Epicure Outdoor Grill ® Use and Care Manual Models: OB36, OBS36, OB52, OBS52, OBSB162 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 .........
Serial Number __________________________________ Date of Purchase ________________________________ warning Since Dacor continuously improves the quality and perfor- neVer cover any slots, holes or passages anywhere on mance of our products, we may need to make changes to the appliance. Doing so blocks air flow and may cause the appliance without updating this manual.
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◊ Cut or remove three prong • In the event of a power failure, use only the Dacor the third (ground) grounding plug supplied match light tool or a long stemmed match. prong from the •...
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Important Safety Instructions warning warning • Use this gas cooking appliance only outdoors. Do not • make sure that all of the burner parts are dry before use it inside a building, garage or any other enclosed lighting a side burner. area.
Getting to Know Your Outdoor Grill rotisserie motor Bracket: holds the rotisserie motor Outdoor Grill Features in place during rotisserie cooking. rotisserie rod with Forks: Put meat on the rotis- Illumina™ Burner Control Knobs: Use the knobs to serie rod to cook with the rotisserie. the adjustable forks light and adjust the heat level for the various burners.
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Getting to Know Your Outdoor Grill Grill compartment Models oB36 and oBS36 Grill compartment Models oB52 and oBS52 Locking wheels grill cart: Model oBc36 Shown not Shown: cart Models oBc52 and oBcw52...
Dacor OBC series grill carts are designed for a custom fit the compartment. with OB and OBS series grills. the OBC series grill cart is Insert the drip tray into the slot below the burners.
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Setting Up Your Outdoor Grill Side burner assembly - OB52, OBS52 and OBSB162 only Side burner Side burner cover Side burner head Side burner base Side burner grate Grill compartment grates flame spreaders Warming rack Drip tray outdoor grill assembly - Model oBS52 shown...
Never use a dented or rusty LP tank. If there is any question as to the soundness of the tank, have it checked by your LP supplier. Never use a tank with a damaged or defective shut-off valve. • Use only the type 1 connector, hose and regulator assembly supplied with the outdoor grill, or a Dacor approved replacement. •...
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Selecting and Using Cookware for the Optional Side Burner warning warning Dacor outdoor grills are factory equipped for use with either LP or natural gas. DO NOt AttemPt fIeLD • Use cookware only for its intended purpose. Check CONverSIONS frOm LP tO NAtUrAL GAS Or frOm the manufacturer’s recommendations before use to...
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Operating Your Outdoor Grill Lighting and Preheating - Grill Lighting the Burners Compartment warning make sure the drip tray is in place. Open the canopy to the fully open position. • Do not light the appliance if you smell gas. Call for If using a LP tank, make sure all control service.
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Lighting the Side Burners (OB52, OBS52 Burner Lighting Notes and OBSB162 Only) • Dacor’s automatic re-ignition system will automati- cally ignite an extinguished flame. each side burner control knob has an icon next to • If the igniter does not work for one of the standard it to tell you which burner it operates.
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• Use only the Dacor supplied match light tool or a long surface of the sear burner, push in on the control knob stemmed match. and turn it counter-clockwise. If you do not experi- •...
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Operating Your Outdoor Grill Slide both forks toward the center, skewering the Rotisserie Cooking meat. tighten both forks using the attached thumb screws. warning Attach the rotisserie motor to the side of the outdoor grill by slipping the edge of the bracket down into the •...
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If the burner does not light after two tries, see the Before You Call for Service section on page 23. rotisserie burner knob Dacor recommends that you place a rimmed pan underneath the food to catch juices and prevent flare- ups.
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Wood Type Type of Smoke Good for Cooking want to insert the smoker box. Dacor suggests using the far left side. note: You can not put the smoker various types of box over the top of the optional sear burner, which is fish, especially located on the right side.
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Fresh Beef, Veal and Lamb amount of time required to sear the meat before transfer medium rare 145°f varies with the type and thickness of meat. Dacor’s Sear Control Technology™ allows you to adjust the sear burner medium 160°f intensity. note: the sear burner is not intended for Well done 170°f...
Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Grill Compartment Cleaning Instructions Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet and close the gas shut-off valve before cleaning. • to keep your outdoor grill looking and operating its best, clean it after every use. Spills that remain on cleaning the grill compartment interior and Standard the parts may be very difficult to clean, especially if u Shaped Burners...
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Care and Cleaning cleaning the Porcelain grates and warming rack cleaning the rotisserie Parts • the standard grates and warming rack that come with Clean the rotisserie rod and forks with a solution of the appliance are coated with a porcelain finish. For hot dishwashing soap and the coarse side of a sponge.
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Clean the exterior stainless steel surfaces with the Test the burners after re-assembly. If the flame is Dacor Stainless Steel Cleaner included with your uneven, be sure that the brass burner cap and the appliance. Use it according to the directions on the burner head are properly positioned.
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Care and Cleaning to replace a light bulb, follow these steps: Light Bulb Replacement replace the light bulb only with Dacor part number 100429. See the page 22 for ordering information. warning Disconnect the outdoor grill power cord from the elec- trical outlet.
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If your outdoor grill is connected • to avoid an electrical shock and fire hazard, be sure to a GfI outlet that is not part of a Dacor grill cart, the to disconnect the outdoor grill power cord from the following instructions still apply.
LP (for use with whole house LP installations) 700597LP regulator assembly, natural gas (for use with whole house natural gas installations) 700597NG Barbecue tool set De075 to order parts and accessories, contact your Dacor dealer or visit www.everythingdacor.com.
Before You Call for Service Problem Solution Guide Problem May be caused by What to do Nothing works. Igniters Outdoor grill not connected to Connect power plug to electrical outlet . do not spark (no clicking electrical power. sound). Power to electrical outlet is off. Check for tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse.
Before you request service, please review the Before You Call for Service section on page 23. If you have per- If your DACOr product fails to function within one year of formed the checks in the Problem Solution Guide and...
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Please rest assured that under no conditions will Dacor sell your name or any of the information on this form for mailing list purposes. We are very grateful that you have chosen Dacor products for your home and do not consider the sale of such information to be a proper way of expressing our gratitude! Owner’s Name:...