Dacor Epicure 36-inch User manual

The Life of the Kitchen? USE AND CARE MANUAL
EPICURE ® 36-INCH GAS RANGE
For use with models ER36G and ER36GZ
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................. 1-3
GETTING TO KNOW YOURRANGE ............................................ 4-5
SETTING UP YOUR RANGE ...................................................... 6-7
OPERATINGYOURRANGE..................................................... 8-13
CAREANDCLEANING....................................................... 14-1 7
BEFOREYou CALLFORSERVICE.......................................... 18-1 9
PARTSANDACCESSORIES....................................................... 19
WARRANTY AND SERVICE ........................................................ 20
WARRANTY CARD ...................................................... BACK COVER
Part No. 106552 Rev. C
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To Our Valued Customer:
Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor _products! Our unique combination of features, style and
performance make us The Life of the Kitchen ", and a great addition to your home.
In order to familiarize yourself with the controls, functions, and full potential of your new Distinctive Appliance, we
suggest that you thoroughly read this use and care manual, beginning with the Important Safety Instructions
section.
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company value. Should you ever experience a problem with your product, please first check the Before You Call for
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Important Safety Instructions
Installer: Leave this manual with the appliance.
Consumer: Read this use and care manual com-
pletely before using this appliance. Save it for future
reference. It contains important use and care infor-
mation. Keep your sales receipt or canceled check
in a safe place. Proof of original purchase date is
required for warranty service.
For service and warranty information, see
page 20.
If you have any questions, other than warranty
questions, call:
Dacor Customer Service
[phone] (U.S.A. and Canada)
Monday -- Friday 6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Pacific Time
Have the model and serial number ready when you
call. See page 5 for serial number location. Write
the serial number and purchase date below for ref-
erence.
Important Information About
Safety Instructions
The Important Safety Instructions and warn-
ings in this manual are not meant to cover all pos-
sible problems and situations that can occur. Use
common sense and caution when installing, main-
taining or operating this or any other appliance.
Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team
about problems or situations that you do not under-
stand.
Safety Symbols and Labels
Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe personal
injury or death.
Model number
Serial number
Date of purchase
Since we continually improve the quality and per-
formance of our products, we may make changes to
the appliance without updating this manual.
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor
personal injury or property damage.
IMPORTANT: If you smell gas:
•Do not use or light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch or use any electrical devices including the telephone in your building.
• From a neighbor's phone, immediately call the gas supplier. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot contact the gas supplier, call the fire department.
• Do not return to the building until instructed to do so by the gas supplier or the fire department.
IMPORTANT: To avoid the possibility of explosion or fire, do not store or use combustible, flammable or explosive
vapors and liquids (such as gasoline) inside or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. Also keep items that could
explode, such as aerosol cans away from the range. Do not store flammable or explosive materials in adjacent cabinets
or areas.
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.
NEVER block or cover any slots, holes or passages
anywhere inside the oven or on the outside of the range.
Doing so blocks airflow through the oven and cooktop
and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning or fire. Keep
all slots clear of grease and grime.
The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some
by-products that are on the list of substances which
are known by the State of California to cause cancer or
reproductive harm. California law requires businesses
to warn customers of potential exposure to such
substances. To minimize exposure to these substances,
always operate this unit according to the use and care
manual, ensuring you provide good ventilation when
cooking with gas.
READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

General Safety Precautions
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your range, follow basic safety
3recautions, including the following:
•If you receive a damaged producL immediately contact
your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
• Make sure that the range has been properly installed
by a qualified installer according to the accompanying
installation instructions. Have the installer show you
the location of the gas shut off valve and the electrical
outlet so that you know where and how to turn off the
gas supply and disconnect power to the range.
• Do not install, repair or replace any part of the range
unless specifically recommended in the literature
accompanying it. A qualified service technician should
perform all other service.
• Before performing any type of service, make sure that
the gas supply is off and the power cord to the range
is disconnected.
• Only use this range for cooking tasks expected of a
home appliance as outlined in this manual. This range
is not intended for commercial use. This appliance is
certified only for indoor use.
• DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACES OF THE RANGE
DURING OR IMMEDIATELYAFTER USE. After use,
make sure these surfaces have had sufficient time to
cool before touching them.
• In the interest of safety, keep the oven 0oor shut
unless inserting or removing food from the oven or
when cleaning it.
• Do not operate the range without the backguard
attached. A fire hazard may result.
• Make sure individuals who use the range are able to
operate it properly.
• Never allow anyone, including children to sit, stand or
climb on any part of the range. Doing so may cause
damage, serious injury or death. Do not leave children
alone or unattended in the area around the range. Do
not allow children to play with the controls, pull on the
handle or touch other parts of the range.
• Do not store items of interest to children on top of or
above the range. Children could be burned or injured
while climbing on the appliance.
• Do not attempt to use this appliance in the event of a
power failure. If a power failure occurs while operating
the cooktop, turn all control knobs to the OFF position.
• Do not tamper with the controls. Do not adjust or alter
any part of the range unless specifically instructed to
do so in these instructions.
• Do not hang flammable or heat sensitive objects over
the range.
• Do not cover the burners and grates with anything
except properly selected utensils. Decorative covers
may cause a fire hazard or damage to the cooktop if a
burner is accidentally turned on with the cover in place.
• Do not heat unopened food containers such as baby
food jars and cans. Pressure build up may cause the
container to burst and cause injury.
• Keep flammable items, such as paper, cardboard
plastic and cloth away from the burners and other
hot surfaces. Do not allow pot holders to touch hot
surfaces or gas burners.
• Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using
the range. Do not allow clothing to come into contact
with the range and surrounding areas during and
immediately after use.
• Do not use towels or bulky cloth as pot holders.
• Use only dry pot holders when removing food and
cookware from the cooktop or oven. Wet pot holders
can cause steam burns.
• If the range is near a window, do not use long curtains
as window treatment. The curtains could blow over the
cooktop and create a fire hazard.
• To avoid the possibility of fire, do not leave the range
unattended when in use.
• Clean the range thoroughly before operating it for the
first time.
• Clean and maintain the range regularly as instructed in
the Care and Cleaning section of this manual. Keep
the entire range, ventilation filters and range hoods
free of grease that could catch fire.
• Use cookware only for its intended purpose. Check
the manufacture's recommendations before use to
determine if a utensil is suitable for use with a range.
Certain types of glass, ceramic and earthenware
are not suitable for use with a range. Personal injury
or damage may result from the improper use of
cookware.
• Select cookware carefully. Use utensils of the proper
size, material and construction for the particular type
of cooking being done. Utensils need to be large
enough to contain the desired quantity of food without
boil-overs or spill-overs. Choose pans with easy to
hold handles that will stay cool while cooking. Do not
use utensils with loose handles. Avoid using pans that
are too heavy to lift safely.

•Use extreme caution if adding water to food on a hot
cooktop or oven. The steam can cause serious burns
or scalds.
• Do not allow pot or pans to boil dry.
• Make sure that all the cooktop parts are dry before
lighting a burner.
• Turn the knobs to the OFF position prior to removing
them from the valve stems.
• Do not use the oven for storage.
• Exercise caution when opening the oven door. Let hot
air or steam escape before looking or reaching into the
oven.
• The cooktop should never be operated without the
knobs or trim rings in place.
• For your safety, do not use the oven to cook without
the convection filter(s) installed. When the filter is not
installed, the spinning fan blades at the back of the
oven are exposed.
• Do not allow food to sit in the oven for more than one
hour before or after cooking. Eating spoiled food can
result in food poisoning.
• When deep fat frying:
0 Be certain that the pan is large enough to contain
the desired volume of food without overflow caused
by the bubbling of the fat. Never leave a deep fat
fryer unattended.
0Avoid frying moist or frost-covered foods. Foods
with high water content may cause spattering or
spilling of the hot fat.
Heat fat slowly, and stir together any combination
of oils and fats prior to applying heat. Utilize a deep
fat frying thermometer to avoid heating the fat to
temperatures above the flash point.
• This appliance is equipped with a three-prong
grounding plug for your protection against possible
electric shock hazards. If only a two-prong outlet is
available, it is the customer's responsibility to have
it replaced with a dedicated, grounded three-prong
electrical outlet by a licensed electrician. Do not under
any circumstances:
0Cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the
power cord.
0Use an adapter plug. ---------_
0Use an extension cord.
Use a power cord that
is frayed or damaged. ®
Plug the cooktop into
an electrical outlet
with a ground fault
interrupter (GFI).
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN
THE EVENT OF A RANGE TOP GREASE FIRE:
a. SMOTHER FLAMES with a close-fitting lid, cookie
sheet or metal tray, then turn off the burner. BE
CAREFUL TO PREVENT BURNS. If the flames do not
go out immediately, EVACUATE AND CALL THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT.
b. NEVER PICK UP A FLAMING PAN - you may be
burned.
c. DO NOT USE WATER, including wet dish cloths or
towels - a violent steam explosion may result.
d. Use a fire extinguisher ONLY if:
0You have a Class ABC extinguisher, and you
already know how to operate it.
0The fire is small and contained in the area where it
started.
0The fire department is being called.
You can fight the fire with your back to an exit.
Non-stick coatings, when heated, can be harmful to
birds. Remove birds to a separate, well-ventilated
room during cooking.
• Do not allow acids (citrus juices, tomato sauces, etc.)
to remain on the range's surfaces. The porcelain finish
may stain.
• Never use the cooktop surface as a cutting board.
• Do not expose the knobs or trim rings to direct flame,
hot utensils or other sources of heat.
Always ensure that the light fixture lens cover is in
place when using the oven. The lens cover protects
the light bulb from breakage caused by high oven
temperatures or mechanical shock.
3

Partsof the Cooktop
BACKGUARD: Model ER36G comes standard with a
six inch backguard installed. Model ER36GI comes
standard with a low profile (1 3/4" inch) backguard.
The backguard protects the wall from the effects of
heat and splattering grease. Optional kits are avail-
able to change the size of the backguard for both
models. See the Accessories section.
SPILL TRAY: The spill tray catches any food that
falls through the cooktop grates.
GRATES: The porcelain coated cast iron grates sup-
port the cooking utensils during cooking. They are
removable to allow the area below and around the
burners to be cleaned easily.
BURNERS: See below for the size and location of
the different burners. The range generates a spark
to light the burner when you turn the knob to the
HIGH position.
BURNER CONTROL KNOBS: Use the knobs to turn
on the burners and adjust the flame size. The corre-
sponding Illurnina TM knob illuminates when a burner
is on. The center knob operates the oven.
TRIH RINGS: Located behind each knob, they pre-
vent liquids from getting into the internal parts.
Grate Backguard
Spill tray /
\Burner
Trim ring \
control
knob
Model ER36G
Shown
Model ER36G (freestanding model) is equipped with
full size stainless steel side panels. Model ER36GI
is equipped with three inch deep side panels and
is designed for installation in a recessed cabinet or
island.
Burner Locationsand Features
A. 1300 to 9500 BTU Standard Burner
B. 1700 to 15000 BTU Standard Burner
C. 800 to 18500 BTU Dual Burner
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Special Cooktop Features
Perma-FlameTM: The Perma-Flame instant re-igni-
tion feature automatically re-lights a burner quickly
if it goes out. With Perma-Flame, your cooking
experience is uninterrupted because the flame is re-
ignited at the same level as when it went out.
Smart Flame_: Smart Flame technology reduces
the temperature under the fingers of the porcelain-
coated cast iron grates. Smart-Flame extends grate
life and protects the finish.
SimmerSear_": The dual burner is equipped with
Dacor's exclusive precision burner control system. It
allows you to cook with a wide range of heat set-
tings, from simmer to sear.

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Parts of the Oven
IR broil burner igniter
Rack support
Temperature probe
Oven rack
Model and serial
number label (view
through crack
between door and
oven chamber)
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Oven Control Knob Oven ON Indicator Light
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Oven light switch
Convection fan
switch
IR broil burner
Oven light
Convection filter
Convection fan
(behind filter)
Door gasket
Bake burner
(below floor)
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OVEN RACKS: Each oven comes with three
chrome-plated adjustable oven racks. An optional
GlideRack TM oven rack is also available (see the
Accessories section).
RACK SUPPORTS: There are six rack positions
inside the oven chamber. The rack positions are
numbered from the bottom counting up.
OVEN CONTROL KNOB: Located in the center. Use
the oven control knob to turn on the oven. One knob
is used to control both the bake and broil burners. It
lights when the oven is on.
IR BROIL BURNER IGNITER: The igniter lights
the broil burner when broiling. It normally glows
orange from time to time during broil operation.
OVEN ON INDICATOR LIGHT: The oven ON
indicator light illuminates when the oven is on. The
light cycles on and off during normal use indicating
that the oven's burner control system is maintain-
ing aconstant temperature. NOTE: When the power
plug is first connected, reconnected or after a power
outage, this light flashes on and off for about ten
seconds while the range's circuitry starts up. The
range is ready to use when the light stops flashing.
DOOR GASKET: The door gasket prevents heat
from escaping when the door is closed.
BAKE BURNER: Located below the floor of the
oven. It is the source of bottom heat.
CERAMIC INFRARED (IR) BROIL BURNER: The
infrared broil burner is the source of top heat. It is
mounted in the oven ceiling.
CONVECTION FAN: The convection fan circulates
heated air through the oven chamber during the
convection cooking process. The convection filter
covers it. The CONVECTION FAN SWITCH, on the
right side of the control panel, turns the convection
fan on and off.
CONVECTION FILTER: The convection filter covers
the convection fan. It helps prevent the transfer of
taste from one food to another when you are cook-
ing a whole meal with the convection fan in use. It
also keeps the oven cleaner, especially when con-
vection baking or convection broiling. In addition, it
covers the moving convection fan blades for safety
purposes.
TEMPERATURE PROBE: This probe monitors the
temperature inside the oven for the oven's burner
control system. To prevent improper operation, do
not cover it or do anything to damage it.
OVEN LIGHTS: The oven lights are located behind
the oven rack supports. The lights turn on or off
only when you flip the LIGHT SWITCH on the front
of the control panel. The bulbs are 12 Vac, 20 Watt,
halogen.
5

Cooktop Assembly
The burner rings spread the flame evenly around
the burner cap. All burner parts must be properly
seated for proper burner lighting and operation.
To assemble the burners:
1. Remove the burner rings, burner caps and
grates from their shipping packages.
2. Install the burners as shown below. Gently twist
each piece back and forth after installation to
make sure it is properly seated. A small gap
below the burner ring is normal when installed
properly.
3. Gently set each grate on top of the spill tray. Put
the legs of each grate inside the corresponding
dimples.
Ridge on bottom
STEP 3: Set inner
dual burner cap on
center of dual burner
base. Line up ridge
on bottom of cap
with pins on center of
burner base. J
STEP 2: Set outer _.
dual burner cap on
dual burner ring. Make
sure it is centered on
top.
ip_r burner cap
Outer burner cap
Burner ring
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STEP 1: Install dual _.
burner ring on dual _ _ __
burner base. Line X,_
up indentations on
bottom of burner ring
with pins on top of
burner base.
Pin on burner base
Dual Burner Assembly
(left front and right front burners only)
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Ridge on bottom
of burner cap
STEP 2: Install all
standard burner
caps. Ridge on
bottom of caps
must surround
top of ring.
STEP 1: Install
standard burner
rings on standard
burner bases. Put
holes on edge of
each ring over
the igniter. Center
tabs on bottom of
each ring in hole
in center of each
base.
Igniter hole
Burner ring -
top view
Igniter on burner base
Standard Burner Assembly
(left rear, right rear and both center burners)

Installing the Oven Racks
The rack supports provide six heights for positioning
of the oven racks.
Three chrome-plated oven racks are provided.
Always remember to position the racks prior to
heating the oven.
To install an oven rack:
1. Insert the end of the rack with the safety
notches into the oven first.
2. Attach both sides of the rack to the rack sup-
ports in the oven as shown in the diagram
below.
3. Begin to slide the rack in, and then, lift up so
that the safety notches clear the ends of the
rack supports.
4. Push the rack all the way in with both hands.
To remove an oven rack:
.
.
Grasp it with both hands and pull gently straight
out toward you until it stops.
To remove the rack completely, lift the front of
the rack up about six inches and continue to
pull it out. Lifting the rack releases the safety
notches. The safety notches reduce the chances
of a rack coming out of the oven accidentally.
Rack support
Burning-in the Oven
When the oven comes from the factory, residue for
certain materials used in the manufacturing process
are left on the parts of the oven. These residues
should be "burned off" before the oven is used for
the first time.
To
1.
burn off the residues in the oven:
Birds or other small pets may be sensitive to the
odors during first operation. Remove them to
another part of the house and close the door.
2. Open windows and turn on the range hood to
allow the odors and smoke to escape.
3. Turn the oven to the BROIL setting for 10 min-
utes. It is normal for odors and smoke to come
out of the vent slot on the backguard during this
process.
4. After ten minutes, turn the oven control knob
down to 350°1=. Leave the oven at 350°F for 30
minutes.
.After 30 minutes, turn off the oven. Close the
windows and turn off the range hood when the
odors and smoke finish clearing.
Safety notch\
Back of rack
Front of rack
Oven Rack Installation
7

Cooktop Operation
•To avoid the chance of fire, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning, do not attempt to use your range without the
burners completely and properly assembled (see page 6). The burner rings must be properly seated for proper burner
lighting and operation.
• To avoid burns and scalding, always turn pan handles to a position where they cannot be easily hit. Also, handles
should not extend over adjacent burners. Always set utensils gently onto the grates and center them so that they are
well-balanced.
• Do not drag cookware across the grates. Sliding may damage the finish. Lift utensils to reposition them. Do not drop
them on the grate.
• Cookware with rough bottoms can cause permanent damage to the coated surfaces on the grates.
To avoid burns or fire hazard, reduce the flame level
if it extends beyond the bottom of the utensil. A flame
that extends up the sides of the utensil is potentially
dangerous.
In the interest of safety, always light the burner before
putting the cooking utensil on the grate. Turn the
burner knob to the OFF position before removing the
utensil. Always check all the burner knobs to make
sure the range is OFF when you are finished cooking.
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• Do no_turn the knob farther than the HIGH position until lit. Doing so may result in a burst of flame that could cause
burns or damage to the surrounding area.
• Do not touch any part of the burner while the igniter is sparking. An electric shock could result.
• Never light the burners with a match or other open flame.
• If the gas does not ignite after four seconds or if the flame goes out and gas escapes, turn the knob to the OFF
position. Open a window and allow at least five minutes for the gas to dissipate. Repeat the lighting procedure.
Selecting the Cookware
For overall safety and best performance, select the
correct cooking utensil for the food being cooked.
Improperly selected cooking utensils will not cook
evenly or efficiently.
Use cookware that:
•Has flat, smooth bottoms.
• Is well balanced.
• Has tight fitting lids to keep heat, odors and
steam in.
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IMPORTANT: Avoid spills as much as possible.
The porcelain surfaces of the grates, spill trays and
burner caps are acid-resistant but not acid-proof.
Some foods can cause permanent damage if allowed
to remain on porcelain surfaces.
Things to Know Before Using the Cooktop
• A normal flame is steady and blue in color. For-
eign material in the gas line, especially in new
construction, may cause an orange flame during
initial operation. This color will disappear with
further use. Small yellow tips on the ends of the
flames are normal when using LP gas.
•See page 4 for the heat ranges of the different
burners.
Food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil as it
does at a vigorous, rolling boil. Maintaining a
higher boil than necessary wastes energy and
cooks moisture, food flavor, and nutrients out of
the food.
• Use a low or medium flame when cooking with
utensils like glass, ceramic or cast iron that are
poor conductors of heat. Reduce the flame until
it covers about 1/3 of the utensil diameter. Doing
so will ensure even heating and reduce the likeli-
hood of burning or scorching the food.
• Dacor's SimmerSear feature allows you precision
control of the flame on the dual burner, from low
to high heat.