Use and C are Manual Renaissance Range ® Models ER36D, ER36D-C, ER48D, ER48D-C Optional black knobs shown Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Important Safety Instructions................................................. 1 Getting to Know Your Range................................................ 4 Setting Up Your Range......................................................... 8 Operating the Cooktop...................................................... 11 Operating the Oven......................................
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Important Safety Instructions Installer: Leave these instructions with the appliance. WARNING Consumer: Read this use and care manual completely before using this appliance. Save it for future reference. 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. For service and warranty information, see page 32. If you have any questions, call: Dacor Customer Service WARNING (800) 793-0093 (U.S.A.
Important Safety Instructions 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: DANGER 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.
Important Safety Instructions 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. • Do not use water on grease fires. A violent steam explosion may result. Smother any flames with a lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
Important Safety Instructions CAUTION • Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, etc.) to remain on the range’s surfaces. The porcelain finish may stain. • Never use the cooktop surface as a cutting board. • Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may scratch the range’s surfaces. • To prevent damage, remove the meat probe from the oven when it is not being used. • Do not line the oven with aluminum foil or other materials.
Getting to Know Your Range About the Cooktop Grate Burner Backguard Spill tray Trim ring Burner control knob Model ER36D with Island Trim Model ER36D with Backguard BACKGUARD: The range comes with the standard island trim package. The optional backguard comes in three sizes, 3”, 9” or 24”. It is attached by the installer if the wall behind your range is combustible. It protects the wall from the effects of heat and splattering grease. See the installation instructions.
Getting to Know Your Range Parts of the Oven Control panel Self clean latch Intake vents Broil element Meat probe connector Oven light Rack supports Oven light Convection element, fan and filter Oven rack Bake element Exhaust vents (bottom of door) Door gasket Intake vents Model ER36D Shown CONTROL PANEL: Your oven’s control panel consists of a touch pad and a display. Use the control panel to operate all the oven’s features (sometimes called modes).
Getting to Know Your Range Control Panel Layout 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. The control panel can pivot up for easier access. NUMBER KEYPAD: When you want to set the temperature, cook time or the time, use the number keypad.
Setting Up Your Range Cooktop Assembly Crown Burner Assembly WARNING To avoid the chance of fire, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning, do not attempt to use your range without the burners completely and properly assembled. The burner rings spread the flame evenly around the burner cap. The burner rings must be properly seated for proper burner lighting and operation. Stack burners 1. Put the burner heads in place as shown below. The locating tab on the burner head goes in the keyed hole as shown. 2.
Setting Up Your Range Grates 2. When installing the knobs, align the “D” shaped opening on the back of the knob with the end of the valve shaft. Carefully push the knob on until it stops. 3. Put the remaining knobs on the outer valve shafts. Gently set the grates on top of the spill tray. Put the legs of each grate into the corresponding dimples. On the model ER36D, the middle grate is larger than the other two. Installing the Burner Knobs There are two different types of knobs for the range.
Setting Up Your Range Control Panel Settings 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 Fahrenheit. Setting the Time IMPORTANT: • The clock cannot be set during delay timed cooking or if one or both timers are in use. • After a power failure, the time on the display may flash, indicating that the time may not be correct.
Operating the Cooktop Lighting a Burner WARNING • Always check the position of the control knobs to make sure the cooktop is off when you are finished cooking. • Do not operate the cooktop without all the burner components in place. If the burner ring and cap are not properly seated, the burner may not operate correctly. See page 8 for assembly instructions. • Never light the burners with a match or other open flame. WARNING IMPORTANT: • Avoid spills as much as possible.
Operating the Cooktop Cooktop Tips • Dacor’s SimmerSear feature allows you precision control of the flame. The larger the burner size, the wider the range of control. See page 5 for the heat ranges of the different burners. • Food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil as it does at a vigorous, rolling boil. Maintaining a higher boil than necessary wastes energy and cooks moisture, food flavor and nutrients out of the food.
Operating the Oven Before You Cook... • To Remove Standard Oven Racks: 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.
Operating the Oven Starting Your Oven You can enter any temperature between 100°F and 555°F. The suggested broil temperature is 555°F. On model ER48D the same START key is used to start both ovens. 1. Adjust the racks to the appropriate level. 2. Determine the best cooking mode for the type of food to be cooked. If you are using 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.
Operating the Oven Preset (Jump-in) Temperature Settings Turning the Control Panel “Beep” Off/On Your oven has a preset “jump-in” temperature setting for each of the cooking modes to reduce the need to always enter the temperature. See the table below. See Starting Your Oven on page 14 for directions on how to cook at the preset temperature. Bake 350°F The control panel beeps any time you press any of the keys or when various error conditions exist.
Operating the Oven Understanding the Various Oven Modes The three basic styles of cooking in an oven are: BAKING - The gentle cooking of dry goods such as cookies, cakes, soufflés, etc. ROASTING - The cooking of meats or vegetables over a period of time. BROILING - Cooking with an intense heat 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.
Operating the Oven The Three Convection Cooking Modes Convection Bake • 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. 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.
Operating the Oven Broil Understanding the Various Oven Modes (continued) Uses a top heat source. Best for broiling smaller amounts of food. Broiling Tips The Two Broil Modes • Broil • Convection broil If the meat probe is plugged into the oven, disconnect and remove it before selecting one of the broil modes. The broil modes do not function with the meat probe connected. It is normal and necessary for some smoke to be present to give the food a broiled flavor.
Operating the Oven Delay Timed Cooking Features If you want to set the oven to automatically turn itself on or off at a later time, you can use the delay timed features. Things to Know About Delay Timed Cooking • The delay timed options work for all of the various cook modes, except broil and convection broil. • 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.
Operating the 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 properly 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.
Operating the Oven Dehydrating/Defrosting Important Details About the Meat Probe • You must select the specific cooking mode (BAKE, CONVECTION BAKE, PURE CONVECTION or CONVECTION ROAST) before you press the PROBE key. • There is no preheat cycle when the meat probe feature is used. For best results, select the mode and allow the oven to preheat prior to starting the meat probe feature. • The meat probe cannot be used with the broil modes. An error tone will sound.
Operating the Oven Proofing Dehydrating Tips (continued) Solving Discoloration Problems You can use your range to proof yeasted doughs at a low and draft-free temperature using the bake mode. To prevent darkening during dehydration and storage, you should steam blanch apples, apricots, peaches, nectarines, pears or foods that will oxidize. 1. Press the BAKE key. To steam blanch: 2. Enter the temperature of 100°F on the keypad. 3. Press START. 1. Add 1 inch of water to a 4 quart sauce pot.
Cooking Tips Food Placement • NOTE: The rack positions mentioned below are counting from the bottom up. • Typically, when baking on 2 racks, use rack positions #2 and #4 or #1 and #3. When baking on 3 racks, use rack positions #1, #3 and #5. • Turn pans on the racks so that the long sides run left to right, as you face them. • When you are cooking a food item that is very heavy, use a Dacor GlideRack oven rack.
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 electrical shock or burns, turn off the burners and the oven(s). Make sure all parts are cool before cleaning.
Care and Cleaning After the Self Clean Cycle is Complete • The door latch will release when the inside has cooled down. The words “CLEAN”, “LOCK” and “ON” will disappear 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.
Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Grates, Spill Trays and WOK Ring General Cleaning (continued) Cleaning the Cooktop CAUTION • After cleaning the burners, reassemble all of the burner parts before attempting to operate the cooktop. • Always dry the cooktop parts completely before use. • Do not clean the cooktop grates, burner parts or WOK ring in a dishwasher. They will be damaged. • Use care while cleaning the igniters. The porcelain is fragile and can crack or break.
Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Control Panel Cleaning the Oven CAUTION WARNING Do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers on the control panel. They will permanently damage the finish. To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off the oven and be sure that it is cool before cleaning. To avoid accidentally turning the oven on while cleaning the control panel, activate the lock-out feature. Press the CANCELSECURE key for four seconds. The lock-out feature disables the keys.
Care and Cleaning General Cleaning (continued) Cleaning the Optional Roast/Broil Pan with “V” Shaped Rack Cleaning the Door Gasket (Seal) Your roast/broil pan has a porcelain enamel finish. 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. WARNING Rinse it well after cleaning. Take extreme caution when cleaning the door gasket.
Care and Cleaning Replacing the Light Bulbs Adjusting the Oven Temperature Control 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. The lens covers protect the bulbs from breakage.
Before You Call for Service Problem Solution Guide - Oven NOTE: See Common Problems When Using the Bake Mode in the Operating the Oven section for problems with cooking food. Problem Nothing works. May Be Caused By What to Do Range not connected to electrical power. Have electrician connect range to properly wired electrical connection. Power is off. Turn power on at junction box. Check for tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse. Control panel locked.
Before You Call for Service Problem Solution Guide - Cooktop Problem Igniters do not spark. No flame. Flame is distorted, yellow or very large. Igniter continues to spark (click) after flame ignites. Flame goes out at low setting. May Be Caused By What to Do Power not supplied to unit. Have electrician connect range to properly wired electrical connection. Power to range is off. Turn power on at junction box. Check for tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse. Wet or dirty igniter.
Replacement Parts and Accessories Description Dacor Part Number Halogen light bulb (12 Volt, 20 Watt) 100429 Meat probe 72723 Wok ring AWR4 Cooktop griddle AG1424 Cooktop grill AEGR3648 Standard broil pan 82107 Standard broil pan grill 82108 3-Inch backguard, model ER36D AERB36D03 3-Inch backguard, model ER48D AERB48D03 9-Inch backguard, model ER36D AERB36D09 9-Inch backguard, model ER48D AERB48D09 24-Inch backguard, model ER36D AERB36D24 24-Inch backguard, model ER48D AERB48D24
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