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Operating the Oven

Starting Your Oven

Adjust the racks to the appropriate level.
Determine the best cooking mode for the type 

of food to be cooked.

1.
2.

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 BROIL

 - A combination of the convection fan 

and a top heat source. Good for items that do not need to be 

flipped, such as thinner cuts of meat, fish, and garlic bread.

PURE CONVECTION™

 - Uses convection cooking only for 

even heat. Use for baked goods and multiple rack cooking.

BAKE

 - Cooks with a bottom heat source only. Commonly used 

for basic recipes.

BROIL

 - Cooks using a top heat source alone. Use for grilling 

smaller cuts of meat or toasting bread.

CONVECTION ROAST

 - Combines top and bottom heat 

sources with the convection fan. Best for rib roasts, turkeys, 

chickens, etc.

See pages 15 to 17 for detailed descriptions of the various 

cooking modes.

 WARNING

In the interest of safety, keep the oven door completely shut 

when using the broil modes.

IMPORTANT:

 The broil modes will not work when the meat probe 

is connected.

Press the key for the desired cooking mode 

. The preset  

(jump-in) temperature will appear on the display (see page 14 

for more details).
Press 

START 

, to cook at the preset temperature. Or you 

may enter a different cooking temperature (for example 3-5-0) 
on the number keypad 

, then press 

START

3.

4.

You can enter any temperature between 100°F and 555°F. The 

suggested broil temperature is 555°F. On model ER48D the same 

START

 key is used to start both ovens.

If you are using one of the bake or roast modes, “

PRE-

” for 

preheating, along with the current oven temperature will appear 

on the display until the oven reaches the set temperature. Once 

the set temperature is reached, the oven will beep and “

PRE

-” will 

disappear from the display. Carefully place your food in the oven. 

Excessive browning will occur if you put the food in too soon.

Turning Off Your Oven

To turn the oven off, press the 

CANCEL/

SECURE

 key 

.

NOTE: 

After you turn off the oven, the cooling fans may continue 

to run until the range’s internal parts have cooled down.

Changing the Temperature

(after you press 

START

)

Press the key for the current cooking mode. The current 

cooking mode appears on the display (for example 

BAKE

). 

Enter the temperature on the keypad (for example 3-7-5) and 

press 

START

.

Changing the Oven Cooking Mode

(after you press 

START

)

To change to a different cooking mode while the oven is on, for 

example to change from convection bake to bake:

Press the key for the new cooking mode, for example 

BAKE

.

Press 

START

.

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2.

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2.

Summary of Contents for Epicure ER30DSCH

Page 1: ...Getting To Know Your Range 4 6 Setting Up Your Range 7 9 Operating the Cooktop 10 11 Operating the Oven 12 21 Cooking Tips 22 Cleaning and Maintenance 23 28 Replacement Parts and Accessories 29 Before...

Page 2: ...2007 Dacor all rights reserved...

Page 3: ...ce without updating these instructions CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some by products that are on the list of substances which are known by the State of C...

Page 4: ...failure Do not tamper with the controls To prevent the unit from tipping forward and to provide a stable installation the unit must be secured in place with the anti tip device See the separate instal...

Page 5: ...en may cause the cooktop and backguard to become hot Before using glazed cookware such as glass ceramic or earthenware check the manufacturer s temperature and usage rec ommendations Glazed cookware t...

Page 6: ...meat probe insert the skewer into the meat and plug the other end into the connector See the Meat Probe section on pages 19 20 for proper operation OVEN LIGHTS There are two oven lights inside the ove...

Page 7: ...t then press the START key Also use the START key to start the timers CANCEL SECURE Use this key to turn off your oven This key sets all temperature settings back to zero and turns off any features ex...

Page 8: ...ts BURNER CONTROL KNOBS Use the knobs to turn on the burners and adjust the flame size The corresponding knob illuminates when a burner is on TRIM RINGS Located behind each knob They prevent liquids f...

Page 9: ...the tabs on the bottom of the ring to the slots on the burner head Twist each ring back and forth slightly to make sure it is properly seated Put the burner cap on top of the burner ring The ridge ar...

Page 10: ...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 GRIDDLE on them Put the knobs with M...

Page 11: ...conds The control panel will go back to the regular clock display set to the new temperature scale 1 2 3 4 CONTROL PANEL SETTINGS Setting the Time IMPORTANT The clock cannot be set during delay timed...

Page 12: ...ates To light a burner Push in on the knob and turn it counter clockwise to the HIGH position The igniter for the burner will spark repeatedly until it lights The spark makes a clicking sound The burn...

Page 13: ...ooking be careful with metal utensils on the surface because they can scratch the non stick coating Clean the griddle after each use See page 27 for instructions The right grate has burners of the sam...

Page 14: ...orts Push the rack all the way in with both hands 1 2 3 4 To Insert Your GlideRack Oven Rack Your oven comes with a Dacor GlideRack oven rack You can pull the GlideRack oven rack out further than the...

Page 15: ...ppear on the display see page 14 for more details Press START to cook at the preset temperature Or you may enter a different cooking temperature for example 3 5 0 on the number keypad then press START...

Page 16: ...ear on the display Only the CANCEL SECURE and the oven light keys remain functional To reactivate the control panel press and hold the CANCEL SECURE key for four seconds Operating the Oven 12 Hour Tim...

Page 17: ...MS WHEN USING THE BAKE MODE Problem may be caused by What to do Cookies burn on the bottom Oven door opened too often Set timer to shortest recommended cooking time and check food when timer beeps Use...

Page 18: ...roast mode uses a combination of the convection fan and heat sources above and below the food Best for rib roasts turkeys chickens etc Roasting Tips All baking modes can be used to successfully roast...

Page 19: ...op a timer before time runs out Press the TIMER 1 or TIMER 2 key twice The timer will stop and the display will read 0 00 1 2 Operating the Oven Your range offers two broil modes Broil Convection Broi...

Page 20: ...esent time Press the COOK TIME key Enter the amount of time you want the oven to be on after it starts using the keypad and press START For 1 hour and 35 minutes press 1 3 5 For 25 minutes press 2 5 Y...

Page 21: ...ered before the PROBE key was pressed 7 8 1 2 1 2 3 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 Y...

Page 22: ...changes in bacteria and the temperatures required to eradicate them For the most current information contact the USDA USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline Phone 800 535 4355 www fsis usda gov Dehydrating Def...

Page 23: ...ins to crack Remove the fruit with a slotted spoon and dab dry with a paper towel before dehydrating The pit can be left inside or removed half way through the dehydrating process Defrosting Tips Food...

Page 24: ...n some cases In general no recipe adjustment is necessary for yeast risen baked goods although allowing the dough or batter to rise twice before the final pan rising develops a better flavor Try makin...

Page 25: ...nt damage do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaners or applicators such as steel wool or scouring pads on any part of the range unless instructed to do so Use only a sponge soft cloth fibrous or plast...

Page 26: ...eratures The grates are put under a lot of stress when hot utensils are placed on them In addition the cooktop parts are occasionally exposed to acidy food spill overs These severe operating condition...

Page 27: ...After dissembling the burners check for any dirt or grime deposited on the individual parts including the igniters Using the igniter cleaning brush that came with your cooktop brush completely around...

Page 28: ...he CANCEL SECURE key for six seconds The lock out feature disables the keys When the control panel is locked the word OFF appears on the display When you want to re activate the control panel press CA...

Page 29: ...ing the door gasket Rubbing or displacing it may damage the tight door seal required for proper cooking and self cleaning warning Take extreme caution when cleaning the door gasket Rubbing or displaci...

Page 30: ...oils from your hand The oils from your hand will stick to the bulb and cause it to burn out faster than normal When reinstalling the lens cover line up the cutout on the inside rim with the light soc...

Page 31: ...oil Pan with V Shaped Rack AORPVR Pizza Baking Stone ABS20 Cookie Sheets 3 per carton ACS303 Trim Kit Black Chrome AERTK30BC Trim Kit Brass AERTK30BR Trim Kit Copper AERTK30CP 14 Grate 2 used per unit...

Page 32: ...e section Time flashes on display Power failure or power was turned off Reset time See Setting Up Your Range section Oven does not self clean Door not shut tightly Check for obstructions Close door ti...

Page 33: ...ting Up Your Range section Range set up to use a different type of gas Natural or LP or set up for different altitude Have qualified service technician check to make sure that the range is set up for...

Page 34: ...LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO EVENT SHALL DACOR BE LIABLE F...

Page 35: ...THE UNITED STATES DACOR INC ATTN WARRANTY PROCESSING DEPT 1440 BRIDGE GATE DR STE 200 PO BOX 6532 DIAMOND BAR CA 91765 9861 BUSINESS REPLY MAIL PERMIT NO 4507 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE FIRST C...

Page 36: ...ilder B Magazine G Architect Designer C Appliance Dealer Showroom H Another Dacor Owner D Kitchen Dealer Showroom I Model Home E Home Show J Other 2 Where did you buy your Dacor appliances A Appliance...

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