Dacor Distinctive DR30E, Use And Care Manual

Page 1: ... DR30EIFS Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Important Safety Instructions 1 Getting to Know Your Range 4 Operating the Cooktop 7 Operating the Oven 10 Care and Cleaning 22 Parts and Accessories 27 Before You Call for Service 27 Warranty and Service 29 Warranty Card Back Cover Style varies model DR30ES shown ...

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Page 3: ...ution Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor personal injury or property damage warning WARNING NEVER cover any slots holes or passages anywhere on the range or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as aluminum foil Doing so blocks air flow through the range and may result in overheating of the appliance Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat causing a fire hazard warning...

Page 4: ...ge Do not use towels or bulky cloth as pot holders Do not hang flammable or heat sensitive objects over the range If the range is near a window do not use long curtains as window treatment The curtains could blow over the cooktop and create a fire hazard When deep fat frying Be certain that the pan is large enough to contain the desired volume of food without overflow caused by the bubbling of the...

Page 5: ... first time Clean and maintain the range regularly as instructed in this manual Keep the entire range ventilation filters and range hoods free of grease that could catch fire Do not allow food to sit in the oven for more than one hour before or after cooking Eating spoiled food can result in food poisoning Do not cook on a broken cooktop If the cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spill ove...

Page 6: ... F Convection fan The convection fan circulates heated air through the oven chamber during the convection cooking process The convection filter covers it G Door gasket The door gasket prevents heat from escaping when the door is closed H Bake element Hidden below the floor of the oven chamber is the bake element It is the source of bottom heat J Air intake Exhaust slots The range draws air in thro...

Page 7: ...e once the clock is set the current cook settings and the cooking temperature See below for the symbols that appear on the display U Number keypad The number keypad is used to set the temperature cook time or the clock See Operating the Oven V Delay timed cooking keys Use these keys to set the oven to turn on or off automatically at a later time See page 15 for instructions W TIMER keys Use the TI...

Page 8: ...osition for all three operating modes K Hot Surface Indicator Light Each element features a hot surface indicator light to show when the correspond ing element is ON or hot Temperature Limiters Each element has its own sensor to protect the cooking surface from extremely high temperatures The limiter automatically cycles the element on and off to maintain a constant cooking temperature based on th...

Page 9: ...el ware Performance depends on material Not recommended Metal imperfections in enamel may scratch cooktop Glass Ceramic Heats and cools slowly Not recom mended Heats too slowly Imperfections in enamel may scratch cooktop Stainless Steel Heats and cools at moderate rate Good for soups sauces vegetables and general cooking Operating the Cooktop Turning On An Element warning Always check to make sure...

Page 10: ...yed and that the jars are sealed completely When canning foods in a water bath canner a gentle but steady boil must be maintained for the required time When canning foods in a pressure canner the pressure must be maintained for the required time After you have adjusted the controls it is very important to make sure the boil or pressure levels specified are maintained for the required time Observe ...

Page 11: ... panel is currently set to F or C 3 Press the key to change the temperature scale To leave the setting as is do not touch any keys 4 Press CANCEL SECURE The control panel will go back to the regular clock display set to the new tem perature scale Turning the Control Panel Beep Off On The control panel beeps any time you press any of the keys or when various error conditions exist It also beeps whe...

Page 12: ... Dacor s deluxe GlideRack oven racks You can pull them out further than other types of oven racks and still support heavy pots and pans full of food They are great for heavier foods and the optional Dacor baking stone To install an oven rack 1 Align both sets of safety clips right and left on the back of the rack guides with the oven rack supports as shown below NOTE The diagram below shows instal...

Page 13: ...ear on the display until the oven reaches the set temperature Once the oven reaches the set temperature usually in 10 minutes it will beep and PRE will disappear 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 con tinue to ...

Page 14: ...ush the SELF CLEAN key to disable or enable the 12 hour timer Push START to save the changes and return to the clock display Understanding the Various Oven Cooking Modes The three basic styles of cooking in an oven BAKING The gentle cooking of dry goods such as cookies cakes soufflés etc ROASTING The cooking of meats or vegetables over a period of time BROILING Cooking with an intense heat for a s...

Page 15: ... time and add more time if necessary For Pure Convection and Convection Bake Modes Some recipes especially those that are homemade may require adjustment and testing when converting from standard to convection baking If you are unsure how to convert a recipe begin by preparing the recipe using the standard bake settings After achieving acceptable results in standard bake mode adjust the convection...

Page 16: ...st in your oven However the convection roast mode is recommended to produce meats that are deliciously seared on the outside and succulently juicy on the inside in record time Foods that are exceptional when prepared in the convection roast mode include beef pork ham lamb turkey chicken and cornish hens Always roast meats fat side up in a shallow pan using a roasting rack Always use a pan that fit...

Page 17: ...automatically turn itself on or off at a later time you can use the delay timed fea tures warning Food safety is an important consideration when using the delay timed features To avoid potential sickness and the spoiling of food take the following steps Avoid using foods that will spoil while waiting for the oven to start cooking Typical foods to avoid include those containing eggs and dairy produ...

Page 18: ...me Using either key achieves the same result 9 Press START 10 If you entered a START TIME the oven will start at the start time entered 11 If you entered a DURATION or STOP TIME the oven will cook until the time entered and then go into hold mode important The time required to preheat the oven must be included in the cook time For cooking temperatures 350 F and below add 20 minutes to the cook tim...

Page 19: ... keypad 3 Press START Operating the Oven 4 Allow the oven to preheat Excessive browning may occur if the meat is placed in the oven during preheat mode when PRE appears on the display 5 Once the oven has preheated PRE disappears put the meat in the oven using pot holders Insert the meat probe plug into the connector inside the oven 6 Push the PROBE key The preset probe tem perature 160 F as well a...

Page 20: ...otline Phone 800 535 4355 www fsis usda gov Dehydrating Defrosting Your range can be used to dehydrate or defrost foods at low heat settings in the Pure Convection mode warning To avoid food poisoning cook meats immediately after defrosting them To dehydrate or defrost foods 1 Adjust the racks to the appropriate level 2 Place the food on the center of the oven rack If you are dehydrating prepare f...

Page 21: ...defrosted turkey rib roast or other large cut of meat you may continue to defrost it in your convection oven If wing tips and legs begin to dry out when you defrost poultry you may wrap the tips with aluminum foil If you are defrosting a small cut of meat lay it on a flat cookie sheet with a one inch rim to catch juices as the meat thaws Thick frozen casseroles such as lasagna will not defrost wel...

Page 22: ... faster or slower than your old oven warning Do not adjust the probe or self clean offset temperatures The offset for the probe and self clean offsets must remain at 0 for proper and or safe operation IMPORTANT Do not measure the temperature inside the oven with a thermometer Opening the door will cause an incorrect reading Also the temperature inside the oven will vary as the elements cycle on an...

Page 23: ...best results when baking on two racks use rack positions 2 and 4 or 1 and 3 with the oven set to Pure Convection or convection bake mode For best results when baking on three racks use rack positions 1 3 and 5 with the oven set to Pure Convection mode Turn pans on the racks so that the long sides run left to right as you face them Your Dacor GliderRack oven racks are good for cook ing heavy food i...

Page 24: ...y high temperatures which burn off any deposits on the surfaces of the oven Self cleaning eliminates the need for manual scrubbing of interior surfaces The self clean process takes about three hours It is normal for the oven to emit smoke during the first few self clean cycles It is also normal for the oven to emit popping sounds during self cleaning These sounds are caused by the expansion and co...

Page 25: ...en will still be hot about 400 F Cleaning the Cooktop Glass warning Be sure all surfaces are cool before cleaning the cooktop Do not use any kind of cleaner on the glass while the surface is hot The resulting fumes can be hazardous Heating the cleaner can also chemically attack and damage the surface Use only the included razor blade scraper when the cooking surface is hot Clean the cooking surfac...

Page 26: ...r Stainless Steel Cleaner Use it according to the directions on the package Cleaning the Knobs and Trim Rings WARNING Do not soak the knobs in water or put them in a dishwasher Do not remove the trim rings from the range Clean only the outside edges of the trim rings If you get moisture inside the range damage can occur To prevent damage do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaners or applicators Was...

Page 27: ...d Cleaning Convection Filter warning For your safety and proper oven performance re install the filter before using the oven to cook If you don t the spinning fan blades inside will be exposed The convection filter is located in the back of the oven chamber Clean the filter regularly If you allow it to become clogged the oven s convection cooking modes will not work properly You also need to remov...

Page 28: ...er to the range has been turned off at the circuit breaker panel or fuse box before replacing the light bulb Always make sure the lens cover is in place when using the oven The lens cover protects the bulb from breakage 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 Light bulb replacement is cons...

Page 29: ...r panel or fuse box Check for tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse Power outage Contact power company Heating elements do not heat properly Range not connected to correct voltage Have electrician connect cooktop to the proper voltage Power supply connection is loose Have electrician tighten the connections at the junction box Improper cookware is being used Select proper cookware See Operating th...

Page 30: ...day not set Set time See Setting Up Your Range Power failure or power was turned off Reset time See Setting Up Your Range Time flashes on display Power failure or power was turned off Reset time See Setting Up Your Range Cannot set clock Oven in use Clock cannot be set while oven is in use Turn off oven to set clock Oven does not self clean Door not shut tightly Check for obstructions Close door t...

Page 31: ...ervice Getting Help Before you request service 1 Review the Before You Call For Service section of this manual page 27 2 Use the helpful tips found in our Problem Solution Guide 3 Become familiar with the warranty terms and conditions of your product on the following page 4 If none of these tips or suggestions resolves your problem call our Customer Service center at the number below Dacor s Custo...

Page 32: ...f the purchaser 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 are not limited to ferries toll roads...

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Page 35: ... WARRANTY PROCESSING DEPT PO BOX 90070 CITY OF INDUSTRY CA 91715 9907 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASSMAIL CITY OF INDUSTRY CA PERMIT NO 1600 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE ...

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