: make sure the drip tray is in place. 1. make sure all control knobs are in the 2. oFF position. make sure the grate above the sear burner is in place. 3. If using a LP tank, turn the valve on the top of the 4. tank, counter-clockwise, to the fully open ...
Page 42 - Rotisserie Operation; Rotisserie Cooking; Things to Know About the Rotisserie
13 Slide both forks toward the center, skewering the 6. meat. tighten both forks using the attached thumb screws.Attach the rotisserie motor to the side of the outdoor 7. grill by slipping the edge of the bracket down into the slot on the right side of the frame. the canopy must be open. make sure t...
Page 43 - Manual Lighting Procedure - Rotisserie
14 Operating Your Outdoor Grill Manual Lighting Procedure - Rotisserie make sure the drip tray is in place. 1. make sure all control knobs are in the 2. oFF position. If using a LP tank, turn the valve on the top of the 3. tank, counter-clockwise, to the fully open position. Use the provided match h...
Page 44 - Smoker Wood Chip Types; Wood Type; Smoker Cooking; Using the Smoker Box
15 Operating Your Outdoor Grill With the canopy closed, preheat the outdoor grill to 5. a temperature of 225 to 300ºf. make sure the burner under the smoker box is lit. Once the outdoor grill reaches the above temperature range, allow an addi - tional 15 to 20 minutes for smoke to gather inside the ...
Page 45 - Using the Optional Sear Burner; Models OBS36 and OBS52 Only; Ground Meat and Meat Mixtures
16 Operating Your Outdoor Grill Using the Optional Sear Burner Models OBS36 and OBS52 Only the optional infrared (Ir) sear burner is located on the right side of the grill compartment. It quickly sears meat to lock in flavor and juices. The meat also absorbs smoke and food aroma the burner produces ...
Page 46 - Cleaning Instructions; Cleaning the Grill Compartment
17 Care and Cleaning Cleaning Instructions to keep your outdoor grill looking and operating its • best, clean it after every use. Spills that remain on the parts may be very difficult to clean, especially if allowed to burn on. Certain types of food, such as tomatoes, citrus juices, vinegar, alcohol...
Page 48 - Cleaning the Optional Side; Cleaning the Exterior; Knobs and Trim Rings; Exterior Stainless Steel Surfaces, Chrome
19 Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Optional Side Burners iMPortant Cover the side burners with the included stainless • steel burner cover when they are not in use and cool. Doing so will protect them and help keep them clean.the igniter will not work properly if the burner cap, • burner head, burner...
Page 49 - Light Bulb Replacement
20 to replace a light bulb, follow these steps: Disconnect the outdoor grill power cord from the elec - 1. trical outlet.remove the lens from the housing by pulling straight 2. out. In some cases the lens may be tight enough to require the use of the included lens pry stick. Use the lens pry stick w...
Page 50 - Testing/Resetting the Ground; Standard “U” Burner Removal
21 Testing/Resetting the Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) the optional outdoor grill cart is equipped with a GfI to minimize the risk of injury due to an electric shock in the event of a short circuit. If your outdoor grill is connected to a GfI outlet that is not part of a Dacor grill cart, the follo...
Page 52 - Problem Solution Guide
23 Before You Call for Service Problem Solution Guide Problem May be caused by What to do Nothing works. Igniters do not spark (no clicking sound). Outdoor grill not connected to electrical power. Connect power plug to electrical outlet . Power to electrical outlet is off. Check for tripped circuit ...
Page 53 - Warranty and Service; Getting Help; Warranty; What Is Covered; What Is Not Covered
24 Warranty and Service Getting Help Before you request service, please review the Before You Call for Service section on page 23. If you have 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 requesti...
Page 54 - DACOR; BUSINESS REPLY MAIL
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Page 55 - 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...