Dacor Renaissance RNRP48GS, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ...ith model RNRP48GS 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 Range 6 Operating Your Range 8 Care and Cleaning 16 Before You Call for Service 21 Parts and Accessories 23 Warranty and Service 23 Warranty Card Back Cover ...

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Page 3: ...hazards that WILL result in severe personal injury or death WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in severe personal injury or death CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor personal injury or property damage WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death Do not ...

Page 4: ... in place Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using the range Do not allow clothing to come into contact with the range and surrounding areas during immediately after use Do not use towels or bulky cloth as pot holders Use only dry pot holders when removing food and cookware from the cooktop or oven Wet pot holders can cause steam burns If the range is near a window do not use long curtains...

Page 5: ...urfaces Do not line the oven with aluminum foil or other materials These items can melt or burn up during self cleaning and cause permanent damage to the oven Do not expose the knobs or trim rings to direct flame hot utensils or other sources of heat Always ensure that the light fixture lens cover is in place when using the oven The lens cover protects the light bulb from breakage caused by high o...

Page 6: ...e sponding Illumina knob illuminates when a burner is on The center knobs operate the ovens TRIM RINGS Located behind each knob they pre vent liquids from getting into the internal parts Parts of the Cooktop Burner Locations and Features Getting to Know Your Range A 800 to 15000 BTU standard burner B 800 to 18000 BTU SimmerSear burner Effective Special Cooktop Features Perma Flame The Perma Flame ...

Page 7: ...lideRack oven racks J Convection fan filter The convection fan cir culates heated air through the oven chamber during the convection cooking process The Convection fan switches L turn the convection fans on and off The Convection filter covers the convection fan for safety purposes It also helps prevent the transfer of taste from one food to another when you are cooking a whole meal when the conve...

Page 8: ...f the spill tray Put the legs of each grate inside the corresponding dimples Setting Up Your Range SimmerSear Burner Assembly left front and right front burners only Standard Burner Assembly left rear right rear and both center burners STEP 1 Install burner head Put locating tab in keyed hole STEP 2 Install burner ring Line up ring tabs with head slots STEP 3 Install burner cap Ridge on cap must s...

Page 9: ...Extend the rack guides completely as shown below 2 Align both sets of safety clips right and left on the back of the rack guides with the oven rack supports as shown 3 Insert the rack into the oven sliding the rack sup ports between the rear safety clips as shown As you slide the rack in hold the front of the rack up slightly until the front safety clips just clear the front of the rack supports 4...

Page 10: ... when you are finished cooking Do not turn the knob farther than the HIGH position until lit Doing so may result in a burst of flame that could cause burns or damage to the surrounding area Do not touch any part of the burner while the igniter is sparking An electric shock could result Never light the burners with a match or other open flame If the gas does not ignite after four seconds or if the ...

Page 11: ...er will spark repeat edly until it lights The spark makes a clicking sound The burner should light within four sec onds The flame should burn evenly around the perimeter of the burner except underneath each grate support finger where the flame height is reduced by Dacor s Smart Flame feature If the gas does not ignite after four seconds or if the flame goes out and gas escapes turn the knob to the...

Page 12: ...ut 1 2 above the top surface of the grate It may rock slightly which is normal 3 Turn the center front burner knob to the light HIGH position Once lit turn the knob to the MAX GRIDDLE position or lower if desired DO NOT keep the burner knobs higher than the MAX GRIDDLE setting after they are lit 4 Repeat step 3 for the center rear burner During cooking be careful with metal utensils on the surface...

Page 13: ... is designed for consumer use conditions only Do not use it to broil continuously for more than 45 minutes at a time After 45 minutes in broil mode turn the oven off and allow it to cool for 30 minutes before broiling again Warm To keep food warm after cooking turn the oven knob to the WARM setting Operating Your Range IMPORTANT Before starting the oven position the oven rack s at the proper heigh...

Page 14: ...n based on the food thick ness Dacor recommends rack levels 4 or 5 2 Turn the corresponding oven control knob on the control panel to the BROIL setting The oven burner ON indicator light will illuminate to indi cate the oven is on Within 60 seconds the broil burner will ignite While the broil burner is on the bake burner is off 3 Immediately place the food inside the oven and close the door comple...

Page 15: ...absorbing cake pans used Use shiny reflective cake pans Cakes crack on top Oven temperature too high Reduce oven temperature Cakes are not level Oven and or oven rack not level Level oven and rack as needed Pies burn around the edges or are not done in the center Oven temperature too high Reduce oven temperature Dark heat absorbing pans used Use shiny reflective pans Oven and or rack over crowded ...

Page 16: ... foods can be successfully prepared on either two or three racks at the same time MULTIPLE RACK BAKING TIPS Typically when baking on two racks use rack positions 2 4 and 6 When adapting a single rack recipe to multiple rack baking it may be necessary to add to the baking time This is due to the extra amount of food in the oven Baking Tips cont Convection Bake Tips As a general rule convection bake...

Page 17: ...ssful recipes Take note of the changes that work best and mark your reci pes accordingly You may also consult a cookbook on high altitude cooking for specific recommendations Altitude feet Baking powder for each teaspoon decrease by Sugar for each teaspoon decrease by Liquid for each cup add 3000 5 10 10 25 5 10 5000 10 10 20 7000 25 20 20 25 Broiling Tips Broiling is a quick and flavorful way to ...

Page 18: ...e oven is heated to a very high temperature which burns off any deposits on the inside surfaces of the oven Self cleaning eliminates the need for manual scrubbing of interior surfaces The oven will run better will provide better baked goods and produce less smoke and odors when it is clean The oven door locks automatically during the self clean cycle and during cool down for safety Only one oven c...

Page 19: ...ion If the oven temperature is 600 F 315 C or below the door latch will release after a several seconds Otherwise the oven door will remain locked until the temperature cools to below 600 F After the Self Clean cycle is complete Turn the oven control knob to the OFF position when the oven burner light stops cycling on and off The door latch will release when the oven temperature is 600 F 315 C or ...

Page 20: ...he igniters will not work properly if the burner rings burner bases or igniters are not clean Dirty or wet igniters may not spark at all After disassembling the burners check for any dirt or grime deposited on the individual parts including the igniters 1 Clean completely around the igniter including the metal top and porcelain base A firm tooth brush is ideal for this task Use care while clean in...

Page 21: ...ve them for cleaning or replace ment 2 Grasp each knob and pull straight back off of the valve shaft Care and Cleaning 3 Clean the outside edges of the trim rings while the knobs are removed Wipe them with a soft damp rag 4 Wash the knobs regularly with a solution of warm soapy water Dacor recommends hand dishwash ing liquid 5 To replace the knobs align the D shaped opening on the back of the knob...

Page 22: ...Always ensure that the lens cover is in place when using the oven The lens cover protects the bulb from breakage caused by high oven temperatures or mechanical shock Replacing the lens cover without lining up the cutout with the light socket will damage the light fixture Do not use a screwdriver to remove the lens Replacing a Light Bulb Light bulb replacement is considered a homeowner maintenance ...

Page 23: ... and Cleaning section Burner parts are not properly positioned Make sure burner is assembled according to the Setting Up Your Range section Range set up to use a different type of gas natural or LP or set up for different altitude Have a qualified service technician check to make sure that the range is set up for the correct type of gas and altitude Gas regulator is not installed or faulty Have a ...

Page 24: ...n The oven ON indicator light illuminates when the oven is on The oven burner control system turns the oven off and on to maintain the temperature set by the oven control knob Condensation on oven door window Cold weather During cold weather it is normal for con densation to appear on the oven window during the first 10 minutes of operation Strange odor when oven is on Residue in oven During manuf...

Page 25: ...793 0093 extension 2822 For non warranty repairs or questions in the US and Canada Phone 800 793 0093 extension 2813 Contact us through our web site at www dacor com contact us Parts and Accessories Description Dacor Part Number Dacor Stainless Steel Cleaner A302 Halogen light bulb 130 Vac 50 Watt 108774 Cooktop griddle AG30 Cooktop grill AEGR30 Standard broil pan and broil pan grill AER30BP Repla...

Page 26: ...What Is Not Covered Slight color variations may be noticed because of dif ferences in painted parts kitchen lighting product placement and other factors this warranty does not apply to color variation Service calls to educate the customer on proper use and care of the product Service fees for travel to islands and remote areas which include but not limited to ferries toll roads or other travel exp...

Page 27: ...RRANTY PROCESSING DEPT PO BOX 90070 CITY OF INDUSTRY CA 91715 9907 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL CITY OF INDUSTRY CA PERMIT NO 1600 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE ...

Page 28: ...ne 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 Dealer D Builder B Kitchen Dealer E Other C Builder Supplier 3 For what purpose was the product purchased A Replacement only C New Home B Part of a Remodel D Other 4 What is your household income A Under 75 000 D ...