Dacor DR30DNGH, DR30DLPH, DR30DNG, DR30DLP Owner’s Manual

The Life of the Kitchen?

USE AND CARE MANUAL

DISTINCTIVE RANGE

For use with models DR30D and DR3OD-C

Part No. 106768 Rev. B

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................. 1-3

GETTING TO KNOW YOURRANGE ............................................ 4-6

SETTINGUPYOURRANGE......................................................... 7

OPERATING THE COOKTOP ..................................................... 8-9

OPERATING THE OVEN ...................................................... 10-21

COOKING TIPS .................................................................... 22

CAREANDCLEANING....................................................... 23-28

REPLACEMENT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ....................................... 29

BEFOREYou CALLFORSERVICE.......................................... 30-31

WARRANTYANDSERVICE........................................................ 32

WARRANTY CARD ...................................................... BACK COVER

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To Our Valued Customer:

Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor _products! Our unique combination of features, style and
performance make us The Life of the Kitchen ", and a great addition to your home.

In order to familiarize yourself with the controls, functions, and full potential of your new Distinctive Appliance, we

suggest that you thoroughly read this use and care manual, beginning with the Important Safety Instructions
section.

All Dacor appliances are designed and manufactured with quality and pride, while working within the framework of our

company value. Should you ever experience a problem with your product, please first check the Before You Call for
Service section of this manual for guidance. It provides useful suggestions and remedies prior to calling for service.

Valuable customer input helps us to continuously improve our products and services, so please feel free to contact
our Customer Service Team for assistance with any of your product support needs.

Dacor Customer Service Team

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Thank you for choosing Dacor for your home. We are a company built by families for families and we are dedicated
to serving yours. We are confident that your new Dacor product wil! deliver a high level of performance and
enjoyment for many years to come.

Sincerely,

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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: [phone] (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

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

WARNING

CAUTION

Prod uct

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.

WARNING

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

nstructions

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your range, follow basic safety precautions,
including the following:

[ DANGER

electrical devices including the telephone in your

bu Iding

• From a neighbors phone, immediately call the gas
supplier Follow the gas supplier s instructions,

, you Cannot €ontact the gas supplier, call the fire

department,

IMPORTANT: To avoid the pos q

fire,do not st0re 0r Use c0mbust ble; flammable or

explosive Vapors liquids(sUch as gas01ine)inside

or in the vicinity of this or any other appliancel Ais0

keep items that could exp!ode, such as aerosol cans
away from the burners and theoven Do not store

WARNING

contact your dealer or buildec Do not install or use
a damaged appliance:

, Make sure that the range has been propeMy

installed and grounded bya qualified installer

according to the accompanying installation

instrUctions:Have the installer show you the
location of the gas shutoff 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.

• prevent the Unit fr0m tipping f0rWard and
provide a stable installation, the unit must be

secured in place withthe ant-tipdevice (seethe

installation instructions pr0vided with this range):

DonOt install, repair, or replace anypart Of the

range unless sPecifically recommended in the
literature accompanying it, A qualified service

technician should perform al other service
Before performing any type of service, make sure

that the gas supply and electrical power t0 the

range is turned off

• Onlyuse the range for C00king tasks expected

a home appliance as outlined in this manual This

range is not intended f0r commercial use.

, Never all0w anyone, including ch Idren 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 t0 use this appliance in the event 0f

a p0wer failure:

D0 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 forthe locationof the various air
vents (slots).

• Do not cover the burners and grates with anything

except properly selected utensils.Decorative covers
may cause a firehazard or damage to the range if

a burner is accidentallyturned on with the cover in
place.

• Turn the knobs to the "OFF" positionpriorto

removing them from the valve stems.

• Keep flammable items, such as paper, cardboard,

plasticand cloth away from the burners and other
hot surfaces. Do not place such items inthe 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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WARNING

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 suitab e 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 ndividuals 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 regu arly 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.

• 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:

a. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie

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.

b. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be

burned.

c. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish cloths or

towels - a violent steam explosion may -esult.

d. Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:

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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Parts of the Oven

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(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. The door latches for your safety. There are very high temperatures
inside the oven during the self clean cycle.

[] Broil element The broil element is located on the ceiling of the oven chamber. It is the

source of top heat.

[] Oven light There is a light inside the oven chamber so that you can easily see the food

inside. Press the light key on the control panel to turn it on. The bulb is
12 volt, 20 Watt, halogen.

[] Convection filter The convection filter covers the convection fan. It helps prevent the

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.

[] Convection element The convection element heats the air that is blown into the oven chamber

by the convection fan during the convection cooking process. The convection

filter covers it,

[] Convection fan The convection fan blows heated air into the oven chamber during the con-

vection cooking process. The convection filter covers it.

[] Bake element Hidden below the floor of the oven chamber is the bake element. It is the

source of bottom heat.

[] Air intake/Exhaust slots The range draws air in through the intake slots to cool its internal parts. The

air comes out through the exhaust slot at the bottom of the oven. Do not
block or cover the air intake or exhaust slots.

[] Meat probe connector When you use the meat probe, insert the skewer into the meat and plug the

other end into this connector. See the Using the Meat Probe section on
page 18 for proper operation.

[] 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

the adjustable oven racks.

[] Door gasket The door gasket prevents heat from escaping when the door is closed.

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[] 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. Also includes the SELF CLEAN and PROBE keys.

[] CANCEL. SECURE key Use this key to turn off your oven. This key sets all temperature settings

back to zero and turns off any features (except the timer) that are currently
in use. It also activates the lock-out feature.

[] Display The control panel display provides various types of information about the

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.

[] Number keypad The number keypad is used to set the temperature, cook time or the clock.

See Operating the Oven.

[] Delay timed cooking Use these keys to set the oven to turn on or off automatically at a later

keys time. See page 16 for instructions.

[] TIMER keys Use the TIMER 1 and TIMER 2 keys to time an event. The two timers

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.

[] CLOCK key Use this key to set the clock. See page 10.
[] Light key Located on the number keypad. If you need to turn the oven light on or off,

press the light key.

[] Sabbath key (#) Use this key to start Sabbath mode. See page 20.

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Convection Bake Broil Roast Meat Door lock Timer Self clean Timer numbers

probe (self clean)

Display Symbols

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[] Burner Use the knobs to turn on the

control knobs burners and adjust the flame size.

[] Trim rings Located behind each knob. They

[] Spill tray The spill tray catches any food

[] Grates

[] Backguard

] Burners

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.

The porcelain coated cast iron
grates support the cooking utensils
during cooking. They are

removable to allow the area below
and around the burners to be

cleaned easily.
The range comes standard with a

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.
The range generates a spark to

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.

Burner Locations

[] 1300 to 9500 BTU standard burner
[] 1700 to 15,000 BTU standard burner

[] 800 to 18,500 BTU SimmerSear burner

Special Cooktop Features

Perma-Flame'M: 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'M: 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,

WARNING

Standard Burner Assembly

1. Install the standard burner rings on the standard
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.

2. Install the standard burner caps. The ridge on the
bottom of each cap must surround the top of each

ring.

Remove the burner rings, burner caps and grates from

their shipping packages.

SimmerSear Burner Assembly

1. Install the SimmerSear burner ring on top of the
SimmerSear burner base. Line up the indentations on

the bottom of the ring with the pins on the base.

2. Set the outer SimmerSear burner cap on top of the
burner ring. Make sure it is centered on top.

3. Set the inner SimmerSear burner cap on the center of

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

Outer burner

cap

Burner

Ridge on bottom

of burner cap

i:!!iron

base

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.

Pin on burner base

SimmerSear Burner

Assembly

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LightingA Burner

WARNING

WARNING

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.

Each burner control knob has a small diagram _ O
next to it with an indicator light that tells you

which burner it operates. O O

1. To light a burner, push in gently on the knob and turn
it counter-clockwise to the HIGH position. The igniter

will spark (click) repeatedly until the gas ignites. The

burner should light within four seconds.

2. Once the burner is lit, set the flame height to the

desired level by rotating the control knob further
counterclockwise, then place the utensil on the grate.

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Burner knob symbols

OFF HIGH LOW

IMPORTANT

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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