Dacor OB36LP Maintance Manual
Discovery™ Outdoor Grill
Use and Care Manual
Models: OB36, OBS36, OB52, OBS52
Style varies. Model OB52 shown.
Table of Contents
Important Safety Instructions ................................ 1
Getting to Know Your Outdoor Grill ......................... 4
Setting Up Your Outdoor Grill ................................. 6
Operating Your Outdoor Grill .................................. 8
Care and Cleaning ...............................................17
Parts and Accessories ...........................................22
Before You Call for Service .................................... 22
Warranty and Service ........................................... 23
Warranty Card ........................................Back Cover
Part No. 102033 Rev. L
Tested in accordance with the latest edition of ANSI Z21.58 2006 ● CSA 1.6-2006 Standard for Outdoor Cooking Gas Appliances. In
Canada: Installations must be in accordance with the current CAN/CG A-B149.1. Natural Gas Installation Code CAN/CG A-B149.2. Propane Installation Code and/or local code.
© 2007 Dacor. all rights reserved.
Important Safety Instructions
INSTALLER: LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE
APPLIANCE.
CUSTOMER: READ THIS USE AND CARE MANUAL COMPLETELY
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE. SAVE IT FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT USE AND CARE INFORMATION.
For service and warranty information see page 23.
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. Pacic Time
Web site: www.dacor.com
Have the complete model and serial number for your
appliance available when you call. The numbers are found
on the product data label, located on the back of the unit.
Write these numbers below for future reference.
Important Information About
Safety Instructions
The Important Safety Instructions and warnings in
this manual cannot cover all possible problems and conditions that can occur. Use common sense and caution when
installing, maintaining or operating this appliance.
Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team about
problems or conditions that you don’t understand.
Safety Symbols and Labels
Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe personal
injury or death.
DANGER
Model number __________________________________
Serial number __________________________________
Date of purchase ________________________________
Since Dacor continuously improves the quality and performance of our products, we may need to make changes
to the appliance without updating this manual. Visit www.
dacor.com to download the latest version of this manual.
DANGER
If you smell gas:
1. Shut off gas to the appliance.
2. Extinguish any open flame.
3. Open the canopy.
4. If the odor continues, keep away from the appliance
and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire
department.
WARNING
WARNING - NEVER use this appliance as a space
heater to heat or warm a room. Doing so may result
in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the
appliance.
WARNING
NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages anywhere on
the appliance. Doing so blocks air flow and may cause
carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may
also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
Hazards or unsafe actions that COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe actions that COULD result in minor
personal injury or property damage.
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids
or vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
This outdoor cooking gas appliance is not intended to be
installed in or on a recreational vehicle and/or boats.
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
CAUTION
WARNING
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Important Safety Instructions
General Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of re, electric shock, serious injury or death, follow basic safety precautions, including the
following:
WARNING
• If the information in this manual is not followed
exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or death.
• If you receive a damaged product, immediately
contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or
operate an appliance that has been damaged or
dropped. Do not operate the rotisserie motor if it is
damaged or malfunctioning.
• Make sure that this appliance has been properly
installed 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 electrical outlet so that you know
where and how to turn off the gas supply and
disconnect power to the appliance.
• Use only the type of gas specified on the product
data label on the back of the unit.
• To prevent hazardous combustion by-products from
being drawn inside the house or building, keep the
appliance clear of fresh air inlets.
• Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance
unless specifically recommended in the literature
accompanying it. All other service should be done by
a qualified technician. Contact the Dacor Customer
Service Team for examination, repair or adjustment.
• Before performing any type of cleaning or service, or
moving the appliance, make sure that the gas supply
is turned off and the power plug is disconnected
from the electrical outlet.
• Do not install or use this appliance under
unprotected overhead combustible materials.
• In the event of a power failure, use only the Dacor
supplied match light tool or a long stemmed match.
• A MINIMUM clearance of 10 inches (25.4 cm) must
be maintained, above the countertop material, from
all combustible vertical materials on the sides and
behind the outdoor grill chassis and canopy.
• A MINIMUM clearance of 1 1/4 inches (3.2 cm) must
be maintained, above the countertop material, from
all non-combustible vertical materials on the sides
and behind the outdoor grill chassis and canopy.
• A MINIMUM clearance of 3/4 inch (1.9 cm) must be
maintained, from the bottom of the control panel to
any material for ventilation purposes. Failure to do
so will block air flow through the outdoor grill and
may cause carbon monoxide poisoning or improper
operation.
WARNING
• A MINIMUM clearance of 1/4 inch (6 mm) must be
maintained, inside the base enclosure below the
countertop material, from all vertical surfaces on the
sides of the appliance.
• Keep items that could explode, such as aerosol cans
away from the outdoor grill and burners. Do not
store flammable or explosive materials in adjacent
cabinets or areas.
• Use only the factory supplied gas regulator or a
Dacor approved replacement.
• On models OB52 and OBS52 equipped for use with
a LP tank, use only a two stage regulator on the gas
supply line.
• IMPORTANT: The outdoor grill and rotisserie motor
are both equipped with a three prong grounding
electrical plug to minimize the possibility of an
electric shock hazard from this appliance. They must
be plugged into a grounded, electrical outlet that
meets local code for use with outdoor appliances. It
is the responsibility of the customer to make sure
the correct type of outlet, meeting local code, is
installed. Do not under any circumstances:
◊ Cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord.
◊ Use an adapter plug.
◊ Use a power cord that is frayed or damaged.
• If using an extension cord, use only a grounded cord
approved for use outdoors. Use a cord that is as
short as possible. Avoid routing it through wet areas.
Three prong
grounding plug
Grounded
electrical outlet
for outdoor use
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Important Safety Instructions
WARNING
• Use this gas cooking appliance only outdoors. Do not
use it inside a building, garage or any other enclosed
area.
• Use this outdoor grill and the rotisserie motor only
for their intended use as described in this manual.
Use them only to cook food. They are not designed
for commercial, industrial or laboratory use.
• DO NOT TOUCH ANY OF THE COOKING SURFACES
DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE. After use,
make sure these surfaces have had sufficient time to
cool before touching them.
• To avoid the possibility of fire or burns, do not allow
clothing, potholders, towels or rags to come into
contact with hot surfaces during and immediately
after use. Do not wear loose or hanging apparel
while using the appliance. Do not use towels or bulky
cloth as pot holders.
• Do not hang flammable or heat sensitive objects
over the appliance.
• To avoid the possibility of fire, do not leave the
appliance unattended when in use.
• Exercise caution when opening the canopy. Let hot
air or steam escape before looking or reaching into
the appliance.
• Use only dry pot holders when removing food and
cookware from the appliance. Wet pot holders can
cause steam burns.
• Use extreme caution when adding water to food
when cooking. Steam can cause serious burns or
scalds.
• Clean and maintain the appliance regularly as
instructed in the Care and Cleaning section of this
manual. Keep the entire appliance free of grease
that could catch fire. Clean the appliance thoroughly
before operating it for the first time.
• Turn the knobs to the OFF position prior to removing
them from the valve stems.
• Make sure this appliance is used only by those
individuals who are able to operate it properly.
• Never allow anyone, including children to sit, stand
or climb on any part of the appliance. Doing so may
cause tipping, damage, serious injury or death.
• Do not leave children alone or unattended in the
area around the appliance. Do not allow children to
operate it, play with the controls, pull on the handle
or touch other parts.
• Do not store items of interest to children on top of
or above the appliance. Children could be burned or
injured while climbing on it.
• Do not use the outdoor grill for storage.
WARNING
• Make sure that all of the burner parts are dry before
lighting a side burner.
• Do not allow food to sit for more than one hour
before or after cooking. Eating spoiled food can
result in food poisoning.
• Keep flammable items, such as paper, cardboard,
plastic and cloth away from the burners and other
hot surfaces. Do not allow pot holders to touch hot
surfaces or gas burners.
• When deep fat frying:
◊ Be certain that the pan is large enough to con-
tain the desired volume of food without overow
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 ash point.
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
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
burned.
• DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish cloths or
towels - a violent steam explosion may result.
a. Use a re extinguisher ONLY if:
b. You have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you
already know how to operate it.
c. The re is small and contained in the area where
it started.
d. The re department is being called.
e. You can ght the re with your back to an exit.
• Non-stick coatings, when heated, can be harmful to
birds. Remove birds to a separate, well-ventilated
area during cooking.
CAUTION
• Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces,
etc.) to remain on the appliance’s surfaces. The
porcelain finish may stain.
• Never use the cooking surface as a cutting board.
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Getting to Know Your Outdoor Grill
P Rotisserie Rod with Forks: Put meat on the rotis-
Outdoor Grill Features
A Illumina™ Burner Control Knobs: Use the knobs to
light and adjust the heat level for the various burners. The
matching knob illuminates when a burner is on. The trim
rings B , located behind each knob, prevent liquids from
getting into the outdoor grill’s internal parts.
C Canopy: Covers the cooking surface. It holds heat in
for more efcient cooking.
D Drip Tray: The drip tray catches grease that drips
off of the food during cooking. It must always be in place
when the outdoor grill is in use. Check and/or clean it
before each use.
E Grates (grill compartment): The grates support the
food and cooking utensils during cooking. Remove them
for cleaning and to clean the area below them. The grates
are porcelain coated. They are also available with an
optional stainless steel nish.
F Flame Spreaders: The metal ame spreaders are
located below the grates inside the grill compartment.
They spread the heat from the burners evenly. Like the
grates, they can be removed for cleaning.
G Light Switch: Turns on the grill compartment lights.
H Lights: There are two temperature resistant halogen
lights to illuminate the grill compartment.
I Standard Burners: The standard burners are “U”
shaped to provide even heating. The outdoor grill generates a spark to light the burners when you turn the
corresponding burner control knob to the LIGHT/HIGH
position.
J Sear Burner (Models OBS36 and OBS52 only):
Located on the right side of the grill compartment. The
infrared (IR) sear burner provides a more intense heat
than the standard burners. Use it for searing in the natural juices when cooking meat. On models OB36 and OB52
a third standard burner takes its place.
K Side Burners (Models OB52 and OBS52 only):
Models OB52 and OBS52 are equipped with a set of two
“range type” burners on the left side. The side burners
allow you to cook foods best cooked in pots and pans to
free up space in the grill compartment.
L Side Burner Grate (Models OB52 and OBS52
only): The porcelain coated cast iron grate covers the
side burners and supports pots and pans.
M Rotisserie Burner: The infrared (IR) rotisserie burner
provides an intense heat for cooking meat placed on the
rotisserie rod and forks.
N Rotisserie Motor: Turns the food on the rotisserie rod
and forks during rotisserie cooking. It is removable.
O Rotisserie Motor Bracket: Holds the rotisserie motor
in place during rotisserie cooking.
serie rod to cook with the rotisserie. The adjustable forks
allow you to anchor the meat to the rod so that it does
not slip when the rod turns.
Q Smoker Box: The included smoker box allows you
to add a smoked avor to grilled foods using specially
treated wood chips. It is inserted into the grill compartment in place of one of the grates and can be shifted
around to various locations.
R Temperature Gauge: Monitors the temperature
inside the grill compartment.
T Warming Rack: Use the removable warming rack to
warm things like buns or rolls, or to keep cooked food
warm. NOTE: The warming rack is not for cooking cold
food. Always remove it when using the rotisserie burner.
Optional Grill Cart Features
Available for models OB36 and OBS36 only.
Shelves: The grill cart comes with two fold-down shelves
(not shown). They attach to the sides of the outdoor grill
chassis.
U Utility Drawers: Good for storing utensils and sup-
plies. Do not store aerosol cans or ammables in the
drawer.
V LP Tank Shelf: Used for holding the LP tank for out-
door grills equipped for LP tank use.
Outdoor Grill Features
Model
OB36 3 None None
OBS36 2 1 None
OB52 3 None 2
OBS52 2 1 2
Standard
Burners
Sear
Burner
Side
Burners
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Getting to Know Your Outdoor Grill
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compartment
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Models OB36 and OBS36
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Locking
wheels
Model OBC36 Grill Cart
(for OB36 and OBS36)
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compartment
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Models OB52 and OBS52
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J
Setting Up Your Outdoor Grill
Assembling the Cooktop
Grill Compartment Assembly
WARNING
• Failure to remove the plastic coating and packing
materials from the appliance before use will result in
a fire hazard.
• To avoid a suffocation hazard, keep all plastic and
packing materials out of reach of children.
• To avoid the risk of fire, explosion or carbon
monoxide poisoning, do not attempt to use your
outdoor grill without the flame spreaders, grates and
burners completely and properly assembled.
• For proper operation the outdoor grill must be level
during use.
1. Before using the outdoor grill for the rst time,
remove the plastic coating from all of the outside
surfaces of the outdoor grill. Remove any excess glue
from the surfaces using Dacor Stainless Steel cleaner
(included with your outdoor grill).
2. Open the canopy.
3. Put the ame spreaders over the top of the burners
inside the grill compartment. Rest them on the lower
shelves toward the front and rear. The lighting holes
go toward the bottom. If the outdoor grill is equipped
with a sear burner, put one of the larger ame spreaders over it.
4. Put the grates over the top of the ame spreaders,
resting the ends on the upper shelves toward the front
and back of the compartment.
5. Make sure the grates and ame spreaders lie at and
that there is nothing beneath them.
6. Mount the warming rack on the pins near the top of
the compartment.
7. Insert the drip tray into the slot below the burners.
Push it all the way in until it stops.
Side Burners (Models OB52 and OBS52)
1. Place the burner heads over the burner bases. Line up
the notches on the side of each burner head with the
pins on each burner base.
2. Put the burner caps over the top of the burner heads.
The notches on the bottom line up with the pins on
the burner base. Gently twist each cap back and forth
to make sure it seats completely.
3. Gently set the grate on top of the side burner cooktop. Line up the legs with the corresponding dimples.
The side burner cover goes over the top of the grate
and helps keep the side burner clean when not in use.
Electrical Requirements
WARNING
• Connect the power cords for this outdoor cooking
gas appliance only to an electrically grounded outlet
that meets local codes for outdoor appliances. In
the absence of local codes, the electrical outlet
must meet National Electric Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
or Canadian Electrical Code Standards for outdoor
appliances.
• Keep any electrical supply cords and the fuel supply
hose away from any heated surfaces and sharp
edges. Keep the power cords dry and up off of the
ground.
• The outdoor grill and the rotisserie motor are
equipped with three prong grounding plugs
mize the possibility of an electric shock hazard from
this appliance
electrical outlet equipped for use with outdoor appliances that is protected by a minimum 15 Amp. circuit
breaker or fuse.
• Dacor highly recommends installing a dedicated
electrical outlet for your outdoor grill according to the
requirements above.
. Plug them only into a three prong
to mini-
Electrical Connection
Electrical Connection for Built-in Installations:
• Connect the power cord from the outdoor grill to
an electrical outlet that meets the above requirements. An outlet equipped with a ground fault interrupter (GFI) is highly recommended whether or not
it is required by local code. GFI electrical outlets are
designed to minimize the risk of injury due to an electric shock.
Electrical Connection for Dacor Cart Installations:
The Dacor OBC36 grill cart is designed for a custom
t with OB36 and OBS36 series grills. The grill cart is
equipped with a GFI type electrical outlet.
1. Connect the outdoor grill power cord to the electrical
outlet located on the back wall at the back of the LP
tank compartment.
2. Pull open the cover on the cart power input plug and
connect an extension cord (15 Amp. minimum).
3. Connect the other end of the extension cord to a
grounded three prong electrical outlet equipped for
use with outdoor appliances that meets the requirements above.
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Side burner
cap
Side burner
Side burner
Grill compartment
grates
Setting Up Your Outdoor Grill
Side burner assembly:
OB52, and OBS52 only
Side burner cover
head
base
Side burner grate
Flame spreaders
Drip tray
Warming rack
Outdoor Grill Assembly - Model OBS52 shown
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