User Manual Heritage Gas Range HGPR36S Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions.....................................................................1 Getting to Know the Range........................................................................ 4 Setting Up the Range.................................................................................. 6 Operating the Range................................................................................... 8 Care and Cleaning..........................
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 a great addition to your home. To familiarize yourself with the controls, functions, and full potential of your new Dacor range, read this manual thoroughly, starting at the Important Safety Instructions section (Pg. 1). Dacor appliances are designed and manufactured with quality and pride, while working within the framework of our company values.
Important Safety Instructions Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance. WARNING Consumer: Read this use and care manual completely before using this appliance. Save it for future reference. If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. -- Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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: WARNING WARNING • If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged appliance. • Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using the range.
Important Safety Instructions WARNING WARNING • This appliance is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against possible electric shock hazards. If only a two-prong outlet is available, it is the customer’s responsibility to have it replaced with a dedicated, grounded three-prong electrical outlet by a licensed electrician. Do not under any circumstances: • For your safety, do not use the oven to cook without the convection filter installed.
Getting to Know the Range Parts of the Cooktop BACKGUARD: The range comes standard with a three inch backguard installed. The backguard protects the wall from the effects of heat and splattering grease. A nine inch backguard is also available. Grate Spill tray SPILL TRAY: The spill tray catches any food that falls through the cooktop grates. Backguard Burner Trim ring GRATES: The porcelain coated cast iron grates support the cooking utensils during cooking.
Getting to Know the Range Parts of the Oven N P M C D K F A B L Model and serial number label (view through grill) J H G E F A Oven Door Switch: Monitors the self clean process. H Convection fan/filter: The convection fan circulates heated air through the oven chamber during the convection cooking process. The Convection fan switch P turns the convection fan on and off. The Convection filter covers the convection fan for safety purposes.
Setting Up the Range Cooktop Assembly The burner rings spread the flame evenly around the burner cap. All burner parts must be properly seated for proper burner lighting and operation. To assemble the burners: 1. Remove the burner rings, burner caps and grates from their shipping packages. 2. Install the burners as shown below. Gently twist each piece back and forth after installation to make sure it is properly seated. A small gap below the burner ring is normal when installed properly. 3.
Setting Up the Range GlideRack™ Oven Racks Installing the Oven Racks Your oven comes with Dacor GlideRack oven racks. When you use them, you can effortlessly slide heavy pots, pans or other items out to check, stir or add ingredients quickly and safely. WARNING The oven racks become hot when the oven is in use. To insert a GlideRack oven rack: The rack supports provide seven heights for positioning of the oven racks. 1. Extend the rack guides completely as shown below. 2.
Operating the Range 2. Open windows and turn on the range hood to allow the odors and smoke to escape. Burning-in the Oven 3. Turn the oven to the BROIL setting for 10 minutes. It is normal for odors and smoke to come out of the vent slot on the backguard during this process. When the oven comes from the factory, residue for certain materials used in the manufacturing process are left on the parts of the oven. These residues should be “burned off” before the oven is used for the first time. 4.
Operating the Range Things to Know Before Using the Cooktop • A normal flame is steady and blue in color. Foreign material in the gas line, especially in new construction, may cause an orange flame during initial operation. This color will disappear with further use. Small yellow tips on the ends of the flames are normal when using LP gas. • See page 4 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.
Operating the Range Using the Griddle 3. Turn the center front burner knob to the light (HIGH) position. Once lit, turn the knob to the MAX GRIDDLE position, or lower if desired. DO NOT keep the burner knobs higher than the MAX GRIDDLE setting after they are lit! For best results, allow the griddle to preheat for about 10 minutes before you start to cook. 1. Before using the griddle for the first time, wash it in hot, soapy water. Rinse it and allow it to dry thoroughly. 4.
Operating the Range Oven Operation IMPORTANT: WARNING Do not touch any of the surfaces inside the oven during or immediately after use. Overview of oven cooking modes (see page 16 for CLEAN setting): Bake • Before starting the oven, position the oven rack(s) at the proper height(s). If the oven is warm, use potholders for safety. • Condensation may appear on the oven window or the backguard during the first 10 minutes of operation. This condition is normal.
Operating the Range To Broil: To Convection Broil: 1. Adjust the rack position based on the food thickness. Dacor recommends rack levels 4 or 5. 1. Turn the oven knob (center) to BROIL. The oven ON indicator illuminates, indicating the oven is on. Within 1 minute, the broil burner ignites. (The bake burner is inactive). 2. Turn the oven control (center) knob on the control panel to the BROIL setting. The oven ON indicator light will illuminate to indicate the oven is on.
Operating the Range Baking Tips Tips for All Baking Modes • Do not open the oven door frequently during baking. Look through the door window to check the progress of baking whenever possible. • Use a timer to time baking functions. • Wait until the shortest recommended baking time before checking food. For cakes, a wooden pick placed in the center should come clean when the food is done. • Measure ingredients carefully and follow tested recipes for best baking results.
Operating the Range Bakeware Tips Baking Tips (cont.) • Dacor’s optional full-sized cookie sheets maximize baking capabilities by utilizing the most usable rack space. See the Parts and Accessories section for ordering information. • Use the pan size and type recommended by the recipe to ensure best results. • Cakes, quick breads, muffins and cookies should be baked in shiny, reflective pans for light, golden crusts.
Operating the Range Broiling Tips • 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.
Care and Cleaning Important Things to Know About the Self Clean Cycle WARNING • Clean only the parts of the range listed in this manual. Clean them only in the manner specified. • During self clean, the oven is heated to a very high temperature which burns off any deposits on the inside surfaces of the oven. Self-cleaning eliminates the need for manual scrubbing of interior surfaces. The oven will run better, will provide better baked goods and produce less smoke and odors when it is clean.
Care and Cleaning • Cooktop Disassembly and Cleaning If you want to stop the self clean cycle before it is complete, turn the oven control knob to the OFF position. If the oven temperature is 600°F (315°C) or below, the door latch will release after a several seconds. Otherwise, the oven door will remain locked until the temperature cools to below 600°F. 1. Disconnect the power cord. 2. When the range is cool, remove the grates from the range. After the Self Clean cycle is complete...
Care and Cleaning Cooktop Cleaning (cont.) Stainless Steel Surfaces Cleaning the Igniters and Other Burner Components CAUTION To prevent damage, wipe stainless steel surfaces only in the direction of the grain. WARNING The outside surfaces of the range are covered with stainless steel. Clean these surfaces with Dacor Stainless Steel Cleaner (see page 23 to reorder). Rinse and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth. Always wipe stainless steel surfaces with the grain.
Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Knobs and Trim Rings 3. Clean the outside edges of the trim rings while the knobs are removed. Wipe them with a soft damp rag. WARNING 4. Wash the knobs regularly with a solution of warm soapy water. Dacor recommends hand dishwashing liquid. • Do not operate the cooktop without the knobs and spill protector rings in place. • Do not soak the knobs and spill protector rings in water or place them in a dishwasher. 5.
Care and Cleaning Oven Racks Replacing the Oven Light CAUTION WARNING To prevent damage, do not leave the oven racks inside the oven during the self clean cycle. • To prevent an electrical shock hazard and/or personal injury, make sure that power to the range has been disconnected and that the light fixture is cool before replacing the light bulb. The oven racks are chrome-plated. To clean, apply a solution of detergent and hot water.
Troubleshooting Problem Nothing works. Igniters do not spark. No flame. Burner goes out at low setting. May Be Caused By Power cord not connected. Check to make sure range power plug is connected to electrical outlet. Power is off. Turn on power at circuit breaker panel or fuse box for electrical outlet range is connected to. Check for tripped breaker or blown fuse. Power outage. Contact power company. Power not supplied to unit. See Nothing Works above. Wet or dirty igniter.
Troubleshooting Problem Oven will not heat when turned on. May Be Caused By What to Do No power to range. See Nothing Works on previous page. Gas is turned off. Make sure the gas supply valve is in the “ON” position. Gas supply interrupted. Contact gas company. Oven in self-clean mode or was recently self-cleaned. Lights do not work whenever oven door is locked. Make sure oven knob is NOT in the CLEAN position AND the door latch has released if the oven has recently been self-cleaned. See page 16.
Parts and Accessories Description Dacor Part Number Dacor Stainless Steel Cleaner A302 Halogen light bulb (130 Vac, 50 Watt) 108774 Cooktop griddle AG36 Cooktop grill AEGR36 Standard broil pan and broil pan grill AER30BP Replacement standard oven rack 107745 GlideRack oven rack 701938 Large capacity roast/broil pan with “V” shaped rack AORPVR Pizza baking stone ABS16 Cookie sheets (3 per carton) ACSRO303 Cooktop grate (3 used per unit) 702035 To order parts and accessories, contact y
Warranty and Service What Is Not Covered Warranty • CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTIES: DACOR RANGES Slight color variations may be noticed because of differences in painted parts, kitchen lighting, product placement and other factors; this warranty does not apply to color variation. • WITHIN THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U.S.A., THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA: Service calls to educate the customer on proper use and care of the product.
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