Dacor HDER30S User manual

User Manual
Heritage Pro Range
HDPR30S, HDPR36S, HDPR48S, HDER30S, HDER36S, HDER48S
Part No. 113429 Rev A

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Table of Contents
Before You Begin 5
Important Notes To the Owner 5
Energy-Saving Tips 5
About the Oven Vent 5
Regulatory Notice 6
Important Safety Instructions 7
Safety Symbols and Cautionary Information 7
Use-and-Care Safety Instructions 8
Product Overview 12
Included Accessories: 30" HDPRS/HDERS 12
Included Accessories: 36" and 48" HDPRS/HDERS 13
HDPRS/HDERS External Features 14
HDPRS/HDERS Internal Features 15
HDPRS/HDERS Control Panel 16
HDPRS/HDERS Control-Panel Display 17
Operating the Cooktop 18
Assembling the Burners 18
Using the Griddle 19
Before Using the Cooktop 20
Selecting the Cookware 20
Lighting a Burner 20
Operating the Oven 21
Control-Panel Settings 21
About the Control-Panel "Beep" 22
Before Cooking 22
Positioning the Oven Racks 22
Running a Cook Cycle 23
About the Cook Modes 24
Cooking Tips 25
About Oven Temperatures 27
Using Control Lockout 27

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Table of Contents
Operating the Oven, cont.
Using the Timers 28
Using Time-Delay Cooking 29
Using the Meat-Temperature Probe 30
Dehydrating/Defrosting Foods 32
Using Proof Mode 32
Using Sabbath Mode 32
Adjusting the Oven-Temperature Offset 33
Maintaining the Range 34
General External Maintenance 34
Maintaining the Cooktop 34
Using Self-Clean Mode 36
Steam-Cleaning the Oven 38
Cleaning the Oven Accessories 38
Replacing the Oven Lights 40
Troubleshooting 41
Gas Safety 41
Surface Burners 41
Control Display 41
Oven 42
Warranty 43
What Is Covered 43
What Is Not Covered 44
Out-of-Warranty Products 44

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To OurValued Customer:
Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor® products! Our unique combination of
features, style, and performance make us a great addition to your home.
To familiarize yourself with the controls, functions, and full potential of your new Dacor range, read
this manual thoroughly, starting at the Before You Begin section (pg. 5).
Dacor appliances are designed and manufactured with quality and pride, while working within the
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Troubleshooting section (Pgs. 41 – 42), which gives suggestions and remedies that may pre-empt a
call for service.
Valuable customer input helps us continually improve our products and services, so feel free to
contact our Customer Assurance Team for assistance with all your product-support needs.
DacorCustomerAssurance
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City of Industry, CA 91745
Telephone: 833-35-ELITE (833-353-5483) USA, Canada
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Website: www.dacor.com/customer-care/contact-us
Thanks for choosing Dacor foryour home. We are a company built by families for families, and we
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performance and enjoyment for decades to come.
Sincerely,
The Dacor Customer Assurance Team

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Before You Begin
Important Notes to the Owner
Energy-Saving Tips
• During cooking, the oven door should be closed except when you turn food. Leaving the door closed also
maintains oven temperature, which saves energy.
• If cooking longerthan 30 minutes, you can switch the oven off 5-10 minutes before the cooking is done. The
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• Plan oven use to avoid turning the oven off between cooking tasks.
• When possible, cook multiple items simultaneously.
About the Oven Vent
• Electrical and gas equipment with moving parts can be
dangerous. Read and follow closely the Important Safety
Instructions section (Pgs. 8 – 11) to minimize risk of prop-
erty damage, personal injury, and death.
• For best results, maintain the range as instructed in this
manual.
• Keep this manual handy for personal and professional
reference.
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use. Then, ventilate the kitchen well, remove the accesso-
ries from the oven chamber, and set the oven to bake at
400°F (204°C) for1 hour. There will be a distinct odor; this
is normal.
• The oven vent is above the oven chamber and can be
seen when you open the door. When the door is closed,
air is drawn in through a vent at the bottom of the door,
up through the door, out a corresponding vent in the top
of the door through the vent you see at left, and into the
cooktop to cool internal components.
• Proper air circulation promotes burner combustion prob-
lems and ensures good performance. Do not cover/block
any part of the oven's vent system.
• When the oven is in use, be cautious near its door. Steam
and hot air emitted through the vent system can burn
skin and melt certain items.

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Regulatory Notice
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authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject
to two conditions: 1) This device may not cause harmful interference; and 2) this device must accept any
interference received, including that which causes undesired operation. For products available in the US/
Canadian markets, only Channels 1 – 11 are available.
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment was tested and found compliant within the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to
Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are meant to reasonably protect against harmful interference in a res-
idential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy, and, if not
installed and used as instructed, may disrupt radio communications. However, interference may still occur
in a given installation, which can be determined by turning the unit off and on. In case of disruption, the
user should try to correct the interference by one or more of these measures:
• Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna
• Increasing the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connecting the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the radio/TV
• Consulting the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC RADIATION-EXPOSURE STATEMENT
This equipment complies with FCC radiation-exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment and
should be installed/operated with at least 8" (20 cm) between the radiator and your body. This device and
its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
2. IC (Industry Canada) Notice
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Operation is subject to two conditions: 1) This device may not cause interference; and 2) this device must
accept any interference received, including that which causes undesired operation. This Class B digital
apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. For products available in the US/Canadian markets, only
Channels 1 – 11 are available.
IC RADIATION-EXPOSURE STATEMENT
The range complies with IC RSS-102 radiation-exposure limits set for an uncontrolled environment and
should be installed/operated so there is at least 8" (20 cm) between the radiator and your body. This device
and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
General Safety Instructions
Testing found the range compliant with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 18 of FCC rules.
These limits are meant to reasonably protect against harmful interference in a home installation. The
range generates, uses, and can radiate radio-frequency energy and, if not installed and used as directed,
may harmfully impede radio communications; however, interference may still occur in a given installation.
In case of disruption, which can be determined by turning the unit off and on, the user should try to correct
the condition via one or more of these measures:
• Reorienting or relocating the receiving antenna
• Increasing the separation between the unit and receiver
• Connecting the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than the radio/TV.
1. FCC (Federal Communications Commission) Notice

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Safety Symbols and Cautionary Information
Electrical and gas equipment can be dangerous if not handled properly. The Important Safety Instructions in
this manual are intended to minimize the risk of property damage, personal injury, and death. Carefully follow
the instructions in this manual.
Important Safety Instructions
About the Symbols In This Manual
These icons alert you to potentially unsafe conditions or helpful information.
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in severe personal injury or death.
Hazards or unsafe practices that may result in electric shock, personal injury, or property damage.
Useful tips and instructions.
State of California Proposition 65 Warning
• The range contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
• Gas appliances can cause low-level exposure to Proposition 65-listed substances (carbon monixide, formal-
dehyde, soot, etc) caused by the incomplete combustion of LP (liquid propane) or natural gas.
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
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• If using ball-type gas shut-off valves, you must use the T-handle type.
• Flexible gas lines must not be connected in series.

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Important Safety Instructions
Use-and-Care Safety Instructions
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to ensure proper installation.
General Safety
• Do not touch any part of the range during or immediately after cooking.
• Learn where the gas-supply valve is and how to open/close it.
• When returning the range to its operating position, make sure it engages the anti-tip bracket.
• Do not leave children alone – Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where appliance is in
use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance.
• Do not keep objects of interest to children on/above/around the range.
• Do not operate the range if it is damaged, if it malfunctions, or is missing parts.
• Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers – Buildup of pressure may cause container to burst and result in
injury.
• Do not use oven cleaners or liners in/around the oven.
• Use only dry pot holders – Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do
not let potholdertouch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth.
• Do not use the range to heat sealed containers.
• Do not repair/replace any part of the range except as instructed in this manual; all other service must be
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• Do not strike the oven-door glass.
• In disposing of the range, remove the power cord and door to avoid a safety hazard.
• Cook meat to an internal temp of 160°F (71°C) and poultry to an internal temp of 180°F (82°C).
• Do not manually ignite the cooktop burners during a power outage.
• Keep combustible material (e.g., gasoline, alcohol, benzene) away from the range.
• An air curtain or range hood that blows air onto the range, shall not be used unless the hood and range
comply with the Standard for Domestic Gas Ranges, ANSI Z21.1 • CSA1.1, and are listed by an independent
testing lab for combination use.
Fire Safety
• Do not store/place/use combustible items (e.g., paper, plastic, fabrics, gasoline) near the range.
• 
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• Regularly clean the oven vents.
• Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth as a pot holder.
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dry-chemical, orfoam extinguisher.
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use a multipurpose, dry-chemical, or foam extinguisher.
• Do not heat sealed containers.

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Important Safety Instructions
Use-and-Care Safety Instructions, cont.
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to ensure proper installation.
Gas Safety
If you smell gas:
• close the range's gas-supply valve and evacuate the building
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• do not turn on any gas or electric appliances
• do not plug in a power cord or touch an electrical switch
• do not use any phone in your building
• immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's home, and follow the supplier’s directions (if unable to
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Checking For Gas Leaks
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tion. If there is a gas leak, small bubbles will appear in the solution. If unsure, call for professional help.
Electrical and Grounding Safety
• Do not use an adapter or extension cord.
• Do not use a damaged plug, cord, or loose power outlet, and do not alter the plug, cord, or outlet.
• Do not put a fuse in a neutral or ground circuit.
• Use a dedicated 240 Vac, 60 Hz, 50 Amp breaker for the 48” range, a 40 Amp breaker for the 36” range, and
a 40 Amp breaker for the 30" range. A time-delay fuse or circuit breaker should be used. Plug only the range
into this circuit.
• 
• The range's grounded, 3-prong plug must be inserted in a grounded, 3-prong outlet that meets all local

connect the ground wire to plastic plumbing/gas lines, or hot-water pipes.
• Electrical service to the range must follow local codes, or in their absence, the US National Electrical code/
NFPA No. 70 – Latest Revision or, in Canada, the Canadian Electrical Code CSA C22.1 or Latest Revisions.
• The owner shall ensure the range receives the proper electrical service.

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Important Safety Instructions
Use-and-Care Safety Instructions, cont.

to ensure proper installation.
Cooktop Safety
• Burners should only be on when in use and should never be unattended.
• Do not line the grates or any part of the cooktop with foil.
• Before turning on a burner, ensure its components are properly seated.
• If a burner ignites but does not stay lit, turn it off, wait 5 minutes forthe gas to dissipate, and retry.
• When setting a burner to simmer, turn the knob slowly; ensure the burner stays lit.
• Place only cookware on the cooktop.
• Do not drag cookware across the grates; lift to reposition cookware.
• Do not drop cookware on the grates.
• Do not use rough-bottomed cookware.
• 
• 
• 
• Burners should be off and all surfaces cool before disassembling cooktop components.
• Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for rangetop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
• Do not pourwater or other liquids on the cooktop.
• After cleaning cooktop components, dry them thoroughly before reassembly.
• Use Proper Pan Size – This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size. Select

utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing.

• Utensil handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend OverAdjacent Surface Units – To reduce the

the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent
surface units.
• Fry with minimal oil, heat the oil slowly, and watch as it heats; stand at a safe distance, and monitor the oil
constantly; if combining oils, mix them before heating.
• Know the oil's smoke point, and use a deep-fry thermometer to monitor the oil's temperature.
• Do not fry frozen, icy, or overly cold food.
• Let the oil cool to room temperature before moving the cookware.
• Do not turn a burner-control knob past the ignition point until the burner is lit.
• 
• Do not touch any part of a burnerwhile the igniter is sparking.
• 
window, wait at least 5 minutes for the gas to dissipate, then try igniting the burner.
• In case of a burn injury:
– Immerse the scalded area in cool water for at least 10 minutes, then coverwith a clean, dry cloth.
– Do not apply creams, oils, or lotions.
– Seek medical attention for severe burns.

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Important Safety Instructions
Use-and-Care Safety Instructions, cont.

to ensure proper installation.
Oven Safety
• Do not use the oven for non-cooking purposes (e.g., drying clothes, storage).
• Do not spray water on the oven glass while the oven is on or still hot.
• Do not clean the door gasket.
• Do not cover/line any part of the oven with foil or other material.
• When the oven is on, stand to one side when opening the door.
• Do not let grease build up in the oven.
• Placement of Oven Racks – Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be
moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
• Do not leave plastic in the oven.
• Keep the oven door closed while the oven is on.
• Do not put meat too close to the broil element; trim excess fat before cooking.
• Use cooking bags as directed by the bag manufacturer.
• Do not use abrasive cleaners or metal scrapers to clean the door glass.
• Do not try to use the oven during a power failure; if power fails, turn the oven off.
• Before self-cleaning, wipe excess residue from the oven, and remove all racks, cookware, and utensils.
• During self-cleaning, clean only the components listed in the manual.
• During self-cleaning, the oven operates at about 800°F (427°C); do not touch any part of the range during
self-cleaning, and keep children away.
• 
service technician.
• Fumes released during self-cleaning can harm/kill pet birds. Move birds to a distant, well-ventilated room.
• After using the oven, stand aside when opening the oven door to let steam/hot air escape safely.
• Do not use commercial oven cleaner or protective coating in/on the oven.

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Grates (2)
SimmerSear Burner Ring (1),
Burner Head (1)
Anti-Tip Bracket w/Screws
and Anchors
Broiler Pan and Grill
Standard Burner Caps*:
Porcelain (3), Brass (3)
GlideRackTM Oven Rack (2)
Temperature Probe (1)
Stainless-Steel Cleaner
SimmerSear Burner Caps*:
Porcelain (1), Brass (1)
Standard Oven Rack (1)
Griddle (1)
Literature Kit
Standard Burner Rings (3)
Burner-Control Knobs (4—
2 standard, 2 MAX GRIDDLE)
Wok Ring (1)
Product Overview
Included Accessories: 30” HDPRS/HDERS
*The range comes with brass and porcelain burner caps to suit customer preference.
Porcelain Porcelain
Brass Brass
HDERHDPR

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Grates (3)
SimmerSear Burner Rings (2),
Burner Heads (2)
18” Standard Oven Rack (1)
HDRP/HDER 48” only
Griddle (1)
Literature Kit
Standard Burner Caps*:
Porcelain (4), Brass (4)
GlideRackTM Oven Rack (2)
Burner-Control Knobs (6—
4 standard, 2 MAX GRIDDLE)
Wok Ring (1)
SimmerSear Burner Caps*:
Porcelain (2), Brass (2)
Standard Oven Rack (1)
Anti-Tip Bracket w/Screws
and Anchors
Broiler Pan and Grill
Standard Burner Rings (4)
18” GlideRackTM Oven Rack (2)
HDRP/HDER 48” only
Temperature Probe (1)
Stainless-Steel Cleaner
Product Overview
Included Accessories: 36” and 48” HDPRS/HDERS
*The range comes with brass and porcelain burner caps to suit customer preference.
Porcelain Porcelain
Brass Brass
HDERHDPR

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Product Overview
EXTERNAL FEATURES
Callout Description
A
SimmerSear Burner (800* – 18,000
BTU); left-/right-front (36", 48");
left-front (30")
B Spill Tray
C Burner-Control Knob
D Control Panel
E Removable Oven Door
F
Standard Burner (800* – 15,000
BTU); left-/right-rear, center-front/
rear (36", 48"); left-/right-rear,
right-front (30")
*Effective
48" HDPRS
30" HDPRS 36" HDPRS
HDPRS/HDERS External Features
HDPRS models shown (door handle and bullnose are the onlyvariations between HDPRS and HDERS models)

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Product Overview
HDPRS/HDERS Internal Features
HDPRS model shown
CONTROL-PANEL FEATURES
Callout Name Description
A Air Intake Grill
Air is drawn through horizontal slot (not shown) below door and up within door, then out grill at top
of door through this grill to cool internal cooktop parts; keep slot and grills clear.
B Broil Element Inside oven ceiling behind glass panel; top heat source.
C Oven Lights
Two 12V, 20W halogen bulbs illuminate oven chamberfrom left/right sides; tap Light key (control
panel) to turn lights on/off.
D Oven-Door Gasket Keeps heat from escaping when door is closed.
E Rack Support Install GlideRack and standard racks on these supports; rack levels 1 (bottom) – 7 (top)
F Oven Rack 2 GlideRack™ oven racks and 1 standard rack per oven chamber are provided. (See Pg. 21.)
G Bake Element 
H Oven-Floor Recess Water collects here during 30-minute steam-clean cycle. (See Pg. 38.)
I Self-Cleaning Latch During self-cleaning, the latch keeps oven door from being opened.
J Temp-Probe Outlet Insert temperature probe here; double ovens: outlet is in large oven only. (See Pg. 29.)
K Convection Fan 
L Convection Element
(From behind the filter) Heats air blown into oven chamber by convection fan during convection
cooking; rear heat source.
M Convection Filter
Clips onto crossbar over hole in oven-chamber wall; keeps fan from blowing particulates into oven
chamber; keeps users safe from fan blades.

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Product Overview
HDPRS/HDERS Control Panel
30", 36" Single Oven (top), 48" Double Oven (bottom)
CONTROL-PANEL FEATURES
Callout Name Description
A Operation-Mode Keys 
ovens: one op-mode keypad per oven with all above modes and temperature-probe mode.
B Time-Delay Cooking Keys Set oven to turn on/off automatically; 48" model: one set of keys per oven (see Pg. 29).
C Clock/Timer Keys 
independently; can be used when oven is off; timers do not turn oven on/off (see Pg. 28).
DPush to Tilt Press here, and spring-loaded control panel slowly rotates upward 50° for easier viewing;
push here again until panel clicks into its original position.
E Display Shows time of day and oven operations (e.g., cook temperature, remaining cook time).
F Numeric Keypad Sets cook temperature, cook time, time of day.
G START/CONTINUE Select a cook mode (A), then tap this key to start cooking; this key starts timers afteryou set a
cook time and resumes cook time after a pause.
H Oven-Light Key Turns oven light on/off.
I Sabbath Mode Key Activates Sabbath mode (see Pg. 32).
J CANCEL/SECURE Turns off oven, zeroes out all temperature settings, turns off active features (except timer),
activates control lock-out; 48" model: one key per oven.

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Product Overview
HDPRS/HDERS Control-Panel Display
30", 36" Single Oven (top), 48" Double Oven (bottom)
CONTROL-PANEL FEATURES
Callout Name Description
A Cook-Mode Icons From left: Convection, Bake, Broil, Roast; these appear, sometimes in combination,
according to selected cook mode.
B
Oven-On Indicator Appears when oven is in use.
C AM-PM Indicator
One of these appears according to time of day.
D Clock-Mode Indicator Appears when military-time mode is selected (absent when standard mode is selected).
E Clock/Timer Readout Shows time remaining on selected timer or time of day when no timer is selected.
F Preheating Indicator Appears when oven is preheating (disappears when set oven temp is reached).
G Time-Delay Indicator Appears when delay-time cooking is active.
H Control-Lockout Icon Appears when control-lockout is active.
I Cook-Time Indicators
START: Appears if a start time is set for a cook task; readout (E) shows time of day when
oven will start cooking; DURATION: Appears if you tap COOK TIME after setting a stop
time for a cook task; readout (E) shows cook-time countdown; STOP: Appears if a stop
time is set for a cook task; readout (E) shows time of day when cooking will stop.
J Clock-Set Icon Appears when CLOCK key is pressed for setting the current time.
K Timer Indicators These appear depending on use; if both timers are active, both indicators appear.
L Cleaning Icon Appears when the oven is in Self-Clean or Steam-Clean mode.
M
Meat-Temperature-Probe Icon Appears when temperature-probe mode is active.
N Oven-Temperature Readout Shows oven temperature in °F or °C, depending on user setting.

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Operating the Cooktop
1. 
around the burner head, and rotate the ring until it
drops into place.
2. Place the burner cap so the ridge on the bottom of the

Assembling the Burners
Assembling a Standard Burner
• After assembly, always test the burners for proper func-
tion. Improperly assembled parts cause faulty ignition and

• 
let it cool. Adjust the caps, and reignite the burner. A good

Assembling a SimmerSearTM Burner
1. Place the burner head so its locating tab is in the
base’s keyed hole.
2. 
the head.
3. Place the burner cap so the ridge on the bottom of the

1. With two hands, grasp a grate with the short sides
oriented at the front and rear of the cooktop.
2. Gently set the grate on the cooktop so the grate's feet
rest in their corresponding dimples in the spill tray.
3. Repeat Step 2 for the remaining grate(s).
Placing the Cooktop Grates
The grates are identical, so you can place them in the left, center, or right position but always with the short
side toward the front/rear of the cooktop.
 tray.

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Operating the Cooktop
Using the Griddle
• 
• For best results, preheat the griddle for10 minutes.
• Orient the griddle's grease trap at the rear of the cooktop.
2. Push-turn the center-front burner knob

The burner ignites.
3. Adjust the knob to MAX GRIDDLE (or
lower if desired).
To avoid harming the griddle, do not set
the burner higher than MAX GRIDDLE.
4. Repeat Steps 2 and 3 for the center-rear
burner.
Avoid using metal utensils on the surface
because they can scratch the non-stick
coating.
Clean the griddle after each use. (See Pg.
35 for instructions.)
1. With all burners off and the range cool to the touch, place the griddle on the cooktop's center-front/rear
grates. (30" models: Place the griddle on the right-front/rear burners.)
– 
– Fit the tabs on the bottom of the feet into the inside corners of the grate. Correctly installed, the griddle
rests securely about ½” above the grate. Slight rocking is normal.
HDPRS
48" model shown

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Operating the Cooktop
Each burner-control knob has a small diagram next to it that
indicates which burner the knob ignites.
1. Push-turn the knob counter-clockwise to the Igniter

The knob illuminates, and the burner's igniter sparks for
about 4 seconds until the burner ignites.
• 

height is reduced by Dacor’s Smart Flame feature.
• If the burner does not ignite within 4 seconds, or if the
-
tilate the kitchen for 5 minutes, and try re-igniting the
burner.
• If the burner still does not ignite, the igniter keeps
Troubleshoot-
ing, Pgs. 41 – 42.
2. Place the cookware on the grate.
3. 
30" Range
Rear-left burner
knob
36"/48" Range
Front-right burner
knob
Setting Description
Off The burner is off
 Ignites the burner
MAX
GRIDDLE
Highest-temp griddle setting; 30":
right-front/rear burners; 36", 48":
center-front/rear burners; higher
settings may damage the griddle
SIMMER
Very low heat setting; 30": left-front
burner; 36", 48": left-/right-front
burners
Before Using the Cooktop
• -

• See Page14 for the heat ranges of the different burners.
• Food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil as at a vigorous boil. Maintain a gentle boil to conserve energy

• 

• 
to high heat.
Selecting the Cookware
• For overall safety and best performance, select the correct cooking utensil for the food being cooked. Im-

• 
Lighting a Burner