Dacor DR30D-C User Manual
Use and Care Manual
Distinctive Range
For use with models DR30D and DR30D-C
Part No. 106768 Rev. B
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Important Safety Instructions
Installer: Leave these instructions with the appliance.
Consumer: Read this use and care manual completely
before using this appliance. Save it for future reference.
It contains important use and care information. Keep your
sales receipt or canceled check. Proof of original purchase
date is required for warranty service.
For service and warranty information, see page 32.
If you have any questions (other than warranty questions)
call:
Dacor Customer Service
Phone: (800) 793-0093 (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday — Friday 6:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time
Web site: www.Dacor.com
Have the complete model and serial number for your
range ready. The product model and serial number label
can be seen through the grill below the control panel, on
the right side. Write these numbers below for easy access.
Product model and serial number label,
located inside unit, behind grill
About Safety Instructions
The Important Safety Instructions and warnings in
this manual are not meant to cover all possible problems
and situations that can occur. Use common sense and
caution when installing, maintaining or operating this or
any other appliance.
Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team about
problems or situations that you do not understand.
Safety Symbols and Labels
DANGER
Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe personal
injury or death.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in
severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in
minor personal injury or property damage.
Product rating
label location
Model number ______________________________
Serial number ______________________________
Date of purchase____________________________
At Dacor, we continuously improve the quality and
performance of all our products. As a result, we may need
to make changes to this appliance without updating these
instructions.
Visit www.Dacor.com to download the latest version of
this manual.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some
by-products that are on the list of substances which
are known by the State of California to cause cancer or
reproductive harm. California law requires businesses
to warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances. To minimize exposure to these substances,
always operate this unit according to the use and care
manual, ensuring you provide good ventilation when
cooking with gas.
WARNING
WARNING - NEVER use this appliance as a space
heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result
in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the
appliance.
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 cause carbon
monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also
trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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
IMPORTANT: If you smell gas:
Do not use or light any appliance.•
Do not touch any electrical switch or use any •
electrical devices including the telephone in your
building.
From a neighbors phone, immediately call the gas •
supplier. Follow the gas supplier’s instructions.
If you cannot contact the gas supplier, call the fire •
department.
IMPORTANT: To avoid the possibility of explosion or
fire, do not store or use combustible, flammable or
explosive vapors and liquids (such as gasoline) inside
or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Also
keep items that could explode, such as aerosol cans
away from the burners and the oven. Do not store
flammable or explosive materials in adjacent cabinets
or areas.
WARNING
If you receive a damaged product, immediately •
contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use
a damaged appliance.
Make sure that the range has been properly •
installed and grounded by a qualified installer
according to the accompanying installation
instructions. Have the installer show you the
location of the gas shut off valve and the circuit
breaker panel or fuse box so that you know where
and how to turn off the gas supply and power to
the range.
To prevent the unit from tipping forward and to •
provide a stable installation, the unit must be
secured in place with the anti-tip device (see the
installation instructions provided with this range).
Do not install, repair, or replace any part of the •
range unless specifically recommended in the
literature accompanying it. A qualified service
technician should perform all other service.
Before performing any type of service, make sure •
that the gas supply and electrical power to the
range is turned off.
Only use the range for cooking tasks expected of •
a home appliance as outlined in this manual. This
range is not intended for commercial use.
Never allow anyone, including children to sit, stand •
or climb on any part of the range, including the
door. Doing so may cause tipping, damage, serious
injury or death.
Do not attempt to use this appliance in the event of •
a power failure.
Do not tamper with the controls.•
WARNING
Do not operate the cooktop without the knobs and •
trim rings in place.
To avoid the possibility of fire, do not leave the •
range unattended when using the cooktop.
NEVER block or cover any vents, slots or passages •
anywhere inside the oven or on the outside of the
range. Doing so blocks airflow through the oven
and cooktop and may cause carbon monoxide
poisoning or fire. See the Getting to Know Your
Range section for the location of the various air
vents (slots).
Do not cover the burners and grates with anything •
except properly selected utensils. Decorative covers
may cause a fire hazard or damage to the range if
a burner is accidentally turned on with the cover in
place.
Turn the knobs to the “• OFF” position prior to
removing them from the valve stems.
Keep flammable items, such as paper, cardboard, •
plastic and cloth away from the burners and other
hot surfaces. Do not place such items in the oven.
Do not allow pot holders to touch hot surfaces or
gas burners.
Do not use the oven for storage.•
Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using •
the range. Do not allow clothing to come into
contact with the interior of the oven or the cooktop
and surrounding areas during and immediately
after use.
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 fat.
Never leave a deep fat fryer unattended.
Avoid frying moist or frost-covered foods. Foods ▪
with high water content may cause spattering or
spilling of the hot fat.
Heat fat slowly, and stir together any ▪
combination of oils and fats prior to applying
heat. Utilize a deep fat frying thermometer to
avoid heating the fat to temperatures above the
flash point.
DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACES OF THE OVEN OR •
COOKTOP DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE.
Do not store items of interest to children on top of •
or above the range. Children could be burned or
injured while climbing on the appliance.
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
Use cookware only for its intended purpose. Check •
the manufacturer’s recommendations before use
to determine if a utensil is suitable for use on
a cooktop or in an oven. Certain types of glass,
ceramic and earthenware are not suitable for use
on a cooktop. Personal injury or damage may result
from the improper use of cookware.
Select cookware carefully. Use utensils of the •
proper size, material and construction for the
particular type of cooking being done. Utensils need
to be large enough to contain the desired quantity
of food without boil-overs or spill-overs. Choose
pans with easy to hold handles that will stay cool
while cooking. Do not use utensils with loose
handles. Avoid using pans that are too heavy to lift
safely.
Before using glazed cookware, such as glass, •
ceramic or earthenware, check the manufacturer’s
temperature and usage recommendations.
Glazed cookware that is not designed for high heat •
use may crack or break, causing a spill or burn
hazard.
Exercise caution when opening the oven door. Let •
hot air or steam escape before looking or reaching
into the oven.
Use extreme caution if adding water to food on a •
hot cooktop or in the oven. The steam can cause
serious burns or scalds.
Use only dry pot holders when removing food •
and cookware from the cooktop or oven. Wet pot
holders can cause steam burns.
Make sure that all the cooktop parts are dry before •
lighting a burner.
Do not heat eggs or unopened food containers such •
as baby food jars and cans. Pressure build up may
cause them to burst and cause injury.
For your safety, do not use the oven to cook •
without the convection filter installed. When the
filter is not installed, the spinning fan blades at the
back of the oven are exposed.
Do not leave children alone or unattended in the •
area around the range. Do not allow children to
play with the controls, pull on the handle or touch
other parts of the range.
Make sure individuals who use the range are able •
to operate it properly.
Clean the range thoroughly before operating it for •
the 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.
WARNING
Non-stick coatings, when heated, can be harmful to •
birds. Remove birds to a separate, well-ventilated
room during cooking.
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE
EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie a.
sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE
CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not
go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be b.
burned.
DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish cloths or c.
towels - a violent steam explosion may result.
Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:d.
You have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you ▪
already know how to operate it.
The fire is small and contained in the area ▪
where it started.
The fire department is being called. ▪
You can fight the fire with your back to an exit. ▪
CAUTION
Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, •
etc.) to remain on the range’s surfaces. The
finishes may stain.
Never use the cooktop surface as a cutting board.•
Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp •
object such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp
objects may scratch the range’s surfaces.
Do not line the oven with aluminum foil or other •
materials. These items can melt or burn up during
self cleaning and cause permanent damage to the
oven.
Do not leave oven racks, the convection filter, the •
meat probe or any other items in the oven during
self cleaning. Damage to the items or the oven
itself will occur.
Do not leave objects, such as aluminum foil, the •
meat probe, cookie sheets, etc. on the bottom of
the oven. Objects left on the bottom of the oven
may cause damage.
Do not allow the the broil element on the oven •
ceiling to become covered up by cookie sheets,
aluminum foil, pots, pans, etc. Covering them could
cause the heating elements to over-heat, damaging
the oven.
Do not expose the knobs or trim rings to direct •
flame, hot utensils or other sources of heat.
Always ensure that the light fixture lens cover is in •
place when using the oven. The lens cover protects
the light bulb from breakage caused by high oven
temperatures or mechanical shock.
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1
2
3
4
5
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Parts of the Oven
Getting to Know Your Range
A
J
B
C
K
D
E F G
L
M
(below oven floor)
H
(at bottom of door)
J
N
J
Control panel The control panel consists of keys and a display. Use the control panel to
A
Self clean latch The self clean latch automatically locks the oven door during the self clean
B
Broil element The broil element is located on the ceiling of the oven chamber. It is the
C
Oven light There is a light inside the oven chamber so that you can easily see the food
D
Convection filter The convection filter covers the convection fan. It helps prevent the
E
Convection element The convection element heats the air that is blown into the oven chamber
F
Convection fan The convection fan blows heated air into the oven chamber during the con-
G
Bake element Hidden below the floor of the oven chamber is the bake element. It is the
H
Air intake/Exhaust slots The range draws air in through the intake slots to cool its internal parts. The
J
Meat probe connector When you use the meat probe, insert the skewer into the meat and plug the
K
L
M
N
Oven rack Your oven comes with a set of three racks.
Rack supports There are six sets of rack supports inside the oven chamber. They support
Door gasket The door gasket prevents heat from escaping when the door is closed.
control all the oven’s features (sometimes called modes).
cycle. The door latches for your safety. There are very high temperatures
inside the oven during the self clean cycle.
source of top heat.
inside. Press the light key on the control panel to turn it on. The bulb is
12 volt, 20 Watt, halogen.
transfer of taste from one food to another when you are cooking a whole
meal. It also keeps the oven cleaner and covers the moving fan blades for
safety purposes.
by the convection fan during the convection cooking process. The convection
filter covers it.
vection cooking process. The convection filter covers it.
source of bottom heat.
air comes out through the exhaust slot at the bottom of the oven. Do not
block or cover the air intake or exhaust slots.
other end into this connector. See the Using the Meat Probe section on
page 18 for proper operation.
the adjustable oven racks.
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Getting to Know Your Range
1 2
Control Panel Layout
P R S T U
V W WX Y Z
START key When you use the various features (or modes) on your oven, select the
P
Cooking mode keypad Select the type of cooking you want to perform by pressing one of the cook-
R
CANCEL · SECURE key Use this key to turn off your oven. This key sets all temperature settings
S
Display The control panel display provides various types of information about the
T
Number keypad The number keypad is used to set the temperature, cook time or the clock.
U
Delay timed cooking
V
keys
TIMER keys Use the TIMER 1 and TIMER 2 keys to time an event. The two timers
W
CLOCK key Use this key to set the clock. See page 10.
X
Light key Located on the number keypad. If you need to turn the oven light on or off,
Y
Sabbath key (#) Use this key to start Sabbath mode. See page 20.
Z
cooking mode first, then press the START key. Also, use the START key to
start the timers. See Operating the Oven.
ing mode keys. Also includes the SELF CLEAN and PROBE keys.
back to zero and turns off any features (except the timer) that are currently
in use. It also activates the lock-out feature.
oven, including the current time (once the clock is set), the current cook
settings and the cooking temperature. See below for the symbols that
appear on the display.
See Operating the Oven.
Use these keys to set the oven to turn on or off automatically at a later
time. See page 16 for instructions.
operate separately from each other. You can use them even if the oven is
not in use. They do not turn the oven on or off. See page 16.
press the light key.
Convection Timer Self clean Timer numbersBake Broil Roast
Meat
probe
Display Symbols
Door lock
(self clean)
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G
H
H
J
About the Cooktop
Getting to Know Your Range
Burner
A
control knobs
Trim rings Located behind each knob. They
B
Spill tray The spill tray catches any food
C
Grates The porcelain coated cast iron
D
Backguard The range comes standard with a
E
Burners The range generates a spark to
F
Use the knobs to turn on the
burners and adjust the flame size.
The indicator above each knob
illuminates when a burner is on.
prevent liquids from getting into
the range’s internal parts.
that falls through the cooktop
grates.
grates support the cooking utensils
during cooking. They are
removable to allow the area below
and around the burners to be
cleaned easily.
three inch backguard installed. It
protects the wall from the effects
of heat and splattering grease. An
optional six inch and a nine inch
backguard are also available as
well as island style trim.
light the burner when you turn the
knob to “HIGH”. Gaskets around
the underside of the burner bases
prevent spilled liquids from leaking
into the range’s internal parts.
D
E
C
F
B
A
Burner Locations
G 1300 to 9500 BTU standard burner
H 1700 to 15,000 BTU standard burner
J 800 to 18,500 BTU SimmerSear burner
Special Cooktop Features
Perma-Flame™: The Perma-Flame instant re-ignition
feature automatically re-lights a burner quickly if it goes
out. With Perma-Flame, your cooking experience is
uninterrupted because the flame is re-ignited at the same
level as when it went out.
Smart Flame™: Smart Flame technology reduces the
temperature under the fingers of the porcelain-coated
cast iron grates. 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.
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Setting Up Your Range
Cooktop Assembly
WARNING
Assemble the burners and grates only when the •
cooktop is cool.
If you have the optional Dacor grill or griddle, •
installing the range knobs in the wrong position may
result in damage to it.
Remove the burner rings, burner caps and grates from
their shipping packages.
SimmerSear Burner Assembly
Install the SimmerSear burner ring on top of the 1.
SimmerSear burner base. Line up the indentations on
the bottom of the ring with the pins on the base.
Set the outer SimmerSear burner cap on top of the 2.
burner ring. Make sure it is centered on top.
Set the inner SimmerSear burner cap on the center of 3.
the burner base. Line up the ridge on the bottom of
the cap with the pins on the center of the base.
Ridge on bottom of on
inner burner cap
Standard Burner Assembly
Install the standard burner rings on the standard 1.
burner bases. Match the different sizes. Put the hole
on the edge of each ring over the igniter. Center the
tabs on the bottom of each ring in the hole in the
center of each base.
Install the standard burner caps. The ridge on the 2.
bottom of each cap must surround the top of each
ring.
Ridge on bottom
of burner cap
Igniter
hole
Burner
ring
Igniter on
burner base
Outer burner
Pin on burner base
SimmerSear Burner
Assembly
cap
Burner
ring
Standard Burner
Assembly
Grate Installation
Gently set the grates on top of the spill tray. Put the legs
of each grate into the corresponding dimples.
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Operating the Cooktop
Selecting the Cookware
WARNING
To avoid burns and scalding, always turn pan •
handles to a position where they cannot be easily
hit. Also, handles should not extend over adjacent
burners.
Always set utensils gently onto the grates and •
center them so that they are well-balanced.
Do not drag cookware across the grates. Sliding •
may damage the finish. Lift utensils to reposition
them. Do not drop them on the grate.
Cookware with rough bottoms can cause permanent •
damage to the coated surfaces on the grates.
To avoid burns or a fire hazard, reduce the flame •
level if it extends beyond the bottom of the utensil.
Flames extending up the sides are potentially
dangerous.
For overall safety and best cooktop performance, select
the correct cooking utensil for the food being cooked.
Improperly selected cooking utensils will not cook evenly
or efficiently.
Use cookware that:
Has flat, smooth bottoms.•
Is well balanced.•
Has tight fitting lids to keep heat, odors and steam in.•
Lighting A Burner
WARNING
To avoid the chance of fire, explosion or carbon •
monoxide poisoning, do not attempt to use your
cooktop without the burners completely and
properly assembled (see page 7). The burner rings
spread the flame evenly around the burner caps.
The burner rings must be properly seated for proper
burner lighting and operation.
In the interest of safety, always light the burner •
before putting the cooking utensil on the grate.
Turn the burner knob to the OFF position before
removing the utensil. Always check the position of
the control knobs to make sure the cooktop is off
when you are finished cooking.
Do not turn the knob farther than the • HIGH
position until lit. Doing so may result in a burst
of flame that could cause burns or damage to the
surrounding area.
Do not touch any part of the burner while the •
igniter is sparking. An electrical shock could result.
Never light the burners with a match or other open •
flame.
Always check to make sure all control knobs are in •
the OFF position when you are finished cooking.
If the gas does not ignite after four seconds •
or if the flame goes out and gas escapes when
attempting to light a burner, turn the knob to the
OFF position. Open a window and allow at least five
minutes for the gas to dissipate. Then, repeat the
lighting procedure.
Each burner control knob has a small diagram
next to it with an indicator light that tells you
which burner it operates.
To light a burner, push in gently on the knob and turn 1.
it counter-clockwise to the HIGH position. The igniter
will spark (click) repeatedly until the gas ignites. The
burner should light within four seconds.
Once the burner is lit, set the flame height to the 2.
desired level by rotating the control knob further
counterclockwise, then place the utensil on the grate.
IMPORTANT
Avoid spills as much as possible. The porcelain
surfaces of the grates, spill trays and burner caps are
acid-resistant but not acid-proof. Some foods can cause
permanent damage if allowed to remain on porcelain
surfaces.
Burner knob symbols
OFF HIGH
8
LOW
Operating the Cooktop
IMPORTANT
The flame should burn evenly around the perimeter •
of the burner, except underneath each grate support
finger, where the flame height is reduced by Dacor’s
Smart-Flame feature. A normal flame is steady
and blue in color. Foreign material in the gas line,
especially in new construction, may cause an orange
flame during initial operation. The orange color will
disappear with further use. Small yellow tips on the
ends of the flames are normal when using LP gas.
If the flame is not even around the edge of the •
burner, wait for the cooktop to cool and check to
make sure the burner is assembled properly (see
page 7).
When the cooktop is cool the igniter may continue •
to spark if the control knob is set to the LOW
position. The burner will stop sparking when warm.
The tendency to spark when cold can be reduced
by operating the burner at a higher flame setting
for about 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, lower the
flame to cook. The burner will also warm up faster
if a utensil is placed on the grate. The igniter will
also spark automatically if the flame is distorted
by a draft or by the household ventilation system.
Eliminate any drafts or reduce the ventilation blower
speed to reduce this type of problem.
To keep the burners operating properly, keep the •
burner igniters, burner rings and burner caps clean
and dry. See Care and Cleaning starting on page
23. Dirty or wet igniters will result in constant
sparking, even if there is a flame present.
Cooktop Tips
For superior cooking performance and to save energy:
Reduce the flame height to the minimum level neces-•
sary to perform the desired cooking process. Food
cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil as it does at a
vigorous, rolling boil. A higher boil than is necessary
wastes energy, cooks away moisture and causes a
loss in food flavor and nutrients.
Dacor’s SimmerSear burner allows you greater preci-•
sion control of the flame.
Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in •
utensils made of materials that are poor conductors of
heat, such as glass, ceramic and cast iron. Reduce the
flame height until it covers approximately 1/3 of the
utensil diameter to ensure even heating and reduce
scorching.
Minimize the amount of liquid or fat to reduce cooking •
times.
Use a timer rather than repeatedly removing the lid to •
check food. Doing so will decrease cooking time and
save energy.
Thaw foods prior to cooking to reduce cooking time.•
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