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Dacor Epicure ER36D Use & Care Manual - Read And Save

Summary of Epicure ER36D

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    Use and care manual epicure ® range part no. 100729 rev. L t a b l e o f c o n t e n t s i mportant s afety i nstructions ............................................. 1-4 g etting to k now y our r ange ............................................ 4-7 s etting u p y our r ange .........................

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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. It contains impor- tant use and care information. Keep your sales receipt or canceled check. Proof of ...

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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 instruct...

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    3 important safety instructions clean the cooktop 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 grea...

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    4 getting to know your range 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 ...

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    5 getting to know your range 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 splatte...

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    6 getting to know your range 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: each oven comes with chrome-plated adjustable oven racks. See the table below for the number and...

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    7 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 page 18 for ins...

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    8 ridge on bottom of burner cap step step step burner base burner ring 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. ...

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    9 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. 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. The knobs for...

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    10 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, indi- • cating that the time may not be correct. To set the time: press the ...

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    11 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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    12 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 burn- ers. Food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil as it does at a • vigorous,...

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    13 operating the oven 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 rac...

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    14 starting your oven adjust the racks to the appropriate level. 1. Determine the best cooking mode for the type of 2. Food 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 ...

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    15 operating the oven 12 hour timer feature your range is equipped with a feature that automatically turns the oven off after 12 hours of continuous use. The 12 hour timer resets if you change the cooking temperature or cooking mode. This feature does not apply to the cooktop. The range ships from t...

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    16 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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    17 operating the oven convection bake use this mode for single rack baking. The combina- tion 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 ...

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    18 broil uses a top heat source. Best for broiling smaller amounts of food. Broiling tips 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 s...

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    19 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 con...

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    20 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 pr...

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    21 operating the oven important details about the meat probe you must select the specific cooking mode ( • bake, con- vection 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 ...

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    22 operating the oven dehydrating tips (continued) 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 ...

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    23 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 fit side by side in a 30 inch oven. High altitude cooking due to the lower atmospheric pressure at higher al...

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    24 cleaning and maintenance before self cleaning the oven, remove the racks, the convec- 1. Tion filter, all cookware (pots, pans, forks, etc.), the meat probe, foil and any other loose objects from the oven cham- ber. See page 27 for instructions on how to remove and clean the filter. Clean soil fr...

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    25 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 convecti...

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    26 cleaning the grates, spill trays and wok ring the grates, spill tray and wok ring are coated with a por- • celain finish. For everyday cleaning, use a soft cloth or non-abrasive pad with warm soapy water to clean all of the porcelain parts. If necessary, tough stains may be removed by applying fu...

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    27 cleaning the oven warning to avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off the oven and be sure that it 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 by th...

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    28 cleaning and maintenance general cleaning (continued) cleaning the 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 solut...

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    29 cleaning and maintenance light fixture in oven wall light socket lens lens cutout light bulb 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 pow...

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    30 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 stndard broil pan grill 82108 3-inch backguard, model er36d aerb36d03 3-inch backguard...

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    31 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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    32 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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    33 warranty and service getting help before you request service, please review the before you call for service section on page 31. If you have performed the checks in the problem solution guide and the problem has not been remedied, please contact us at one of the numbers below. Prior to requesting ...

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  • Page 40: 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 warranty f...