DCS RDU-366, RGU-364GL, RGV-366, RDV-366, RGV-364GL User Manual

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User guide

Professional range

RGU/RGV, RDU/RDV &

RGUC/RGVC models

Guide d’utilisation

La cuisinière professionnelle

Modèles RGU/RGV, RDU/RDV

et RGUC/RGVC

WARNING!

If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion may
result causing property damage, personal
injury or death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.

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.

WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS

Do not try to light any appliance.
Do not touch any electrical switch.
Do not use any phone in your building.
Immediately call your gas supplier from a
neighbor’s phone. Follow the gas supplier’s
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the
fire department.

Installation and service must be performed by
a qualified installer, service agency or the gas
supplier.

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Contents

Safety and warnings

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Introduction

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First use

Conditioning the oven

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Seasoning the griddle

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Oven use

Positioning the shelves

11

Oven modes

14

Using your oven for baking and roasting

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Using your oven for broiling

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Using your oven for proofing dough

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Oven cooking guidelines

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Baking charts

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Cooktop use

Using the cooktop burners

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Guidelines for using the cooktop burners

25

Using the grill

26

Using the griddle

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Care and cleaning

Manual cleaning chart

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Removing and replacing the oven door

34

Removing and replacing the side racks

36

Replacing the burner parts

37

Replacing the oven light bulb

38

Using the CLEAN cycle

39

Troubleshooting

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Warranty and service

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Important!

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

The models shown in this user guide may not be available in all markets and are
subject to change at any time. For current details about model and specification
availability in your country, please visit our website listed on the back cover
or contact your DCS by Fisher & Paykel dealer.

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WARNING!

Fire Hazard

Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room. Persons could
be injured or a fire could start.
Keep the area around the appliance free from combustible materials (e.g.
wall coverings, curtains, drapes), gasoline and other flammable vapors
and liquids.
Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in, or, or
near the appliance.
Do not hang any articles (e.g. dish towels) off the oven handle. Some
fabrics may ignite or melt from the heat.
Never leave the cooktop burners unattended when in use –
Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Be sure all the controls are turned off and the appliance is cool before
using any type of aerosol cleaner on or around the appliance. Chemicals in
such cleaners could, in the presence of heat, ignite or cause metal parts to
corrode.

Failure to follow this advice may result in death or serious injury.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the
appliance, follow the important safety instructions listed below:

WARNING!

Electrical Shock Hazard

Before removing a faulty oven light bulb, make sure you turn the power to
the range off at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. If you don’t know how
to do this, contact an electrician.
Do not remove the kickstrip grate. Due to access to live electrical parts
behind it, the kickstrip grate should only be removed by a qualified
technician.
This appliance is equipped with a three-prong or four-prong grounding
plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged
directly into a properly grounded power outlet. Do not under any

circumstances cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

Failure to follow this advice may result in death or electrical shock.

WARNING!

Tipping Hazard

A child or adult can tip this range and be killed. It must be secured by a
properly installed anti-tip bracket. See installation instructions for details.
Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged when the range is moved. Check
engagment following the steps above.
Do not use the appliance until it has been secured.

Failure to do so can result in or death or serious burns to children or adults.

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Safety and warnings

WARNING!

Hot Surface Hazard

Accessible parts may become hot during use.
Do not touch burners, areas near burners, the grill, griddle, grease drip-pans,
heating elements or interior surfaces of oven – These may be hot enough to
cause burns even though they are dark in color. During and after use, do not
touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact these parts and
surfaces until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other parts and surfaces
of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns - among these
areas are the grates, back trim and oven vents at the back of the cooktop,
front edge, surfaces adjacent to the cooktop, and the oven door.
Use only dry potholders – Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may
result in burns from steam. Do not let potholder touch hot heating
elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
Let hot grease cool before attempting to handle it.
Ovens with a CLEAN cycle: During self-cleaning, the oven reaches higher
temperatures than it does for cooking. Under such conditions, the surfaces

may get hotter than usual. Children should be kept away.

Failure to follow this advice could result in burns and scalds.

WARNING!

Explosion Hazard

If you smell gas, do not use the appliance. Open a window or door to let the
gas escape, then follow the instructions on the inside front cover of this
manual.
Do not use water on grease fires. A violent steam explosion may result.
Turn all burners off, then smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or
foam-type extinguisher.
Do not heat unopened food containters such as cans – Build-up of
pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

Failure to follow this advice may result in injury or death.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!

Poisoning Hazard

Never cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an
entire rack or the oven floor with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing
so blocks airflow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide
poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire
hazard.
Clean the appliance with caution. If a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe
spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn. Some
cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. Follow the
directions of the cleaner manufacturer.
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.

Failure to follow this advice may result in poisoning or death.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all the instructions before using the appliance. Use the appliance only for its intended
purpose as described in these instructions.
Proper installation – Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technicican. A risk of tip-over exists when the appliance is not installed in accordance with the
installation instructions.
Do not operate the appliance if it is damaged or not working properly. If you received a damaged
product, contact your dealer or installer immediately.
Be sure to have the installer show you where and how to turn off the power supply to the range
(i.e. location of the main fuse or circuit breaker panel) and where and how to turn off the gas
supply to the range in an emergency.
Do not leave children alone – Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where
the appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to play with the appliance or to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance.
Caution – for safety reasons, do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range
or at the back of the range – children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously
injured.
Wear proper apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the
appliance.
User servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically
recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
Technicians must disconnect the appliance from the power supply before any servicing.
Storage in or on appliance – Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near the
cooktop.
Use care when opening the oven door – Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing
food.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed.
Keep rugs and mats well clear of the base of the range.
Placement of oven shelves – Always position shelves in the desired location while the oven is cool
(before preheating). If a shelf must be removed while the oven is hot, do not let oven mitts or
potholder contact the base of the oven or hot heating elements in the oven.
Do not clean the oven gasket or use any oven-cleaning products on it. It is essential for a good
seal, which ensures that the oven operates efficiently. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or
move it.

Do not use oven cleaners, harsh/abrasive cleaning agents, waxes, or polishes in a self-cleaning

oven. No commercial oven cleaner, oven liner, or protective coating of any kind should be used in
or around any part of a self-cleaning oven.

Do not use harsh/abrasive cleaners, scourers or sharp metal scrapers to clean the oven door glass

since they scratch the surface, which may result in the glass shattering.

Do not sit or stand on the oven door or place any heavy objects on it – doing so may result in

personal injury.

Be careful when reaching for items stored in cabinets above the appliance.

Safety and warnings

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safe food handling: leave food in the oven for as short a time as possible before and after

cooking. This is to avoid contamination by organisms which may cause food poisoning. Take

particular care during warmer weather.
Clean only the parts listed in this manual.
Do not use a steam cleaner to clean any part of the appliance.
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air to the appliance.
Before self-cleaning the oven – Remove oven shelves, side racks, broiler pan and all other

cookware/utensils, and wipe up large food spills or grease deposits.
Before self-cleaning the oven –make sure you move any pet birds to another, closed and well-

ventilated room. Some pet birds are extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during a self-

cleaning cycle, and may die if left in the same room as the range during such a cycle.
Do not use any cookware on the grill or griddle.
Top cover (lid) must be removed when the grill or griddle is in operation.
When using the grill or griddle, make sure the grease drip-pan is in place – absence of this during

use may subject wiring or components underneath to damage.
The oven(s), grill, and griddle of your range cannot be used in the event of a power failure. Do not

attempt to operate these during power failure.
Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the oven or cooktop. This will cause heat to be

trapped underneath it. This trapped heat can upset the cooking performance and damage the

finish of the oven or cooktop parts.
Do not place any dishes, trays, water or ice directly on the oven floor during cooking, as doing so

will irreversibly damage the porcelain enamel finish.
For safety reasons, the cooktop burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not extend

beyond the edge of the cookware.
Use cookware of the appropriate size and construction for the type of cooking. This appliance

is equipped with burners of different sizes. Cookware must be matched to the size of the burner.

Select utensils with flat bottoms large enough to cover the burner flames. The use of undersize

utensils will expose a portion of the burner flames to direct contact and may result in ignition of

clothing. Proper relationships of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.
Protective liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line grease drip-pans or oven bottoms.
Glazed cooking utensils – only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or

other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change

in temperature.
Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent cooktop burners – To

reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional

contact with the utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward,

and does not extend over adjacent cooktop burners.
The Governor of California is required to publish a list of substances known to the State of

California to cause cancer or reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of

potential exposures to such substances.

WARNING!: This product emits exhaust that contains chemicals known to the State of California

to cause cancer, birth defects, and other reproductive harm.To reduce the risk from such

chemicals, make sure this appliance is installed, operated, and maintained according to the

manufacturer’s instructions.

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Introduction

48” models

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Introduction

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Introduction

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Before you start

1

Make sure that the anti-tip bracket at the right rear of the range has been properly installed.

2

Open the main oven door and find the model and serial numbers on the label in the bottom

right-hand corner of the oven frame (see the drawing opposite).

Note these numbers down for future reference in the space provided in section ‘Warranty and

service’.

3

Read this guide, taking special note of the ‘Safety and warnings’ section.

4

Remove all the packaging from the oven(s) and cooktop. Recycle items that you can. If any

adhesive residue is left on surfaces, remove this using dishwashing liquid on a soft cloth.

Do not use any harsh or abrasive cleaners.
Note: For RGUC/RGVC models, check that the shipping spacer cardboard insert protecting the

broiler has been removed.

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Make sure you follow the instructions under ‘First use’ before using your range for cooking.

Grill grate

Griddle vents

Griddle

Grease drip-pans

Grill knob

Control panel

Griddle knob

Oven frame

Oven door gasket

Main oven
mode knob

Kickstrip grate

Broil/roast pan and

slotted grid

Shelf (secondary

oven)

Broiler

Shelf (main oven)

Oven door vents

Shelf slide
(main oven)

Main oven temperature knob

Label with model and
serial numbers

Side racks

Grill and griddle covers

Back trim

Burner grates

Cooktop burner

knobs

Secondary oven

mode knob

Secondary oven

temperature knob

Oven vents

RDU/RDV-484GG model for
illustration only

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Important!

Do not block the vents of the oven, griddle and oven door with cookware, utensils or towels. During

cleaning, take care not to let any liquids run down these vents.

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Conditioning the oven

Conditioning will burn off any manufacturing residues and ensure that you get the best

results right from the start.

1

Insert all the shelves. See ‘Positioning the shelves’ for instructions.

2

Turn on the ventilation hood above your range on high.

3

Heat the empty oven at 450oF for:

30 minutes using BAKE

30 minutes using BROIL (some ovens only).
See sections ‘Using your oven for baking and roasting’ and ‘Using your oven for broiling’ for
instructions.

There will be a distinctive smell while you are conditioning the oven. This is normal, but make
sure the kitchen is well ventilated during the conditioning.

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Once cooled, wipe out the oven with a damp cloth and mild detergent, and dry thoroughly.

Seasoning the griddle

1

Clean the griddle thoroughly with hot, soapy water to remove any protective coating.

2

Rinse with a mixture of 1 cup water and ¼ cup white vinegar, then dry thoroughly.

3

Pour 1 tsp vegetable (but not corn) oil into the center of the griddle, then rub it over its entire

surface, using a soft, heavy cloth.

4

Turn the griddle knob counterclockwise to 350oF.

5

When the oil begins to smoke, turn the knob clockwise back to OFF and allow the griddle to

cool.

6

Repeat steps 3 to 5.

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Wipe the entire surface of the griddle using a soft, heavy cloth.

8

Apply a very thin layer of vegetable (but not corn) oil.

9

Check the grease drip-pan and clean if necessary. Discard any liquid or soiling that may have

collected in the grease drip-pan during the conditioning.
The griddle is now ready to use.

For best results, re-season the griddle after long periods of non-use.
Note: the griddle will darken with use. This is normal.

Oven use

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2

3

4

5

1

2

3

4

5*

Slide

* not available in RGUC/RGVC models

Wire shelf

SECONDARY OVEN

(48” models only)

MAIN OVEN

Front stop

Safety stop

Positioning the shelves

Shelf positions are numbered from the bottom.
Position the shelves you will need before turning the oven on.
For advice on which shelf position to use, see sections ‘Oven modes’, ‘Oven cooking guidelines’,
and ‘Baking charts’.

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Secondary oven shelves

These shelves have safety stops to keep
them from sliding out of the oven when
pulled forward.
The front stops prevent the shelves from
hitting against the back of the oven.

Main oven shelves

The wire shelves and slides are built
together as one unit.
When positioned correctly, the slides will
prevent the wire shelves from tilting when
pulled forward.
Beware: these shelves are heavy.

Important!

If you have an RDU/RDV or RGUC/RGVC model,
never leave these shelves in the oven during a
CLEAN cycle. If you do, they will no longer slide
smoothly.

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1

Make sure the guard rail is at the back,
facing up and the slides are not extended.

3

Hook the rear tags over the wires of the
desired shelf position on both side racks.

To remove the shelves

1

Wait for the oven to cool down completely.

2

Hold the shelf firmly with both hands, making sure you grip the wire shelf too to stop it sliding

forward.

3

Pull the shelf forward about ¾ of the way.

4

Lift the rear of the shelf slightly so that the tags clear the side rack wires, then remove.

2

Hold the shelf firmly with both hands,

making sure you grip the wire shelf too to
stop it sliding forward.

4

Push the shelf all the way into the oven,

ensuring the front and rear tags either side
are securely locked behind the side rack
wires.

Front tag

Rear tag

Guard rail

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To insert the shelves - MAIN OVEN

To insert the shelves - SECONDARY OVEN (48” models only)

1

Make sure the guard rail is at the back,
facing up.

3

Tilt the front up slightly to help the safety
stops clear the side rack wires.

4

Lower the shelf back onto the side rack

wires and slide all the way into the oven.

To remove the shelves

1

Wait for the oven to cool down completely.

2

Pull the shelf forward about ¾ of the way.

3

Tilt the front up slightly to help the safety stops clear the side rack wires.

4

Remove the shelf.

2

Position the shelf: it should rest on the side

rack wires, as shown.

Guard rail

Side rack wire

Safety stop

Oven use

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Oven use

Oven modes

Important!

In all oven modes, a cooling fan may come on to prevent parts of the range from overheating; you will h
It is normal for the fan to stay on after the oven is turned off.
Depending on your model, your oven may have only some or all of the oven modes below.

ACTIVITY OVEN MODE DESCRIPTION

This is a traditional mode for baking, roasting,
and reheating food, ideal for recipes developed
in older ovens. Great for your favourite roasts
and baked goods that have a pastry base and do
not require direct heat and browning on the top.

Similar to BAKE, but a convection fan in the back
of the oven helps distribute the heat more
evenly, resulting in quicker browning and shorter
cooking times. When converting recipes from
traditional to convection baking, reduce the stated
cooking time or temperature. For some recipes,
reducing both slightly may give the best results.

BAKING
ROASTING
REHEATING
DEFROSTING

BAKE

BAKE

CONVECTION

e

BROILING

PROOFING

DOUGH

DEFROSTING

*

BROIL

BROIL

CONVECTION

PROOF

Intense heat from the top browns or ‘finishes off’
your meals. Broiling also gives you a healthier
alternative to frying or searing meat. For broiling
that requires a quick burst of intense heat, use
this mode with the temperature set to BROIL
(= maximum intensity).

Intense heat from the top is distributed by the
convection fan, giving a finish similar to a
rotisserie: meat is crispy and evenly browned on
the outside, juicy and tender in the middle. Also
great for cooking vegetables and suitable for
foods that you would normally pan-fry or grill.

Provides a gentle heat in the sealed environment
of the oven, creating ideal conditions for
proofing dough. Ideal for defrosting as well, but not
suitable for reheating food or keeping hot food warm.

OVEN

SELF-CLEANING

*In models without a PROOF mode, BAKE can be used for proofing dough. See instructions in section ‘Us

CLEAN

This self-cleaning cycle takes care of the mess
and grime traditionally associated with oven
cleaning. During self-cleaning, the oven reaches
very high temperatures. This burns off and
breaks down food soils and grease deposits.

ear the fan noise and feel warm air coming from the vents in the back trim.

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TYPICAL FOODS ARRANGEMENT

Pies
Pizza
Cakes
Cookies
Quiche
Whole turkey

Bread
Brownie
Muffins
Prime rib roast
Pork roast
Vegetables
Lasagna

Chicken breasts
Fish
Steak/Chops/Cutlets
Bacon
Hamburger patties
Browning casseroles
‘Au gratin’ dishes
Slices of toast

Vegetables
Whole chicken
Tenderloin of beef

If baking on more than one
shelf, ensure items or pans are
staggered on shelves so that
one is never directly above
another.
Center items in the oven as
much as possible for best air
circulation.

Always broil with the oven
door closed.
For best results, place food on
the broil/roast pan and grid
and center it under the broiler.
Use a higher shelf position
for items that require quick
broiling, and lower ones
that need more time to cook
through.

DO I NEED TO PREHEAT THE OVEN?

For baking: preheat until
the temperature knob
halo turns from orange
to red. Depending on the
temperature and type of
oven, this will take around
15-20 minutes.

For roasting and reheating,
you don’t need to preheat
the oven.

The oven generally

doesn’t need preheating
for broiling.

However, for best results

when you want quick
browning or searing, we
recommend you let the
broiler heat for about 5-8
minutes before placing
food in the oven.

Bread dough
Pizza dough
Defrosting food

This mode is not for cooking food.

See section ‘Using the CLEAN cycle’ for more information.

sing your oven for proofing dough’.

Place the dough in the oven
in a covered, heatproof bowl.

Yes, allow the oven to preheat
for 3 minutes.

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Halo

(Orange)

Halo

(Red)

Halo

(Unlit)

Halo

(Red)

Halo

(Unlit)

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Using your oven for baking and roasting

1

Check that you have the shelf/shelves you
will need in place.
If not, see section ‘Positioning the shelves’
for instructions.

2

Turn the OVEN MODE knob

counterclockwise to BAKE or BAKE
CONVECTION.
The halo will glow red.

3

Turn the TEMPERATURE knob
counterclockwise to the desired
temperature.
While the oven is heating up, the halo will
glow orange.
When the oven has reached the set
temperature (in about 15-20 minutes),

the halo will turn red.

Note: the halo may alternate between red
and orange during cooking as the oven
maintains the set temperature.

4

When you have finished using the
oven, turn both the oven mode and
temperature knobs clockwise to OFF.
The halos will go out.
You may continue to hear the noise of
the cooling fan: it is normal for the fan
to stay on.

Using your oven for broiling

Halo

(Unlit)

Halo

(Red)

Halo

(Unlit)

Halo

(Orange)

1

Check that you have the shelf you will need
in place.
If not, see section ‘Positioning the shelves’
for instructions.

Oven use

2

Turn the OVEN MODE knob

counterclockwise to BROIL or BROIL

CONVECTION.

Make sure you turn the knob exactly to the

setting, never past it.
The halo will glow red.

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3

Turn the TEMPERATURE knob
counterclockwise to BROIL or alternatively,

a desired lower temperature.

The halo will glow orange, indicating that
the broiler is heating.
For best results when you want quick
browning or searing, preheat the broiler for
about 5-8 minutes before placing food in
the oven.

4

When you have finished using the
oven, turn both the oven mode and
temperature knobs clockwise to OFF.
The halos will go out.
You may continue to hear the noise of
the cooling fan: it is normal for the fan
to stay on.

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Using your oven for proofing dough

RDU/RDV-48 models

Oven use

1

Turn the OVEN MODE knob of the

secondary oven counterclockwise

to PROOF.

The oven will heat to an ideal proofing
temperature (100

o

F) in about 3 minutes.

2

AFTER 3 MINUTES, place the dough in the

oven in a covered, heatproof bowl.

3

When risen to the required size,

remove the dough from the oven.

4

Turn the oven mode knob clockwise

back to OFF.

Halo

(Red)

Halo

(Unlit)

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Using your oven for proofing dough

All other models

If your model has a secondary oven, we recommend using it for proofing dough, as the
smaller volume ensures a more even temperature.

Oven use

1

Turn the OVEN MODE knob

counterclockwise to BAKE and the
TEMPERATURE knob counterclockwise to

WARM.

The oven will heat to an ideal proofing
temperature (100

o

F) in about 5 minutes.

2

AFTER 5 MINUTES, turn the temperature

knob clockwise back to OFF.

3

Place the dough in the oven in a

covered, heatproof bowl.

4

When risen to the required size, remove the

dough from the oven and turn the oven
mode knob clockwise back to OFF.

Halo

(Unlit)

Halo

(Unlit)

Halo

(Orange)

Halo

(Red)

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Oven cooking guidelines

Important!

Use all the oven modes with the oven door closed.
Never use aluminum foil to cover the oven shelves or to line the floor of the oven. The trapped
heat can irreversibly damage the enamel and may even cause fire.
Do not place water, ice, or any dish or tray directly on the oven floor, as this will irreversibly
damage the enamel.
Do not cover the slotted grid of the broil/roast pan with aluminum foil. This will catch the grease
and could cause fire.
Do not use plastic wrap or wax paper in the oven.
For food safety reasons, do not leave food in the oven for longer than two hours before and
after cooking or defrosting. This is to avoid contamination by organisms which may cause food
poisoning. Take particular care during warmer weather.

Baking

Always position the oven shelf/shelves you will need before turning the oven on. For single

shelf baking, the most frequently used shelf position is no. 2. See the ‘Baking charts’ for more
suggestions on shelf positions. Remove any unused shelves and baking utensils from the oven.
Preheat the oven to the temperature stated in the recipe before most baking. Depending on
the temperature and the size of the oven, preheating will take around 15-20 minutes. Wait until
the halo around the temperature knob turns from orange to red.

If you have a 48” range, the main oven is ideal for multi-shelf baking or baking larger
quantites. For smaller quantities baked on a single shelf, use the secondary oven.
Arrange pans and food items evenly on the shelves. Make sure pans do not touch each other

or the sides of the oven. When baking a single item, always center the item on the oven shelf.
If baking on multiple shelves, make sure you stagger items on the shelves so that one is never
directly above another.

To convert recipes from traditional baking (BAKE) to convection baking

(

BAKE

CONVECTION

),

either reduce the temperature stated in the recipe and leave the baking
time unchanged, or reduce the baking time by several minutes and leave the temperature
unchanged. For foods with a baking time of over an hour, reducing both the temperature and
time slightly may give the best results.
Dark metal baking pans or those with a dull finish absorb heat faster than shiny pans, and are
excellent for pies and breads, or anything that needs browning or a crisper crust.
A shiny finish may work best for foods that require lighter, delicate browning (e.g. cakes and
cookies), as it reflects some heat and gives a less intense baking surface.
Avoid opening the oven door frequently during baking. Do not open the oven door until at
least ¾ through the suggested baking time.

Oven use

Oven cooking guidelines

Roasting

Use the broil/roast pan and slotted grid supplied with the range when roasting, elevating the

meat on a metal roasting rack. This allows hot air to circulate around the meat, giving a more
even browning and a result similar to a rotisserie. A suitable roasting rack can be purchased
through your DCS by Fisher & Paykel dealer or Customer Care.

When roasting larger items like a whole turkey, use only the pan and grid for greater stability.
Use a meat thermometer to accurately determine the doneness of meat.

Broiling

Always broil with the oven door closed. If you open the oven door to check the food, have it

open for as short a time as possible. This is to prevent the control panel from overheating.
Use both the broil/roast pan and slotted grid supplied. The grid helps to reduce smoking and
splatter by letting grease drip into the bottom of the pan, away from intense heat. To prevent
food sticking, spray the grid with a light coating of non-stick cooking spray.

Use a meat thermometer to accurately determine the doneness of meat.
Choose a suitable shelf position. To ensure that meat is cooked through rather than just

browned on the outside, broil thick pieces of meat and poultry on shelf positions 2 or 3. Use
shelf position 4 for thinner items that need less cooking time like steaks, chops, or hamburger
patties.
When finishing off meals by browning the top under the broiler, use metal or glass-ceramic
bakeware. Do not use heatproof glass or eartenware, as these cannot withstand the intense heat
of the broiler.
Center the item in the oven, so that it is directly under the broiler.

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Proofing dough

Heatproof glass bowls are best for proofing, as you can gauge the increase in size without

having to open the oven or remove the cover.

To lock in or increase moisture during proofing, cover the bowl with a damp dish towel.

Defrosting

To thaw uncooked frozen food, set the oven mode to BAKE or

temperature to WARM . Once thawed, cook the food immediately and do not refreeze.
To prevent liquid from thawing food dripping on the oven floor, be sure any uncooked food is
tightly wrapped in foil and/or placed in a container.

For more oven cooking tips, visit our website, www.dcsappliances. com.

BAKE

CONVECTION

and set the

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Oven use

Baking charts

The settings in the following chart are guidelines only. Follow the instructions in your recipe or
on food packaging and be prepared to adjust the oven settings and baking times to achieve the
best possible results for you.
Settings in bold indicate the recommended method.

RDU/RDV models - Main oven

Food

Sugar cookies

Yellow cake

White cake

Angel food cake

Pound cake

Single or
multi shelf

single 2 BAKE 350-375 7-9
single 2 BAKE CONVECTION 325-350 7-9
multi 1 and 3 BAKE 325-350 28-32
multi 1 and 3 BAKE CONVECTION 300-325 28-32
multi 1 and 3 BAKE 325-350 28-32
multi 1 and 3 BAKE CONVECTION 300-325 28-32
single 1 or 2 BAKE 325-350 45-60
single 1 or 2 BAKE CONVECTION 300-325 45-55
single 1 or 2 BAKE 300-325 55-70
single 1 or 2 BAKE CONVECTION 275-300 55-70

Shelf
position(s)

Mode

Temperature

o

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F)

Time
(min)

Baking charts

RGU/RGV and RGUC/RGVC models – Main oven

Food

Sugar cookies

Yellow cake

White cake

Angel food cake

Pound cake

Single or
multi shelf

single 2 BAKE 350-375 7-9
single 2 BAKE CONVECTION 325-350 6-9
multi 1 and 3 BAKE 325-350 28-32
multi 1 and 3 BAKE CONVECTION 300-350 28-32
multi 1 and 3 BAKE 325-350 23-32
multi 1 and 3 BAKE CONVECTION 300-325 23-32
single 1 or 2 BAKE 325-350 37-47
single 1 or 2 BAKE CONVECTION 325-350 37-45
single 1 or 2 BAKE 275-300 55-70
single 1 or 2 BAKE CONVECTION 275-300 55-70

Shelf
position(s)

Mode

Oven use

Temperature

o

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Using the cooktop burners

1

Identify the knob of the burner you want to
use.

2

Push the knob in and turn it counterclockwise

to LITE.
Make sure you stop at LITE before turning the
knob to any flame setting.
The halo will glow red.
You will start hearing a clicking sound. If there
is no clicking, turn the knob clockwise back to
OFF and see ‘Troubleshooting’ for advice.

3

When the burner has lit, turn the knob to
any setting between HI (high) and SIM
(simmer).
The clicking should stop as soon as the
burner has lit.
If the burner doesn’t light, and/or the
clicking doesn’t stop, or the flames are
not blue and well-defined, turn the
knob clockwise back to OFF and see
‘Troubleshooting’ for advice.

4

When you have finished cooking, turn the
knob clockwise back to OFF.
The knob will release and the burner and
halo will go out.
If you are using LP gas, there may be a
slight ‘extinction pop’ or flash at the flame
spreader a few seconds after the burner has
been turned off. This is normal for LP gas.

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Guidelines for using the cooktop burners

All burners have the same low turn-down setting (SIM) for gentle simmering (1,300 BTU/hr). Use
the SIM setting for melting chocolate and butter, cooking rice and delicate sauces, simmering
soups and stews, and keeping cooked food hot.
For cooking that requires especially intense heat (e.g. searing meat, wok-cooking, stir-frying),
use the shaded burners, as these have a higher maximum output (17,000 BTU/hr for Natural gas)
than the other burners (12,500 BTU/hr for Natural gas).

Never leave the cooktop unattended when in use. Boilover causes smoking and greasy spills
that may ignite.
Never allow flames to extend beyond cookware or curl up its sides. This could discolor and
damage the utensil and you may get burned touching a hot handle.
Keep handles out of the way. Turn handles so that they don’t extend over the edge of the range
or another burner that is on.

Take care when deep-frying. Oil or fat can overheat very quickly, particularly on a high setting.
Make sure that all burner parts are properly in place. Incorrectly or incompletely assembled

burners may produce dangerous flames. See ‘Replacing the burner parts’ in ‘Care and cleaning’.
Keep the burners clean. Especially after a spill or boilover, make sure you clean the affected
burners before using them again. Food residue may clog the ignitor and the notches of the flame
spreader, stopping the burner from functioning correctly. See ‘Care and cleaning’ for instructions.
Check that the burner flames are regular. They should be blue with no yellow tipping, and burn
without fluttering all around the burner cap. If not, see ‘Troubleshooting’ for advice.
Use woks only with a wok ring. Wok rings can be purchased separately through your DCS by
Fisher & Paykel dealer or Customer Care. To use, place the wok ring over the grates, making sure
the small protrusions on its bottom straddle the grate fingers. The wok ring should be stable and
unable to rotate.

Ignitor

Notches

Flame spreader
(Brass)

Burner cap

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Ledge

Support

bar

Support

bar

Rear

Ledge

Grill grate

Grill grate

Radiant trayRadiant tray

Grease drip-panGrease drip-pan

Ridged side

For foods where you

want the fat to run

down, such as:

Hamburger patties

Steak

Sausages

For foods that need
more support and don’t
contain a lot of fat,
such as:

Fish
Vegetables
Lean chicken pieces

Flat side

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Using the grill

The grill has a reversible grate. It will change color with use as oils cook onto the surface. This is
normal and doesn’t affect grilling performance.

To use the grill

1

Remove the cover and check that the grease drip-pan and the grill grate are properly in place
and you have the best side for your food. The grate should always be sloping towards the grease
drip-pan, with its support bar firmly resting in the groove of the rear ledge, as shown.

Important!

Never turn on or use the grill with the grill cover in place.

2

Turn the grill knob counterclockwise to the LITE/HI setting.

3

4

5

6

7

The halo around the knob will glow red.

There may be a delay of a minute or so before the grill burner lights. This is normal.
Allow the empty grill to preheat for about 15 minutes.
Adjust the heat anywhere between HI (high) and LO (low) during grilling.
When you have finished using the grill, turn the grill knob clockwise back to OFF.
Clean the grill grate immediately after use. See ‘Care and cleaning’ for instructions.
When the grill has cooled down, clean the grease drip-pan. See ‘Care and cleaning’ for
instructions.

Cooktop use

Grill cooking guidelines

Important!

Never leave the grill unattended during use. Grease drippings may cause short flare-ups or even
sustained flaming. If left unattended, these may cause fire.
Make sure you have your ventilation hood set on maximum during grilling.
Clean the grease drip-pan after every use. Accumulated grease can be a fire hazard.

The longer you preheat the grill, the darker the grill marks will appear on food.
Trim excess fat off meat to minimize flare-ups.
Generally, start out on a high setting to sear or brown meat, then lower the setting to make sure
that meat or poultry is cooked through.
When turning meat over, use tongs or a spatula as these will not puncture the meat and allow
the juices to run out.

Using the griddle

The griddle will darken and ‘season’ with use, developing a natural non-stick coating. When it is
properly seasoned it can be used without any additional oil.

1

Remove the cover and check that the grease drip-pan is properly in place.

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Important!

Never turn on or use the griddle with the cover in place.
Always keep the vents at the rear of the griddle frame clear of any object: airflow to the vents
must not be blocked.

2

If you haven’t used the griddle for a long time, re-season it. See section ‘First use’ for instructions.

3

Turn the griddle knob counterclockwise to the desired temperature.

4

5

6

There may be a delay of a minute or so before the griddle comes on. This is normal.

While the griddle is heating up, the halo around its knob will glow orange.

See the ‘Griddle cooking chart’ below for suggestions.

When the halo turns red (after about 15 minutes), the griddle is ready to use.

Note: the halo may alternate between red and orange during use as the griddle

maintains the set temperature.

When you have finished using the griddle, turn its knob clockwise back to OFF.
Clean the griddle and grease drip-pan after every use. The griddle should be cleaned very
carefully while it is still hot. See ‘Care and cleaning’ for instructions.

Important!

Clean the grease drip-pan after every use. Accumulated grease can be a fire hazard.

Griddle cooking chart

Food Temperature setting

Eggs 225-250 oF
Bacon, ham, pork chops 300-325 oF
Sausage, grilled cheese sandwiches 325-350
Pancakes, French toast 350-375 oF
Hash brown potatoes 400-425

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DOs DON’Ts

Read these cleaning instructions and the ‘Safety

and warnings’ section before you start cleaning
your range.

Before cleaning or removing any part, make

sure that everything on the range has been
turned off.

Unless suggested otherwise in the chart

following, allow any part to cool to a safe
temperature before cleaning. If you do need to
handle a warm or hot part (e.g. grill or griddle),
take extreme care. Wear long protective mitts
to avoid burns from steam or hot surfaces.

Try using any cleaner on a small area first, to

ensure it doesn’t stain.

See the pages following this chart for

instructions on removing and replacing
different parts of the range for cleaning or
maintenance.

To help you identify any parts, see illustrations

in section ‘Introduction’ and after this cleaning
chart.

Ensure the anti-tip device is re-engaged if you

move the range for cleaning. Failure to do this
may result in the oven tipping, and adults and
children may be killed.

Do not use aerosol cleaners until the

range has completely cooled. The
propellant substance in these cleaners
could catch fire in the presence of heat.

Do not let soiling or grease accumulate

anywhere in or on the range. This will
make future cleaning more difficult and
may present a fire hazard.

Do not use any abrasive or harsh

cleaners, cloths, scouring pads or steel
wool. These will scratch your range and
damage its appearance.

Do not use a steam cleaner to clean any

part of the range.

Do not perform any cleaning or

maintenance on parts not specifically
named in the chart below. If in doubt,
contact Customer Care.

Do not lift the black grill and griddle

frames off the cooktop.

Manual cleaning chart

What? How?

Range exterior

1

Door frame
exterior,
Control panel,
Sump area
around cooktop
burners,
Grill and griddle
covers,
Back trim

Soften any stubborn stains
under a hot soapy cloth.

2

Clean with a solution of mild
detergent and hot water, then
wipe dry with a microfiber
cloth.

3

For extra shine, use a
suitable stainless steel
cleaner and polish, following
manufacturer’s instructions.
Always rub the stainless steel
in the direction of the polish
lines.

Important!

Always read the label to make sure

your stainless steel cleaner does not
contain chlorine compounds as these
are corrosive and may damage the
appearance of your range.

Do not use and take care not to spill

any stainless steel cleaner on the
knobs, oven handles, or the kickstrip
grate. These are not stainless steel
parts and their surface may be
damaged by stainless steel cleaner.

When cleaning the back trim and the

top of the oven door, be careful not to
let any liquid run down the vent holes.

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What? How?

1

Control knobs,
Oven handles,
Kickstrip grate

Wipe with a damp cloth using a solution of
mild detergent and hot water.

2

Dry thoroughly with microfiber cloth.

If wished, the knobs can be removed for

cleaning. Before removing a knob, make
sure that it is set to OFF, then pull it straight
towards you. Remove only one knob at a
time, and make sure that you refit it on its
shaft completely and correctly after cleaning.

Oven parts

1

Enamel
oven interior –

light soiling

Wipe with a damp cloth and a solution of hot
water and mild detergent.

2

Wipe dry with a soft cloth.

Note: the oven door may be removed to

make reaching into the oven easier.

Important!

Do not use stainless

steel cleaner on these
parts, as doing so may
damage their coating.

The knobs are not

interchangeable: if
you remove them for
cleaning, do so one at
a time. This is to ensure
that you replace each
knob exactly where you
removed it from.

To prevent soiling from
becoming ‘baked on’
and stubborn, we
recommend removing
any easy-to-reach spills,
food or greasy stains from
the enamel after each use.
In self- cleaning ovens, this
will also reduce the need for
using the
frequently.

CLEAN

cycle

Enamel
oven interior –

stubborn,
‘baked-on’
soiling

Side racks

Oven shelves

Self-cleaning ovens (those with CLEAN on
the oven mode knob): use the CLEAN cycle.

See ‘Using the CLEAN cycle’ for instructions.

Non-self-cleaning ovens (those without
CLEAN on the oven mode knob):

1

Remove everything from the oven: shelves,
side racks, all utensils.

2

Cover the kickstrip grate and the floor in
front of the oven with several layers of
newspaper. This is to protect these surfaces
from damage by oven cleaner seeping out or
accidentally dripping on them.

3

Apply an ammonia-based cleaner or oven
cleaner following the cleaner manufacturer’s
instructions.

4

After cleaning, replace the side racks and
shelves.

Pre-soak any stubborn, burnt-on soiling, then
clean with a solution of mild detergent and
hot water and wipe dry with a microfiber
cloth.
Alternatively, clean these in the dishwasher.

1

To remove stubborn or ‘baked-on’ soiling,
scrub with a dampened, soap-filled, non­metal, non-abrasive pad, then wipe dry.

2

Apply a chrome cleaner with a damp sponge
or cloth following manufacturer instructions.

3

Wipe and dry.

Don’t use oven cleaners

in self-cleaning ovens
(those with CLEAN on
the oven mode knob).

Oven cleaners are

caustic and may
permanently stain or
damage some surfaces.
When using an oven
cleaner in a non-self­cleaning oven, take
care not to let it come
in contact with any
surface other than
the oven interior. If
it accidentally does,
remove immediately.

Do not wash the main oven
shelves in the dishwasher,
immerse them in soapy
water, or use oven cleaner
on them. Doing so will
remove the lubricating
grease in the slides,
stopping them from running
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What? How?

Oven parts

1

Broil/roast pan
and slotted grid

Bake and
broil burners

(gas ovens)

Broil element

(electric ovens)

Oven door glass
(interior)

Pre-soak any stubborn soiling in a
solution of mild detergent and hot
water.

2

Wash by hand or in a dishwasher.

Do not clean these parts. They self-clean during normal use.

Self-cleaning ovens (those with CLEAN
on the oven mode knob): This will be

cleaned during a CLEAN cycle. However,
if it is particularly soiled, wipe down
with hot water to loosen stains before
starting a CLEAN cyle.

Non-self-cleaning ovens (those
without CLEAN on the oven mode

knob): Use a soft cloth and a mixture

of warm water and dishwashing liquid
to remove light soiling. For stubborn
stains, try using a ceramic cooktop
cleaner or a mixture of baking soda and
warm water, then wipe dry with a soft,
lint-free cloth.

Important!

Do not use oven cleaners or any
other harsh/abrasive cleaners,
cloths, scouring pads, steel wool
or sharp metal scrapers to clean
the oven door glass. These
scratch the glass, which in turn
could result in the glass cracking
and shattering.

Oven door glass
(exterior)

Oven door
gasket

Clean using a soft cloth and a mixture of
warm water and dishwashing liquid or glass
cleaner.

Avoid cleaning this part. If you need
to remove large food particles off it,
proceed as follows:

1

Dampen a sponge with clean hot water.

2

Gently wipe off the soiling, but do not
rub.

3

Press a dry towel gently on the gasket
to dry.

Do not use any cleaning

agent on the gasket.

The gasket is essential for a

good seal. Take care not to
rub, displace, or damage it.

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What? How?

Cooktop parts

1

Burner caps and
brass flame
spreaders

Ignitors

Check that the burner is turned OFF and
allow it to cool.

2

Lift off the burner cap and brass flame
spreader.

3

Wash them in hot soapy water, rinse,
and dry.
Use a stiff nylon brush or straight-ended
paper clip to clear the notches of a
flame spreader.

4

Replace the flame spreader and burner
cap correctly. See ‘Replacing the burner
parts’.

1

Check that the burner is turned OFF.

2

Clean the ignitor with a small brush (e.g.
old toothbrush) or cotton swab that has
been dipped into rubbing alcohol.

Important!

Keep the notches of the flame

spreaders clear. Soiling may
clog these and cause ignition
problems.

Before replacing the burner

parts, check that they are dry.
Wet burner parts may result
in an irregular flame.

Before lighting a burner you

have reassembled, check that
all of its parts are positioned
correctly. Incorrect assembly
can cause dangerous
irregular flames and ignition
problems.

The ignitors must be kept clean
and dry to work correctly. Dirty
or wet ignitors could cause
constant clicking and sparking,
even if a flame is present.

Burner grates

1

Wait until the grates have cooled
completely.

2

Carefully lift the grates off the cooktop
and place them on a protected surface.

3

To remove stubborn stains, soak the
grates in a mixture of clothes washing
detergent and water.

4

Wash in a mixture of hot water and
dishwashing liquid, then rinse and allow
to dry.
The grates are also dishwasher safe.

Take care, the grates are

heavy.

Make sure you place a dish

towel or other soft cover on
the surface before putting a
grate on it.

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What? How?

Cooktop parts

1

Grill grate

Radiant tray
(under grill
grate)

Check that the grill has been turned off.

2

Put on barbecue mitts for protection
against steam and heat.

3

Scrub the grill with a brass bristle
barbecue brush dipped frequently into
a bowl of warm water. The softened
food particles will drop onto the radiant
tray below the grate.

4

Once the grate has cooled completely,
remove it and wash in the sink with hot
soapy water.

5

Dry with a soft cloth, then replace.

1

Wait until the grill has completely
cooled.

2

Lift off the grill grate, lift out the grease
drip-pan, then carefully lift out the
radiant tray.

3

Shake it gently over a sheet of
newspaper or waste bin to empty it of
ash and food particles.

4

Replace the tray, making sure that the
tab with the hole is at the front of the
range.

5

Replace the grease drip-pan and the
grate.

Important!

The grill grate should be

cleaned immediately after
use (while it is still hot), so
that food particles do not
become ‘baked-on’ and hard
to remove.

The grill grate will change

color with use. This is normal.

To ensure that you replace

the grill grate correctly, see
illustrations in section ‘Using
the grill’.

The radiant tray doesn’t need

regular cleaning. Clean only
if there’s evidence of large
food particles.

The radiant tray doesn’t

need cleaning with water, as
smaller soiling will be burned
off during use.

Make sure you replace the

radiant tray correctly: the tab
with the hole must be at the
front.

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What? How?

Cooktop parts

Griddle

To remove light soiling after each use:

1

While the griddle is still hot, use a
square-edged spatula or brass brush
to clean the griddle of grease and food
particles.

2

Once the griddle has cooled to
lukewarm, rub the surface lightly with
vegetable oil, then wipe thoroughly
with a heavy, coarse cloth.

To remove stubborn, ‘baked-on’
soiling:

1

Use a griddle stone following
manufacturer’s instructions, taking care
to avoid the griddle’s black frame.

2

Wash with hot soapy water, rinse and
dry.

3

Re-season the griddle following
instructions in section ‘First use’.

Important!

Take extreme care while

cleaning a hot griddle:
wear barbecue mitts and
be careful of steam and hot
surfaces.

Never flood the hot griddle

with cold water: this could
cause it to crack or warp.

Do not lift the black griddle

frame off the cooktop. The
griddle assembly must not be
removed.

The griddle will develop a

non-stick coating and will
darken or discolor in patches
with use: this is normal.

Grease drip-pan

Black frame of
grill and griddle

Wok ring (not
supplied,
purchased
separately)

1

Wait until the grease drip-pan has
cooled to a safe temperature to touch,
then slide it slightly towards you and lift
out.

2

Discard grease, then clean the drip-pan
with hot water and dishwashing liquid.
The grease drip-pan is also dishwasher­safe.

3

Rinse with clean water and allow to dry.

4

Replace the clean grease drip-pan.

1

Soften any stubborn stains under a hot
soapy cloth.

2

Clean with a solution of mild detergent
and hot water, then wipe dry with a
microfiber cloth.

1

To remove stubborn stains, soak
the wok ring in a mixture of clothes
washing detergent and water.

2

Wash in a mixture of hot water and
dishwashing liquid, then rinse and allow
to dry.
The wok ring is also dishwasher-safe.

Do not use abrasive cleaners or
scouring pads as they may
damage the coating.

Do not lift the frame off the

cooktop.

Do not use abrasive cleaners

or scouring pads as they may
damage the coating.

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Removing and replacing the oven door

Important!

Do not lift the oven door by its handle. Doing so may damage the door.
Make sure the oven and the door are cool before you begin to remove the door.
Before removing the door, make sure there is a large enough clear, protected surface in the
kitchen to rest the door on.
Take care, the oven door is heavy!

To remove the oven door

1

Open the door fully.

3

Holding the door firmly on both sides,
gently close it about halfway.

2

Open the levers fully on both sides.

4

Disengage the hinges and remove the door.
Place on a protected surface.

To replace the oven door

Notch

1

Hold the door firmly in an approximately
halfway open position.

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2

Insert the hinge tongues into the slots,

making sure that the notches on both sides
drop into place as shown.

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Open the door fully.

4

Fully close the levers on the left and right
hinges, as shown, then close the door.

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Removing and replacing the side racks

To remove side racks

1

Remove any shelves first. See section
‘Positioning the shelves’ for instructions.

2

Gently pull down on the retaining wire from

underneath the lock stud. The retaining wire
will pop out.

3

Swing the bottom of the side rack up
towards the center of the oven until it is
almost horizontal.

To replace side racks

4

Slide the prongs at the top out of the
mounting slots.

1

Supporting the side rack with your hand
from underneath, hold it almost horizontally
and locate the prongs into the mounting
slots.

2

Ensure the prongs are fully inserted into the
slots, then lower the side rack carefully and
gently push the retaining wire underneath
the lock stud.

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Burner cap

Locating pin

Notches

Brass flame spreader

Locating pin hole

Simmer ring

(Do not remove!)

Ignitor

Replacing the burner parts

Important!

When replacing the burners, make sure that the two locating pins on the bottom of the brass

flame spreader are properly aligned with the locating pin holes on the top of the simmer ring.
Incorrect alignment will produce a potentially dangerous flame and poor burner performance.

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Care and cleaning

Replacing the oven light bulb

Important!

Use a 40 W, 120 V appliance light bulb for replacement. Do not use a standard light bulb in any

oven, the heat will break it.

1

Allow the oven (including the lamp cover and the bulb) to cool completely.

2

Remove any shelves that may get in the way.

3

Remove the door if the lamp will be hard to reach.

4

Turn the power supply to the range off at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. If you don’t
know how to do this, contact an electrician.

Important!

Failure to disconnect the range from the power supply may result in death or electrical shock.

5

Remove the lamp cover: turn it counterclockwise to unscrew.

6

Remove the faulty bulb and replace with a new 40 W appliance light bulb.

7

Replace the lamp cover: turn it clockwise to tighten.

8

Turn the power supply to the range back on at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel.

Care and cleaning

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Using the

About the

Main ovens in RDU/RDV and RGUC/RGVC models feature a self-cleaning cycle (
takes care of the mess and grime that is traditionally associated with oven cleaning. During self­cleaning, the oven reaches very high temperatures. This burns off and breaks down food soils
and grease deposits. All that remains is a clean oven cavity with a little gray ash which you can
easily remove.
A CLEAN cycle lasts about 5 hours, plus an additional cool-down time of up to 30 minutes (this
may vary). During a CLEAN cycle, the oven door will be locked and only the cooktop burners
may be used. The secondary oven, grill, and griddle cannot be used.
A CLEAN cycle is designed to clean the oven interior and the portion of the door exposed to the
oven interior. The outer edge of the door and the oven frame will need to be cleaned manually.
During a CLEAN cycle you may see occasional, brief glowing in the oven as soiling is getting
incinerated, especially if the oven was heavily soiled. This is normal. However, if there is excessive
smoking or you see flames in the oven, cancel the cycle, wait for the oven to cool down
completely, then wipe up the excessive food soil. See ‘To cancel a CLEAN cyle’ for instructions.

CLEAN

CLEAN

cycle

cycle

CLEAN

) which

Important!

Do not use oven cleaners, any degreasing cleaners, or oven liners in a self-cleaning oven.
If there are cracks or flaws in the oven door glass, if the oven gasket is damaged, stiff, or worn,
or if the door does not close properly, do not start a CLEAN cycle. Call your Authorized Service
Center or Customer Care.
Make sure you remove the side racks, oven shelves, broiler pan, and all other bakeware and
utensils from the oven before starting a CLEAN cycle. If left in the oven, they will become
permanently discolored or damaged; items made from combustible materials (eg wood, fabric,
plastic) may even catch fire.
Do not use your oven to clean miscellaneous parts.

Before starting a CLEAN cycle, wipe up any spills or grease deposits and remove any loose food

soiling. Failure to do so may discolor the oven surfaces and cause excessive smoking during the
cycle.
Before starting a CLEAN cycle, make sure you move any pet birds to another, closed and well­ventilated room. Some pet birds are extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during self­cleaning, and may die if left in the same room as the oven during such a cycle.
Make sure the room is well ventilated during the CLEAN cycle. Turn the ventilation hood above
the range on maximum and leave it on for the duration of the cycle.
During a CLEAN cycle, the oven reaches higher temperatures than it does for cooking. Under such
conditions, the surfaces may get hotter than usual and children should be kept away.

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1

Remove oven shelves, side racks and all other accessories, bakeware, and utensils.

See ‘Removing and replacing the side racks’ and ‘Positioning the shelves’ for instructions.

2

Wipe up any spills or grease deposits and remove any loose food soiling. Failure to do so may
discolor the oven surfaces and cause excessive smoking during the cycle.

3

Check that the lamp covers are in place.

4

If there is soiling on the oven frame or the outer edge of the door interior (the shaded areas
shown above), clean these using a soap-filled non-abrasive pad, then wipe with a clean damp
cloth.

5

Close the oven door firmly.

6

Turn the ventilation hood above the range on maximum, and leave it on for the duration of the
cycle.

7

Turn the oven mode knob counterclockwise to CLEAN.

Its halo will glow white and the oven door will lock.
For your safety, the door will remain locked during and even after the cycle, until the oven

has cooled to a cooking temperature.

8

Turn the temperature knob counterclockwise to CLEAN.

Its halo will first glow orange, then red during the cycle. It will go out when the cycle has

finished.

Halo

(White)

Halo

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When a

The halo around the temperature knob will go out.
You need to:

1

Turn the oven mode and temperature knobs

clockwise to OFF.

The door may remain locked. Once the oven has

cooled to a cooking temperature (this may take up to
30 minutes), the door will automatically unlock.

You may continue to hear the noise of the cooling

fan: it is normal for the fan to stay on.

CLEAN

cycle has finished

Important!

Do not turn the power supply to the range off at the circuit breaker panel. The cooling fan is
needed to cool the oven. Disconnecting the range from the power supply while the oven is too hot
may damage the oven and its surrounding cabinetry.

2

Wait until the oven door automatically unlocks (up to 30 minutes).

3

After the door has unlocked, wait for the oven to cool down completely.

Important!

The oven will still be at cooking temperatures when the door unlocks. Take care.

4

Remove any gray ash from the oven with a small brush or damp cloth.

5

Wipe out the oven with a clean, damp cloth and dry with a clean, lint-free cloth.

6

Replace the side racks and shelves. See sections ‘Removing and replacing the side racks’ and
‘Positioning the shelves’ for instructions.

To cancel a

1

Turn the oven mode and temperature knobs clockwise to OFF.
The door may remain locked. Once the oven has cooled to a cooking temperature (this may
take up to 30 minutes, depending on the stage the cycle was in when canceled), the door will
automatically unlock.
You may continue to hear the noise of the cooling fan: it is normal for the fan to stay on.

CLEAN

cycle

Important!

Do not turn the power supply to the range off at the circuit breaker panel. The cooling fan is
needed to cool the oven. Disconnecting the range from the power supply while the oven is too hot
may damage the oven and its surrounding cabinetry.

2

Wait until the oven door automatically unlocks (up to 30 minutes).

3

After the door has unlocked, wait for the oven to cool down completely.

Important!

The oven will still be at cooking temperatures when the door unlocks. Take care.

4

If necessary, wipe up any food soiling inside the oven.
We do not recommend cancelling a CLEAN cycle and then immediately starting one again.

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Troubleshooting

If you can’t find an answer to your problem in the chart below, or if the problem cannot be
fixed, you will need technical help. Contact your Authorized Service Center or Customer Care.

Problem Possible causes What to do

Oven

The oven doesn’t work
(no heating).

One of the oven lights
does not come on, but
the oven works.

No power supply (oven light and
halos do not come on either).

No gas supply (gas ovens).

The light bulb is loose.

The light bulb has blown.

Check that the circuit breaker
hasn’t tripped and there is no
power outage in your area. If
there is a power outage, you
cannot use the oven until power
has been restored.

The supply to the house may
not be working or there may be
an outage. Contact your local
gas supplier.

See instructions for ‘Replacing
the oven light bulb’ in section
‘Care and cleaning’. Instead
of replacing the bulb, simply
ensure that it is secure in its
socket.

Replace the bulb. See
instructions for ‘Replacing the
oven light bulb’ in section ‘Care
and cleaning.’

There is a power failure –
can I still use the oven?

Power outage in your home or
neighborhood.

The oven cannot be used until
power is restored.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible causes What to do

Oven

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Condensation around
oven (e.g. on control
panel or top of oven
door.)

Steam coming from oven
vents at the back of the
range.

Fan noise and warm
ventilation air coming
from the range during
and after use or a CLEAN
cycle.

Occasional, brief glowing
inside the oven during a
CLEAN cycle.

Food has high moisture content or
local climate (temperature,
humidity) is contributing to
condensation.

Moisture from food evaporating
during cooking.

A cooling fan in the range runs to
prevent the oven door and control
panel from overheating.

Heavy soiling is getting
incinerated.

Condenstaion is normal. You
can wipe the drops off the
control panel. If there is
frequent or excessive
condensation, make sure that
cabinetry around the range is
moisture-proofed.

This is normal, especially if you
are cooking large quantities
of food in the oven using a
CONVECTION mode.

This is normal and requires no
action.

This is normal and requires no
action.

Excessive smoking and/
or flames inside the oven
during a CLEAN cycle.

Combustible material (e.g.
wooden board or utensil) or
excessive food soils left in the
oven.

Follow the instructions under
‘To cancel a CLEAN cycle’ in
section ‘Care and cleaning’.

Important!

Do not disconnect the range
from the power supply at the
circuit breaker. The cooling fan
is needed to cool the range.

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Problem Possible causes What to do

Oven

The oven door won’t
open.

The halo around the
oven temperature
knob alternates
between orange and
red during use.

The convection fan
does not come on in a
CONVECTION mode.

Uneven baking. Oven not properly preheated.

The door is locked because a
CLEAN cycle is underway or
the oven has not yet cooled to
a cooking temperature after a
CLEAN cycle.

The oven needs to heat
periodically (orange) to maintain
the set temperature during use.

Technical fault. Contact your Authorized Service

Unsuitable or incorrectly arranged
bakeware.

See section ‘Using the CLEAN
cycle’ in ‘Care and cleaning’ for
information.

This is normal.

Center or Customer Care.

Wait until the halo around the
temperature knob has changed
from orange to red before
putting food in.

See ‘Oven cooking guidelines’
for advice.

Cooktop burners

None of the burners,
grill, or griddle will
light.

No power supply.

No gas.

Check that there is no power
outage in your area and that
the power supply to the range
is switched on at the circuit
breaker panel.

Check that the gas supply to the
house is working. You should
hear the gas when you turn
a burner on. If you are using
bottled gas, check that it is not
empty.

Troubleshooting

Problem Possible causes What to do

Cooktop burners

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Some burners will not
light.

Flames do not burn all
around the burner
cap.

There is no clicking when
I try to light a burner.

There is a power failure –
can I still use the cooktop
burners?

Burner parts or ignitors may be
wet, dirty, or misaligned.

The ignitor is dirty or there is a
power outage.

Power outage in your area. The cooktop burners can still be

Check that the burner parts
are clean, dry, and correctly
assembled. Check that the
ignitors are clean and dry.
See ‘Care and cleaning’ for
instructions.

Clean the ignitor(s). See ‘Care
and cleaning’ for instructions.

used. To light them:

1

Holding a lighted match to
the flame spreader, push
in on the control knob and
turn counterclockwise to
LITE.

2

When the flame is burning
all the way around the
burner, you may adjust the
heat.

Important!

If the flame is blown out during
a power failure, turn the knob
immediately to
burner will not automatically
relight and gas may escape.

OFF

, as the

The flames have
suddenly gone out.

There is a slight
‘extinction pop’ or
flash after I’ve turned a
cooktop burner off.

A draft or a spill has extinguished
the flame.

No action required. The
burner will detect this and
automatically relight. However,
if there has been a large spill,
we recommend turning the
burners off and cleaning the
burners and sump area. See
‘Care and cleaning’ for
instrucions.

This is normal for LP gas and
requires no action.

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Problem Possible causes What to do

Cooktop burners

The burner flames are
uneven, very large,
yellow or yellow-tipped
or sooty.

The ignitor keeps
clicking (continuous
spark) even when a
burner has lit.

Technical fault: the gas is the
wrong type or hasn’t been
adjusted properly.

Dirty or wet ignitor(s). Clean the ignitor(s). See ‘Care

Griddle

The surface is discolored
in patches.

There is a power failure –
can I still use the griddle?

Oils cook onto the surface with
repeated use.

Power outage in your home or
neighborhood.

Grill

Flare-ups during grilling. Fatty cuts of meat.

Do not use your cooktop
burners. Contact your
Authorized Service Center or
Customer Care.

and cleaning’ for instructions.

This is normal and doesn’t affect
cooking performance.

The griddle cannot be used
until power is restored.

Minor flare-ups are normal. To
minimize them, trim excess fat
off meat before grilling.

There is a power failure –
can I still use the grill?

Grill grate is not positioned
correctly; grease runs down into
the radiant tray rather than the
grease drip-pan.

Power outage in your home or
neighborhood.

Turn the grill off, wait for
it to cool, then position it
correctly. See ‘Using the grill’ for
instructions and illustrations.

The grill cannot be used until
power is restored.

Warranty and service

Before you call for service or assistance ...

Check the things you can do yourself. Refer to the installation instructions and your user guide
and check that:

1

your product is correctly installed

2

you are familiar with its normal operation.

If after checking these points you still need assistance or parts, please refer to the Service &
Warranty booklet for warranty details and your nearest Authorized Service Center, Customer
Care, or contact us through our website www.dcsappliances.com.

Contact details

For replacement parts or if further help is needed concerning this appliance call:

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Toll Free 1 888 936 7872

or write to:

Fisher & Paykel Appliances Inc.
5900 Skylab Road
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
USA

or contact us through our website, www.dcsappliances.com

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