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Dacor Epicure ER30D Use And Care Manual - Read and Save These

Summary of Epicure ER30D

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    Use and care manual renaissance ® range part no. 102188 rev. K models: er30d, er30dsr and er30d-c 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...

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    1 important safety instructions installer: leave these instructions with the appliance. Consumer: read this use and care manual completely before using this appliance. Save it for future reference. For service and warranty information, see page 31. If you have any questions, call: dacor customer ser...

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    2 important safety instructions important: if you smell gas: ▪ do not use or light any appliance. ▪ do not touch any electrical switch or use any electrical devices including the telephone in your building. ▪ from a neighbors phone, immediately call the gas supplier. Follow the gas supplier’s instru...

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    3 important safety instructions • clean the range thoroughly before operating it for the first time. • 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...

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    4 parts of the oven 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). Oven racks: the oven comes with chrome-plated adjustable oven racks. See the table for the number and type provided. ...

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    5 door gasket getting to know your range control panel keys clock: use this key to set the clock. Timer: 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 pag...

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    6 getting to know your range backguard burner trim ring burner control knob spill tray grate backguard: some versions of the range come with a three inch backguard installed. It protects the wall from the effects of heat and splattering grease. An optional six inch and a nine inch backguard are also...

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    7 cooktop 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 ...

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    8 setting up your range grates gently set the grates on top of the spill tray. Put the legs of each grate into the corresponding dimples. Installing the burner knobs there are two different types of knobs for the range. The knobs for the right burners have the words “max grid- dle” on them. 1. Put t...

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    9 setting up your range control panel settings 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. To set the time: 1. Press the ...

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    10 operating the cooktop lighting a burner warning • in the interest of safety, always light the burner first before putting the cooking utensil on the grate. Turn the burner knob to the off position before removing the utensil. • do not turn the knob past the high position until lit. Doing so may r...

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    11 operating the cooktop cooktop tips • dacor’s simmersear feature allows you precision con- trol of the flame. The larger the burner size, the wider the range of control. See page 6 for the heat ranges of the different burners. • food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil as it does at a vigorous,...

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    12 operating the oven to remove the standard oven rack: • 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...

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    13 starting your oven 1. Adjust the racks to the appropriate level. 2. Determine the best cooking mode for the type of food to be cooked. Select from the following: • convection bake - a combination of the convec- tion fan and a bottom heat source. Good for single rack items in a deep pan. • convect...

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    14 operating the oven turning the control panel “beep” off/on the control panel beeps any time you press any of the keys or when various error conditions exist. It also beeps when a timer is done counting down (page 17) or whenever the oven performs certain preset functions, for example, pre-heat is...

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    15 operating the oven • 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 checkin...

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    16 operating 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 e...

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    17 operating the oven your range offers two broil modes: • broil • convection broil broiling is a quick and flavorful way to prepare many foods, including steaks, chicken, chops, hamburgers and fish. In the interest of safety, keep the oven door com- pletely shut when using the broil modes. Caution ...

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    18 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 fea- tures. Things to know about delay timed cooking: • the delay timed options work for all of the various cooking modes, except broil a...

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    19 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 tem- perature you desire. The ...

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    20 operating the oven using the meat probe (cont.) important details about the meat probe: • you must select the specific cooking mode (bake, convection bake, pure convection or con- vection roast) before you press the probe key and/or put the meat in the oven. For best results, select the mode and ...

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    21 operating the oven solving discoloration problems: to prevent darkening during dehydration and storage, you should steam blanch apples, apricots, peaches, nectar- ines, pears or foods that will oxidize. To steam blanch: 1. Add 1 inch of water to a 4 quart sauce pot. Insert the steam basket and pl...

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    22 • for roasting, dacor’s optional “v” shaped rack and broil/roast pan works best to allow air circulation around the food. Dacor’s roasting pan works particu- larly well and two of them will fit side by side in a 30 inch oven. High altitude cooking due to the lower atmospheric pressure at higher a...

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    23 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 sho...

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    24 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 conve...

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    25 care and cleaning cooktop disassembly caution • do not clean the cooktop grates, burner parts or wok ring in a dishwasher. They will be damaged. • dry and re-assemble the burners and grates completely before use. • when the cooktop is cool, remove the grates from the top of the cooktop. • lift th...

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    26 cleaning the oven warning to avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off the oven and be sure that the oven is cool before cleaning. Your oven’s self-clean feature eliminates the need for manual scrubbing of interior surfaces. The steps below are for cleaning surfaces and items that are not cleaned...

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    27 care and cleaning 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...

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    28 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...

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    29 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 may be caused by what to do nothing works. Range not connected to electrical power. Have electrician connect range...

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    30 before you call for service problem solution guide - cooktop problem may be caused by what to do igniters do not spark. Power not supplied to unit. Have electrician connect range to properly wired electrical connection. Power to range is off. Turn power on at junction box. Check for tripped circu...

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    31 parts and accessories description dacor part number halogen light bulb (12 volt, 20 watt) 100429 meat probe 72723 wok ring awr4 cooktop griddle ag30 cooktop grill aegr30 standard broil pan and broil pan grill aer30bp 6-inch backguard, models er30d, er30d-c aerb30d6 standard type oven rack 62139 g...

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    32 warranty what is covered certificate of warranties: dacor ranges within the fifty states of the u.S.A., the district of columbia and canada*: full one-year warranty the warranty applies only to the dacor appliance sold to the first use purchaser, starting from the date of origi- nal retail purcha...

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  • Page 36: Warranty Information

    Web site: www.Dacor.Com corporate phone: (800) 793-0093 warranty information important: your warranty will not be activated until you activate it online or return this form to dacor. If you have purchased more than one dacor product, please return all forms in one envelope or activate the warrant...