Epicure Outdoor Grill ® Use and Care Manual Models: OB36, OBS36, OB52, OBS52 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 .........
Dacor.com to download the latest version of this manual. danger warning Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids If you smell gas: or vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
• Do not install or use this appliance under unprotected overhead combustible materials. • In the event of a power failure, use only the Dacor supplied match light tool or a long stemmed match. • A MInIMUM clearance of 10 inches (25.4 cm) must...
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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.
Use it for searing in the natu- lP tank shelf: Used for holding the LP tank for out- ral juices when cooking meat. On models OB36 and OB52 door grills equipped for LP tank use. a third standard burner takes its place.
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Getting to Know Your Outdoor Grill Grill compartment Models oB36 and oBS36 Grill compartment Models oB52 and oBS52 Locking wheels Model oBc36 grill cart (for oB36 and oBS36)
Dacor OBC36 grill cart is designed for a custom the compartment. fit with OB36 and OBS36 series grills. The grill cart is 7. Insert the drip tray into the slot below the burners. equipped with a GfI type electrical outlet.
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Setting Up Your Outdoor Grill Side burner assembly: OB52, and OBS52 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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Burners (Models OB52, OBS52) 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...
Operating Your Outdoor Grill Lighting and Preheating - Grill Lighting the Burners Compartment warning 1. Make sure the drip tray is in place. 2. Open the canopy to the fully open position. • Do not light the appliance if you smell gas. Call for 3.
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Lighting the Side Burners (OB52 and Burner Lighting Notes OBS52 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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While working: keeping the lit end of the match a little above the • Use only the Dacor supplied match light tool or a long surface of the sear burner, push in on the control knob stemmed match.
Operating Your Outdoor Grill 6. Slide both forks toward the center, skewering the Rotisserie Cooking meat. tighten both forks using the attached thumb screws. warning 7. 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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5. If the burner does not light after two tries, see the Before You Call for Service section on page 23. rotisserie burner knob 7. Dacor recommends that you place a rimmed pan underneath the food to catch juices and prevent flare- ups.
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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* On models OB36 and OB52 a standard “U” burner takes the place of the sear burner.
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 1. 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 5. 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.
Care and Cleaning to replace a light bulb, follow these steps: Light Bulb Replacement 1. replace the light bulb only with Dacor part number 100429. See the page 22 for ordering information. warning 2. Disconnect the outdoor grill power cord from the elec- trical outlet.
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If your outdoor grill is connected to a GfI outlet that to disconnect the outdoor grill power cord from the is not part of a Dacor grill cart, the following instructions electrical outlet and close the gas shut-off valve when still apply.
Smoker box 27738 Standard “U” shaped burner 72153 regulator assembly, single stage, OB36 and OBS36 (for use with a 20 lb. LP tank) 72310 regulator assembly, two stage, OB52 and OBS52 (for use with a 20 lb. LP tank) 101578...
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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