background image

10

10

Burner Ignitors

Under certain cooking or cleaning conditions, 

your cooktop ignitors may become coated with 

or corroded by food deposits, splattered grease 

or cleaning agents. This condition can cause 

erratic or continuous sparking. Keeping the 

ignitors clean and dry will help to reduce this 

problem.

To avoid unnecessary and costly service 

calls, the homeowner should perform periodic 

cleaning of the ignitors.

An Ignitor Cleaning Brush is enclosed for your 

use in cleaning the cooktop ignitors.

To clean the ignitors:

1.  Be sure burners are cool to the touch. 

Remove the grate, burner cap and burner 

rings. 

2.  Brush completely around the ignitor, 

including over and under the edge of 

the metal cap and base. Use care while 

cleaning here. The ignitor is porcelain and 

can be fragile.

3.  DO NOT USE WATER when cleaning the 

ignitors. If a liquid must be used to clean 

the ignitor effectively, use a small amount 

of rubbing alcohol.

4.  After cleaning, reinstall the burner ring, 

burner cap and grate. Make sure the brass 

burner ring is properly seated into the 

burner base.

5.  Test the burners. If erratic clicking is still 

present, make sure the ignitor is completely 

dry. If the unit still exhibits problems after 

drying, call your local DACOR Authorized 

Servicer.

Self-Cleaning

The electric door latch is a convenient safety 

feature. The door latch is automatically activated 

after selecting the Self-Clean mode. The latch 

ensures that the oven door cannot be opened 

while the interior oven temperatures are unsafe 

to the user. 

The oven features an automatic pyrolytic 

Self-Cleaning cycle to eliminate the need for 

difficult and time-consuming manual scrubbing 

of interior surfaces. During this cycle, the oven 

reaches extreme high temperatures to burn off 

soil and deposits. A powder ash residue is left 

in the bottom of the oven after completion of the 

Self-Clean cycle.

The Self-Clean time is variable from 2 to 4 

hours to offer flexibility in handling various soil 

conditions. A 2-hour cycle normally handles a 

moderately soiled oven, whereas a 4-hour cycle 

is recommended for a heavily soiled condition. 

The Self-Clean cycle can also be delayed to 

start at a later time if desired.

IMPORTANT:

1.  It is normal for some smoke to be 

emitted during the first few Self-Clean 

cycles.

2.  Popping sounds are normal during Self-

Clean cycles. These sounds are caused 

by the expansion and contraction of 

metal surfaces during heat-up and cool-

down.

3.  Do not line the oven with aluminum 

foil or other materials. These items can 

melt or burn during a Self-Clean cycle, 

causing permanent damage to the oven.

WARNINGS:

1.  DO NOT OPERATE THE OVEN LIGHTS 

IN THE SELF-CLEAN MODE.

2.  Do not touch the outside surfaces of the 

oven during the Self-Clean cycle.

3.  Do not use commercial oven cleaners 

inside the oven. Use of these cleaners 

can produce hazardous fumes or can 

permanently damage the porcelain 

finishes.

Prepare the oven for Self-Cleaning by 

following these steps:

1.  Clean soil from the oven front frame area 

and the oven door outside of the door 

gasket. Cleaning the door gasket by hand 

can cause it to bend or move. A tight door 

seal is essential for proper baking and 

Self-Cleaning. Rinse surfaces well with a 

solution of vinegar and water, then wipe 

dry. Heavily soiled areas may be cleaned 

with a non-scratching scouring pad.

2.  Remove the broiler pan, all cookware, 

utensils and other loose items from the 

oven chamber. Also, remove all 

oven 

racks

 and the 

convection fan filter

 to 

prevent them from permanently discoloring.  

However, to clean stubborn particles in the 

convection filter you may elect to simply 

leave it in place during self-clean. The filter 

will discolor due to the high heat, but this 

will not harm the filtering capabilities.

IMPORTANT: 

If racks are left in the oven during a Self-

Clean cycle, it will affect their ability to slide 

in and out easily. Polish the rack edges with 

a soapy steel wool pad, then apply a small 

amount of vegetable oil to the edges so that 

the racks will slide more easily.

Burner Bases

The brass burner rings spread the flame evenly 

around the burner perimeters. The burner rings 

must seat properly in the burner bases to enable 

proper cooktop operation. To ensure proper 

seating, five positioning tabs have been placed 

on the bottom of each burner ring to slide into 

corresponding notches in the fixed burner base.

Burner Rings

The burner rings are made of brass. To remove 

the burner ring, first lift off the porcelain burner 

cap. The burner ring may then be removed from 

the burner base. Soak the burner ring in a warm 

solution of hand dishwashing liquid and water, 

then rinse well with clean water. Dry the burner 

ring thoroughly before placing it back on the 

burner base.

Burner Rings

Stubborn stains may be removed by applying a 

metal polishing compound.

WARNING: 

Never block the holes in the control panel 

below the knobs. This will impair the flow of 

combustion air and adversely affects burner 

operation, possibly creating a hazardous 

condition.

The knobs should be washed regularly in 

warm, soapy water. Hand dishwashing liquid 

is excellent for this task. Knobs should be 

removed by gently pulling them straight off of 

the valve shafts. The spill protector rings should 

be cleaned in place. Use caution to avoid 

introduction of moisture into the control panel. 

To replace knobs, align the “D-shaped” opening 

at the bottom of the knob with the “D-shaped” 

valve shaft, then carefully press the knob onto 

the valve shaft.

IMPORTANT:

1.  Turn the knobs to the “OFF” position 

prior to removing them from the valve 

stems.

2.  The cooktop should never be operated 

without the knobs and spill protector 

rings in place.

3.  Do not soak the knobs and spill 

protector rings in water or place them in 

the dishwasher.

4.  Do not expose the knobs or spill 

protector rings to direct flame, hot 

utensils, or other sources of heat.

5.  Do not use abrasive or corrosive 

cleaners or applicators. They could cause 

permanent damage.

Knobs and Spill Protector Rings

The control knobs provided with these ranges 

are designed for ease of use and longevity. The 

“D” shaped design of the knob shaft ensures 

proper orientation when re-installing the knob. 

Beneath each knob, a spill protector ring 

prevents liquid spills from entering the control 

panel. 

Summary of Contents for EpicureTM

Page 1: ...ons Safety Tips SAFETY IS EVERYONE S RESPONSIBILITY ALL DACOR APPLIANCES ARE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO GIVE YOU MANY YEARS OF SAFE OPERATION THE OPERATION WILL BE FURTHER ENHANCED IF PROPER CARE AND...

Page 2: ...ntains a checklist of possible problems and solutions that may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call If you cannot readily find the solution to the problem please contact your n...

Page 3: ...d product immediately contact your dealer or builder Do not install or use a damaged appliance TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Purpose of this Manual 1 Product Registration 1 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS 2 What To Do 2...

Page 4: ...such as baby food jars and cans Pressure build up may cause the container to burst and cause injury 18 Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaners or detergents on this appliance They may cause permanent...

Page 5: ...This system is what allows multi rack cooking while achieving even results from one rack to another The other component in Pure Convection is the Filter The filter eliminates the transference of flavo...

Page 6: ...crease the temperature setting to decrease PRE and ON will appear in the clock display and the oven will begin to heat If in a convection mode the convection fan will turn on Also the clock display wi...

Page 7: ...d cream puffs Bake most frozen foods in their original foil containers placed on a flat cookie sheet Follow the package recommendations When using glass bakeware reduce the recipe temperature by 25 F...

Page 8: ...e correct START TIME After the COOK TIME has expired the clock will beep three times and Hold will be displayed If cooking in a convection mode the convection fan will also turn off at this time While...

Page 9: ...ly The burner being controlled is indicated by a blue indicator light while the adjacent burner is illustrated by a flame icon on the control panel To light a particular burner press in on the corresp...

Page 10: ...cted to mechanical shock when utensils are placed on or slid across them Finally spillovers introduce foods with high acidity to all of the porcelain components Due to these severe operating condition...

Page 11: ...t water To clean heavy soil use a scouring pad such as steel wool with plenty of water or use a solution of 1 cup ammonia to 2 gallons of water Remove racks during Self Cleaning If racks are left in t...

Page 12: ...of the door gasket Cleaning the door gasket by hand can cause it to bend or move A tight door seal is essential for proper baking and Self Cleaning Rinse surfaces well with a solution of vinegar and w...

Page 13: ...ated by LOCK and ON in the clock display the user must cancel out of this mode before attempting to select a different mode To cancel press the CANCEL SECURE pad Wait at least 60 seconds before attemp...

Page 14: ...me of day Adjust time temperature or rack position Adjust oven temperature as per ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE Adjust time temperature or rack position Adjust oven temperature as per ADJUSTING THE O...

Page 15: ...Self Clean was just selected and the oven is still cool press CANCEL SECURE to turn off Self Clean The door will open in about 30 seconds Press CLOCK touch pad then press TIME TEMP pad to set correct...

Page 16: ...le for service Warranty is null and void if non CSA approved product is transported from the U S What Is Covered What Is Not Covered Service calls to educate the customer in the proper use and care of...

Page 17: ...15 15 NOTES...

Page 18: ...16 NOTES...

Page 19: ...IN THE UNITED STATES ATTN WARRANTY PROCESSING DEPT DACOR 1440 BRIDGEGATE DR STE 200 PO BOX 6532 DIAMOND BAR CA 91765 9861 BUSINESS REPLY MAIL PERMIT NO 4507 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE FIRST CLA...

Page 20: ...onds to fill in the section below will be sincerely appreciated Thank you 1 How were you first exposed to Dacor products Please check one only A T V Cooking Show F Builder B Magazine G Architect Desig...

Reviews: