Dacor DR30DIHNGH Distinctive Series 30 Inch Stainless Steel User Manual

Use and Care Manual

Distinctive

™

Range

Part No. 106768 Rev. K

Models: DR30D, DR30DH, DR30DI, DR30DIH, DR30D-C,

DR30DH-C, DR30DI-C and DR30DIH-C

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions ................................................ 1

Getting to Know Your Range ............................................... 4

Setting Up Your Range ........................................................ 7

Operating the Cooktop ....................................................... 8

Operating the Oven ......................................................... 11

Care and Cleaning .......................................................... 23

Before You Call for Service ................................................ 28

Warranty and Service ...................................................... 30

Warranty Card ....................................................Back Cover

Style varies. Model DR30DI with optional black knobs shown.

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 important use and care information. Keep your

sales receipt or canceled check. Proof of original purchase

date is required for warranty service.

Model number ______________________________

Serial number ______________________________

Date of purchase____________________________

For service and warranty information, see page 30.

If you have any questions (other than warranty questions)

call:

Dacor Customer Service

Phone: (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 for your

range ready. The product model and serial number label

can be seen through the grill below the control panel, on

the right side. Write these numbers below for easy access.

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 that WILL result in severe personal

injury or death.

WARNING

Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in

severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in

minor personal injury or property damage.

WARNING

WARNING - NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages

anywhere on the range or cover an entire oven rack

with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks

air flow through the range and may cause carbon

monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also

trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

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.

READ AND SAVE THESE

INSTRUCTIONS

Product model and serial

number label, located inside

unit, behind grill

Product rating

label location

Anti-tip foot

Anti-tip bracket

At Dacor, we continuously improve the quality and per-

formance of all our products. As a result, we may need to

make changes to this appliance without updating these

instructions. Visit www.dacor.com to download the latest

version of this manual.

WARNING

Tip-over hazard:

• A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

• Verify that the anti-tip bracket has been properly

attached to the floor or wall as directed in the

installation instructions. Using a flashlight, verify

that the range’s anti-tip foot is engaged with the

anti-tip bracket as shown below.

• After moving the range, be sure to re-engage the

rear leg with the floor or wall mounted anti-tip

bracket as shown below.

• Do not operate the range without the anti-tip foot

engaged with the anti-tip bracket.

• Failure to follow these instructions can result in

death or serious burns to children and adults.

Important 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. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.

• If you cannot contact the gas supplier, call the fire

department.

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.

• If you receive a damaged product, immediately

contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use

a damaged appliance.

• Make sure that the range has been properly

installed and grounded by a qualified installer

according to the accompanying installation

instructions. Have the installer show you the

location of the gas shut off valve and the circuit

breaker panel or fuse box so that you know where

and how to turn off the gas supply and power to

the range.

• To prevent the unit from tipping forward and to

provide a stable installation, the unit must be

secured in place with the anti-tip device (see the

installation instructions provided with this range).

• Do not install, repair or replace any part of the

range unless specifically recommended in the

literature accompanying it. A qualified service

technician should perform all other service.

• Only use the range for cooking tasks expected of

a home appliance as outlined in this manual. This

range is not intended for commercial use.

• Never allow anyone, including children to sit, stand

or climb on any part of the range, including the

door. Doing so may cause tipping, damage, serious

injury or death.

• CAUTION - Do not store items of interest to

children in cabinets above the range or on the

backguard of the range. Children climbing on the

range to reach items could be seriously injured.

• Do not tamper with the controls.

• Do not attempt to use this appliance in the event of

a power failure.

• Do not operate the cooktop without the knobs and

trim rings in place.

• Never leave burners unattended at high heat

settings. Boil-over causes smoking and greasy spill-

overs that may ignite.

• Do not cover the burners and grates with anything

except properly selected utensils. Decorative covers

may cause a fire hazard or damage to the range if

a burner is accidentally turned on with the cover in

place.

• Turn the knobs to the “OFF” position prior to

removing them from the valve stems.

• Keep flammable items, such as paper, cardboard,

plastic and cloth away from the burners and other

hot surfaces. Do not place such items in the oven.

Do not allow pot holders to touch hot surfaces or

gas burners.

• Do not use the oven for storage.

• Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using

the range. Do not allow clothing to come into

contact with the interior of the oven or the cooktop

and surrounding areas during and immediately

after use.

• Do not use towels or bulky cloth as pot holders.

• Do not hang flammable or heat sensitive objects

over the range. If the range is near a window, do

not use long curtains as window treatment. The

curtains could blow over the cooktop and create a

fire hazard.

• When deep fat frying:

▪ Be certain that the pan is large enough to

contain the desired volume of food without

overflow caused by the bubbling of the 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.

▪ Heat fat slowly, and stir together any

combination of oils and fats prior to applying

heat. Utilize a deep fat frying thermometer to

avoid heating the fat to temperatures above the

flash point.

• DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACES OF THE OVEN OR

COOKTOP DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE.

• Use cookware only for its intended purpose. Check

the manufacturer’s recommendations before use

to determine if a utensil 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.

• Glazed cookware not designed for high heat use

may crack or break, causing a spill or burn hazard.

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

• 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 surfaces.

• Do not line the oven with aluminum foil or other

materials that can melt or burn up during self

cleaning and cause permanent damage to the oven.

• Do not leave objects, such as aluminum foil, the

meat probe, cookie sheets, etc. on the bottom of

the oven. Objects left on the bottom of the oven

may cause damage.

• Do not allow the broil element on the oven ceiling

to become covered up by cookie sheets, aluminum

foil, pots, pans, etc. Doing so could cause

overheating and damage the oven.

• Do not expose the plastic knobs or trim to direct

flame, hot utensils or other sources of heat.

• Always ensure that the light fixture lens cover

is in place when using the oven. It protects the

light bulb from breakage caused by high oven

temperatures or mechanical shock.

• Select cookware carefully. Use utensils of the

proper size, material and construction for the

particular type of cooking being 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.

• Before using glazed cookware, such as glass,

ceramic or earthenware, check the manufacturer’s

temperature and usage recommendations.

• Exercise caution when opening the oven door. Let

hot air or steam escape before looking or reaching

into the oven.

• Use extreme caution if adding water to food on a

hot cooktop or in the oven. The steam can cause

serious burns or scalds.

• Use only dry pot holders when removing food

and cookware from the cooktop or oven. Wet pot

holders can cause steam burns.

• Make sure that all the cooktop parts are dry before

lighting a burner.

• Do not heat eggs or unopened food containers such

as baby food jars and cans. Pressure build up may

cause them to burst and cause injury.

• For your safety, do not use the oven to cook

without the convection filter installed. When the

filter is not installed, the spinning fan blades at the

back of the oven are exposed.

• Do not leave children alone or unattended in the

area around the range. Do not allow children to

play with the controls, pull on the handle or touch

other parts of the range.

• Make sure individuals who use the range are able

to operate it properly.

• Clean the range thoroughly before operating it for

the first time.

• Clean and maintain the range regularly as

instructed in this manual. Keep the entire range,

ventilation filters and range hoods free of grease

that could catch fire.

• 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 poisoning.

• Non-stick coatings, when heated, can be harmful to

birds. Remove birds to a separate, well-ventilated

room during cooking.

• CAUTION: DO NOT LEAVE FOOD, COOKING

UTENSILS, OVEN RACKS, THE CONVECTION

FILTER, ETC., IN THE OVEN DURING THE

SELF-CLEAN CYCLE.

• ATTENTION : NE LAISSER AUCUN ALIMENT,

UTENSILE DE CUISINE, GRILLES DU FOUR, LE

FILTRE DE CONVECTION, ETC., DANS LE FOUR

DURANT LE CYCLE D’AUTONETTOYAGE.

WARNING

TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE

EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:

a. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie

sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE

CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not

go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE

DEPARTMENT.

b. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be

burned.

c. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish cloths or

towels - a violent steam explosion may result.

d. Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:

▪ You have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you

already know how to operate it.

▪ The fire is small and contained in the area

where it started.

▪ The fire department is being called.

▪ You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

WARNING

CAUTION

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.

Parts of the Oven

Getting to Know Your Range

(below oven floor)

(at bottom of door)

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).

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.

Broil element The broil element is located on the ceiling of the oven chamber. It is the

source of top heat.

Oven light There is a light inside the oven chamber so that you can easily see the food

inside. Press the light key on the control panel to turn it on. The bulb is

12 volt, 20 Watt, halogen.

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 and covers the moving fan blades for

safety purposes.

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 fan The convection fan blows heated air into the oven chamber during the con-

vection cooking process. The convection filter covers it.

Bake element Hidden below the floor of the oven chamber is the bake element. It is the

source of bottom heat.

Air intake/Exhaust slots The range draws air in through the intake slots to cool its internal parts. The

air comes out through the exhaust slot at the bottom of the oven. Do not

block or cover the air intake or exhaust slots.

Meat probe connector When you use the meat probe, insert the skewer into the meat and plug the

other end into this connector. See the Using the Meat Probe section on

page 18 for proper operation.

Oven rack Your oven comes with a set of three racks.

Rack supports There are six sets of rack supports inside the oven chamber. They support

the adjustable oven racks.

Door gasket The door gasket prevents heat from escaping when the door is closed.

E F G

1 2

Control Panel Layout

Getting to Know Your Range

START key 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. See Operating the Oven.

Cooking mode keypad Select the type of cooking you want to perform by pressing one of the cook-

ing mode keys. Also includes the SELF CLEAN and PROBE keys.

CANCEL · SECURE key Use this key to turn off your oven. This key sets all temperature settings

back to zero and turns off any features (except the timer) that are currently

in use. It also activates the lock-out feature.

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 temperature. See below for the symbols that

appear on the display.

Number keypad The number keypad is used to set the temperature, cook time or the clock.

See Operating the Oven.

Delay timed cooking

keys

Use these keys to set the oven to turn on or off automatically at a later

time. See page 16 for instructions.

TIMER keys 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 16.

CLOCK key Use this key to set the clock. See page 10.

Light key Located on the number keypad. If you need to turn the oven light on or off,

press the light key.

Sabbath key (#) Use this key to start Sabbath mode. See page 20.

P R S T U

V W WX Y Z

Display Symbols

Convection Timer Self clean Timer numbersBake Broil Roast

Meat

probe

Door lock

(self clean)

Getting to Know Your Range

Burner Locations

G 1300 to 9500 BTU standard burner

H 1700 to 15,000 BTU standard burner

J 800 to 18,500 BTU 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, 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™: The SimmerSear burner is equipped

with 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

Burner

control knobs

Use the knobs to turn on the

burners and adjust the flame size.

The indicator above each knob

illuminates when a burner is on.

Trim rings Located behind each knob. They

prevent liquids from getting into

the range’s internal parts.

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.

Backguard The range comes standard with a

three inch backguard installed. It

protects the wall from the effects

of heat and splattering grease. An

optional six inch and a nine inch

backguard are also available as

well as island style trim.

Burners The range generates a spark to

light the burner when you turn the

knob to “HIGH”. Gaskets around

the underside of the burner bases

prevent spilled liquids from leaking

into the range’s internal parts.

Grate Installation

Gently set the grates on top of the spill tray. Put the legs

of each grate into the corresponding dimples.

Cooktop Assembly

WARNING

• Assemble the burners and grates 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 damage to it.

Remove the burner rings, burner caps and grates from

their shipping packages.

SimmerSear Burner Assembly

1. Install the SimmerSear burner ring on top of the

SimmerSear burner base. Line up the indentations on

the bottom of the ring with the pins on the base.

2. Set the outer SimmerSear burner cap on top of the

burner ring. Make sure it is centered on top.

3. Set the inner SimmerSear burner cap on the center of

the burner base. Line up the ridge on the bottom of

the cap with the pins on the center of the base.

Setting Up Your Range

Standard Burner

Assembly

SimmerSear Burner

Assembly

Outer burner

cap

Ridge on bottom

of burner cap

Igniter

hole

Igniter on

burner base

Burner

ring

Burner

ring

Ridge on bottom of on

inner burner cap

Pin on burner base

Standard Burner Assembly

1. Install the standard burner rings on the standard

burner bases. Match the different sizes. Put the hole

on the edge of each ring over the igniter. Center the

tabs on the bottom of each ring in the hole in the

center of each base.

2. Install the standard burner caps. The ridge on the

bottom of each cap must surround the top of each

ring.

Selecting the Cookware

WARNING

• Utensil handles should be turned inward and not

extend over adjacent burners. To reduce the risk of

burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage

due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the

handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it

is turned inward and does 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 damage the finish. Lift utensils to reposition

them. Do not drop them on the grate. Cookware

with rough bottoms can cause permanent damage

to the coated surfaces on the grates.

• To avoid burns or a fire hazard, reduce the flame

level if it extends beyond the bottom of the utensil.

Flames extending up the sides are potentially

dangerous.

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 to keep heat, odors and steam in.

IMPORTANT

Avoid spills as much as possible. The porcelain

surfaces of 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.

Operating the Cooktop

Lighting A Burner

WARNING

• To avoid 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 burner lighting and operation.

• In the interest of safety, always light the burner

before putting the cooking utensil on the grate.

Turn the burner knob to the OFF position before

removing the utensil. Always check the position of

the control knobs to make sure the cooktop is off

when you are finished cooking.

• Do not turn the knob farther than the 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 part of the burner while the

igniter is sparking. An electrical shock could result.

• Never light the burners with a match or other open

flame.

• Always check to make sure all control knobs are in

the OFF position when you are finished cooking.

• If the gas does not ignite after four seconds

or if the flame goes out and gas escapes when

attempting to light a burner, turn the knob to the

OFF position. Open a window and allow at least five

minutes for the gas to dissipate. Then, repeat the

lighting procedure.

Each burner control knob has a small diagram

next to it with an indicator light that tells you

which burner it operates.

1. To light a burner, push in gently on the knob and turn

it counter-clockwise to the HIGH position. The igniter

will spark (click) repeatedly until the gas ignites. The

burner should light within four seconds.

2. Once the burner is lit, set the flame height to the

desired level by rotating the control knob further

counterclockwise, then place the utensil on the grate.

Burner knob symbols

OFF HIGH

LOW

Operating the Cooktop

IMPORTANT

• 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 orange

flame during initial operation. The orange color will

disappear with further use. Small yellow tips on the

ends of the flames are normal when using LP gas.

• If the flame is not even around the edge of the

burner, wait for the cooktop to cool and check to

make sure the burner is assembled properly (see

page 7).

• 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.

• To keep the burners operating properly, keep the

burner igniters, burner rings and burner caps clean

and dry. See Care and Cleaning starting on page

23. Dirty or wet igniters will result in constant

sparking, even if there is a flame present.

Cooktop Tips

For superior cooking performance and to save energy:

• Reduce the flame height to the minimum level neces-

sary to perform the desired cooking process. Food

cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil as it does at a

vigorous, rolling boil. A higher boil than is necessary

wastes energy, cooks away moisture and causes a

loss in food flavor and nutrients.

• Dacor’s SimmerSear burner allows you greater preci-

sion control of the flame.

• Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in

utensils made of materials that are poor conductors of

heat, such as glass, ceramic and cast iron. Reduce the

flame height until it covers approximately 1/3 of the

utensil diameter to ensure even heating and reduce

scorching.

• Minimize the amount of liquid or fat to reduce cooking

times.

• Use a timer rather than repeatedly removing the lid to

check food. Doing so will decrease cooking time and

save energy.

• Thaw foods prior to cooking to reduce cooking time.

Operating the Oven

Control Panel Settings

Setting the Clock

1. Press the CLOCK key. The colon between the minutes

and seconds on the time display will begin to flash.

2. Enter the current time on the number keypad before

the colon stops flashing. For example: For 12:08,

press 1-2-0-8 on the keypad. Press the # key to

change the AM-PM indicator.

3. Press START.

IMPORTANT

• The clock cannot be set during delay timed cooking,

if one of the timers is in use or if self clean or

Sabbath mode is active.

• After a power failure, the time on the display may

flash, indicating that the time may not be correct.

• 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 oven 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:

1. Press and hold the CLOCK key for six seconds. The

display will indicate the mode the clock is currently set

to, 12 Hr or 24 Hr.

2. Press the # key to change the clock mode. To leave

the setting as is, do not touch any keys.

3. Press CANCEL · SECURE to return to the main display.

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

You can select the temperature scale (Fahrenheit or

Celsius) the oven uses to display the cooking

temperature. The oven is preset at the factory to Fahren-

heit.

To change the temperature scale:

1. Press and hold the BROIL key.

2. The display will indicate the temperature scale the

control panel is currently set to, “F” or “C”.

3. Press the # key to change the temperature scale. To

leave the setting as is, do not touch any keys.

4. Press CANCEL·SECURE. The control panel will go

back to the regular clock display, set to the new tem-

perature scale.

Turning the Control Panel “Beep” Off/On

The control panel beeps any time you press any of the

keys or when various error conditions exist. It also beeps

when a timer is done counting down (page 16) or

whenever the oven performs certain preset functions, for

example, pre-heat is complete. The tone may be silenced

so that it does not function under the above conditions.

To turn the control panel “beep” off (or on):

1. Press and hold the START TIME key for six seconds,

until “beep” appears on the display.

2. Press the # key repeatedly to switch between “On”

and “Off”.

3. Press CANCEL · SECURE when the desired mode

appears on the display.

4. To change the control panel back to the previous

mode, repeat the above steps.

Before Using the Oven...

• 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.

• 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 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 natural juices and make it easier to

carve.

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:

1. Insert the end of the rack with the safety notches into

the oven first.

2. Attach both sides of the rack to the rack supports in

the oven as shown in the diagram below.

3. Begin to slide the rack in, and then, lift up so that the

safety notches clear the ends of the rack supports.

4. Push the rack all the way in with both hands.

To remove the standard oven racks:

1. Grasp the rack with both hands and pull gently

straight out toward you until it stops.

2. 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.

Operating the Oven

To insert a GlideRack

™

oven rack:

When you use the GlideRack oven rack, you can effort-

lessly slide heavy pots, pans or other items out of the

oven to check, stir or add ingredients quickly and safely.

1. Extend both rack guides completely as shown below.

2. Align both sets of safety clips (right and left) on the

back of the rack guides with the oven rack supports as

shown.

3. Insert the rack into the oven, sliding the rack supports

between the rear safety clips as shown. As you slide

the rack in, hold the front of the rack up slightly until

the front safety clips just clear the front of the rack

supports.

4. Lower the front of the rack so that the front of the

rack support is between the front safety clip and the

rack stop.

5. Grasp the rack in the center of the front and pull. The

rack should come forward while the guides remain in

place.

To remove a GlideRack oven rack:

1. Grasp it with both hands and pull gently straight out

toward you until it stops.

2. Lift up until the front safety clips just clear the front

of the rack supports on the oven. Continue to pull out.

Moving the end of the rack back and forth slightly, left

to right, as you pull, will make it easier to remove.

Front of rack

Standard Oven Rack

GlideRack Oven Rack

Rack support

Slide oven rack

supports into

slots on the rack

Safety notch

Slide rack supports between

back safety clips

Lift front safety

clips over rack

supports

Front of rack

Rack guides

(fully extended)

Rack support

(inside oven)

Rack

stop

Front

safety clip

Starting Your Oven

1. Adjust the racks to the appropriate level.

2. Determine the best cooking mode for the type of 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 combina-

tion 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 con-

vection fan. Best for rib roasts, turkeys,

chickens, etc.

See pages 13 to 15 for detailed descriptions of

the various cooking modes.

IMPORTANT

The broil modes will not work when the meat probe

is connected.

3. Press the key for the desired cooking mode. The

preset (jump-in) temperature for that mode will

appear on the display along with the symbol(s) for the

selected cooking mode (see above).

4. To cook at the preset temperature, press START. To

cook at a different temperature enter it (for example

4-2-5) on the number keypad, then press START.

You can enter any temperature between 100°F and

555°F. The suggested broil temperature is 555°F.

5. If you are using Pure Convection or one of the bake or

roast modes, “PRE-” for preheating, along with the

current oven temperature will appear on the display

until the oven reaches the set temperature. Once the

oven reaches the set temperature (usually in 10

minutes), it will beep and “PRE-” will disappear.

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.

Operating the Oven

Changing the Temperature

(after you press START)

1. Press the key for the current cooking mode. The cur-

rent cooking mode appears on the display (for

example BAKE).

2. Enter the temperature on the keypad (for example

3-7-5) 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:

1. Press the key for the new cooking mode, for example

BAKE.

2. Press START.

Preset (Jump-in) Temperature Settings

Below is a list of the jump-in temperatures for the various

cooking modes (see step 3 of the Starting Your Oven

section on this page). This feature reduces the need to

always enter the temperature when starting you oven.

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 work-

ing 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.

Operating the Oven

Understanding the Various 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 time.

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 posi-

tion when using bake mode. For cooking on multiple

racks, Dacor recommends using one of the convection

modes. See the following pages.

• Follow your recipe’s original cooking time and tem-

perature.

• 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.

• Wait until the shortest recommended baking time

before checking the food. For most baked goods, a

wooden toothpick placed in the center should come

clean when the food is done.

12 Hour Timer Feature

The oven’s 12 hour timer feature automatically turns it

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 this feature

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.

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 pre-

heat.

Wait until oven is preheated.

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.

AIR FLOW

Understanding the Various Oven

Cooking Modes (cont.)

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 Convection and Convection Bake Modes:

Some recipes, especially those that are homemade, may

require adjustment and testing when converting from

standard to convection baking. If you are unsure how

to convert a recipe, begin by preparing the recipe using

the standard bake settings. If the food is not cooked to

your satisfaction 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 Convection

allows you to use more oven capacity at once. Use this

mode for single rack baking, multiple rack baking, roast-

ing, and preparation of complete meals. Many foods,

such as pizzas, cakes, cookies, biscuits, muffins, rolls and

frozen convenience 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.

Operating the Oven

Multiple Rack Baking in Pure Convection Mode

• Typically, when baking on two racks, use rack posi-

tions #1 and #3 or #2 and #4 (counting from the

bottom up) for best results. When cooking a full meal,

use rack positions #1, #3 and #5 for best results.

• 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.

Convection Bake

Use this mode for single rack baking. The combination 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.

Operating the Oven

Your range offers two broil modes:

• Broil

• Convection Broil

Broiling is a quick and flavorful way to prepare many

foods, including steaks, chicken, chops, hamburgers and

fish.

WARNING

• To avoid burns, keep the oven door completely shut

when using the broil modes.

• To avoid damage to the meat probe, remove it from

the oven when using either of the broil modes.

Broil

This mode uses a top heat source. It is best for broiling

smaller amounts of food.

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.

Broiling Tips

• 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 spat-

ter, 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 recommended 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.

Convection Roast

Your range’s convection roast mode uses a combination of

the convection fan and heat sources above and below the

food. It is 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 prepared. 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 pro-

cess.

• Poultry should be placed breast side up on a rack in a

shallow pan that fits the size of the food. Brush poul-

try 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/

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 quality of meats and poultry. Less tender

cuts of meat are best prepared 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.

Operating the Oven

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.

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 99 hours and 59

minutes.

To use the timers on your range:

• Press the TIMER 1 or TIMER 2 key.

• Enter the hours and minutes to be timed on the

keypad and press START. To enter 11 hours,

30 minutes, press 1-1-3-0. To time 25 min-

utes, press 2-5. When you press START, the time will

appear on the display and begin to count down.

When the timer is done counting down, 0:00 will appear

on the display. The timer number will flash on the display

and the alarm (a beeping sound) will sound. The alarms

for Timer 1 and Timer 2 have different patterns.

Timer Alarm Pattern

1 second on, 1 second off, repeat

1 second on, 1 second off,

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:

1. Press the TIMER 1 or TIMER 2 key.

2. Enter the new time on the number keypad and press

START.

To stop a timer before time runs out:

• Press the TIMER 1 or TIMER 2 key twice.

• The timer will stop and the display will clear.

• Press the CLOCK key to return to the main display.

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 fea-

tures.

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.

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.

The three delay timed cooking keys are:

• START TIME: The time the oven starts cooking.

• DURATION: The amount of time the oven cooks

before it goes into hold mode (see facing page for

description).

• STOP TIME: The clock time the oven turns off and

goes into hold mode.

When you set 2 of the 3 above, the oven automatically

calculates the third.

Ways to Use Delayed Timed Cooking

• Set the time the oven turns on (START TIME) and

set it to turn off at a later time using either the

DURATION key or the STOP TIME key.

• Set the START TIME only, then turn the oven off

manually when you are done cooking.

• Turn the oven on manually and set it to turn off at

a later time using either the DURATION key or the

STOP TIME key.

Operating the Oven

How to Use Delay Timed Cooking

NOTE

Delay-timed cooking cannot be used in Sabbath mode.

1. Adjust the racks to the appropriate level.

2. Put the food in the oven.

3. Press the key for the desired cooking mode (except

broil or convection broil).

4. Enter the desired cooking temperature on the number

keypad.

5. If you want to turn the oven on immediately and turn

off automatically at a later time, skip to step 8.

6. Press the START TIME key.

7. Enter the time you want the oven to start on the

keypad. For 12:35, press 1-2-3-5. You may enter

a time up to 22 hours and 59 minutes ahead of the

present time. Press the # key to change “AM” or

“PM.”

8. If you want to set the stop time or cooking dura-

tion, press either the STOP TIME or DURATION key

(otherwise skip to step 9.) Using the DURATION key

allows you to determine when the oven will stop cook-

ing by entering the amount of time the oven is on.

Using the STOP TIME key allows you to determine

when the oven will stop cooking by entering the clock

time. Using either key achieves the same result.

9. Press START.

10. If you entered a START TIME, the oven will start at

the start time entered.

11. If you entered a DURATION or STOP TIME the oven

will cook until the 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 20 minutes to the cook time. Increase the

cook time as the temperature increases above 350°F.

About Hold Mode

• When you set the oven to stop cooking using the

DURATION or STOP TIME keys, it will go into hold

mode (“HLd” appears on the display) when it reaches

the end of the cook time you have set. The oven will

keep the temperature at 150°F for two hours.

• Press CANCEL · SECURE to turn the oven all the way

off.

• To prevent sickness, do not allow foods to remain in

the oven after it is off (after hold mode turns off.)

Other Things to Know About Delayed Timed

Cooking

When the oven is in delay timed mode:

• Push the CLOCK key to view the clock (current time).

• Push the START TIME key to view the current start

time setting.

• Push the STOP TIME key to view the current cook

time setting.

• Push the DURATION key to view the current cook

time setting.

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 prop-

erly 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.

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.

• To prevent damage, never leave the meat probe

inside the oven when it is not being used, especially

when broiling or during the self clean cycle.

• Using a meat probe other than the one provided

with your oven may result in damage to the probe

and/or the oven.

NOTE

• The meat probe does not work with broil or

convection broil and Sabbath modes. Plug in the

meat probe when using the above modes, the meat

probe symbol will flash indicating an error.

• If the meat probe is accidently disconnected after

the PROBE key is pressed, the meat probe symbol

will flash and the error message “OPn” will appear

on the display.

Meat Probe Instructions

1. Prepare the meat for cooking prior to setting the

oven. Insert 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.

2. Before placing the meat in the oven and with the door

closed, push the BAKE, CONV BAKE, PURE CONV

or CONV ROAST key. The preset temperature will

appear on the display. If you want to cook using a

different oven temperature, enter it on the number

keypad.

3. Press START.

Operating the Oven

4. Allow the oven to preheat. Excessive browning may

occur if the meat is placed in the oven during preheat

mode (when “PRE-” appears on the display).

5. Once the oven has preheated (“PRE-” disappears),

put the meat in the oven using pot holders. Insert the

meat probe plug into the connector inside the oven.

6. Push the PROBE key. The preset probe tem-

perature (160°F), as well as the probe symbol,

will appear on the display. If you want to cook

using a different probe temperature, 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.

7. Press START. If you do not press START, the probe

mode will not start.

When the meat probe is in use, the oven will automati-

cally control the cooking time. The temperature on the

display during cooking is the temperature measured inside

the meat. The oven will continue 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 sick-

ness, 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:

1. Press PROBE. The current probe temperature setting

will appear on the display.

2. Enter the new temperature. The oven will automati-

cally 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:

1. Press the CANCEL · SECURE key.

2. Press the BAKE, CONV BAKE, PURE CONV or CONV

ROAST key. If you want to cook using a temperature

different than the oven’s preset temperature, enter it

on the number keypad.

3. Press START.

To cancel meat probe operation while the oven is

cooking:

Press the PROBE key twice. Disconnect the meat probe

from the connector and remove it from the oven. The

oven will return to any previous settings that were

entered before the PROBE key was pressed.

Skewer

Plug

Operating the Oven

Important Details About Meat Probe Use

• You 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. For best results, select the cooking

mode and allow the oven to preheat prior to pressing

the PROBE key and putting the meat in the oven.

• The meat probe function will automatically cancel

after 30 seconds if the meat probe is not connected.

The meat probe symbol will flash on the display.

• The meat probe feature takes precedence over the

delay timed cooking feature. The oven will continue

to cook the meat until it reaches the selected meat

probe temperature regardless of the STOP TIME or

DURATION setting, then go into hold mode.

USDA Minimum Safe Internal Cooking

Temperatures for Various Foods

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:

1. Adjust the racks to the appropriate level.

2. Place the food on the center of the oven rack. If you

are dehydrating, prepare food as recommended, then

place it on a drying rack.

3. Press the PURE CONV key.

4. To defrost meats, enter the temperature, up to 150°F,

on the number keypad. To dehydrate, start with the

temperature setting below. When dehydrating, you

may need to experiment with higher temperatures.

5. Press 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:

1. Wash and remove excess moisture from all fruits and

vegetables before dehydrating.

2. Cut fruits and vegetables into uniform pieces.

3. You can add honey, spices, lime juice or orange juice

to give the fruit a different flavor.

4. It is best to dehydrate on a baking rack with a pan

underneath to catch any juices. If using a rack when

dehydrating small fruit, put cheesecloth over the rack

to allow for maximum air circulation and to prevent

the fruit from sticking to the rack.

5. Place the food onto the center of the oven rack.

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Operating the Oven

Dehydrating/Defrosting (cont.)

Solving Discoloration Problems

To prevent darkening during dehydration and storage, you

should steam blanch apples, apricots, peaches, nectar-

ines, pears or foods that will oxidize.

To steam blanch:

1. Add one inch of water to a four quart sauce pot.

Insert the steam basket and place the fruit in it.

2. Cover the pot and steam for one to two minutes.

3. Remove with a slotted spoon and dab with a paper

towel to remove excess moisture before dehydrating.

4. Apples, pears, pineapples, and some other fruits will

brown or darken during dehydration. To prevent dis-

coloration, 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 one cup of sugar to one cup of

water. Add these ingredients to a four 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 When Dehydrating

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 effectively.

To water blanch:

1. Bring two quarts of water to boil in a four quart sauce

pot.

2. Drop the fruit in the water for one to two minutes, or

until the skin begins to crack.

3. Remove the fruit with a slotted spoon and dab dry

with a paper towel before dehydrating. The pit can be

left inside or removed half way through the dehydrat-

ing 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 two 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 convection 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 one inch rim to catch juices as

the meat thaws.

• Thick, frozen casseroles such as lasagna will not

defrost well in your oven. Instead, defrost accord-

ing to the food manufacturer’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 exam-

ples 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.

1. Press the BAKE key.

2. Enter the temperature of 100°F on the number

keypad.

3. Press START.

4. Place the dough in a greased bowl inside of the oven.

Cover it with either a damp cloth or plastic wrap

coated with a nonstick spray.

5. Turn on the oven light.

6. Set the timer for the amount of rise time in the recipe.

Sabbath Mode

The Sabbath mode on your oven complies with Jewish

laws for use on the Sabbath and Holy Days. This feature

allows the oven to perform two types of cooking, bake

and Pure Convection.

When the oven is set to Sabbath mode, it disables the fol-

lowing features:

• The oven light

• All keys, except CANCEL · SECURE, START and the

0 and 2 keys on the number keypad.

NOTE

• “SAb” appears on the display when Sabbath mode

is in operation.

• As with all other cooking modes, when setting the

control panel for Sabbath operation all keys must be

pressed within six seconds of each other. Otherwise

the control panel will automatically clear.

• Sabbath mode will not work with the meat probe

connected (the meat probe symbol will flash).

• Delay-timed cooking cannot be used in Sabbath

mode.

• In the event of a power outage, the oven will return

to Sabbath mode at the temperature it was last set

to when power is restored.

• If one or both timers are running, the oven cancels

timer operation when Sabbath mode is selected.

• You may want to use a rack thermometer to keep

track of the oven temperature.

Operating the Oven

Setting Up the Sabbath Feature

1. Press the # key.

2. Press the BAKE or PURE CONV key.

3. Press the 0 or 2 keys repeatedly if you want to

change the pre-selected cooking temperature shown

on the display.

4. Press (only) the START key. The oven will go into

Sabbath mode and cook using the mode selected in

step 2.

Things to Know About Sabbath Mode

• The CANCEL · SECURE key on your oven remains

active so that you can turn off the Sabbath feature or

turn off the oven.

• When the oven is cooking, pressing the 2 key on the

number keypad, then START, tells the oven to raise

the temperature by 25°F (15°C). Pressing the 0 key

on the number keypad, then START, tells the oven

to lower the temperature by 25°F (15°C). In compli-

ance with Jewish law, the heating element will be

adjusted randomly when these keys are pressed and

no changes will be seen on the display.

Please visit www.star-k.org for further information

about Sabbath compliance and usage of this product.

Adjusting the Oven Temperature

Even though your oven is adjusted at the factory to cook

at the temperature shown on the display, it may cook

faster or slower than your old oven.

WARNING

Do not adjust the probe or self clean offset

temperatures. The offset for the probe and self clean

offsets must remain at 0 for proper and/or safe

operation.

IMPORTANT: Do not measure the temperature inside the

oven with a thermometer. Opening the door will cause an

incorrect reading. Also, the temperature inside the oven

will vary as the elements cycle on and off.

If you are not satisfied with the results from your oven,

you can adjust the temperature offset as follows:

1. With the oven off, press and hold the 0 and # keys

on the number keypad at the same time. After about

three seconds “PASS” will appear on the display.

2. Immediately enter 6428 on the number keypad, then

START. “SLCt” (select) will appear on the display.

3. Press the key for the cooking mode you want to

change the offset for (CONV BAKE, CONV BROIL,

PURE CONV, CONV ROAST, BAKE or BROIL).

4. Enter an offset temperature value from 1 to 35°F (1

to 18 for ovens set to Celsius). Press the # key after

entering the numeric value if you want the offset to

be a negative (-) value. Press # again to toggle the

(-) setting off. “Edit” appears on the display when you

start to enter the offset value.

5. Press START to save the setting.

6. Repeat steps 3 to 5 above for any other cooking

modes you need to offset.

7. Press CANCEL

SECURE to exit offset mode.

Parts and Accessories

Description

Dacor Part

Number

Halogen light bulb (12 Volt 20 Watt)

100429

Dacor Stainless Steel Cleaner

A302

Dacor Cooktop Cleaning Cream

A300

Meat probe

72723

Wok ring

AWR4

Cooktop griddle

ADRT14

Cooktop grill

AGDRT14

Standard broil pan and broil pan grill

AER30BP

Large capacity roast/broil pan with “V”

shaped rack

AORPVR

Island trim kit

ADTK30D

Six inch backguard kit

ADB3006

Nine inch backguard kit

ADB3009

Standard type oven rack

103807

GlideRack type oven rack

ARGOK30

Pizza baking stone

ABS16

Cookie sheets* (three per carton)

ACS303

14” grate (two used per unit)

101524

Black knob kit

AKBDT6

* 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.

• 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 grill that fits

inside the pan to cook flat cuts of meat.

High Altitude Cooking

Due to the lower atmospheric pressure at higher alti-

tudes, foods tend to take longer to cook. Therefore, recipe

adjustments should be made in some cases. In general,

no recipe adjustment is necessary 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 reci-

pes 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.

• For best results when baking on two racks, use rack

positions #2 and #4 or #1 and #3 with the oven set

to Pure Convection or convection bake mode. For best

results when baking on three racks, use rack positions

#1, #3 and #5 with the oven set to Pure Convection

mode.

• 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 posi-

tion #1 for best results. If you put a baking stone on

the GlideRack oven rack, instead of one of the stan-

dard 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, darkened, 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 contain-

ers, placed flat on a cookie sheet. Follow the pack-

age 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.

Oven Rack Positions

Care and Cleaning

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 burns, 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 remove heavy spills with a sharp

object such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp

objects may scratch your range’s surfaces.

• 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 the proper cleaning instructions on

this page.

• Do not touch the outside surfaces of the oven

during the self clean cycle. They will be hot.

• Racks, the convection filter, meat probe or any

other items left in the oven during self cleaning will

become damaged or damage the oven.

• Ensure that the anti-tip bracket is engaged after the

range is moved out for cleaning. Use a flashlight

to look underneath the range and verify that the

anti-tip bracket covers the anti-tip foot when the

range is moved back into place.

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 popping sounds during self cleaning.

These sounds are caused by the expansion and con-

traction of metal surfaces when the oven heats up and

cools down.

• Self clean mode will not function if the meat probe is

connected.

How to Use the Self Clean Feature

1. Before self cleaning the oven, remove the racks, the

convection filter, all cookware (pots, pans, forks, etc.),

the meat probe, foil and any other loose objects from

the oven chamber. See page 27 for instructions on

how to remove and clean the filter.

2. Clean soil from the porcelain surfaces of the door

outside of the door gasket. Rinse surfaces well with

a solution of vinegar and water, then wipe dry. Heav-

ily soiled areas may be cleaned with a non-scratching

scouring pad.

3. Clean the door gasket by dabbing it with a solution of

water and mild soap.

WARNING

• Use caution when cleaning the door gasket. Rubbing

or displacing it may damage the tight door seal

required for proper cooking and self cleaning.

• Do not try to force the door open after it is locked.

Damage to the door or latch may result.

4. Turn on kitchen fans or vents to help remove odors

during the self clean cycle.

5. Make sure the oven door is shut.

6. Press the SELF CLEAN key, then press 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, an error

message will appear on the display. To correct the prob-

lem, 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:

• The clean symbol indicates that self clean is in

process.

• The lock symbol indicates that the door is

latched.

• “ON” indicates that the heating elements are on.

If you want to stop the self clean cycle, press the CANCEL

· SECURE key. The oven door will remain locked until it is

safe enough to open. The lock symbol will disappear from

the display when the door lock is released. You will still

need to exercise caution when the door lock is released

because the inside of the oven may still be hot.

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Anti-tip foot

Anti-tip bracket

• Clean the outside edges of the trim rings while the

knobs are removed. Wipe them with a soft damp rag.

• After cleaning, attach the SimmerSear burner knob

A as shown below. The SimmerSear knob has a

wider space between the large flame icon and the

simmer icon than the standard burner knobs. Align

the “D-shaped” opening on the back with the end of

the valve shaft. Carefully push it on until it stops.

• Attach the remaining knobs which operate the stan-

dard burners

B . If you have the optional Dacor

grill or griddle, the two knobs with the words “MAX

GRIDDLE” go on the right burner valve stems.

General Cleaning Information

The cooktop is exposed to extremely high temperatures.

The grates are put under a lot of stress when hot uten-

sils are placed on them. In addition, the cooktop parts

are occasionally 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.

Cleaning the Knobs and Trim Rings

WARNING

• Do not soak the knobs in water or put them in a

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 range, damage can occur.

• To prevent damage, do not use abrasive or

corrosive cleaners or applicators.

• If you have the optional Dacor grill or griddle,

installing the range knobs in the wrong position may

result in damage to it.

• Wash the knobs with a solution of warm soapy water.

Dacor recommends hand dishwashing liquid.

• Turn the knobs to the OFF position to remove them

for cleaning or replacement. Grasp each knob and pull

straight back, off of the valve shaft.

Care and Cleaning

SimmerSear Knobs

Standard Knobs

After the self clean cycle is complete:

• The door latch will release when the inside has cooled

down. The clean icon, lock icon and “ON” will disap-

pear 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

7. Prepare the oven for self cleaning as instructed on

page 23. Observe all safety precautions and remove

all items listed from inside the oven. Clean the door

gasket and around the door as instructed.

8. Close the oven door.

9. Press the SELF CLEAN key.

10. Press the START TIME key.

11. Enter the desired start time. For example, press 1-2-

3-0 for 12:30. You may enter a time up to 22 hours

and 59 minutes ahead of the present time.

12. Press START.

13. When you press 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.

While the oven is set to clean at a later time:

• If you want the display to return to the clock, you

may push the CLOCK key.

• If the clock is displayed, 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

(about 400 °F).

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the Cooktop

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.

In addition, the igniters may not spark or work properly if

the burner parts or the igniters themselves are not clean

and dry.

Cooktop Disassembly

WARNING

• Electric shock and burn hazard. Turn off power to

the range at the circuit breaker or fuse box and

make sure the burners are cool before disassembly.

• Do not clean the cooktop grates or burner parts 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.

• Disassemble the burners. Lift the burner caps and

burner rings off of the burners.

Cleaning the Burner Components and Igniters

WARNING

Use care while cleaning the igniters. The porcelain is

fragile and can crack or break.

After disassembling the burners, check for any dirt or

grime deposited on the individual parts, including the

igniters.

1. Use a firm tooth brush to gently clean completely

around the 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.

2. Examine the burner rings and the top of the

SimmerSear burner head. Remove anything stuck in

the holes and grooves with a straightened paper clip,

wire or needle. Be careful not to scratch or damage

the ring and head. Do not distort the shape of the

holes or grooves.

3. Clean all of the burner parts, including the burner

bases, with 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-assem-

bling them.

4. Reassemble the burners according to the burner and

grate assembly instructions on page 7. Turn on

power and test the burners after reassembling them.

If the flame is uneven, be sure that all the burner

parts are properly positioned, then check for any

remaining dirt or grime on the burner parts or igniter.

If erratic sparking (clicking) is still present, make sure

the igniter is completely dry. If the unit still exhibits

problems after drying, call your local Dacor Authorized

Service Agent.

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Igniter

Standard Burner SimmerSear Burner

Outer burner

cap

Burner

ring

Burner

ring

Burner

cap

Inner burner

cap

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

on the stainless steel surfaces. 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 solu-

tion of detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry with a

soft, lint-free cloth.

Cleaning the Oven Interior

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 23.

Door Gasket (Seal)

WARNING

Take care 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.

Oven Racks

WARNING

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 solution of one cup of ammonia to two

gallons of water.

Care and Cleaning

Cleaning the Cooktop (cont.)

Grates, Spill Trays and Optional WOK Ring

CAUTION

Do not clean the cooktop grates, burner parts or WOK

ring in a dishwasher. They will be damaged.

The grates, the spill tray and optional WOK ring are

coated with a porcelain finish.

• For everyday cleaning, use a soft

cloth or nonabrasive pad with

warm soapy water to clean all of

the porcelain parts.

• If necessary, tough stains may be removed by apply-

ing full-strength sprays such as Simple Green™,

Ajax™ All-Purpose Cleaner or Formula 409™. To mini-

mize 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 cleaners with extreme care

and only on occasion. Aggressive or extensive use

of these types of abrasives will damage the finish.

Finish damage due to the use of abrasives is not

covered under your warranty.

Cleaning the Exterior Surfaces

Oven Control Panel

CAUTION

Do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers on the

control panel. They will permanently damage the finish.

• To avoid acciden-

tally turning the

oven on while

cleaning the con-

trol panel, activate

the lock-out feature. Press the CANCEL

· SECURE

key for six 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 six 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 Glass Surfaces (Interior and Exterior)

• Use a mild glass cleaner to remove finger prints on

glass surfaces. You may 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 the lens.

Care and Cleaning

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 inside 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 por-

celain surfaces with the back of the filter.

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.

Optional Broil Pan

The broil pan has a porcelain

enamel finish. When you clean

it, use a solution of detergent

and hot water. If the broil pan is

heavily soiled, use a scouring pad

with plenty of water. Rinse it well

after cleaning.

Optional Roast/Broil Pan with “V” Shaped

Rack

The roast/broil pan has a porcelain enamel finish. When

you clean it, use a solution of detergent and hot water. If

the roast/ broil pan is heavily soiled, use a scouring pad

and plenty of water.

Rinse it well after cleaning.

The optional “V” Shaped rack and the grill are finished

with an Excalibur™ nonstick coating. When you clean

them, use a mild solution of detergent and warm water.

Use the soft side of a sponge to scrub them and dry them

with a lint-free cloth.

Optional Cookie Sheets

Clean the optional aluminum cookie sheets with a solu-

tion 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 parch-

ment paper will also prevent food from sticking.

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 detergents 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. Do not 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.

Clips on back of

filter

Metal bar

Filter

Cleaning the Oven Interior (cont.)

Cleaning the Optional Dacor Griddle and Grill

Clean the griddle/grill after each use. Wash it thoroughly

in hot soapy water to avoid stains from grease build-up.

The griddle/grill 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 scratching, do not

use abrasives or abrasive cleaners. Use the soft side of a

sponge to scrub it. Dry it with a lint-free cloth.

Replacing the Light Bulb

WARNING

• To prevent electrical shock and/or personal injury,

make certain that the oven and light bulb are cool

and that power to the range has been turned off

at the circuit breaker panel or fuse box before

replacing the light bulb.

• Always make sure the lens cover is in place when

using the oven. The lens cover protects the bulb

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.

Light bulb replacement is considered a homeowner

maintenance operation. If the light does not work, before

replacing it, please consult the Problem Solution Guide.

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 bulb, follow these steps:

1. Replace the light bulb only with Dacor part number

100429. See page 21 for ordering information.

2. Turn off power to the range at the circuit breaker

panel or fuse box.

3. Hold your hand

under the lens

for support

and gently pry

it loose using

a spatula or

table knife. Pull

the lens cover

straight out.

4. Grasp the old

bulb and pull it

straight out of

the socket.

5. Using a glove, insert the new bulb into the socket.

6. As you reinstall the lens cover, line up the cutout on

the inside rim with the light socket. Gently press it

into its original position.

7. Turn the power to the range back on. Reset the clock

(see page 10).

Care and Cleaning

Light

socket

Lens

cutout

Light bulb

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 an 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.

Power outage. Contact power company.

Wet or dirty igniter. Clean according to Care and Cleaning sec-

tion.

No flame. Igniter not working (no clicking

sound).

Clean according to Care and Cleaning sec-

tion.

Wet or dirty igniter. Clean and dry according to Care and Clean-

ing section.

Gas is turned off. Make sure the gas supply valve is in the on

position.

Gas supply interrupted. Contact gas company.

Flame goes out at low setting. Air intake holes obstructed. Check to make sure air holes on range are not

blocked. See page 4 for locations.

Low gas pressure. Contact gas company for pressure test.

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 range to properly

wired electrical connection.

Power is off. Turn power on at circuit breaker panel or fuse

box. Check for tripped circuit breaker or blown

fuse.

Control panel locked. Press CANCEL

· SECURE key for six seconds

to reactivate control panel.

Power outage. Contact power company.

Oven will not heat. Oven setting not correct. Press CANCEL

· SECURE. Follow instructions

in Operating the Oven section.

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. Discon-

nect meat probe.

Foods over or under cook. Incorrect cooking time or tempera-

ture.

Follow instructions in Operating the Oven

section.

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 continuous use.

Turn off 12 hour timer. See page 13.

Time on display not correct. Time of day not set. Set time. See Setting Up Your Range.

Power failure or power was turned

off.

Reset time. See Setting Up Your Range.

Time flashes on display. Power failure or power was turned

off.

Reset time. See Setting Up Your Range.

continued...

Before You Call for Service

Problem May Be Caused By What to Do

Flame is distorted, yellow or

very large.

Burner ring or burner cap is dirty

or clogged.

Clean and dry according to Care and Cleaning

section.

Burner parts not properly posi-

tioned.

Make sure burner is assembled according to the

Setting Up Your Range section.

Range set up to use a different

type of gas (Natural or LP) or set

up for different altitude.

Have a 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 a 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.

Flame distorted by air draft. Minimize any air drafts around the range. Close

nearby windows.

Wet or dirty igniter. Clean and dry according to Care and Cleaning

section.

Burner ring or burner cap is dirty. Clean and dry according to Care and Cleaning

section.

Burner parts not properly posi-

tioned.

Make sure burner is assembled according to the

Setting Up Your Range section.

Problem Solution Guide - Oven (cont.)

NOTE: See Common Problems When Using Bake Mode on page 13 for problems with baking.

Problem May Be Caused By What to Do

Cannot set clock. Oven in use. Clock cannot be set

while oven is in use.

Turn off oven to set clock.

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.

Meat probe connected. Oven will not start self clean cycle when meat

probe is connected. Disconnect and remove

meat probe.

Oven light does not work

(burners light and oven works

OK).

Oven in self clean mode. Light does not work when oven is in self clean

mode.

Oven in Sabbath mode. Light does not work when oven is in Sabbath

mode. See page 20.

Light bulb burned out. Replace light bulb. See Care and Cleaning

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.

Sabbath mode does not work. Meat probe connected. Oven will not start Sabbath mode when meat

probe is connected. Disconnect and remove

meat probe.

Oven door will not open. Oven is set to self clean. Check display. If lock symbol appears on

display oven door cannot be opened. Wait for

oven to complete self clean process or press

CANCEL

· SECURE. Door will unlock once oven

has cooled.

Error code appears and stays

on display, for example “U55.”

An error code having a letter with

a number following it that appears

and stays on the display indicates

a problem that cannot be resolved

by the customer.

Call for service.

Before You Call for Service

Warranty and Service

Getting Help

Before you request service:

1. Review Before You Call For Service section of this manual (page 28).

2. Use the helpful tips found in our Problem Solution Guide.

3. Become familiar with the warranty terms and conditions of your product.

4. If none of these tips or suggestions resolves your problem, call our Customer Service center at the

number below.

Dacor’s Customer Service center is available 6:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time

For warranty repairs or questions and for Dacor Distinctive Service (DDS) in the US and Canada

Phone: (800) 793-0093, extension 2822

For non-warranty repairs or questions in the US and Canada

Phone: (800) 793-0093, extension 2813

www.dacor.com/contact-us

Warranty and Service

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

The warranty applies only to the Dacor appliance sold to

the first use purchaser, starting from the date of origi-

nal retail purchase or closing date for new construction,

whichever period is longer. Warranty is valid on products

purchased brand new from a Dacor Authorized Dealer, or

other seller authorized by Dacor.

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 will remedy it without charge to

you.

All cosmetic damage (such as scratches on stainless steel,

paint/porcelain blemishes, etc.) to the product or included

accessories must be reported to Dacor within 60 days of

the original purchase date to qualify for warranty cover-

age.

Consumable parts such as filters and light bulbs are not

covered and are the responsibility of the purchaser.

LIMITATIONS OF COVERAGE

Service will be provided by a Dacor designated service

company during regular business hours. Please note ser-

vice providers are independent entities and are not agents

of Dacor.

Dealer display and model home display products with a

production date greater than 5 years, products sold “As

Is,” and products installed for non-residential use, which

include but not limited to religious organizations, fire sta-

tions, bed and breakfast, and spas carry a one year parts

warranty only. All delivery, installation, labor costs, and

other service fees are the responsibility of the purchaser.

Warranty will be null and void on product that has altered,

defaced, or missing serial numbers and tags.

The owner must provide proof of purchase or closing

statement for new construction upon request. All Dacor

products must be accessible for service.

*Warranty is null and void if non-ETL or non-CUL

approved product is transported from the U.S.A.

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

workmanship, Dacor will furnish a new part, F.O.B. factory

to replace the defective part.

All delivery, installation, labor costs, and other service

fees are the responsibility of the purchaser.

What Is Not Covered

• Slight color variations may be noticed because of dif-

ferences in painted parts, kitchen lighting, product

placement, and other factors; this warranty does not

apply to color variation.

• Service calls to educate the customer on proper use

and care of the product.

• Service fees for travel to islands and remote areas,

which include but not limited to, ferries, toll roads or

other travel expenses.

• Consequential or incidental damage, including but not

limited to food or medicine loss, time away from work

or restaurant meals.

• Failure of the product when used for commercial,

business, rental or any application other than for resi-

dential consumer use.

• Failure of the product caused by improper product

installation.

• Replacement of house fuses, fuse boxes or resetting

of circuit breakers.

• Damage to the product caused by accident, fire, flood,

power interruption, power surges or other acts of God.

• Liability or responsibility for damage to surrounding

property including cabinetry, floors, ceilings and other

structures or objects around the product. Breakage,

discoloration, or damage to glass, metal surfaces,

plastic components, trim, paint or other cosmetic

finish caused by improper usage, care, abuse, or

neglect.

Out of Warranty

Should you experience a service issue beyond the stan-

dard warranty period, please contact us. Dacor reviews

each issue and customer concern to provide the best pos-

sible solution based on the circumstances.

THE REMEDIES PROVIDED 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 COLUMBIA 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 PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL DACOR BE

LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSE OR CONSEQUENTIAL

DAMAGES. IN THE EVENT DACOR PREVAILS IN ANY LAW-

SUIT, DACOR SHALL BE ENTITLED TO REIMBURSEMENT

OF ALL COSTS AND EXPENSES, INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S

FEES, FROM THE DACOR CUSTOMER. NO WARRANTIES,

EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ARE MADE TO ANY BUYER FOR

RESALE.

Some states do not allow limitations on how long an

implied warranty lasts, or do not allow the exclusion or

limitation of inconsequential damages, therefore 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.

Notes

DACOR

ATTN WARRANTY PROCESSING DEPT

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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 Daco r. 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 that under no conditions will Dacor sell your name or any of the information on this form for mailing list purposes. We

are very grateful that you have chosen Dacor products for your home and do not consider the sale of such information to be a proper way

of expressing our gratitude!

Your willingness to take a few seconds to fill in the section below will be sincerely appreciated. Thank you.

1. How were you first exposed to Dacor products? (Please check one onl y.)

 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  No

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