Dynamic Cooking Systems RDS-305 Service Manual
THE PROFESSIONAL RDS RANGE
Use and Care Guide
MODÈLS:
RDS-305
RDS-366
RDS-364GL
RDS-364GD
RDS-484GG
RDS-485GD
RDS-486GL
RDS-486GD
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Thank you for selecting this DCS Dual Fuel Range. Because of this appliance’s unique features we have
developed this Use and Care Guide. It contains valuable information on how to properly operate and
maintain your new appliance for years of safe and enjoyable cooking.
To help serve you better,please fill out and submit your Ownership Registration Card by visiting our website
at www.dcsappliances.com and selecting “Customer Service”on the home page and then select “Ownership
Registration” or submit the enclosed Ownership Registration Card to the address below. In addition, keep
this guide handy,as it will help answer questions that may arise as you use your new appliance.
For your convenience, product questions can be answered by a DCS Customer Service Representative by
phone: 1-888-281-5698, Fax: 714-372-7004, email: support@dcsappliances.com,or by mail:
PLEASE RETAIN THIS MANUAL FOR FUTURE REFERENCE.
DCS
Attention: Customer Service
5800 Skylab Road
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
www.dcsappliances.com
A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS
WAR NING
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.
WAR NI NG
To re d u ce the risk of injury to persons in the event of a rangetop grease fire,
observe the following: 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
dishcloths or towels - a violent steam explosion will result. Use an extinguisher
ONLY if:
1) You know you have a Class ABC extinguisher,and you already know
how to operate it.
2) The fire is small and contained in the area where it started.
3) The fire department is being called.
4) You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
FOR YOUR SAFETY
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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SAFETY PRACTICES......................................................................................................................................................3-5
MODEL IDENTIFICATION.............................................................................................................................................6
BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE ...................................................................................................................7-8
COOKTOP USE ...............................................................................................................................................................9-12
Burner Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Burner Efficiency and Flame Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Wok Ring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11-12
GRILL USE .......................................................................................................................................................................12-13
GRIDDLE USE...............................................................................................................................................................14-15
OVEN USE .......................................................................................................................................................................15-25
Convection Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Regular Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Converting Recipes to Convection Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Selecting Utensils for Convection Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16-17
Preheating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Setting Oven for Baking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Oven Racks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18-19
Broiling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20-21
Slow Cooking / Low Temperature Cooking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Suggested Temperatures to Keep Food Hot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
PROOFING AND SELF-CLEANING MODES ...........................................................................................23-25
Setting the 12” Oven for Proofing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Oven Door Lock During Self-clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Before Self-cleaning the Oven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Oven Rack Slide Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Setting the Oven for Self-clean . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
At the End of the Clean Cycle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................................................................26-30
Cleaning Range, Cooktop,Burners, Igniters,Drip Trays, Griddles,Grills, Control Knobs
and Backguard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26-29
Oven and Door Interior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Oven Light Bulb Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Power Failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
PAR T S ID E N TIFICATION.......................................................................................................................................31-32
HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE........................................................................................................................................33
WAR RANT Y..........................................................................................................................................................................34
When properly cared for, your new DCS Appliance has been designed to be a safe, reliable cooking
appliance. When using this restaurant caliber appliance, use it with extreme care, as this type
appliance provides intense heat and can increase the accident potential. Basic safety precautions
must be followed when using kitchen appliances,including the following:
Read this Use and Care Manual thoroughly before using your new appliance. This will help to
reduce the risk of fire,electric shock, or injury to persons.
Begin by insuring proper installation and servicing.Follow the installation instructions which came
with this appliance. Be sure to have a qualified technician install and ground this appliance before
using.
Have the installer show you where the gas supply shutoff valve is located so you will know how and
where to turn off the gas to the appliance.
If you smell gas, the installer has not done a proper job of checking for leaks. You can have a small
leak and therefore a faint gas smell if the connections are not completely tight. Finding a gas leak
is not a “do-it-yourself” procedure. Some leaks can only be found with the burner control in the ON
position and for your protection it must be done by a qualified service technician.
If by some chance a burner goes out and gas escapes, open a window or a door to let the room air
out. Do not attempt to use the appliance until the gas has had time to dissipate. Follow the
instructions on page 1,“For your safety – if you smell gas”.
This appliance has been factory assembled for natural or LP gas. It should be correctly adjusted
from the factory for the type of gas that is used.
Do not repair or replace any part of this appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this
manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where appliances are in use. They
should never be allowed to turn knobs, push buttons, sit or stand on any part of an appliance.
Children in walkers, or children crawling can be attracted to the round oven door handle and may
grab and open the oven door. This can result in injury from the door being pulled open on a child,
or severe burns if the oven is in use and hot.
CAUTION:
Do not store items of interest to children above or at the back of any appliance.
Children could be seriously injured if they should climb onto the appliance to
reach these items.
Never store anything in the oven or on the cooktop. Flammable materials can catch fire, plastic
items may melt or ignite and other types of items could be ruined.
Do not hang articles from any part of the appliance or place anything against the oven. Some
fabrics are quite flammable and may catch on fire.
If the appliance is near a window be certain the curtains do not blow over or near the cooktop
burners; they could catch on fire.
Do not use water on grease fires. Turn all burners OFF, then smother fire with baking soda or use a
dry chemical or foam-type fire extinguisher.
Never let clothing,pot holders, or other flammable materials come in contact with, or too close to,
any burner or burner grate until it has cooled. Fabric may ignite and result in personal injury.
SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS
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Be certain to use only dry pot holders: moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may cause burns
from steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth in place of pot holders. Do not let pot holders
touch hot burners, or burner grates.
For personal safety, wear proper apparel. Loose fitting garments or hanging sleeves should never
be worn while using this appliance. Some synthetic fabrics are highly flammable and should not
be worn while cooking.
Do not use aluminum foil to line any part of the oven or cooktop. Using a foil liner could result in
a fire hazard, or the obstruction of the flow of combustion and ventilation air. Foil is an excellent
heat insulator and heat will be trapped underneath it. This trapped heat can upset the cooking
performance and can damage the finish of the oven or the cooktop parts.
WAR NING:
This appliance is for cooking. Based on safety considerations, never use the
oven or cooktop to warm or heat a room. Also, such use can damage the
cooktop or oven parts.
When using the cooktop:Do not touch the burner grates or the immediate surrounding area. Areas
adjacent to the burners may become hot enough to cause burns.
When using the oven: Do not touch the interior surfaces of the oven,the exterior area immediately
surrounding the door or the back trim. The surfaces directly above the oven door may be hot if the
oven has been operated with the door open, or if something has prevented the door from sealing.
Never leave the cooktop unattended when using high flame settings. Boil overs cause smoking
and greasy spill overs that may ignite. More importantly, if the burner flames are smothered by a
severe boil over which effects the igniter, unburned gas will escape into the room.
Only certain types of glass, heat-proof glass-ceramic, ceramic, earthen ware,or other glazes utensils
are suitable for cooktop use. This type of utensil may break with sudden temperature changes. Use
only on low or medium flames settings according to the manufacturer’s directions.
Do not heat unopened food containers; a build up of pressure may cause the container to burst.
During cooking,set the burner control so that the flame heats only the bottom of the pan and does
not extend beyond the bottom of the pan. This could heat and/or melt the handles.
Always use utensils that have flat bottoms large enough to cover the burner.The use of undersized
utensils will expose a portion of the flame to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.
To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and unintentional spill overs, position handles
of utensils inward so they do not extend over adjacent work areas,cooking areas,or the edge of the
cooktop.
Hold the handle of the pan to prevent movement of the utensil when stirring or turning food.
Grease Is Flammable. Let hot grease cool before attempting to handle it. Avoid letting grease
deposits collect around the cooktop burners. Clean after each use or boil over.
For proper lighting and performance of the cooktop burners, keep the burner ports clean. It may
be necessary to clean these when there is a boil over or when the burner does not light, even
though the electronic igniters click.
SAFETY PRACTICE AND PRECAUTIONS
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Clean the cooktop with caution. Avoid steam burns; do not use a wet sponge or cloth to clean the
cooktop while it is hot. Some cleaners produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. Follow
directions provided by the cleaner manufacturer.
Be sure all the range and/or cooktop controls are turned off and the appliance is cool before using
any type of aerosol cleaner on or around the appliance. The chemical that produces the spraying
action could, in the presence of heat, ignite or cause metal parts to corrode.
Place oven racks in desired position while the oven is cool.If a rack must be moved while the oven
is hot, do not let the pot holders contact the hot interior of the oven.
Use care when opening the oven door; let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing
foods.
Do not rub,damage, move or remove the door gasket. It is essential for a good seal during baking.
Clean the ventilator hood and filters above the range or cooktop frequently so grease from
cooking vapors does not accumulate on them.
Turn the ventilator OFF in case of fire or when intentionally “flaming”liquor or other spirits on the
cooktop. The blower,if in operation, could unsafely spread the flames.
DO NOT obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air to the appliance. Be sure a fresh air
supply is available.
For safety reasons and to avoid damage to the appliance never sit, stand, or lean on the oven door
or cooking surface.
Service should only be done by authorized technicians. Technicians must disconnect the power
supply before servicing this appliance.
WAR NING:
California Proposition 65 - The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some
by-products 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 instructions contained in
this booklet and provide good ventilation to the room when cooking with gas.
SAFETY PRACTICES AND PRECAUTIONS
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MODEL IDENTIFICATION
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48” RDS RANGE MODELS
RDS-484GG
36” RDS RANGE MODELS
RDS-366
30” RDS RANGE MODELS
RDS-305
RDS-486GL RDS-486GD
RDS-485GD
RDS-364GL RDS-364GD
OVEN ON
HEATING
HEATING
DOOR LOCKED
BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE
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1) Remove all packaging materials and labels from your appliance. If the installer has not set up your
appliance, do it now. Check that you have the following items:
COOKTOP:
Griddle - (RDS-364GD, RDS-486GD, RDS-484GG,and RDS-485GD Models Only)
Grill racks, 2 pieces - (RDS-364GL, RDS-486GL & RDS-484GG Models Only)
5 burner head assemblies, burner caps and grates (RDS-305 and RDS-485GD Models Only)
Radiant tray - to hold ceramic rods for grill - (RDS-364GL, RDS-486GL & RDS-484GG
Models Only)
One removable drip tray (griddle and grill models have drip tray liners,for catching grease)
27” & 24” OVEN:
Two removable Stainless Steel 3 position Rack Slide Assemblies
One,Two-piece broil pan
Three Oven Racks
12” OVEN:
Two oven racks
Two removable Rack Supports
One,Two-piece broil pan
2) Place the oven racks in the proper position before turning on the oven. For correct rack position
check your recipe. The most frequently used position is number 2. The rack positions are numbered
from the bottom as in the floors of a building.
Fig. 1
Rack Positions
3
2
1
3
2
1
Do not use aluminum foil to cover the oven racks or to line the oven. Heat can be trapped beneath
the foil, this can cause damage to the oven and the food may not cook correctly.
3) Before baking or broiling:
One at a time turn the oven and broiler burners for 20 to 30 minutes each. This burns off the
manufacturing oils used by the factory. Turn the oven burner on to 450ºF and the broiler burner on
to “Broil”.Turn on the ventilator above your range while these burners are on,as there will be
an odor.
TO INSERT THE OVEN RACKS:
1) Hold the rack with the back safety rail in the up position and towards the rear of the oven. Slip it
into the oven so the rack slides are between the rack and the rack guides.
2) As you slide the rack into the oven tip the front of the rack up slightly, so that the safety stops on
the back of the rack,clear the rack slides. The safety stops keep the rack from sliding out of the oven
when pulled forward.
TO REMOVE OR REPOSITION THE RACKS:
1) Pull the rack forward.
2) Lift the front of the rack up so the safety stops clear the rack slides.
3) Pull the rack forward.
BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE
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COOKTOP USE
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BURNERS
Your new professional gas range is equipped with
burners typical of those used in restaurants. These
burners are designed for maximum cleanability and
controllability. The large cap spreads the simmer heat out
to avoid too much heat being concentrated on the center
of the pan. The simmer flame is always on when the
burner is in use. The burner should never be operated if
the cap is not in place. All the cooktop burners have
electronic spark ignition to eliminate continuously
burning pilots; when the burner is on and the flame is
blown out, it will relight.
SIMMERING
Your new professional cooktop has exceptionally low
simmering capabilities. The large cap serves as a heat
diffuser to spread out the heat to avoid having a center
hotspot. Keep in mind that because of the high heat
capacity of the outer burner,and the mass of the cast iron
burner grates (they retain heat longer than lighter,
conventional grates) some foods may continue to cook
by retained heat after the burner has been turned off.
Should a strong draft or boil over extinguish the simmer
flame it will relight automatically as the main burner
would.
ELECTRONIC IGNITERS
If a burner does not ignite,
listen for the clicking sound.
If the igniter is not clicking,
TURN OFF THE BURNER.
Check the circuit breaker for
a blown fuse or a tripped
circuit breaker. If the igniter
still fails to operate,see
page 33, “Before Calling For
Service”.To light the burner
manually,see page30,
“Power Failure”.
NOTE: If you are using propane gas, a slight pop or flash
may occur at the burner ports a few seconds after
the burner has been turned “off”. This “extinction
pop”is normal for propane gas.
Simmer
Flame
Cap
Brass
Port
Ring
1
3
4
5
2
RDS-305 COOKTOP SECTION SHOWN
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
Burner Max. Simmer/Low
Location Btu/hr Btu/hr
305 Nat 36”/48”Nat* LP Nat LP
1 16,000 17,500 14,000 500-1,200 500-1,200
2 16,000 17,500 14,000 500-1,200 500-1,200
3 17,500 17,500** 14,000 500-1,200 500-1,200
4 16,000 17,500 14,000 500-1,200 500-1,200
5 16,000 17,500 14,000 500-1,200 500-1,200
*Note - All burners on 36 & 48 models (except 485 models) rated at
17,500 Btu/hr for Nat. &14,000Btu/hr for LP.
**485 Model only.No location #3 on 36 & other 48 models.
Igniter (Keep Clean)
BURNER EFFICIENCY AND FLAME CHARACTERISTICS
It is necessary to keep the burner ports and the
igniters clean for proper lighting and efficient
performance of the cooktop burners. The
burner flame should burn completely around
the burner with no excessive noise or lifting.The
flame should be blue in color and stable with no
yellow tips. An improper air-gas mixture may
cause either a burner flutter or a yellow tipped
flame. A technician should adjust the flame.
During initial use, foreign particles in the gas
line,or dust in the air around the appliance may
cause an orange flame.This will disappear with
use.
FLAME HEIGHT
The correct height of the flame mainly depends
on the size of the bottom of the cooking utensil, the material of the cooking utensil, the amount and
type of food and the amount of liquid in the utensil. Following are some basic rules for selecting flame
height.
For safety reasons the flame must never extend beyond the bottom of the cooking utensil. Never
allow flames to curl up the side of the pan (see Fig.4).
Utensils which conduct heat slowly (such as glass-ceramic) should be used with medium to low
flame. If you are cooking with a large amount of liquid,a slightly larger flame can be used.
SEALED TOP BURNERS
The sealed top burners must be kept clean. Cleaning of the sealed top burners should include the
igniter. The cooktop burners have an infinite number of heat settings and there are no fixed positions
on the control knobs between HI and LO. To turn the cooktop burner on,push in on the control knob
and turn it counterclockwise to the “LITE”position. An audible clicking sound will be heard. When the
gas has been ignited by the electronic spark igniter, turn the knob to the desired setting. (The clicking
sound should stop as soon as the burner is lit).
NOTE: The igniter will continue to click as long as a control knob is in the “LITE”position.
CAUTION:
When turning on any cooktop burner, be sure to stop at the “LITE” position
before turning the burner to a flame setting for cooking. If the burner is not lit
and it is turned beyond the “LITE” position,to HI, MEDIUM,or LO,there could be
a burst of flame when the burner does light. This could cause burns or damage
to the surrounding countertop.
COOKTOP USE
10
Proper Flame Height
Fig. 4
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