Cleaning And Maintenance - Dacor Epicure ER36D Use & Care Manual

• Clean only the parts of the range listed in this manual.
Clean them only in the manner specified.
• To avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your range's
surfaces and accessories, use only the types of cleaning
solutions specified in this manual.
• To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off the burners and
the oven(s) and make sure that all parts are cool before
cleaning.
• To prevent damage, do not use abrasive or corrosive
cleaners or applicators such as steel wool or scouring pads,
on any part of the range unless instructed to do so. Use
only a sponge, soft cloth, fibrous or plastic brush, or nylon
cleaning pad for cleaning the surfaces of your range.
• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the range. Steam could
penetrate the electrical components and cause a short
circuit.
• Do not try to force the door open after it is locked. Damage
to the door or latch may result.
• Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object such
as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may scratch your
range's surfaces.
Your Oven's Self Clean Feature
About the Self Clean Cycle
• The oven will run better and produce better baked goods
when it is clean. During self cleaning, the oven is heated to
very 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 pop-
ping sounds during self cleaning. These sounds are caused
by the expansion and contraction of metal surfaces when the
oven heats up and cools down.
• Self clean mode will not function if the meat probe is con-
nected.
• Always wipe up excess grease and other food spills with
a damp cloth prior to using the self clean cycle. Doing so
will minimize smoke and increase efficiency. See proper
cleaning instructions on this page.
• Do not touch the outside surfaces of the oven during the
self clean cycle. They will be hot.
• Items left in the oven during self cleaning will become
damaged or damage the oven. See page 28 (Cleaning the
Oven Racks) for directions for polishing a rack that is left in
the oven during self cleaning.
How to Use the Self Clean Feature
IMPORTANT: On model ER48D: The control panel will only allow
one oven chamber to be self cleaned at a time due to the amount
of power consumed. Also, model ER48D range's computer will
not allow you to cook in one oven while the other is in self clean
mode.

Cleaning and Maintenance

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1. Before self cleaning the oven, remove the racks, the convec-
tion filter, all cookware (pots, pans, forks, etc.), the meat
probe, foil and any other loose objects from the oven cham-
ber. See page 27 for instructions on how to remove and clean
the filter.
2. Clean soil from the porcelain surfaces of the door outside
of the door gasket. 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.
3. Clean the door gasket by dabbing it with a solution of water
and mild soap.
Take extreme caution when cleaning the door gasket. Rubbing
or displacing it may damage the tight door seal required for
proper cooking and self cleaning.
4. Turn on kitchen fans or vents to help remove odors during the
self clean cycle.
5. Make sure the oven door is shut.
6. Press the SELF CLEAN key.
7. Press START.
The control panel automatically locks the oven door during self
cleaning. The latch prevents the door from being opened since
the high interior oven temperatures can easily cause injury. If the
door is not shut, "DOOR" will appear on the display. To correct
the problem, press CANCEL-SECURE and wait approximately one
minute, then close the door. When the door is properly closed,
start the self clean process again.
The display shows the self clean cycle status:
• " CLEAN" indicates that self clean is in process.
• "LOCK " indicates that the door is latched.
• " ON" indicates that the heating elements are on.
On model ER48D, "OVEN 1" (left oven) or "OVEN 2" (right oven)
will appear on the display indicating the oven is in self clean.
ER36D Self Clean Display
ER48D Self Clean Display
If you want to stop the self clean cycle, press the CANCEL-
SECURE key. Keep in mind that the oven door will remain locked
until it is safe enough to open. "LOCK" will disappear from the
display when the door lock is released. You will still need to exer-
cise caution when the door lock is released because the inside of
the oven may still be hot.
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