USE The Life of the Kitchen? AND CARE MANUAL @ EPICURE ® RANGE For Use With Models: EGR30, ERD30, ERD60 Style varies Model ERD60 Shown TABLE IMPORTANT GETTING OF SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS TO KNOW YOURRANGE SETTING UP YOUR CONTENTS 1-3 4-5 6 7-1 3 14-1 9 20-21 22 ............................................. ............................................ RANGE ......................................................... OPERATING YOURRANGE .....................................................
To Our Valued Customer: Congratulations performance on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor * products! Our unique combination of features, style and 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.
Important Installer: ance. Leave these instructions Safety with the appli- Consumer: Read this use and care manual completely before using this appliance. Save it for future reference. It contains important use and care information. Keep your sales receipt or canceled check in a safe place. Proof of original purchase date is required for warranty service. If you have any questions Dacor Customer call: Service (800) 793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada) Monday -- Friday 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
General Safety Precautions To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, 3recautions, including the following: serious injury • If you receive a damaged producL immediately contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged appliance. • Make sure that the range has been properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer according to the accompanying installation instructions.
!ii !!ill rrl • Do not use the oven for storage • Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, etc.) to remain on the range'-s surfaces. The porcelain finish may stain. • Exercise caution when opening the oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before looking or reaching into the oven. • Never use the cooktop surface as a cutting board. • The cooktop should never be operated without the knobs or trim rings in place.
Parts of the Range Before using your range, become familiar features and control panel layout. • with the Below the oven mode touch keys are three touch keys labeled CANCEL • SECURE, LIGHT and COOK TIME. The CANCEL • SECURE key enables the user to cancel the selection of an oven mode or Delay Timed program, or disable the control panel by pressing and holding the key for approximately three (3) seconds. • Once the control panel is in the "secure" mode, "OFF" will be displayed on the clock.
IMPORTANT: Clock functions are selected by pressing the touch keys located below the clock display and oven mode keys. Oven functions are chosen by pressing the touch key for the desired mode. Once a clock or oven function has been chosen, a description of the selection will flash in the clock display area. After choosing a clock function or oven mode, you have six seconds to perform the next programming step.
Setting the Clock ForProper Installation" 1. Follow these two steps to set the correct time of day: . 1. Press the CLOCK touch flash on the display, key. The time of day will 2. Press the + or - key until the correct day is displayed and release. time of Installing the Oven Racks Hold the GlideRack oven rack with the guides fully extended away from you (see the diagram below). Align both sets of safety clips (right and left) on the back of the guides with the oven rack supports as shown. 3.
About the Various Cooking Modes Convection Standard Bake (Selected Models Only) the this lower element provides the heat. Asmode, in In combination convection-radiant Pure Convection mode, the convection fan and baffle combine to circulate heated air evenly throughout the oven chamber. Temperatures may be set from 135°F to 555°F in 5°F increments. Use this [_ 555°F element n standardprovides bake conventional mode, the bottom bakingheat heat. Temperatures may be set from 135°F to in 5°F increments.
Basic Oven Operation 6. Tips for All Baking Modes (Cont.) When the desired temperature is attained, the Preheat cycle is complete. The clock will beep once and "PRE" and "ON" will disappear from the display. (From this time forward, the "ON" display will cycle on and off with the heating elements). Carefully place the food onto the desired rack(s) within the preheated oven. 7. Dacor recommends that you set the minute timer to time the cooking process. 8.
Multiple Rack Baking • When 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.
4. Broiling Tips (Continued) 5. Dacor recommends that you set the minute timer(s) to time the broiling process. 6. When the minute timer expires and/or the food is cooked, press the CANCEL • SECURE key to turn off the oven. The cooling fan will continue to run for 30 to 45 minutes depending upon the length and temperature of the broiling process. from • If cooking will not begin immediately, place only very cold or frozen food into the oven.
Minute Timers Securing the Controls The clock features two timers that may be used for timing cooking or other processes up to 11 hours, 50 minutes in length. To avoid accidentally the secure feature. Press and hold the CANCEL • SECURE" key for approximately three seconds to disable the control panel. Doing so allows cleaning the controls without accidentally starting any functions. Three beeps will sound and "OFF" will appear in the display when the control panel is secured.
Cooktop Operation Lighting a Burner • To avoid the chance of fire, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoni ng, do not attempt to use your range without the burners completely and properly assembled (see page 17). The burner rings spread the flame evenly around the outside of the burner. The burner rings must be propedy seated for proper burner lighting and operation. • NEVER cover any slots or holes anywhere on the range. Doing so blocks air flow through the range and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning.
IMPORTANT: Cooking Tips When the cooktop is cool the igniters may continue to spark if the control knob is set to the LOW position. The igniters will stop sparking when the burner is warm. The tendency to spark when cold can be reduced by operating the burner at a higher flame setting for about 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, lower the flame to cook. The burner will also warm up faster if a utensil is placed on the grate.
" i rIC "'[!can ing : :: :¸! :: :: : Self-Cleaning the Oven • clean only the parts of the range listed n this manual.
. Remove the broiler pan, all cookware, utensils and other loose items from the oven chamber. Also, remove all oven racks to prevent them from permanently discoloring. You may leave the convection filter in place during self-clean to loosen stubborn particles, but it will discolor. However, if discolored, its filtering capabilities will not be harmed. See page 16 for convection filter removal if you want to prevent discoloration. 3.
Oven Convection Manual Cleaning (Continued) Door Glass The ConVection filter is made of stainless steel: Remove it only when it is cool. Clean all glass surfaces with a solution of mild detergent and hot water. Use a mild glass cleaner to remove fingerprints or smears. Dry completely with a soft, lint-free cloth.
. Cooktop Disassembly and Cleaning • Do not clean the cooktop grates, burner parts or simmer plate in a dishwasher. They will be damaged. • After cleaning the burners, reassemble all of the burner parts before attempting to operate the cooktop. • Always dry and reassemble the cooktop parts completely before use. . • Take care when cleaning around the control valve stems. If you get moisture inside the holes in the chassis, damage to the range can occur. .
Manual Cleaning (Continued) Adjusting the Oven Temperature The 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 setting may also vary from mode to mode.
Replacing the Oven Lights Make certain that the oven and light bulb are cool and that power to the oven has been turned off before replacing the light bulb. 5. Turn the power supply. 6. Reset the time of day, (Refer to the Setting Your Range section). EGR Series at the main power 2. Remove the threaded lens cover from ing by rotating counterclockwise. 3. Pull the light 4. Reinstall the threaded clockwise. Replacing a Light Bulb Up Ranges: 1.
II Problem Solution Guide Before you call for service, please review the chart below. If a failure code appears on the display, the oven will beep continuously. Press the CANCEL • SECURE key to clear the beeps. The oven will not heat after it displays a failure code. In this case, call a qualified appliance technician to repair the oven. Nothing works. Igniters Range not connected cal power. do not spark. Turn on power at circuit breaker or fuse box. Check for tripped breaker or blown fuse.
Before Oven will not heat. Clock displays time of day. You Call for Service Oven settings incorrect Oven does not self-clean. and clock settings up Your Range. Oven will turn on automatically at time set. If desired, press CANCEL • SECURE key to cancel out of delay timed cooking. Time Press CLOCK key, then press TIME • TEMP key to set correct time of day. of day is not set. has been inter- Incorrect cooking pe ratu re. Foods under-cook.
Product Maintenance OUTSIDE THE FIFTY STATES THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA Do not perform any maintenance other than that instructed in the Care and Cleaning section of this manual. A qualified service technician should perform all other service. LIMITED Before you obtain service, please review the Before You Call for Service section on page 20.
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