Dacor ER30GSCHNGH, ER30GSCHNG, ER30GSCHLPH, ER30GSCHLP, ER30GISCHNGH Owner’s Manual

The Life of the Kitchen?

USE AND CARE MANUAL

EPICURE ® 30-INCH GAS RANGE

For use with models ER30G and ER3OGI

PartNo. 106175 Rev. J

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

GETTING TO KNOW YOURRANGE ............................................ 4-5

SETTING UP YOUR RANGE ...................................................... 6-7

OPERATINGYOURRANGE..................................................... 8-13

CAREANDCLEANING....................................................... 14-1 7

BEFOREYou CALLFORSERVICE.......................................... 18-1 9

ACCESSORIES..................................................................... 19

WARRANTY AND SERVICE ........................................................ 20

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.

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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.

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nstructions

Installer: Leave these instructions with the appli-
ance.

Consumer: Read this use and care manual com-
pletely before using this appliance. Save it for future

reference. It contains important use and care infor-
mation. Keep your sales receipt or canceled check
in a safe place. Proof of original purchase date is
required for warranty service.

For service and warranty information, see
page 20.

If you have any questions (other than warranty
questions call:

Dacor Customer Service
[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 model and serial number ready. See page
5 for serial number location. Write the serial number

and purchase date below for reference.
Model number

Serial number

Important Information About

Safety Instructions

The Important Safety Instructions and warn-

ings in this manual are not meant to cover all pos-
sible problems and situations that can occur. Use
common sense and caution when installing, main-

taining or operating this or any other appliance.
Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team

about problems or situations that you do not under-
stand.

Safety Symbols and Labels

injury or death.

Date of purchase
Since Dacor continually improves the quality and

performance of our products, we may make changes

to the appliance without updating this manual.

READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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nstructions

General Safety Precautions

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

3recautions, including the following:

• 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

by a qualifted installer according to the accompanying

installation instructions. Have the installer show you
the location of the gas shut off valve and the electrical
outlet so that you know where and how to turn off the
gas supply and disconnect power to the 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 is off and the power cord to the range

is disconnected.

• Only use this range for cooking tasks expected of a
home appliance as outlined in this manual. This range
is not intended for commercial use. This appliance is

certified only for indoor use.

• DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACES OF THE RANGE
DURING OR IMMEDIATELYAFTER USE. After use,

make sure these surfaces have had sufficient time to

cool before touching them.

• In the interest of safety, keep the oven door shut
unless inserting or removing food from the oven or

when cleaning it.

• Do not operate the range without the backguard

attached. A fire hazard may result.

• Make sure individuals who use the range are able to

operate it properly.

• Never allow anyone, including children to sit, stand or

climb on any part of the range. Doing so may cause
damage, serious injury or death. 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.

• 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.

• Do not attempt to use this appliance in the event of a
power failure. If a power failure occurs while operating

the cooktop, turn all control knobs to the OFF position.

• Do not tamper with the controls. Do not adjust or alter

any part of the range unless specifically instructed to
do so in these instructions.

• Do not hang flammable or heat sensitive objects over

the range.

• Do not cover the burners and grates with anything
except properly selected utensils. Decorative covers
may cause a fire hazard or damage to the cooktop if a
burner is accidentally turned on with the cover in place.

• Do not heat unopened food containers such as baby
food jars and cans. Pressure build up may cause the
container to burst and cause injury.

• Keep flammable items, such as paper, cardboard
plastic a nd cloth away from the burners and other
hot surfaces. Do not allow pot holders to touch hot
surfaces or gas burners.

• Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using
the range. Do not allow clothing to come into contact
with the range and surrounding areas during and
immediately after use.

• Do not use towels or bulky cloth as pot holders.

• Use only dry pot holders when removing food and
cookware from the cooktop or oven. Wet pot holders

can cause steam burns.

• 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.

• To avoid the possibility of fire, do not leave the range
unattended when in use.

• Clean the range thoroughly before operating it for the
first time.

• Clean and maintain the range regularly as instructed in
the Care and Cleaning section of this manual. Keep

the entire range, ventilation filters and range hoods

free of grease that could catch fire.

• Use cookware only for its intended purpose. Check
the manufacture's recommendations before use to

determine if a utensil is suitable for use with a range.
Certain types of glass, ceramic and earthenware
are not suitable for use with a range. 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.

• Use extreme caution if adding water to food on a hot
cooktop or oven. The steam can cause serious burns

or scalds.

• Makesurethatallthecooktoppartsaredrybefore
lightingaburner.

• TurntheknobstotheOFFpositionpriorto removing
themfromthevalvestems.

• Donotusetheovenforstorage.

• Exercisecautionwhenopeningtheovendoor.Lethot
airorsteamescapebeforelookingorreachingintothe

oven.

• Thecooktopshouldneverbeoperatedwithoutthe
knobsortrimringsinplace.

• Foryoursafety,donotusetheoventocookwithout
theconvectionfilter(s)installed.Whenthefilterisnot
installed,thespinningfanbladesatthebackofthe
ovenareexposed.

• Donotallowfoodtositintheovenformorethanone
hourbeforeoraftercooking.Eatingspoiledfoodcan

resultinfoodpoisoning.

• Non-stickcoatings,whenheated,canbeharmfulto
birds.Removebirdstoaseparate,well-ventilated
roomduringcooking.

• Whendeepfat frying:

Becertainthatthepanislargeenoughtocontain

thedesiredvolumeoffoodwithoutoverflowcaused

bythebubblingofthefat.Neverleaveadeepfat
fryerunattended.

Avoidfryingmostorfrost-coveredfoods.Foods

withhighwatercontentmaycausespatteringor
spillingofthehotfat.

0 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.

• This appliance is equipped
with a three-prong _

grounding plug for your
protection against possible

electric shock hazards. ®
If only a two-prong outlet

is available, it is the
customer's responsibility
to have it replaced with
a dedicated, grounded

three-prong electrical outlet by a licensed electrician.

Do not under any circumstances:

0 Cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the

power cord.

0 Use an adapter plug.
0 Use an extension cord.

0 Use a power cord that is frayed or damaged.

Plug the cooktop into an electrical outlet with a
ground fault interrupter (GFI).

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 result.

d. Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:

0 You have a ClassABC extinguisher, and you

already know how to operate it.

0 The fire is small and contained in the area where it

started.
The fire department is being called.

0 You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.

• Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, etc.)
to remain on the range's surfaces. The porcelain finish

may stain.

• Never use the cooktop surface as a cutting board.

• 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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Partsof the Cooktop

BACKGUARD: Model ER30G comes standard with a

six inch backguard installed. Model ER30GI comes
standard with a low profile (1 3/4" inch) backguard.
The backguard protects the wall from the effects of

heat and splattering grease. Optional kits are avail-

able to change the size of the backguard for both

models. See the Accessories section.

SPILL TRAY: The spill tray catches any food that
falls through the cooktop grates.

GRATES: The porcelain coated cast iron grates sup-

port the cooking utensils during cooking. They are
removable to allow the area below and around the

burners to be cleaned easily.
BURNERS: See below for the size and location of

the different burners. The range generates a spark
to light the burner when you turn the knob to the

HIGH position.
BURNER CONTROL KNOBS: Use the knobs to turn

on the burners and adjust the flame size. The corre-
sponding knob illuminates when a burner is on. The
center knob operates the oven.

TRIH RINGS: Located behind each knob, they pre-

vent liquids from getting into the internal parts.

Grate Backguard

Spill tray

_'_ / Burner

Trim ring

control

knob

Model ER30G

Shown

Model ER30G (freestanding model) is equipped with

full size stainless steel side panels. Model ER30GI

is equipped with three inch deep side panels. It is

designed for installation in a recessed cabinet or

island.

Burner Locationsand Features

A. 1300 to 9500 BTU standard burner Special Cooktop Features

B. 1700 to 15000 BTU standard burner Perma-FlameTM: The Perma-Flame instant re-igni-

C. 800 to 18000 BTU dual burner tion 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.

SimmerSearT_: The dual burner is equipped with

Dacor's exclusive precision burner control system. It
allows you to cook with a wide range of heat set-
tings, from simmer to sear.

Parts of the Oven

Oven control knob Oven ON indicator light

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IR broil burner
Igniter

Rack support

Oven light

Temperature probe

Oven rack

Model and serial
number label (view

through crack

between door and

oven chamber)

OVEN RACKS: Each oven comes with three
chrome-plated adjustable oven racks.

RACK SUPPORTS: There are six rack positions
inside the oven chamber. The rack positions are
numbered from the bottom counting up.

OVEN CONTROL KNOB: Located in the center. Use

the oven control knob to turn on the oven. One knob

is used to control both the bake and broil burners. It
lights when the oven is on.

BAKE BURNER: Located below the floor of the
oven. It is the source of bottom heat.

CERAMIC INFRARED (IR) BROIL BURNER: The
infrared broil burner is the source of top heat. It is
mounted in the oven ceiling.

IR BROIL BURNER IGNITER: The igniter lights

the broil burner when broiling. It normally glows

orange from time to time during broil operation.

OVEN ON INDICATOR LIGHT: The oven ON
indicator light illuminates when the oven is on. The

light cycles on and off during normal use indicating

that the oven's burner control system is maintain-

ing a constant temperature. NOTE: When the power
plug is first connected, reconnected or after a power
outage, this light flashes on and off for about ten
seconds while the range's circuitry starts up. The
range is ready to use when the light stops flashing.

Oven light switch
Convection fan
switch

IR broil burner

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DOOR GASKET: The door gasket prevents heat

from escaping when the door is closed.
TEMPERATURE PROBE: The temperature probe

monitors the temperature inside the oven for the
oven's burner control system. To prevent improper
operation, do not cover it or do anything to damage

it.
CONVECTION FAN: The convection fan circulates

heated air through the oven chamber during the
convection cooking process. The convection filter
covers it. The CONVECTION FAN SWITCH, on the
right side of the control panel, turns the convection

fan on and off.

CONVECTION FILTER: The convection filter covers

the convection fan. It helps prevent the transfer of
taste from one food to another when you are cook-

ing a whole meal with the convection fan in use. It
also keeps the oven cleaner, especially when con-
vection baking or convection broiling. In addition, it
covers the moving convection fan blades for safety
purposes.

OVEN LIGHT: The oven light is located behind the
left oven rack supports. The light turns on or off
only when you flip the LIGHT SWITCH on the front
of the control panel. The bulbs are ::L2Vac, 20 Watt,
halogen.

Convection filter

Convection fan
(behind filter)

Door gasket
Bake burner

(below floor)

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Cooktop Assembly

The burner rings spread the flame evenly around

the burner cap. All burner parts must be properly

seated for proper burner lighting and operation.

To assemble the burners:

1. Remove the burner rings, burner caps and
grates from their shipping packages.

2. Install the burners as shown below. Gently twist
each piece back and forth after installation to

make sure it is properly seated. A small gap
below the burner ring is normal when installed
properly.

3. Gently set the grates on top of the spill tray. Put
the legs of each grate inside the corresponding
dimples.

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Ridge on bottom

STEP 3: Set inner
dual burner cap on

center of dual burner
base. Line up ridge

on bottom of cap

with pins on center of

burner base.

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STEP 2: Set outer
dual burner cap on
dual burner ring. Make

sure it is centered on
top.

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STEP 1: Install dual {.

up indentations on
bottom of burner ring

burner base. Line X,_

with pins on top of

burner ring on dual _ _ __
burner base.

ip_er burner cap

Outer burner cap

Burner ring

Pin on burner base

STEP 2: Install all
standard burner

caps. Ridge on

bottom of caps
must surround

top of ring.
STEP 1: Install

standard burner

rings on standard
burner bases. Put

holes on edge of
each ring over
the igniter. Center

tabs on bottom of
each ring in hole

in center of each

base.

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Ridge on bottom
of burner cap

Igniter hole

Burner ring -

top view

Igniter on burner base

Dual Burner Assembly

(left front burner only)

Standard Burner Assembly

(left rear, right front, right rear, burners)