Use and Care Manual
Renaissance Wall Oven
Part No. 102580 Rev. G
For use with models: EOR, MOR
Style varies
Model MORD230 shown
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ...........................................1
Getting to Know Your Oven ............................................3
Operating Your Oven ....................................................8
Cooking Tips ..............................................................21
Care and Cleaning .....................................................23
Part and Accessories ...................................................28
Before You Call for Service ...........................................29
Warranty and Service .................................................31
Notes ........................................................................32
Warranty Card ...............................................Back Cover
To Our Valued Customer:
Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor
®
products! Our unique combination of features, style and
performance make us The Life of the Kitchen
™
, and a great addition to your home.
In order to familiarize yourself with the controls, functions, and full potential of your new Distinctive Appliance, we
suggest that you thoroughly read this use and care manual, beginning with the Important Safety Instructions
section.
All Dacor appliances are designed and manufactured with quality and pride, while working within the framework of our
company value. Should you ever experience a problem with your product, please first check the Before You Call for
Service section of this manual for guidance. It provides useful suggestions and remedies prior to calling for service.
Valuable customer input helps us to continuously improve our products and services, so please feel free to contact
our Customer Service Team for assistance with any of your product support needs.
Dacor Customer Service Team
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enjoyment for many years to come.
Sincerely,
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Important Safety Instructions
Installer: Leave these instructions with the
appLiance.
Customer: reaD this use anD care manuaL compLeteLy
before using this appLiance. save it for future refer-
ence. it contains important use anD care information.
Keep your saLes receipt or canceLeD checK in a safe
pLace. proof of originaL purchase Date is requireD for
warranty service.
if you have any questions, call:
Dacor customer service team
1 (800) 793-0093 (u.s.a. and canada)
monday — friday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacic Time
web site: www.Dacor.com
have the complete model and serial number for your
appliance available. the numbers are found on the appli-
ance data plate, located inside the grill, below the control
panel. open the door to expose the grill. on double ovens,
the plate is located behind the top grill. write these num-
bers below for future reference.
model number __________________________________
serial number __________________________________
Date of purchase ________________________________
For service and warranty information see page 31.
since Dacor continuously improves the quality and perfor-
mance of our products, we may need to make changes to
the appliance without updating this manual.
Important Information About
Safety Instructions
the Important Safety Instructions and warnings in
this manual cannot cover all possible problems and condi-
tions that can occur. use common sense and caution when
installing, maintaining or operating this appliance.
always contact the Dacor customer service team about
problems or conditions that you don’t understand.
Safety Symbols and Labels
danger
Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe personal injury or
death.
warning
Hazards or unsafe actions that COULD result in severe personal
injury or death.
caution
Hazards or unsafe actions that COULD result in minor personal
injury or property damage.
danger
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. Keep items that could explode, such as aerosol
cans away from the burners and oven. Do not store flammable or
explosive materials in adjacent cabinets or areas.
warning
WARNING - NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to
heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide
poisoning and overheating of the appliance.
warning
WARNING - NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the
oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as
aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and
may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings
may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
view data plate
through grate
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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General Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your oven, follow basic safety precautions,
including the following:
Important Safety Instructions
If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact •
your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
Make sure that the oven 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 fuse or junction box so that
you know where and how to turn off power to the oven.
Do not install, repair or replace any part of the oven unless •
specifically recommended in the literature accompanying
it. A qualified service technician should perform all other
service.
Before performing any type of service, make sure that •
the electrical power to the oven is turned off at the circuit
breaker or fuse box.
Only use the oven for cooking tasks expected of a home •
appliance as outlined in this manual. This oven is not
intended for commercial use.
DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACES OF THE OVEN •
DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE.
Make sure individuals who use the oven are able to operate •
it properly.
Never allow anyone, including children to sit, stand or climb •
on any part of the oven including the door. Doing so may
cause tipping, damage, serious injury or death.
Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area •
around the oven. Do not allow children to play with the
controls, pull on the handle(s) or touch other parts of the
oven.
Do not store items of interest to children above the oven. •
Children could be burned or injured while climbing on the
appliance.
Do not tamper with the controls.•
To prevent the unit from tipping forward and to provide •
a stable installation, make sure the oven is secured to
the cabinet according to the accompanying installation
instructions.
Do not heat unopened food containers such as baby food •
jars and cans. Pressure build up may cause the container
to burst and cause injury.
Do not use water on grease fires. A violent steam explosion •
may result. Smother any flames with a lid, cookie sheet
or flat tray. Use baking soda or a foam extinguisher to
extinguish flaming grease. Be careful to avoid getting
burned.
warning
Keep flammable items, such as paper, cardboard, plastic •
and cloth away from and out of the oven. Do not allow pot
holders to touch hot surfaces.
Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using the oven. •
Do not allow clothing to come into contact with the interior
of the oven and surrounding areas during and immediately
after use.
Do not use towels or bulky cloth as pot holders. •
Do not use the oven for storage.•
Clean and maintain the oven regularly as instructed in this •
manual. Keep the entire oven free of grease that could
catch fire.
Do not touch the outside surfaces of the oven during the •
self-clean cycle. They will be hot.
Use cookware only for its intended purpose. Check the •
manufacturer’s recommendations before use to determine
if a utensil is suitable for use on in an oven. Certain types
of glass, ceramic and earthenware are not suitable for use
in the oven. Personal injury or damage may result from the
improper use of cookware.
Exercise caution when opening the oven door. Let hot air or •
steam escape before looking or reaching inside.
Use extreme caution if adding water to food in the oven. •
The steam can cause serious burns or scalds.
Use only dry pot holders when removing food and •
cookware from the oven. Wet pot holders can cause steam
burns.
For your safety, do not use the oven to cook without the •
convection filter(s) installed. When the filter is not installed,
the spinning fan blades at the back of the oven are
exposed.
Do not allow food to sit in the oven for more than one hour •
before or after cooking. Eating spoiled food can result in
food poisoning.
Do not leave metal objects, such as aluminum foil, the meat •
probe or cookie sheets on the bottom of the oven. Do not
allow the broil elements on the ceiling of the oven chamber
to be covered up. Do not line the oven with aluminum foil or
other materials. Doing so may cause the oven or the items
in it to overheat, creating a fire hazard or causing property
damage.
Non-stick coatings, when heated, can be harmful to birds. •
Remove birds to a separate, well-ventilated room during
cooking.
warning
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some double oven models are available with convec-•
tion cooking in both the upper and lower oven cham-
bers. other double ovens are equipped for convection
cooking in only the upper oven chamber.
Getting to Know Your Oven
the oven comes in three widths, 27 inches, 30 inches •
and 36 inches wide.
the oven also available in single and double oven •
models.
Model Identification
Control Panel - single oven
Control Panel - Double oven with upper and lower Convection oven
Control Panel - Double oven with Convection upper oven only
Double
oven
single
oven
control panel
style varies
control panel
style varies
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a Control Panel your oven’s control panel consists of keys and a display. use the control panel to
control all the oven’s features (sometimes called modes.)
b air Intake/exhaust
slots
the oven 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.
c 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 17 for
proper operation. on double ovens, only the upper oven is equipped with a meat
probe connector.
D oven lights there are two oven lights inside the oven chamber so that you can easily see the
food inside. press the light key on the control panel to turn them on. the bulbs are
12 volt, 20 watt, halogen.
e rack supports there are six sets of rack supports inside each oven chamber. they support the
adjustable oven racks. They are numbered from the bottom up.
f Door Gasket the door gasket prevents heat from escaping when the door is closed.
g 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.
h Broil elements the broil elements are located on the ceiling of the oven chamber. on some
models, they are hidden behind a glass panel. they are the source of top heat.
J Convection Fan* the convection fan blows heated air into the oven chamber during the convection
cooking process. The convection lter covers it.
K 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 lter covers
it.
L Convection Filter* The convection lter 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.
m oven rack your oven comes with one gliderack™ oven rack and a set of standard racks. the
total number of racks depends on the model.
n Bake elements Hidden below the glass panel on the oor of the oven chamber are the bake ele-
ments. they are the source of bottom heat.
* some double ovens are not equipped for convection cooking in the lower oven. these models do not have a convec-
tion fan, element and lter in the bottom oven chamber.
Getting to Know Your Oven
Parts of the Oven
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Getting to Know Your Oven
1
2
3
4
5
6
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B
C
D
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F
B
J
D
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G
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m
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Getting to Know Your Oven
a start Key when you use the various features (or modes) on your oven, select the cook-
ing mode rst, then press the start key. also, use the start key to start the
timers.
b 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, and on double
ovens, the ProoF key. Double ovens have two cooking mode keypads, one for the
upper oven and one for the lower.
c 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. on double ovens, there is a CanCel · seCure key
for each oven.
D 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
e number Keypad when you want to set the temperature, cook time or the time, use the number
keypad.
f Delay timed Cooking
Keys
use these keys to set the oven to turn on or off automatically at a later time. on
double ovens, there is a set of delay timed cooking keys for each oven. see page
15 for instructions.
g 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 15 for instructions.
h CloCK Key use this key to set the clock.
J light Key Located on the number keypad. if you need to turn the oven lights on or off, press
the light key.
K sabbath Key (#) use this key to start sabbath mode. see page 20 for details.
Display Symbols
Control Panel Layout
1 2
convection bake broil roast meat
probe
Door Lock
(self-clean)
timer
timer numbers
self-clean
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Getting to Know Your Oven
Control Panel - Double oven with upper and lower Convection oven
Control Panel - Double oven with Convection upper oven only
Control Panel - single oven
a B
F H GG J K
C D e
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Control Panel Settings
Setting the Time
to set the time:
press the 1. CloCK key. the colon between the minutes
and seconds on the time display will begin to ash.
enter the current time on the number keypad before 2.
the colons stops ashing. For example: For 12:08,
press 1-2-0-8 on the keypad. pressing the # key
changes the am-Pm indicator.
press 3. 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 fac-
tory. 24 hour time is also known as military time.
1:36 pm = 13:36 military time.
If you want to switch the clock to 24 hour
time or switch from military back to regular
time:
press and hold the clock key for six seconds. the 1.
display will indicate the mode the clock is currently set
to, 12 Hr or 24 Hr.
press the 2. # key to change the clock mode. to leave
the setting as is, do not touch any keys.
press 3. CanCel · seCure to return to the main dis-
play. if you have set the clock to 24 hour time, the
keypad will allow you to enter military time when set-
ting the clock.
Operating Your Oven
Setting the Temperature Scale
the control panel allows you to select the temperature
scale (fahrenheit or celsius) it uses to display the cooking
temperature. the oven is preset at the factory to fahren-
heit.
to change the temperature scale:
press and hold the 1. BroIl key (under uPPer oVen
on double ovens) for six seconds.
the display will indicate the temperature scale the 2.
control panel is currently set to, “F” or “C”.
press the 3. # key to change the temperature scale. to
leave the setting as is, do not touch any keys.
press 4. CanCel · seCure. the control panel will go
back to the regular clock display, set to the new tem-
perature scale.
Before Your Cook...
when you use your oven to bake or roast, it preheats •
automatically. the preheat cycle rapidly brings the
oven chamber up to the proper cooking temperature.
it takes several minutes to preheat the oven. preheat
time depends on the temperature settings. the time
may be longer depending on the type of electrical
supply in your community. there is no preheat cycle
for any of the broil modes.
after you pull food out of the oven, it will continue to •
cook. this process is called “carry-over.” the larger
the portion of food, the longer it will cook. it is best to
let the meat rest after it comes out of the oven for 10
to 15 minutes before carving. Doing so will allow the
meat to retain its juices and make it easier to carve.
Dacor recommends turning the oven on for one hour •
at 500°f to burn off any residual oils used during the
manufacturing process. any of these oils left on the
inner parts can cause an undesirable smell the rst
few times the oven is used.
caution
Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, etc.) to remain
on the oven’s surfaces. The porcelain finish may stain or pit.
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To Insert Your GlideRack Oven Rack:
your oven comes with a Dacor gliderack oven rack. you
can pull the gliderack oven rack out further than the
standard racks and still support heavy pots and pans
full of food. it is great for heavier foods and the optional
Dacor baking stone.
hold the gliderack oven rack with the guides fully 1.
extended away from you (see the diagram below).
align both sets of safety clips (right and left) on the 2.
back of the guides with the oven rack supports as
shown.
begin to slide the rack in, lifting the front safety clips 3.
over the front of the oven rack supports.
push the rack all the way to the back.4.
grasp the rack in the center of the front and pull. the 5.
rack should come forward while the guides remain in
place.
To Remove Your GlideRack Oven Rack:
grasp it with both hands and pull gently straight out •
toward you until it stops.
to remove the rack completely, lift the front of the •
rack up about six inches and continue to pull it out.
Lifting the rack releases the safety clips. the safety
clips reduce the chances of it coming out of the oven
accidentally.
Racks
you may use either rack type on any level inside the oven.
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 pot holders.
To Insert the Standard Oven Racks:
insert the end of the rack with the safety notches into 5.
the oven rst.
attach both sides of the rack to the rack supports in 6.
the oven as shown in the diagram below.
begin to slide the rack in, and then, lift up so that the 7.
safety notches clear the ends of the rack supports.
push the rack all the way in with both hands.8.
To Remove the Standard Oven Racks:
if you want to remove an oven rack, grasp it with •
both hands and pull gently straight out toward you
until it stops.
to remove the rack completely, lift the front of the •
rack up about six inches and continue to pull it out.
Lifting the rack releases the safety notches. the
safety notches reduce the chances of a rack coming
out of the oven accidentally.
Operating Your Oven
Gliderack
oven rack
standard
rack
back of
guide
oven rack
support
back of rack
guides
front of rack
front of
rack
safety
notch
slide oven rack
supports into slots
on the rack
slide oven rack supports
between back safety clips
Lift front safety
clips over rack
supports
rack
support
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Operating Your Oven
Starting Your Oven
Adjust the racks to the appropriate level.1.
Determine the best cooking mode for the type of food 2.
to be cooked.
Select from the following:
ConVeCtIon BaKe• - a combination of the
convection fan and a bottom heat source.
good for single rack items in a deep pan.
ConVeCtIon BroIl• - a combination of
the convection fan and a top heat source.
Good for items that do not need to be ipped, such as
thinner cuts of meat, sh, and garlic bread.
Pure ConVeCtIon™• - uses convection cook-
ing only for even heat. use for baked goods and
multiple rack cooking.
BaKe• - cooks with a bottom heat source only.
commonly used for basic recipes.
BroIl• - cooks using a top heat source alone.
use for grilling smaller cuts of meat or toasting
bread.
ConVeCtIon roast• - combines top and
bottom heat sources with the convection
fan. best for rib roasts, turkeys, chickens, etc.
important
the broil modes will not work when the meat probe is
connected.
see pages 12 to 14 for detailed descriptions of the various
cooking modes.
press the key for the desired cooking mode. the 1.
preset (jump-in) temperature will appear on the dis-
play along with the symbol(s) for the selected cook-
ing mode (see above). on double ovens, select the
desired oven by pressing the cooking mode key under
uPPer oVen or loWer oVen on the control panel.
to cook at the preset temperature, press 2. start. to
cook at a different temperature enter it (for example
3-5-0) 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. Double
ovens have only one start key, on the left side of
the control panel. use it to start both ovens.
if you are using pure convection or one of the bake 3.
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 15 to 20
minutes), it will beep and “Pre-” will disappear from
the display. carefully place your food in the oven.
excessive browning will occur if you put the food in
too soon.
Turning Off Your Oven
to turn the oven off, press the • CanCel · seCure
key. on double ovens, press the CanCel · seCure
key under uPPer oVen or loWer oVen.
note
After you turn off the oven, the cooling fans may continue to run
until the oven’s internal parts have cooled down.
Changing the Temperature
to change to a different temperature while the oven is on:
press the key for the current cooking mode. the cur-1.
rent cooking mode appears on the display (for exam-
ple BaKe).
enter the temperature on the keypad (for example 2.
3-7-5) and press start.
Changing the Oven Cooking Mode
to change to a different cooking mode while the oven is
on, for example to change from convection bake to bake:
press the key for the new cooking mode, for example 1.
BaKe.
press 2. start.
Preset (Jump-in) Temperature Settings
Your oven has a preset “jump-in” temperature setting for
each of the cooking modes to reduce the need to always
enter the temperature. see the table below. see Starting
Your Oven for directions on how to cook at the preset
temperature.
Cooking Mode Preset Temperature
bake 350°f
convection bake 325°f
pure convection 325°f
convection roast 375°f
broil 555°f
convection broil 555°f
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
1 2
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Operating Your Oven
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
three 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. on double ovens, pressing either CanCel
· seCure key locks the control panel for both ovens.
to reactivate the control panel, press and hold the •
CanCel · seCure key for three seconds.
note
Using the lock-out feature turns off the timers if they are in use.
12 Hour Timer Feature
your oven is equipped with a feature that automatically
turns it off after 12 hours of continuous use. the 12 hour
timer resets if you change the cooking temperature or
cooking mode.
the oven ships from the factory with the 12 hour timer
enabled.
note
The 12 hour timer is disabled when the Sabbath feature is in
use.
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 and
“12Hr” appears on the display. “on” will appear on
the display if the 12 hour timer is enabled.
push the • # key to disable (or enable) the 12 hour
timer.
push • CanCel · seCure to save the changes and
return to the clock display.
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Common Problems When Using the 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, reective cookie sheets.
cookies are too brown
on top.
rack position being used is too high. change rack position.
food placed in oven during preheat. wait until oven is preheated.
incorrect baking mode being used. see Select from the Following on page 10
for guidelines.
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, reective 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, reective pans.
oven and/or rack over-crowded. reduce number of pans.
Operating Your Oven
Understanding the Various Oven Modes
The three basic styles of cooking in an oven are:
Baking:◊ The gentle cooking of dry goods such as cookies, cakes, soufés, 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
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.•
use the lowest rack position.•
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.
1 2
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Operating Your Oven
Your oven 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.
after achieving acceptable results, follow the convection
guidelines in the Dacor cooking guide. if the food is not
cooked to your satisfaction during this rst convection
trial, adjust one recipe variable at a time (such as cooking
time, rack position, or temperature) and repeat the con-
vection 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, mufns, 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.
For Multiple Rack Baking
typically, when baking on two racks, use rack posi-•
tions #1 and #3 or #2 and #4 (counting from the
bottom up).
when adapting a single rack recipe to multiple rack •
baking, it may be necessary to add to the baking time
due to the extra bulk of the food in the oven.
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.
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Operating Your Oven
Convection Roast
your oven’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 ts the size of the
food being prepared. the broiler pan and grill, accompa-
nying the oven, can be used in most cases. no basting is
required when the fat side is up. Do not add water to the
pan. it will cause a steamed effect. roasting is a dry heat
process.
poultry should be placed breast side up on a rack in a
shallow pan that ts the size of the food. Again, the
broiler pan and grill accompanying the oven can be used.
brush poultry with melted butter, margarine or oil before
and during roasting.
when using the roast mode, do not use pans with tall
sides. they interfere with the circulation of heated air over
the food.
if using a meat thermometer, insert the probe halfway
into the center of the thickest portion of the meat. for
poultry, insert the thermometer probe between the body
and leg into the thickest part of the inner thigh. to ensure
an accurate reading, the tip of the probe should not touch
bone, fat, or gristle. check the meat temperature 2/3 of
the way through the recommended roasting time. after
reading the meat thermometer once, insert it ½ inch
further into the meat, then take a second reading. if the
second temperature registers below the rst, continue
cooking the meat.
remove meats from the oven when the thermometer reg-
isters 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 mode and may require moist
cooking techniques. use your favorite cookbook recipes.
reduce spatter by lining the bottom of the roasting pan
with lightly crushed aluminum foil.
Your oven offers two broil modes:
broil•
convection broil•
warning
To avoid the damage to the meat probe, remove it from •
the oven when using either of the broil modes. It can be
damaged by temperatures above 450°F. If the meat probe
is connected the broil modes will not start. The meat probe
symbol will flash when you attempt to start the oven in one
of the broil modes with the meat probe connected.
Use the Broil and Convection Broil modes only with the oven •
door completely closed.
Broiling is a quick and avorful way to prepare many
foods, including steaks, chicken, chops, hamburgers and
sh.
Broil
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 ipped such as, thinner cuts of meat, sh and garlic
bread.
Broiling Tips
it is normal and necessary for some smoke to be •
present to give the food a broiled avor.
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 are-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 rst 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
removing the food.
Understanding the Various Oven Modes (Continued)
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Operating Your Oven
Timers
warning
The timers on your oven 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 reset or stop
the timers.
Your oven 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 min-•
utes.
the timer symbol appears on the display when one or •
both of the timers is in use.
To Use the Timers on Your Oven:
press the 1. tImer 1 or tImer 2 key.
enter the hours and minutes to be timed on the 2.
keypad and press start. to enter 11 hours,
30 minutes, press 1-1-3-0. to time 25 minutes,
press 2-5. when you press start, the time will appear
on the display and begin to count down.
when the timer is done counting down, 0:00 will appear
on the display. The timer number will ash 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 1 second on, 1 second off, repeat
2 1 second on, 1 second off, 2 seconds on
1 second off, repeat
when the alarm sounds, press the CanCel · seCure
key twice to stop the alarm and return to the clock.
While a timer is running you can:
press • CloCK to view the current time.
press • tImer 1 to view the time left on (or set) tImer 1.
press • tImer 2 to view the time left on (or set) tImer 2.
To change the amount of time on a timer:
press the 1. tImer 1 or tImer 2 key.
enter the new time on the keypad and press 2. start.
To stop a timer before time runs out:
press the • 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.
Things to Know About Delay Timed
Cooking:
the delay timed options work for all of the various cook •
modes, except broil and convection broil.
you may use the timers while using the delay timed •
features. the timers do not have an effect on any of the
delay timed cooking options.
the delay timed cycle can be canceled at any time by •
pushing CanCel · seCure.
warning
Food safety is an important consideration when using the delay
timed features. To avoid potential sickness and the spoiling of
food, take the following steps:
Avoid using foods that will spoil while waiting for the oven •
to start cooking. Typical foods to avoid include: those
containing eggs and dairy products, cream soups and
cooked or uncooked meats, poultry, and fish.
Do not allow foods to remain in the oven after it turns •
completely off. When the temperature drops below
140°F, bacteria can develop (after hold mode).
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.
The Three Ways to Use Delay 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 manu-
ally 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.
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Operating Your Oven
About the 3 Delay Timed Settings
the 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.
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.
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.)
Using Delay Timed Cooking
note
For instructions on using delay-timed cooking in Sabbath mode,
see pages 20 - 21.
Adjust the racks to the appropriate level.1.
put the food in the oven.2.
press the key for the desired cooking mode (except 3.
broil or convection broil.)
enter the desired cooking temperature on the number 4.
keypad.
if you want to turn the oven on immediately and turn 5.
off automatically at a later time, skip to step 8.
press the 6. start tIme key.
enter the time you want the oven to start on the 7.
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.”
if you want to set the stop time or cooking duration, 8.
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.
press 9. start.
if you entered a 10. start tIme, the oven will start at
the start time entered.
if you entered a 11. 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
amount of cook time. For cooking temperatures of 350°F and
below, add 13 minutes to the cook time. Increase the cook time
as the temperature increases above 350°F.
Other Things to Know About Delayed
Timed Cooking
When the oven is in delay timed mode...
push the CloCK key to view the time.
push the start tIme key to view the current start time
setting.
push the stoP tIme key to view the current cook time
setting.
push the DuratIon key to view the current cook time
setting.
Delay Timed Cooking (Continued)
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Operating Your Oven
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 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.
To use the meat probe:
prepare the meat for cooking prior to setting the 1.
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.
before placing the meat in the oven and with the door 2.
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.
press 3. start.
allow the oven to preheat.4.
once the oven has preheated, put the meat in the 5.
oven using pot holders. plug the meat probe into the
connector inside the oven.
push the 6. ProBe key. the preset probe temperature
(160°f), as well at 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 Cooking Temperature Chart as a guideline for
the type of meat you are cooking.
press 7. 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:
press 1. ProBe. the current probe temperature will
appear on the display.
enter the new temperature. the oven will automati-2.
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:
press the 1. CanCel · seCure key.
press the2. BaKe, ConV BaKe, Pure ConV or ConV
roast key. if you want to cook using temperature
different that the oven preset temperature, enter it on
the number keypad.
press 3. start.
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Operating Your Oven
Using the Meat Probe (Cont.)
To cancel meat probe operation while the
oven is cooking:
press the • ProBe key twice. Disconnect the meat
probe from the connector. the oven will return to
any previous settings that were entered before the
ProBe key was pressed.
Important details about the meat probe:
You must select the specic cooking mode (• BaKe,
ConV BaKe, Pure ConV or ConV roast) before
you press the ProBe key.
when using the meat probe feature the preheat cycle •
is disabled. for best results, select the mode and
allow the oven to preheat prior to starting the meat
probe feature.
the meat probe function will automatically cancel •
after 30 seconds if the meat probe is not connected.
The meat probe symbol will ash 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
(temperature taken in thigh)
180°f
poultry breasts, roast 170°f
poultry thighs, wings, legs 180°f
Duck and goose 180°f
Stufng 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 hot Line: phone: (800) 535-4355
www.fsis.usda.gov
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Operating Your Oven
Dehydrating/Defrosting
your oven can be used to dehydrate or defrost foods at
low heat settings in the pure convection mode.
warning
To avoid food poisoning, cook meats immediately after defrosting
them.
To dehydrate or defrost foods:
Adjust the racks to the appropriate level.1.
place the food on the center of the oven rack. (if you 2.
are dehydrating, prepare food as recommended, then
place it on a drying rack.)
press the 3. Pure ConV key.
to defrost meats, enter the temperature up to 150°f 4.
on the keypad. to dehydrate, start by setting the
temperature according to the table below. when
dehydrating, you may need to experiment with higher
temperatures.
press 5. start.
Food Type Dehydrating Temperature
fruit 100°f
vegetables 125°f
meat 150°f
Dacor recommends that you use one of the timers to time
the process.
Dehydrating Tips
equipment recommended:
Half sheet pan or jelly roll pan with ½” rim all the way •
around
Baking rack that ts inside the half sheet pan•
cheesecloth•
4 quart sauce pot with lid•
Steamer basket that ts inside 4 quart saucepan. One •
that is perforated and opens up will work well.
slotted spoon•
paper towels•
a sharp knife•
When you dehydrate:
wash and remove excess moisture from all fruits and 1.
vegetables before dehydrating.
cut fruits and vegetables into uniform pieces.2.
You can add honey, spices, lime juice, or orange juice 3.
to give the fruit a different avor.
it is best to dehydrate on a baking rack with a pan 4.
underneath to catch any juices. If the fruit is small,
use cheesecloth over the rack. if you use a rack, it
will allow for maximum air circulation around the fruit.
the cheesecloth will prevent the fruit from sticking to
the rack.
place the food onto the center of the oven rack.5.
Solving Discoloration Problems:
to prevent darkening during dehydration and storage, •
you should steam blanch apples, apricots, peaches,
nectarines, pears or foods that will oxidize.
to steam blanch:
add 1 inch of water to a 4 quart sauce pot. insert the 1.
steam basket and place the fruit in it.
cover the pot and steam for 1 to 2 minutes.2.
remove with a slotted spoon and dab with a paper 3.
towel to remove excess moisture before dehydrating.
apples, pears, pineapples and some other fruits will brown
or darken during dehydration. to prevent discoloration,
dip fruits in pineapple juice or lemon juice after steam
blanching.
Creating a Candied Effect
to give the 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 gs and plums. The basic
ratio for a simple syrup is 1 cup of sugar to 1 cup of
water. add these ingredients to a 4 quart stock pot and
bring to a boil. stir until all the sugar dissolves. remove
the saucepan from the cooktop and allow it to cool. Dip
fruit into the simple syrup after it has cooled.
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Operating Your Oven
Dehydrating/Defrosting (Cont.)
Preventing Tough Skins when Dehydrating
you should water blanch items with tough skins such as
grapes, prunes, dark plums, cherries, gs 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:
bring 2 quarts of water to boil in a 4 quart sauce pot.1.
Drop the fruit in the water for 1 to 2 minutes, or until 2.
the skin begins to crack.
remove the fruit with a slotted spoon and dab dry 3.
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 2 hours to thaw. the food will begin to spoil
because the defrost temperature is not high enough
to cook the food.
if you have a partially defrosted turkey, rib roast or •
other large cut of meat, you may continue to defrost it
in your 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 •
at cookie sheet with a 1-inch rim to catch juices as
the meat thaws.
thick, frozen casseroles such as lasagna will not •
defrost well in your oven. instead, defrost accord-
ing to the food manufacturer’s suggestions. you can
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 oven to proof yeasted doughs at a low a
and draft-free temperature using the bake mode.
press the 1. BaKe key*.
enter the temperature of 100°f on the keypad.2.
press 3. start.
place the dough in a greased bowl inside of the oven. 4.
cover it with either a damp cloth or plastic wrap
coated with a nonstick spray.
turn on the oven lights.5.
set the timer for the amount of rise time in the recipe.6.
* some double oven models have a ProoF key for the
lower oven. if your oven is equipped with the ProoF
key, you may press it instead of the BaKe key. when the
using the ProoF key, the oven presets the temperature.
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. the settings the oven will run during
the sabbath or holy Day can be set in advance using the
delay time cooking feature.
when the oven is set to sabbath modes, it disables the
following features:
the oven lights•
all keys, except • CanCel · seCure and the 0 and 2
keys on the number keypad
note
“• SAb” appears on the display when Sabbath mode is in
operation.
If one or both timers are running, the oven cancels timer •
operation when Sabbath mode is selected.
Sabbath mode will not work with the meat probe connected •
(the meat probe symbol will flash.)
In the event of a power outage, the oven will return to •
Sabbath mode when power is restored.
You may want to use a rack thermometer to keep track of •
the oven temperature.
Setting Up the Sabbath Feature
press the 1. # key then the BaKe or Pure ConV key.
press the 2. 0 or 2 keys to pre-select the cooking tem-
perature.
press the 3. start key. the oven will go into sabbath
mode and cook in the mode selected in step 1.
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Operating Your Oven
Cooking Tips
Food Placement
typically, when baking on two racks, use rack posi-•
tions #2 and #4 or #1 and #3. when baking on three
racks, use rack positions #1, #3 and #5.
turn pans on the racks so that the long sides run left •
to right, as you face them.
when you are cooking a food item that is very heavy, •
use the Dacor gliderack oven rack. you can pull it out
further than a conventional rack, making it easier to
check the food, stir, or add ingredients.
heavier roasting pans and dishes will cook better on •
rack position #1.
when using a baking stone, use rack position #1 for •
best results.
if you put a baking stone on the gliderack oven rack, •
instead of one of the standard oven racks, you can
pull the stone out of the oven further, making pizza
easier to remove.
Things to Know about the 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. on double ovens, both CanCel ·
seCure keys remain active so you can turn off one
oven and leave the other oven running.
on double ovens, you may repeat steps 2 - 4 to start •
the other oven. some double ovens are equipped for
pure convection on only one oven.
when the oven is cooking, pressing the • 2 key on
the number keypad tells the oven to raise the tem-
perature by 25°f (15°c). pressing the 0 key on the
number keypad tells the oven to lower the tempera-
ture by 25°f (15°c). in compliance with Jewish law,
the bake elements will be adjusted randomly when
these keys are pressed and no changes will be seen
on the display. on double ovens, you must press the
BaKe or Pure ConV key for the oven on which you
want the temperature changed before pressing the 0
or 2 key.
Adjusting the Oven Temperature
your oven is equipped with a feature that allows you to
calibrate the temperature inside the oven to match the
display value without the help of a service technician. Due
to various conditions, the actual temperature inside may
vary somewhat from the displayed temperature. the set-
ting may also vary from mode to mode.
to change the offset temperature:
place an oven thermometer inside the oven.1.
check the temperature variance by running the oven 2.
for one hour in each mode at 350°f (except broil
mode). in broil the normal operating temperature is
555°f. take note of the temperature variance in each
mode.
with the oven off, press and hold the 3. 0 and # keys on
the number keypad at the same time. the oven will
beep and “Pass” will appear on the display.
enter 4. 6428 on the number keypad, then start.
press the cooking mode key for which you want to 5.
change the offset.
enter an offset temperature value from 1 to 35°f (1 6.
to 18 for ovens set to celsius). press the # key if you
want the offset to be a negative (-) value.
press 7. start.
repeat the steps above for any other cooking modes 8.
you need to offset.
press 9. CanCel to exit offset mode.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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The Best Use of Bake Ware
You should bake cakes, quick breads, mufns, and •
cookies in shiny, reective 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 proles, will
give you the best results.
bake most frozen foods in their original foil contain-•
ers, placed at on a cookie sheet. Follow the package
recommendations.
when using glass bake ware, reduce the recipe tem-•
perature by 25°f, except when baking pies or yeast
breads. follow the standard recipe baking time for
pies and yeast breads.
use the pan size and type recommended by the recipe •
for best results.
for roasting, Dacor’s optional “v” shaped rack and •
broil/roast pan works best to allow air circulation
around the food.
Dacor’s roasting pan works particularly well and two •
of them will t side by side in a 30-inch oven.
Cooking Tips
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 nal pan rising develops a better avor. 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 specic 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%
optional Broil and roast
Pan Kit (aorPVr)
Deep Dish broil-roast pan
(one per kit)
“v” shaped rack grill
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warning
Clean only the parts of the oven listed in this manual. Clean •
them only in the manner specified.
To avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your oven’s •
surfaces and accessories, use only the types of cleaning
solutions specified in this manual.
To avoid burns, turn off the oven(s) and make sure that all •
parts are cool before cleaning.
To prevent damage, do not use abrasive or corrosive •
cleaners or applicators such as steel wool or scouring pads,
on any part of the oven 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 oven.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the oven. 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
oven’s surfaces.
Your Oven’s Self-Clean Feature
About the Self-Clean Cycle
the oven will run better and produce better baked •
goods when it is clean. During self-cleaning, the
oven is heated to very high temperatures which burn
off any deposits on the surfaces of the oven. self-
cleaning eliminates the need for manual scrubbing of
interior surfaces. the self-clean process takes about 2
to 4 hours.
it is normal for the oven to emit smoke during the •
rst 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.
warning
Always wipe up excess grease and other food spills with •
a damp cloth prior to using the self-clean cycle. Doing so
will minimize smoke and increase efficiency. See proper
cleaning instructions on this page.
Do not touch the outside surfaces of the oven during the •
self-clean cycle. They will be hot.
Items left in the oven during self-cleaning will become •
damaged or damage the oven. See page 25 for directions
on polishing a rack that is left in the oven during
self-cleaning.
Care and Cleaning
How to Use the Self-Clean Feature
important
On double ovens, the control panel will only allow one oven
chamber to be self-cleaned at a time due to the amount of power
consumed. Also, the double oven’s computer will not allow you to
cook in one oven while the other is in self-clean mode.
before self-cleaning the oven, remove the racks, the 1.
convection lter, all cookware (pots, pans, forks, etc.),
the meat probe, foil and any other loose objects from
the oven chamber. See page 25 for lter cleaning
instructions.
clean soil from the porcelain surfaces of the door 2.
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.
clean the door gasket by dabbing it with a solution of 3.
water and mild soap.
caution
Take extreme caution when cleaning the door gasket. •
Rubbing or displacing it may damage the tight door seal
required for proper cooking and self-cleaning.
Do not try to force the door open after it is locked. Damage •
to the door or latch may result.
turn on kitchen fans or vents to help remove odors 4.
during the self-clean cycle.
make sure the oven door is shut.5.
press the 6. selF Clean key.
press the 7. DuratIon key, then the 2, 3 or 4 key to
select the number of hours of self-clean time (2-light,
3-medium and 4-heavy). Longer self-clean times are
for cleaning a heavier build up of grease and grime.
press the 8. start key (located on the far left of the
control panel.)
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 prop-
erly 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.
1 2
1 2
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Care and Cleaning
Self Clean (Cont.)
note
The oven lights do not operate while the oven is in self-clean •
mode to protect them from damage.
Self-clean will not work with the meat probe connected (the •
meat probe symbol will flash.)
if you want to stop the self-clean cycle, press the
CanCel · seCure key. Keep in mind that the oven door
will remain locked until it is safe enough to open. 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.
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 lter and oven racks before •
using your oven.
you may notice a powder ash residue in the bottom of •
the oven after self-cleaning. this condition 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
To set the oven to self-clean at a later time:
prepare the oven for self-cleaning as instructed on 1.
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.
close the oven door.2.
press the 3. selF Clean key.
press the 2, 3 or 4 key to select the desired self-clean 4.
time.
press the 5. start tIme key.
enter the desired start time. for example, press 6.
1-2-3-0 for 12:30. you may enter a time up to 22
hours and 59 minutes ahead of the present time.
press 7. start.
when you press 8. start, “DelaY” will appear on the
display and the oven door will lock. the oven will start
to self-clean at the time you have selected.
When the Oven is Set to Clean at a Later
Time...
if you want to view the time, push the • CloCK key.
if the clock is displayed, you can push • start tIme
to check when the self-clean cycle will start.
when the self-clean cycle starts, “• DelaY” will disap-
pear 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 pro-•
cess, the door will unlock when the oven has cooled
down enough to open safely. the oven will still be hot
(about 400 °f.)
Cleaning the Exterior
Control Panel
warning
Do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers on the control panel.
They will permanently damage the finish.
to avoid accidentally turning the oven on while cleaning
the control panel, activate the lock-out feature. press the
CanCel · seCure key for six seconds. the lock-out fea-
ture 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.
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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 lter before
re-installing it.
Installing your oven’s convection filter:
Carefully hook the metal clips on the back of the lter
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 lter.
Door Gasket (Seal)
warning
take extreme caution when cleaning the door gasket.
rubbing or displacing it may damage the tight door seal
required for proper cooking and self-cleaning.
clean the door gasket by dabbing it with a solution of
water and mild soap. Do not scrub it or it will become
damaged.
Oven Racks
caution
to prevent damage, do not self-clean the oven racks.
to clean the oven racks, apply a solution of detergent
and hot water. when you need to clean heavy soil, use a
scouring pad such as steel wool with plenty of water. you
may also use a solution of one cup of ammonia to 2 gal-
lons of water.
if you accidentally leave the racks in the oven during
self-cleaning, you can polish them to make them easier to
slide. polish the rack edges with a soapy steel wool pad.
then apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the edges
so that the racks slide more easily. be aware that polish-
ing will not completely remove the discoloration.
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.
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.
Glass (Interior and Exterior)
Use a mild glass cleaner to remove nger prints on glass
surfaces. you can also clean glass surfaces with Dacor
cooktop cleaning creme. use it according to the direc-
tions 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.
Cleaning the Interior
Convection Filter
warning
For your safety and proper oven performance, re-install the filter
before using the oven to cook. If you don’t, the spinning fan
blades at the back of the oven will be exposed.
The convection lter is located in the back of each oven
chamber. Clean the lter regularly. If you allow it to
become clogged, the oven’s convection cooking modes
will not work properly. You also need to remove the lter
during the self-clean cycle.
removing your oven’s convection filter:
When the oven is cool, put your ngers around the edges
of the lter and gently push up.
Care and Cleaning
clips
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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.
Broil Pan
Your broil pan has a porcelain enamel nish. When you
clean it, use a solution of detergent and hot water. if your
broil pan is heavily soiled, use a scouring pad with plenty
of water. rinse it well after cleaning.
Optional Roast/Broil Pan with “V” Shaped
Rack
Your roast/broil pan has a porcelain enamel nish. When
you clean it, use a solution of detergent and hot water. if
your roast/broil pan is heavily soiled, use a scouring pad
and plenty of water. rinse it well after cleaning.
The optional “V” shaped rack is nished with an Excalibur
nonstick coating. when you clean it, use a mild solution of
detergent and warm water. use the soft side of a sponge
to scrub it and dry it with a lint-free cloth.
Care and Cleaning
Optional Baking Stone
wash the optional baking stone with hot water and scrub
it clean before you use it for the rst 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 avor of the food cooked on it. Don’t be
alarmed if the stone gets stains on it after it is used for
a while. stains do not affect the stone’s ability to bake
properly.
when you need to remove large food particles from the
baking stone, use warm water and a scrub brush. if there
is a lot of oil build-up, it may smoke and create odors. if
you need to remove the oily build up, use a scouring pad
or brush to remove it. you may also use a paste of baking
soda and water to scrub off small stains.
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.
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Replacing the Light Bulbs
warning
To prevent electrical shock and/or personal injury, make •
certain that the oven and light bulb(s) are cool and that
power to the oven has been turned off at the main power
supply before replacing the light bulb(s).
Always make sure the lens covers are in place when using •
the oven(s). The lens covers protect the light bulbs from
breakage caused by high oven temperatures or mechanical
shock.
Use the pry stick with caution. Do not cause uneven stress •
on the lens cover.
Replacing the lens cover without lining up the cut-out with •
the light socket will damage the light fixture.
Light bulb replacement is considered to be a homeowner
maintenance operation. if the lights do not work, before
replacing them, please consult the Problem Solution
Guide on page 29.
to replace the light bulbs, follow these steps:
turn off power to the oven at the circuit breaker or 1.
fuse box.
gently insert the pointed end of the supplied lens pry 2.
stick under the center edge of the lens cover. hold
your hand under the lens for support and pry it loose.
pull the lens cover straight out.
using a glove, insert the new bulb into the socket. 3.
replace the light bulbs only with Dacor part no.
100429, available from any authorized Dacor parts
dealer.
Care and Cleaning
important
Do not touch the replacement halogen light bulbs with
your ngers. Halogen bulbs are sensitive to the oils
from your hand. the oils from your hand will stick to
the bulb and cause it to burn out faster than normal.
when reinstalling the lens, line up the cut-out on the 4.
inside rim with the light socket. gently press it into its
original position.
turn the power to the oven back on at the main power 5.
supply.
reset the clock (see page 8.)6.
lens Pry
stick
Light
bulb
Light
socket
cutout on inside
rim of lens
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Part and Accessories
Description Dacor Part Number
halogen Light bulb (12 volt, 20 watt) 100429
Lens pry stick 62974
meat probe 72723
standard broil pan 82107
grill for standard broil pan 82108
27 inch standard type oven rack, convection oven 62137
30 inch standard type oven rack, convection oven 62139
36 inch standard type oven rack, convection oven contact Dacor
27 inch standard type oven rack, non-convection oven 82247
30 inch standard type oven rack, non-convection oven 62140
36 inch standard type oven rack, non-convection oven contact Dacor
27 inch gliderack type oven rack 72767
30 inch gliderack type oven rack 72915
36 inch gliderack type oven rack contact Dacor
Large capacity roast/broil pan with “v” shaped rack aorpvr
pizza baking stone abs20
cookie sheets, 27 inch* (3 per carton) acs27
cookie sheets, 30 inch* (3 per carton) acs303
cookie sheets, 36 inch* (3 per carton) acs36
handle trim Kit, chrome, 27 inch aeoh27sch**
handle trim Kit, black chrome, 27 inch aeoh27sbc**
handle trim Kit, brass, 27 inch aeoh27sbr**
handle trim Kit, copper, 27 inch aeoh27scp**
handle trim Kit, chrome, 30 inch aeoh30sch**
handle trim Kit, black chrome, 30 inch aeoh30sbc**
handle trim Kit, brass, 30 inch aeoh30sbr**
handle trim Kit, copper, 30 inch aeoh30scp**
* Dacor full size cookie sheets maximize oven rack baking capabilities by utilizing the total usable rack space.
** order two kits for double ovens
to order parts or accessories, contact your Dacor dealer or visit www.everythingdacor.com
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Before You Call for Service
Problem Solution Guide
note: see Common Problems When Using the Bake Mode on page 12 for problems with cooking food.
Problem May Be Caused By What to Do
nothing works. oven not connected to electrical
power.
have a licensed electrician connect oven to
properly wired electrical connection.
power to oven is off. turn on power at circuit breaker or fuse box.
check for tripped breaker or blown fuse.
control panel locked. press CanCel · seCure key for 4 seconds to
reactivate control panel
power outage. contact power company
oven will not heat. oven setting not correct. press CanCel · seCure, then follow instruc-
tions in operating the oven section.
oven set for delay timed cooking. oven will turn on automatically at the preset
time. press CanCel · seCure to return to
normal operation.
attempting to broil with the meat
probe connected.
broil and convection broil settings will not
work when meat probe is connected. Discon-
nect meat probe.
oven shuts off by itself after it
has been on for 12 hours.
12 hour timer is on. unit is set
to turn off automatically after 12
hours of continuous use.
turn off 12 hour timer. see page 11.
time on display not correct. time of day not set. set time. see page 8.
power failure or power was turned
off.
reset time. see page 8.
Time ashes on display. power failure or power was turned
off.
reset time. see page 8.
oven does not self-clean. oven door not shut tightly. check for obstructions. shut 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.
oven not set properly. follow instructions in Care and Cleaning sec-
tion.
meat probe connected. oven will not start self-clean cycle when meat
probe is connected. Disconnect and remove
meat probe.
oven lights will not work. Light bulbs burned out. replace light bulbs.
oven in self-clean mode. Lights do not work when oven is in self-clean
mode. see page 23.
oven in sabbath mode. Lights do not work when oven is in sabbath
mode. see page 20.
foods over or under cook. incorrect cooking time or tempera-
ture.
follow instructions in Operating Your Oven
section.
cooling fan continues to run
after oven has been turned off.
normal operation. the cooling fan may run for a while after the
oven is turned off, until the internal parts have
cooled.
continued...
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Problem Solution Guide - (Continued)
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.
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.
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 lights will not turn off. Light key is set to on. press light key to turn lights off.
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 or press CanCel
· seCure. Door will unlock once oven has
cooled.
Before You Call for Service
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Warranty and Service
Product Maintenance
Do not perform any maintenance other than that
instructed in the cleaning and maintenance section of this
manual. A qualied service technician should perform all
other service.
Getting Help
before you obtain service, please review the Before You
Call for Service section of this manual starting on page
29. if you have performed the checks in the Problem
Solution Guide and the problem has not yet been rem-
edied, please visit our web site or contact our customer
service team for a list of Dacor authorized service agents.
prior to requesting service, it is helpful to be familiar with
the warranty terms and conditions on this page.
Contact us through our web site at:
www.Dacor.com
Dacor customer service team:
tel: (800) 793-0093
fax: (626) 403-3130
business hours: 6:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Pacic Time
You may also write us at:
Dacor customer service
1440 bridge gate Drive
Diamond bar, ca 91765
At Dacor, we believe that our quality of service equals
that of our product. Should your experience with our ser-
vice network or product be different, please contact our
Customer Service Team and share your encounter with
us. We will do our utmost to resolve the situation for you
and deliver on our Dacor promise.
If you need anything claried, just let us know.
Warranty
What Is Covered
CertIFICate oF WarrantIes: DaCor oVens
WItHIn tHe FIFtY states oF tHe u.s.a., tHe DIs-
trICt oF ColumBIa, anD CanaDa*:
fuLL one-year warranty
if your Dacor product fails to function within one year of
the original date of purchase, due to a defect in material
or workmanship, Dacor will remedy the defect without
charge to you or subsequent users. the owner must pro-
vide proof of purchase upon request, and have the appli-
ance accessible for service.
warranty is null and void if non-csa approved product is
transported from the u.s.
outsIDe tHe FIFtY states oF tHe u.s.a., tHe
DIstrICt oF ColumBIa, anD CanaDa:
LimiteD first year warranty
if your Dacor product fails to function within one year of
the original date of purchase, due to a defect in material
or workmanship, Dacor will furnish a new part, f.o.b.
factory, to replace the defective part. all delivery, instal-
lation, and labor costs are the responsibility of the pur-
chaser. the owner must provide proof of purchase, upon
request, and have the appliance accessible for service.
What Is Not Covered
service calls to educate the customer in the proper •
use and care of the product.
failure of the product when used for commercial, •
business, rental or any application other than for resi-
dential consumer use.
replacement of house fuses or fuse boxes, or reset-•
ting of circuit breakers.
Damage to the product caused by accident, re, ood •
or other acts of god.
breakage, discoloration or damage to glass, metal •
surfaces, plastic components, trim, paint or other
cosmetic nish, caused by improper usage or care,
abuse, or neglect.
the remeDies proviDeD for in the above eXpress war-
ranties are the soLe anD eXcLusive remeDies. there-
fore, no other eXpress warranties are maDe, anD
outsiDe the fifty states of the uniteD states, the Dis-
trict 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 Dam-
ages. 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, so the above limi-
tations or exclusions may not apply to you. this warranty
gives you specic legal rights, and you may also have
other rights that vary from state to state.
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