Dacor Epicure OB36 Use And Care Manual

Manual is about: 36”, 52” Wide Outdoor Grills 16” Wide Side Burner

Summary of Epicure OB36

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    Use and care manual part no. 102033 rev. K style varies. Model ob52 shown. Ta b l e o f c o n t e n t s important safety instructions ................................ 1 getting to know your outdoor grill ......................... 4 setting up your outdoor grill ................................. 6 op...

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    © 2007 dacor. All rights reserved. Tested in accordance with the latest edition of ansi z21.58 2006 ● csa 1.6-2006 standard for outdoor cooking gas appliances. In canada: installations must be in accordance with the current can/cg a-b149.1. Natural gas installation code can/cg a-b149.2. Pro- pane in...

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    1 important safety instructions installer: leave these instructions with the appliance. Customer: read this use and care manual completely before using this appliance. Save it for future refer- ence. It contains important use and care information. Keep your sales receipt or canceled check in a safe ...

  • Page 4: Warning

    2 • a minimum clearance of 1/4 inch (6 mm) must be maintained, inside the base enclosure below the countertop material, from all vertical surfaces on the sides of the appliance. • keep items that could explode, such as aerosol cans away from the outdoor grill and burners. Do not store flammable or e...

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    3 important safety instructions warning warning • use this gas cooking appliance only outdoors. Do not use it inside a building, garage or any other enclosed area. • use this outdoor grill and the rotisserie motor only for their intended use as described in this manual. Use them only to cook food. T...

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    4 getting to know your outdoor grill outdoor grill features a illumina™ burner control knobs: use the knobs to light and adjust the heat level for the various burners. The matching knob illuminates when a burner is on. The trim rings b , located behind each knob, prevent liquids from getting into th...

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    5 h h getting to know your outdoor grill models ob52 and obs52 models ob36 and obs36 model obc36 grill cart (for ob36 and obs36) locking wheels b b a a d d f f i i j j e e g g v u r r p p t t n n o o m m l k c c q grill compartment grill compartment.

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    6 assembling the cooktop grill compartment assembly warning • failure to remove the plastic coating and packing materials from the appliance before use will result in a fire hazard. • to avoid a suffocation hazard, keep all plastic and packing materials out of reach of children. • to avoid the risk ...

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    7 setting up your outdoor grill side burner assembly: ob52, and obs52 only side burner cover side burner grate side burner cap side burner base grill compartment grates flame spreaders drip tray warming rack side burner head outdoor grill assembly - model obs52 shown.

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    8 operating your outdoor grill lp tank connection instructions for lp tank connection and use for outdoor grills equipped for use with a portable lp tank. Warning • dacor outdoor grills are factory equipped for use with either lp or natural gas. Do not attempt field conversions from lp to natural ga...

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    9 operating your outdoor grill tank-less gas supply warning dacor outdoor grills are factory equipped for use with either lp or natural gas. Do not attempt field conversions from lp to natural gas or from natural gas to lp. Before using your outdoor grill for the first time: • make sure the gas line...

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    10 operating your outdoor grill lighting the burners warning • do not light the appliance if you smell gas. Call for service. • to avoid a fire or explosion hazard, light the burners only as instructed. Keep all body parts away from the burners during lighting and use. • explosion hazard - do not li...

  • Page 13: Caution

    11 operating your outdoor grill lighting the side burners (ob52 and obs52 only) each side burner control knob has an icon next to it to tell you which burner it operates. 1. Push in on the knob and turn it counter-clock- wise to the light/high position. The knob will illuminate and the igniter for t...

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    12 to manually light the optional sear burner: 1. Make sure the drip tray is in place. 2. Make sure all control knobs are in the off position. 3. Make sure the grate above the sear burner is in place. 4. If using a lp tank, turn the valve on the top of the tank, counter-clockwise, to the fully open ...

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    13 6. Slide both forks toward the center, skewering the meat. Tighten both forks using the attached thumb screws. 7. Attach the rotisserie motor to the side of the outdoor grill by slipping the edge of the bracket down into the slot on the right side of the frame. The canopy must be open. 8. Make su...

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    14 operating your outdoor grill manual lighting procedure - rotisserie 1. Make sure the drip tray is in place. 2. Make sure all control knobs are in the off position. 3. If using a lp tank, turn the valve on the top of the tank, counter-clockwise, to the fully open position. 4. Use the provided matc...

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    15 operating your outdoor grill 5. With the canopy closed, preheat the outdoor grill to a temperature of 225 to 300ºf. Make sure the burner under the smoker box is lit. Once the outdoor grill reaches the above temperature range, allow an addi- tional 15 to 20 minutes for smoke to gather inside the g...

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    16 operating your outdoor grill using the optional sear burner models obs36 and obs52 only the optional infrared (ir) sear burner is located on the right side of the grill compartment. It quickly sears meat to lock in flavor and juices. The meat also absorbs smoke and food aroma the burner produces ...

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    17 care and cleaning cleaning instructions • to keep your outdoor grill looking and operating its best, clean it after every use. Spills that remain on the parts may be very difficult to clean, especially if allowed to burn on. Certain types of food, such as tomatoes, citrus juices, vinegar, alcohol...

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    18 care and cleaning cleaning the porcelain grates and warming rack • the standard grates and warming rack that come with the appliance are coated with a porcelain finish. For everyday cleaning, use a soft cloth or non-abrasive pad with warm soapy water to clean all of the porce- lain parts. • if ne...

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    19 care and cleaning cleaning the side burners (models ob52 and obs52) important • cover the side burners with the included stainless steel burner cover when they are not in use and cool. Doing so will protect them and help keep them clean. • the igniter will not work properly if the burner cap, bur...

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    20 to replace a light bulb, follow these steps: 1. Replace the light bulb only with dacor part number 100429. See the page 22 for ordering information. 2. Disconnect the outdoor grill power cord from the elec- trical outlet. 3. Hold your hand under the lens for support and gently pry it loose using ...

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    21 testing/resetting the ground fault interrupter (gfi) the optional outdoor grill cart for models ob36 and obs36 is equipped with a gfi to minimize the risk of injury due to an electric shock in the event of a short cir- cuit. If your outdoor grill is connected to a gfi outlet that is not part of a...

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    22 parts and accessories description dacor part number dacor stainless steel cleaner a302 replacement halogen light bulb (12 vac, 20 watt) 100429 vinyl cover for built-in 36” outdoor grill ovbc36 vinyl cover for built-in 52” outdoor grill ovbc52 vinyl cover for 36” outdoor grill and cart ovcc36 cuto...

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    23 before you call for service problem solution guide problem may be caused by what to do nothing works. Igniters do not spark (no clicking sound). Outdoor grill not connected to electrical power. Connect power plug to electrical outlet . Power to electrical outlet is off. Check for tripped circuit ...

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    24 warranty and service getting help before you request service, please review the before you call for service section on page 23. If you have per- formed 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 requestin...

  • Page 27: Dacor

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  • Page 28: 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...