Dacor Obs52ng, Obs52lp, Obs36lp, Ob52lp, Obs36ng Owner's Manual
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Epicure® Outdoor Grill
Use and Care Manual
Models: OB36, OBS36, OB52, OBS52, OBSB162
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 ....................................23
Warranty and Service ........................................... 24
Warranty Card ........................................Back Cover
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.
Part No. 102033 Rev. J
© 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.
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 24.
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.
Model Number __________________________________
Serial Number __________________________________
If you smell gas:
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable liquids
or vapors in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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.
DANGER
Shut off gas to the appliance.1.
Extinguish any open flame.2.
Open the canopy.3.
If the odor continues, keep away from the appliance 4.
and immediately call your gas supplier or your fire
department.
WARNING
WARNING
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.
Important Information About
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.
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
DANGER
Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe personal
injury or death.
WARNING
Hazards or unsafe actions that COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
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
WARNING
CALIFORNIA
PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
CAUTION
Hazards or unsafe actions that COULD result in minor
personal injury or property damage.
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 (254 mm) must •
be maintained, above the countertop material, from
all combustible vertical materials on the sides and
behind the outdoor grill chassis and canopy.
On all models except OBSB162, a MINIMUM •
clearance of 1 1/4 inches (32 mm) must be
maintained, above the countertop material, from all
non-combustible vertical materials on the sides and
behind the outdoor grill chassis and canopy.
On model OBSB162, a MINIMUM clearance of 2 •
inches (51 mm) must be maintained, above the
countertop material, from all non-combustible
vertical materials on the sides and behind the
outdoor grill chassis and canopy.
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, except on model OBSB162.
On model OBSB162 a minimum clearance of 1/4 inch
(6 mm) must be maintained in back and 1/16 inch
on the sides.
A MINIMUM clearance of 3/4 inch (19 mm) 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.
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.
Use a re extinguisher ONLY if:a.
You have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you b.
already know how to operate it.
The re is small and contained in the area where c.
it started.
The re department is being called. d.
You can ght the re with your back to an exit.e.
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
O Rotisserie Motor Bracket: Holds the rotisserie motor
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, OBS52 and
OBSB162): Models OB52 and OBS52 are equipped with
a set of two “range type” burners on the left side. Model
OBSB162 is a stand alone set of side burners. 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, OBS52 and
OBSB162): 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.
in place during rotisserie cooking.
P Rotisserie Rod with Forks: Put meat on the rotis-
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
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.
Warming Drawer: Model OBCW52 is equipped with a
warming drawer in place of one of the utility drawers. It
keeps food warm until you are ready to serve.
Outdoor Grill Features
Model
OB36 3 None None
OBS36 2 1 None
OB52 3 None 2
OBS52 2 1 2
OBSB162 None None 2
Standard
Burners
Sear
Burner
Burners
Outdoor Grill Cart Features
Model
OBC36
OBC52
OBCW52
For Use With
Models
OB36/
OBS36
OB52/
OBS52
OB52/
OBS52
Utility
Drawers
2 No
2 No
1 Yes
Warming
Drawer
Side
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Getting to Know Your Outdoor Grill
E
P
G
FFI
H
Grill
compartment
D
B
A
Models OB36 and OBS36
J
C
R
O
L
M
T
N
A
H
B
L
K
Q
P
R
M
T
U
V
Locking
wheels
Grill Cart: Model OBC36 Shown
Not Shown: Cart Models OBC52 and OBCW52
K
E
G
Grill
compartment
N
I
O
D
B
C
A
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.
Before using the outdoor grill for the rst time, 1.
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).
Open the canopy.2.
Put the ame spreaders over the top of the burners 3.
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 spread-
ers over it.
Put the grates over the top of the ame spreaders, 4.
resting the ends on the upper shelves toward the front
and back of the compartment.
Make sure the grates and ame spreaders lie at and 5.
that there is nothing beneath them.
Mount the warming rack on the pins near the top of 6.
the compartment.
Insert the drip tray into the slot below the burners. 7.
Push it all the way in until it stops.
Optional Side Burner Assembly
Place the burner heads over the burner bases. Line up 1.
the notches on the side of each burner head with the
pins on each burner base.
Put the burner caps over the top of the burner heads. 2.
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.
Gently set the grate on top of the side burner cook-3.
top. 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 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:
Dacor OBC series grill carts are designed for a custom t
with OB and OBS series grills. The OBC series grill cart is
equipped with a GFI type electrical outlet.
Connect the outdoor grill power cord to the electrical 1.
outlet located on the back wall at the back of the LP
tank compartment.
If the cart is equipped with a warming oven, plug it 2.
into the same electrical outlet.
Pull open the cover on the cart power input plug and 3.
connect an extension cord (15 Amp. minimum).
Connect the other end of the extension cord to a 4.
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, OBS52 and OBSB162 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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