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Dacor Distinctive DR30DH Use And Care Manual

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Use and C are Manual
Distinctive
Range
™
Models: DR30D, DR30DH, DR30DI, DR30DIH, DR30D-C,
DR30DH-C, DR30DI-C and DR30DIH-C
Style varies. Model DR30DI with optional black knobs shown.
T a 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 ........................................................ 7
Operating the Cooktop ....................................................... 8
Operating the Oven ......................................................... 11
Care and Cleaning .......................................................... 23
Before You Call for Service ................................................ 28
Warranty and Service ...................................................... 30
Warranty Card .................................................... Back Cover
Part No. 106768 Rev. J

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Use and C are Manual Distinctive Range ™ Models: DR30D, DR30DH, DR30DI, DR30DIH, DR30D-C, DR30DH-C, DR30DI-C and DR30DIH-C Style varies. Model DR30DI with optional black knobs shown. T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Important Safety Instructions ..........
  • Page 2 © 2010 Dacor, all rights reserved...

  • Page 3: Important Safety Instructions

    • Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults. At Dacor, we continuously improve the quality and per- formance of all our products. As a result, we may need to make changes to this appliance without updating these instructions.

  • Page 4: General Safety Precautions

    Important Safety Instructions General Safety Precautions To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your range, follow basic safety precautions, including the following: danger warning IMPORTANT: If you smell gas: • Do not operate the cooktop without the knobs and trim rings in place.
  • Page 5 Important Safety Instructions warning warning TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE • Select cookware carefully. Use utensils of the EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE: proper size, material and construction for the particular type of cooking being done. Utensils need a.

  • Page 6: Getting To Know Your Range

    Getting to Know Your Range Parts of the Oven e F g (below oven floor) (at bottom of door) Control panel The control panel consists of keys and a display. Use the control panel to control all the oven’s features (sometimes called modes). Self clean latch The self clean latch automatically locks the oven door during the self clean cycle.

  • Page 7: Control Panel Layout

    Getting to Know Your Range Control Panel Layout START key When you use the various features (or modes) on your oven, select the cooking mode first, then press the START key. Also, use the START key to start the timers. See Operating the Oven. Cooking mode keypad Select the type of cooking you want to perform by pressing one of the cook- ing mode keys.

  • Page 8: About The Cooktop

    Smart-Flame extends grate life and protects the finish. SimmerSear™: The SimmerSear burner is equipped with Dacor’s exclusive precision burner control system. It allows you to cook with a wide range of heat settings, from simmer to sear.

  • Page 9: Setting Up Your Range

    2. Install the standard burner caps. The ridge on the • If you have the optional Dacor grill or griddle, bottom of each cap must surround the top of each installing the range knobs in the wrong position may ring.

  • Page 10: Operating The Cooktop

    Operating the Cooktop Lighting A Burner Selecting the Cookware warning warning • To avoid the chance of fire, explosion or carbon • Utensil handles should be turned inward and not monoxide poisoning, do not attempt to use your extend over adjacent burners. To reduce the risk of cooktop without the burners completely and burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage properly assembled (see page 7).
  • Page 11 • Reduce the flame height to the minimum level neces- finger, where the flame height is reduced by Dacor’s sary to perform the desired cooking process. Food Smart-Flame feature. A normal flame is steady cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil as it does at a and blue in color.

  • Page 12: Operating The Oven

    The oven is set to 12-hour (non-military) time at the factory. 24 hour time is also known as military time. • Dacor recommends turning the oven on for one hour 1:36 PM = 13:36 military time. at 500°F to burn off any residual oils used during the if you want to switch the clock to 24 hour time or manufacturing process.

  • Page 13: Operating The Oven

    Operating the Oven ™ To insert the optional GlideRack oven rack: Oven Racks When you use the optional GlideRack oven rack, you can You may use either rack type on any level. effortlessly slide heavy pots, pans or other items out of the oven to check, stir or add ingredients quickly and warning safely.
  • Page 14 Operating the Oven Starting Your Oven Changing the Temperature 1. Adjust the racks to the appropriate level. (after you press START) 2. Determine the best cooking mode for the type of food 1. Press the key for the current cooking mode. The cur- to be cooked.

  • Page 15: Cooking Modes

    • For best results, use a single rack in the lowest posi- tion when using bake mode. For cooking on multiple racks, Dacor recommends using one of the convection modes. See the following pages. • Follow your recipe’s original cooking time and tem- perature.

  • Page 16: Convection Bake

    Operating the Oven multiple rack baking in Pure convection mode Understanding the Various Oven • Typically, when baking on two racks, use rack posi- Cooking Modes (cont.) tions #1 and #3 or #2 and #4 (counting from the bottom up) for best results. When cooking a full meal, Your range offers three convection cooking use rack positions #1, #3 and #5 for best results.

  • Page 17: Convection Roast

    Operating the Oven Convection Roast Your range offers two broil modes: Your range’s convection roast mode uses a combination of • Broil the convection fan and heat sources above and below the • Convection Broil food. It is best for rib roasts, turkeys, chickens, etc. Broiling is a quick and flavorful way to prepare many roasting tips foods, including steaks, chicken, chops, hamburgers and...
  • Page 18 Operating the Oven Timers Delay Timed Cooking Features If you want to set the oven to automatically turn itself on warning or off at a later time, you can use the delay timed fea- tures. The timers on your range do not turn the oven on or off.
  • Page 19 Operating the Oven How to Use Delay Timed Cooking Other Things to Know About Delayed Timed Cooking note when the oven is in delay timed mode: Delay-timed cooking cannot be used in Sabbath mode. • Push the CLOCK key to view the clock (current time). 1.
  • Page 20 Operating the Oven 4. Allow the oven to preheat. Excessive browning may Using the Meat Probe occur if the meat is placed in the oven during preheat mode (when “PRE-” appears on the display). When you cook foods like roasts and poultry, the internal temperature is the best way to tell when the food is prop- 5.

  • Page 21: Dehydrating Tips

    FreSh beeF, VeaL, and Lamb Vegetables 125°F Medium rare 145°F Meat 150°F Medium 165°F Dacor recommends that you use one of the timers to time the process. Well Done 170°F Dehydrating Tips PouLtry Chicken/turkey, whole (temp taken in thigh) 180°F equipment recommended Poultry breasts, roast 170°F...

  • Page 22: Sabbath Mode

    Operating the Oven • Thick, frozen casseroles such as lasagna will not Dehydrating/Defrosting (cont.) defrost well in your oven. Instead, defrost accord- ing to the food manufacturer’s suggestions. You may Solving Discoloration Problems also defrost casseroles in the refrigerator overnight. You should leave the food in its original container and To prevent darkening during dehydration and storage, you keep it covered.

  • Page 23: Parts And Accessories

    Black knob kit AKBDT6 Do not adjust the probe or self clean offset * Dacor full sized cookie sheets maximize oven rack temperatures. The offset for the probe and self clean baking capabilities by utilizing the total usable rack space.

  • Page 24: Cooking Tips

    • When you are cooking a food item that is very heavy, use the Dacor GlideRack oven rack. You can pull it out further than a conventional rack, making it easier to check the food, stir or add ingredients.

  • Page 25: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning • It is normal for the oven to emit smoke during the warning first few self clean cycles. It is also normal for the oven to emit popping sounds during self cleaning. • Clean only the parts of the range listed in this These sounds are caused by the expansion and con- manual.
  • Page 26 • To prevent damage, do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaners or applicators. Standard knobs • If you have the optional Dacor grill or griddle, installing the range knobs in the wrong position may result in damage to it. •...

  • Page 27: Cleaning The Cooktop

    If erratic sparking (clicking) is still present, make sure the igniter is completely dry. If the unit still exhibits problems after drying, call your local Dacor Authorized Service Agent. Outer burner...
  • Page 28 The grates, the spill tray and optional WOK ring are detergent and warm water. Rinse and dry with a soft, lint- coated with a porcelain finish. free cloth. You may also use Dacor Stainless Steel Cleaner • For everyday cleaning, use a soft on the stainless steel surfaces.

  • Page 29: Meat Probe

    Care and Cleaning Convection Filter Optional Broil Pan The broil pan has a porcelain warning enamel finish. When you clean it, use a solution of detergent For your safety and proper oven performance, re-install and hot water. If the broil pan is the filter before using the oven to cook.

  • Page 30: Before You Call For Service

    Warm water and liquid detergent are all that are needed for cleaning. Remove stubborn spots with a non- 1. Replace the light bulb only with Dacor part number abrasive plastic mesh pad. To prevent scratching, do not 100429. See page 21 for ordering information.
  • Page 31 Before You Call for Service Problem May Be Caused By What to Do Flame is distorted, yellow or Burner ring or burner cap is dirty Clean and dry according to Care and Cleaning very large. or clogged. section. Burner parts not properly posi- Make sure burner is assembled according to the tioned.

  • Page 32: Warranty And Service

    Dacor’s Customer Service center is available 6:00 . – 5:00 . Pacific Time For warranty repairs or questions and for Dacor Distinctive Service (DDS) in the US and Canada Phone: (800) 793-0093, extension 2822 For non-warranty repairs or questions in the US and Canada...

  • Page 33: What Is Not Covered

    Failure of the product when used for commercial, other seller authorized by Dacor. business, rental or any application other than for resi- If your Dacor product fails to function within one year of dential consumer use. the original date of purchase, due to a defect in material •...
  • Page 34 Notes...
  • Page 35 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST-CLASS MAIL PERMIT NO 1600 CITY OF INDUSTRY CA POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE DACOR ATTN WARRANTY PROCESSING DEPT PO BOX 90070 CITY OF INDUSTRY CA 91715-9907...

  • Page 36: Warranty Information

    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:...

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