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Dacor ro2230s User's Manual

1. Getting to Know Your Oven Control Panel Layout START CONTINUE key Cooking mode keypad CANCEL SECURE key Display Number keypad Delay timed cooking keys TIMER keys CLOCK key Light key Sabbath key Display Symbols When you use the various features or modes on your oven select the cook ing mode first then touch the START key Also use the START key to start the timers Select the type of cooking you want to perform by touching one of the cooking mode keys Also includes the Self clean and PROBE keys and on double ovens the PROOF key Double ovens have two cooking mode keypads one for the upper oven and one for the lower Use this key to turn off your oven This key sets all temperature settings back to zero and turns off any features except the timer that are currently in use It also activates the lock out feature On double ovens there is a CANCEL SECURE key for each oven The control panel display provides various types of information about the oven including the current time once the clock is set the current cook settings and the cooking temperature See below for the symbols that appear on the display When you want to set the temperature cook time or the time use the number keypad Use these keys to set the oven to turn on or off automatically at a later time On double ovens there is a set of d
2. To clean the filter Soak it in hot soapy water Rinse well You may also place it in a dishwasher on the top rack Dry the filter before re installing it Installing your oven s convection filter Carefully hook the metal clips on the back of the filter over the metal bar across the fan hole Make sure it is centered over the hole Be careful not to scratch the por celain surfaces with the back of the filter Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Interior cont Door Gasket Seal WARNING Take extreme caution when cleaning the door gasket Rubbing or displacing it may damage the tight door seal required for proper cooking and self cleaning Clean the door gasket by dabbing it with a solution of water and mild soap Do not scrub it or it will become damaged Oven Racks CAUTION To prevent damage do not self clean the oven racks To clean the oven racks apply a solution of detergent and hot water When you need to clean heavy soil use a scouring pad such as steel wool with plenty of water You may also use a solution of one cup of ammonia to 2 gal lons of water If you accidentally leave the racks in the oven during self cleaning you can polish them to make them easier to slide Polish the rack edges with a soapy steel wool pad Then apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the edges so that the racks slide more easily Be aware that polish ing will not completely remove the discoloration Meat Pr
3. oven lights e keys except CANCEL SECURE START and the 0 and 2 keys on the number keypad NOTE SAb appears on the display when Sabbath mode is in operation As with all other cooking modes when setting the control panel for Sabbath operation all keys must be touched within 6 seconds of each other Otherwise the control panel will automatically clear On double oven models you cannot use one oven in normal mode when the other oven is running in Sabbath mode Sabbath mode will not work with the meat probe connected the meat probe symbol will flash Delay timed cooking cannot be used in Sabbath mode n the event of a power outage the oven will return to Sabbath mode at the temperature it was last set to when power is restored f one or both timers are running the oven cancels timer operation when Sabbath mode is selected You may want to use a rack thermometer to keep track of the oven temperature Setting Up the Sabbath Feature 1 Touch the key 2 Touch the BAKE or PURE CONV key On double ovens be sure to touch the BAKE or PURE CONV key for the oven you want to use 3 Touch the 0 or 2 keys repeatedly if you want to change the pre selected cooking temperature shown on the display 4 Touch only the START key The oven will go into Sabbath mode and cook using the method selected in step 2 Things to Know about Sabbath Mode e The CANCEL SECURE key on your oven
4. TIMER CONV BAKE BAKE 16 4 A 2 LOWER OVEN CONV PURE CONV BROIL CONV ROAST SELF BROIL PROOF CLEAN START COOK STOP TIME TIME TIME Control Panel Double Oven CANCEL SECURE Parts of the Oven El EE H ml E EB B Getting to Know Your Oven Control panel Air intake Exhaust slots Meat probe connector Oven lights Rack supports Door gasket Self clean latch Broil elements Convection fan Convection element Convection filter Oven rack Bake element Recessed Oven Cell Bottom Your oven s control panel consists of touch keys and a display Use the control panel to control all the oven s features sometimes called modes The oven draws air in through the intake slots to cool its internal parts The air comes out through the exhaust slot at the bottom of the oven Do not block or cover the air intake or exhaust slots When you use the meat probe insert the skewer into the meat and plug the other end into this connector See the Using the Meat Probe section on page 17 for proper operation On double ovens only the upper oven is equipped with a meat probe connector There are two oven lights inside the oven chamber so that you can easily see the food inside Touch the light key on the control panel to turn them on The bulbs are 12 volt 20 watt halogen There are seven sets of rack s
5. Turn pans on the racks so that the long sides run left to right as you face them When you are cooking a food item that is very heavy use the Dacor GlideRack oven rack You can pull it out further than a conventional rack making it easier to check the food stir or add ingredients Heavier roasting pans and dishes will cook better on rack position 1 When using a baking stone use rack position 3 for best results If you put a baking stone on the GlideRack oven rack instead of one of the standard oven racks you can pull the stone out of the oven further making pizza easier to remove e eloeoeooo re 7 24 ng lips The Best Use of Bake Ware You should bake cakes quick breads muffins and cookies in shiny reflective pans for light golden crusts Avoid old darkened warped dented stainless steel and tin coated pans They heat unevenly and will not give good baking results e Use medium gauge aluminum sheets with low sides when preparing cookies biscuits and cream puffs Dacor cookie sheets with their low profiles will give you the best results most frozen foods in their original foil contain ers placed flat on a cookie sheet Follow the package recommendations e When using g
6. 350 somn Cookies 5 Cookies 3 and 5 or bake somm 4 3 and 5 PURE CONV 350 F 177 C 9 1 min 3 3 and 5 PURE CONV 325 F 163 C 15 19 mn Fish fillets 4 min on first side fresh 4 CONV BROIL 500 F 260 7 min then flip and cook for 3 min Fiat bread a PUECOW Lasagna 3 CONVBAKE 90min Results may vary Counting from the bottom up 23 Cooking Tips Time and Temperature Suggestions cont Cooking Mode Temperature Setting Cooking Time Comments BAKE 400 F 204 C 5 Rack Position Food Pie frozen Pizza fresh 16 inch Pizza frozen 2 2 and 5 PURE CONV 375 F 191 C 12 15 min BAKE 400 F 204 C 6 min on each side CONV BAKE 375 F 191 C BAKE 350 F 177 C Medium use meat CONV BAKE 375 F 191 C probe set to 165 F 74 C CONV BROIL 555 F 291 C 5 min on each side 17 Ib turkey use PURE CONV 350 F 177 C meat probe set to 185 F 85 C 22 Ib use meat probe o o PURE CONV 525 a630 10mm A Pork loin chops Potatoes roasted Quiche Roast beef Salmon steaks Sweet potato Turkey unstuffed N Turkey stuffed e Yeast rolls Results may vary Counting from the bottom up High Altitude Cookin Due to the lower atmospheric pressure at higher altitudes foods tend to take longer to
7. Also items baked in a deep ceramic dish or earthenware clay pots are best in this mode Most of these items cook in a deep pan and require browning on the top and bottom continued Operating Your Oven Understanding the Various Oven Modes Continued Convection Roast 6 Your oven s Convection roast mode uses a combination of the convection fan and heat sources above and below the food It is best for rib roasts turkeys chickens etc Roasting Tips All baking modes can be used to roast in your oven However the Convection roast mode is recommended to produce meats that are deliciously seared on the outside and succulently juicy on the inside in record time Foods that are exceptional when prepared in the Convection Roast mode include beef pork ham lamb turkey chicken and cornish hens Always roast meats fat side up in a shallow pan using a roasting rack Always use a pan that fits the size of the food being prepared The broiler pan and grill accompa nying the oven can be used in most cases No basting is required when the fat side is up Do not add water to the pan It will cause a steamed effect Roasting is a dry heat process Poultry should be placed breast side up on a rack in a shallow pan that fits the size of the food Again the broiler pan and grill accompanying the oven can be used Brush poultry with melted butter margarine or oil before and during roasting When using the roast mode do
8. repeat the convection test If necessary continue adjust ing one recipe variable at a time until you get satisfactory results Pure Convection The uniform air circulation provided by Pure Convection allows you to use more oven capacity at once Use this mode for single rack baking multiple rack baking roast ing and preparation of complete meals Many foods such as pizzas cakes cookies biscuits muffins rolls and frozen convenience foods can be successfully prepared on two or three racks at a time Pure Convection is also good for whole roasted duck lamb shoulder and short leg of lamb CQ AIR FLOW 13 For multiple rack baking Typically when baking on two racks with your oven use rack positions 3 and 5 counting from the bottom up When baking on three racks use rack positions 42 4 and 6 When adapting a single rack recipe to multiple rack baking it may be necessary to add to the baking time due to the extra bulk of the food in the oven Te Convection Bake Use this mode for single rack baking The combination of the convection fan and bottom heat source is best for fruit crisps custard pies double crusted fruit pies quiches yeast breads in a loaf pan and popovers
9. 1 Touch and hold the BROIL key under UPPER OVEN on double ovens for six seconds 2 The display will indicate the temperature scale the control panel is currently set to F or C 3 Touch the key to change the temperature scale To leave the setting as is do not touch any keys 4 Touch CANCEL SECURE The control panel will go back to the regular clock display set to the new tem perature scale Turning the Control Panel Beep Off On The control panel beeps any time you touch any of the keys or when various error conditions exist It also beeps when a timer is done counting down page 15 or whenever the oven performs certain preset functions for example pre heat is complete The tone may be silenced so that it does not function under the above conditions To turn the control panel beep off or on 1 Touch and hold the START TIME key for six seconds until beep appears on the display N Touch the key repeatedly to switch between On and Off 3 Touch CANCEL SECURE when the desired mode appears on the display To change the control panel back to the previous mode repeat the above steps Before You Cook Dacor recommends turning the oven on for one hour at 500 F to burn off any residual oils used during the manufacturing process Any of these oils left on the inner parts can cause an undesirable smell the first few times the oven is used e When you use your oven to bake or roa
10. Oven Lock Out Feature If you want to disable the keys on the control panel when the oven is not in use e Push and hold the CANCEL SECURE key for about three seconds The control panel keys will stop work ing and OFF will appear on the display Only the CANCEL SECURE and the oven light keys remain functional On double ovens touching either CANCEL SECURE key locks the control panel for both ovens e reactivate the control panel touch and hold the CANCEL SECURE key for three seconds NOTE Using the lock out feature turns off the timers if they are in use TIMER 1 CONV BAKE CONV BROIL PURE CONV CONV ROAST PROBE SELF CLEAN BROIL TIME START CONTINUE COOK TIME STOP TIME CANCEL SECURE 11 12 Hour Timer Feature Your oven is equipped with a feature that automatically turns it off after 12 hours of continuous use The 12 hour timer resets if you change the cooking temperature or cooking mode The oven ships from the factory with the 12 hour timer enabled NOTE The 12 hour timer is disabled when the Sabbath feature is in use To disable or enable the 12 hour timer feature e With the oven off push and hold the TIMER 1 key for about ten seconds until the control panel beeps and 12Hr appears the display ON will appear on the display if the 12 hour timer is enabled e Push the key to disable or enable the 12 hour timer e P
11. any part of the oven 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 electrical power to the oven is turned off at the circuit breaker or fuse box Only use the oven for cooking tasks expected of a home appliance as outlined in this manual This oven is not intended for commercial use DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACES OF THE OVEN DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE Make sure individuals who use the oven are able to operate it properly Never allow anyone including children to sit stand or climb on any part of the oven including the door Doing so may cause tipping damage serious injury or death Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area around the oven Do not allow children to play with the controls pull on the handle s or touch other parts of the oven Do not store items of interest to children above the oven Children could be burned or injured while climbing on the appliance Do not tamper with the controls To prevent the unit from tipping forward and to provide a stable installation make sure the oven is secured to the cabinet according to the accompanying installation instructions 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 Do not use water on grease fires A violent steam ex
12. burns 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 Do not leave objects such as aluminum foil the meat probe or cookie sheets on the bottom of the oven Do not allow the broil elements on the ceiling of the oven chamber to be covered up Do not line the oven with aluminum foil or other materials Doing so may cause the oven or the items in it to overheat creating a fire hazard or causing property damage Non stick coatings when heated can be harmful to birds Remove birds to a separate well ventilated room during cooking Getting to Know Your Oven Model Identification The oven is available in single and double oven models Control panel Le Single oven Style varies CONV PURE BROIL CONV BAKE BROIL PROBE START STOP TIME TIME TIME START CONTINUE UPPER OVEN CONV CONV BAKE BROIL BROIL CONTINUE START COOK STOP TIME TIME TIME PURE CONV CONV ROAST SELF PROBE CLEAN CANCEL SECURE CONV ROAST CLEAN TIMER 1 CLOCK Control Panel Si TIMER 1 CLOCK Control panel Double Oven Style varies TIMER ngle Oven
13. cook Therefore recipe adjustments should be made in some cases In general no recipe adjustment is necessary for yeast risen baked goods although allowing the dough or batter to rise twice before the final pan rising develops a better flavor Try making the adjustments below for successful recipes Take note of the changes that work best and mark your recipes accordingly You may also consult a cookbook on high altitude cooking for specific recommendations Baking Powder for Sugar for each Altitude feet each teaspoon teaspoon decrease by decrease by Liquid for each cup add 3000 5 10 10 25 5 10 5000 7000 20 25 24 Care and Cleaning WARNING Clean only the parts of the oven listed in this manual Clean them only in the manner specified To avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your oven s surfaces and accessories use only the types of cleaning solutions specified in this manual To avoid burns turn off the oven s and make sure that all parts are cool before cleaning To prevent damage do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaners or applicators such as steel wool or scouring pads on any part of the oven unless instructed to do so Use only a sponge soft cloth fibrous or plastic brush or nylon cleaning pad for cleaning the surfaces of your oven Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the oven Steam could penetrate the electrical components and cause a short circuit Do not try to remove heavy spills wit
14. parts have cooled down Changing the Temperature To change to a different temperature while the oven is on 1 Touch the key for the current cooking mode The cur rent cooking mode appears on the display for exam ple BAKE 2 Enter the temperature on the keypad for example 3 7 5 and touch CONTINUE 8 IMPORTANT If you increase the temperature by 50 F or more the oven will go into preheat mode to raise the temperature rapidly to the new setting PRE will appear on the display To prevent excessive browning Dacor recom mends that you remove the food from the oven when PRE appears on the display If you lower the tem perature it is best to wait until the display indicates the new lower temperature before you insert the food in the oven as well Changing the Oven Cooking Mode To change to a different cooking mode while the oven is on for example to change from Convection Bake to Bake 1 Touch the key for the new cooking mode for example BAKE 2 Touch CONTINUE Preset Jump in Temperature Settings Your oven has a preset jump in temperature setting for each of the cooking modes to reduce the need to always enter the temperature See the table below See Starting Your Oven for directions on how to cook at the preset temperature Cooking Mode Preset Temperature Convection Bake 325 F Convection Broil 555 F Pure Convection 325 F Convection Roast 375 F Bake 350 F Broil 555 F Operating Your
15. pull it gently straight out toward you until it stops e Lift up until the front safety clips just clear the front of the rack supports on the oven Continue to pull out Moving the end of the rack back and forth slightly left to right as you pull will make it easier to remove Rack Lift front safety clips over rack supports GlideRack Oven Rack Back of guide Oven rack support Slide oven rack supports between back safety clips Operating Your Oven Starting Your Oven 1 Adjust the racks to the appropriate level 2 Determine the best cooking mode for the type of food to be cooked Select from the following e CONVECTION BAKE A combination of the afa 666 convection fan and a bottom heat source S Good for single rack items in a deep pan CONVECTION BROIL A combination of Ja 655 the convection fan and a top heat source Good for items that do not need to be flipped such as thinner cuts of meat fish and garlic bread e PURE CONVECTION Uses convection cook ing only for even heat Use for baked goods and multiple rack cooking e CONVECTION ROAST Combines top and Ja 66 bottom heat sources with the convection fan Best for rib roasts turkeys chickens etc e BAKE Cooks with a bottom heat source only 666 Commonly used for basic recipes e BROIL Cooks using a top heat source alone 6666 Use for grilling smaller cuts of meat or toasting bread IMPORTANT The broil modes will not
16. remove excess moisture from all fruits and vegetables before dehydrating Cut fruits and vegetables into uniform pieces You can add honey spices lime juice or orange juice to give the fruit a different flavor It is best to dehydrate on a baking rack with a pan underneath to catch any juices If the fruit is small use cheesecloth over the rack If you use a rack it will allow for maximum air circulation around the fruit The cheesecloth will prevent the fruit from sticking to the rack 5 Place the food onto the center of the oven rack Solving Discoloration Problems To prevent darkening during dehydration and storage you should steam blanch apples apricots peaches nectarines pears or foods that will oxidize To steam blanch 1 Add 1 inch of water to a 4 quart sauce pot Insert the steam basket and place the fruit in it 2 Cover the pot and steam for 1 to 2 minutes 3 Remove with a slotted spoon and dab with a paper towel to remove excess moisture before dehydrating Apples pears pineapples and some other fruits will brown or darken during dehydration To prevent discoloration dip fruits in pineapple juice or lemon juice after steam blanching Creating a Candied Effect To give the fruit a candied effect and to help retain color blanch them in a simple syrup You can candy the fruits mentioned above as well as figs and plums The basic ratio for a simple syrup is 1 cup of sugar to 1 cup of water Add t
17. some water inside 7 Using a soapy sponge wipe down the inside of the door window first Then carefully sponge out the remaining water from the inside of the oven 8 Scrub the inside of the oven with the soapy sponge until grease and soil is remove from the surfaces inside Lime deposits can be removed with a cloth soaked in vinegar 9 Make sure all surfaces are dry after cleaning by wiping down the oven with paper towels Leave the door partially open to allow any left over condensation to escape Repeat the process any time soil begins to build up inside Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Exterior Control Panel TIMERT TIMER c UU PURE BAKE BROIL CONV ROAST CANCEL START CONTINUE SECURE WARNING Do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers on the control panel They will permanently damage the finish To avoid accidentally turning the oven on while cleaning the control panel activate the lock out feature Touch the CANCEL SECURE key for six seconds The lock out fea ture disables the keys When the control panel is locked the word OFF appears on the display When you want to re activate the control panel touch CANCEL SECURE for six seconds Clean the control panel with the soft side of a sponge dampened with a mild solution of detergent and warm water Dry the control panel completely with a soft lint free cloth Stainless Steel Surfaces CAUTION Alway
18. to change There are changes in bacteria and the temperatures required to eradicate them For the most current information contact the USDA USDA Meat and Poultry Hot Line Phone 800 535 4355 www fsis usda gov 18 Dehydrating Defrosting Your oven can be used to dehydrate or defrost foods at low heat settings in the Pure Convection mode To avoid food poisoning cook meats immediately after defrosting them To dehydrate or defrost foods 1 Adjust the racks to the appropriate level 2 Place the food on the center of the oven rack If you are dehydrating prepare food as recommended then place it on a drying rack 3 Touch the PURE CONV key To defrost meats enter the temperature up to 150 F on the keypad To dehydrate start by setting the temperature according to the table below When dehydrating you may need to experiment with higher temperatures 5 Touch START Food Type Dehydrating Temperature 1500F Dacor recommends that you use one of the timers to time the process Dehydrating Tips Equipment Recommended e Half sheet or jelly roll pan with 12 rim all the way around e Baking rack that fits inside the half sheet pan e Cheesecloth e 4 quart sauce pot with lid e Steamer basket that fits inside 4 quart saucepan One that is perforated and opens up will work well e Slotted spoon e Paper towels Asharp knife Operating Your Oven When you dehydrate 1 Wash and
19. to remove the lens Light bulb replacement is considered to be a homeowner maintenance operation If the lights do not work before replacing them please consult the Problem Solution Guide on page 30 IMPORTANT Do not touch the replacement halogen light bulbs with your fingers Halogen bulbs are sensitive to the oils from your hand The oils from your hand will stick to the bulb and cause it to burn out faster than normal 29 To replace the light bulbs 1 Replace the light bulb only with Dacor part number 100429 See the page 31 for ordering information Turn off power to the oven at the circuit breaker panel or fuse box Hold your hand under the lens for support and gently pry it loose using a spatula or table knife Pull the lens cover straight out Grasp the old bulb and pull it straight out of the Socket Using a glove insert the new bulb into the socket As you reinstall the lens cover line up the cutout on the inside rim with the light socket Gently press it into its original position Turn the power to the oven back on at the main power supply Reset the clock see page 8 Light socket Cutout on inside rim of lens Before You Call for Service Problem Solution Guide NOTE See Common Problems When Using the Bake Mode on page 12 for problems with cooking food May Be Covsed By What fo Do Nothing works Oven not connected to electrical Have a licensed electrician connect oven to power pro
20. will affect the flavor of the food cooked on it Don t be alarmed if the stone gets stains on it after it is used for a while Stains do not affect the stone s ability to bake properly When you need to remove large food particles from the baking stone use warm water and a scrub brush If there is a lot of oil build up it may smoke and create odors If you need to remove the oily build up use a scouring pad or brush to remove it You may also use a paste of baking soda and water to scrub off small stains Optional Cookie Sheets Clean the optional aluminum cookie sheets with a solu tion of detergent and warm water Since aluminum can scratch you need to use the soft side of a sponge A way for you to keep cookie sheets cleaner is to use parchment paper over the cooking surface during baking The parch ment paper will also prevent food from sticking Care and Cleaning Replacing the Light Bulbs WARNING To prevent electrical shock and or personal injury make certain that the oven and light bulb s are cool and that power to the oven has been turned off at the main power supply before replacing the light bulb s Always make sure the lens covers are in place when using the oven s The lens covers protect the light bulbs from breakage caused by high oven temperatures or mechanical shock Replacing the lens cover without lining up the cut out with the light socket will damage the light fixture Do not use a screwdriver
21. 2 08 touch 1 2 0 8 on the keypad Touching the key changes the AM PM indicator 3 Touch START IMPORTANT The clock cannot be set during delay timed cooking if one of the timers is in use or if self clean or Sabbath mode is active After a power failure the time on the display may flash indicating that the time may not be correct After touching the clock key you must enter the time and touch START soon afterward If you wait longer than six seconds between touching keys the display will go back to the original setting 24 12 Hour Clock Military Time The oven is set to 12 hour non military time at the fac tory 24 hour time is also known as military time 1 36 PM 13 36 military time If you want to switch the clock to 24 hour time or switch from military back to regular time 1 Touch and hold the CLOCK key for six seconds The display will indicate the mode the clock is currently set to 12 Hr or 24 Hr 2 Touch the key to change the clock mode To leave the setting as is do not touch any keys 3 Touch CANCEL SECURE to return to the main dis play If you have set the clock to 24 hour time the keypad will allow you to enter military time when set ting the clock Setting the Temperature Scale You can select the temperature scale Fahrenheit or Cel sius the oven uses to display the cooking temperature The oven is preset at the factory to Fahrenheit To change the temperature scale
22. ClaCOr use AND CARE MANUAL RENAISSANCE WALL OVEN For use with RO series models 2 00 3 c PA PA gt em PA A Style varies model RO230S shown Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions esee Getting to Know Your Ove irr 2 rhet atre tenes 3 Operating Your 8 Cooking Tips 21 Care and 24 Part and Accessories 29 Before You Call for 30 Warranty and Service 32 Warranty Card PANIER RENNES Back Cover Family Owned American Made Part No 105488 Rev C acor Life of the Kitchen The To Our Valued Customer unique combination of features style and Congratulations on your purchase of the Very latest in Dacor products Our 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 read this use and care manual thoroughly peginning with the Importan t Safety Instructions section actured with quality and pride while working within the framework of our please first check the Before You Call for y value Should you ever experience a problem with your pro
23. How were you first exposed to Dacor products Please check one onl y A Cooking Show F Builder B Magazine Architect Designer C Appliance Dealer Showroom Another Dacor Owner D Kitchen Dealer Showroom Model Home E Home Show J Other 2 Where did you buy your Dacor appliances A Appliance Dealer D Builder B Kitchen Dealer E Other C Builder Supplier 3 For what purpose was the product purchased A Replacement only C New Home B Partofa Remodel D Other 4 What is your household income A Under 75 000 D 150 000 200 000 B 75 000 100 000 E 200 000 250 000 C 100 000 150 000 Over 250 000 5 What other brands of appliances do you have in your kitchen A Cooktop C Dishwasher B Oven D Refrigerator 6 Would you buy or recommend another Dacor product Yes No Comments Thank you very much for your assistance The information you have provided will be extremely valuable in helping us plan for the future and giving you the support you deserve www dacor com Corporate phone 800 793 0093 cut here cut here
24. cookie sheet with a 1 inch rim to catch juices as the meat thaws Thick frozen casseroles such as lasagna will not defrost well in your oven Instead defrost accord ing to the food manufacturer s suggestions You can defrost casseroles in the refrigerator overnight You should leave the food in its original container and keep it covered You can bake some foods from frozen Some exam ples are pizza frozen pastries croissants cookies etc Before baking frozen food allow the oven to preheat Operating Your Oven Proofing You can use your oven to proof yeasted doughs at a low and draft free temperature using the Bake mode 1 Touch the BAKE key 2 Enter the temperature of 100 F on the keypad 3 Touch START 4 Place the dough in a greased bowl inside of the oven Cover it with either a damp cloth or plastic wrap coated with a nonstick spray 5 Turn on the oven lights 6 Setthe timer for the amount of rise time in the recipe Some double oven models have a PROOF key for the lower oven If your oven is equipped with the PROOF key you may touch it instead of the BAKE key When the using the PROOF key the oven presets the temperature Sabbath Mode The Sabbath mode on your oven complies with Jewish laws for use on the Sabbath and Holy Days This feature allows the oven to perform two types of cooking Bake and Pure Convection When the oven is set to Sabbath mode it disables the fol lowing features e
25. duct Service section of this manual for guidance provides useful suggestions and remedies prior to calling for service uously improve our products and services so please feel free to contact Valuable customer input helps us to contin our Customer Service e Team for assistance with any of your product support needs Dacor Customer Service Team 600 Anton Blvd Suite 1000 Costa Mesa CA 92626 Telephone 800 193 0093 Fax 626 403 3130 Hours of Operation Monday through Friday 6 00 am 5 00 Pacific Time Web Site www dacor com and we are dedicated e We are 8 company puilt by families for families Thank you for choosing Dacor for your home to serving yours We are confident that your new Dacor product will deliver high tevel of performance and enjoyment for many years to come sincerely 74e Dacor Customer Team 201 1 Dacor all rights reserved Important Safety Instructions INSTALLER LEAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH THE APPLIANCE CUSTOMER READ THIS USE AND CARE MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE SAVE IT FOR FUTURE REFER ENCE IT CONTAINS IMPORTANT USE AND CARE INFORMATION KEEP YOUR SALES RECEIPT OR CANCELED CHECK IN A SAFE PLACE PROOF OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE DATE IS REQUIRED FOR WARRANTY SERVICE For service and warranty information see page 32 If you have any questions
26. elay timed cooking keys for each oven See page 15 for instructions Use the TIMER 1 and TIMER 2 keys to time an event The two timers operate separately from each other You can use them even if the oven is not in use They do not turn the oven on or off See page 15 for instructions Use this key to set the clock See page 8 for details Located on the number keypad If you need to turn the oven lights on or off touch the light key Use this key to start Sabbath mode See page 20 for details KH 5555 555 GS g mx Convection Bake Broil Roast Meat Door lock Timer Self clean probe self clean 0 Timer numbers Getting to Know Your Oven TIMER 1 CLOCK TIMER CONV CONV PURE CONV BAKE BROIL CONV ROAST SELF BAKE BROIL PROBE START STOP TIME TIME TIME n Control Panel Single Oven UPPER OVEN TIMER 1 CLOCK TIMER LOWER OVEN CONV CONV PURE CONV CONV PURE CONV BAKE BROIL CONV ROAST BAKE BROIL CONV ROAST START BAKE BROIL PROBE SELE BAKE BROIL PROOF SEF 4 CONTINUE CLEAN CLEAN START COOK STOP START COOK STOP TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME TIME M Control Panel Double Oven Operating Your Oven Control Panel Settings Setting the Clock 1 Touch the CLOCK key The colon between the minutes and seconds on the time display will begin to flash 2 Enter the current time on the number keypad before the colon stops flashing For example For 1
27. h a sharp object such as a knife or metal spatula Sharp objects may scratch your oven s surfaces Your Oven s Self clean Feature About the Self clean Cycle The oven will run better and produce better baked goods when it is clean During self cleaning the oven is heated to very high temperatures which burn off any deposits on the surfaces of the oven Self cleaning eliminates the need for manual scrubbing of interior surfaces The self clean process takes about 2 1 2 hours It is normal for the oven to emit smoke during the first few self clean cycles It is also normal for the oven to emit popping sounds during self cleaning These sounds are caused by the expansion and con traction of metal surfaces when the oven heats up and cools down Self clean mode will not function if the meat probe is connected WARNING Always wipe up excess grease and other food spills with a damp cloth prior to using the self clean cycle Doing so will minimize smoke and increase efficiency See proper cleaning instructions on this page Do not touch the outside surfaces of the oven during the self clean cycle They will be hot Items left in the oven during self cleaning will become damaged or damage the oven See page 28 for directions on polishing a rack that is left in the oven during self cleaning How to Use the Self clean Feature IMPORTANT On double ovens the control panel will only allow one oven chamber to be self cleaned at a t
28. he display If you want to cook using a different probe temperature enter it on the keypad Use the USDA Minimum Safe Cooking Temperature Chart on page 18 as a guideline for the type of meat you are cooking Touch START If you do not touch START the probe mode will not start When the meat probe is in use the oven will automati cally control the cooking time The temperature on the display during cooking is the temperature measured inside the meat The oven will continue to cook until the meat temperature reaches the temperature you have entered When the meat is done the oven will go into hold mode The temperature will reduce to 150 F for two hours to keep the meat warm and safe for serving To prevent sick ness do not allow foods to remain in the oven after it has turned off Touch CANCEL SECURE to cancel hold mode and turn the oven completely off To change the meat probe temperature during cooking 1 Touch PROBE The current probe temperature will appear on the display 2 Enter the new temperature The oven will automati cally change to the new probe temperature If you do not enter a temperature the oven will continue to cook at the current setting To change the cooking mode during meat probe cooking 1 Touch the CANCEL SECURE key 2 Touch the BAKE CONV BAKE PURE CONV or CONV ROAST key If you want to cook using tem perature different than the oven preset temperature enter it on the number key
29. he way off To prevent sickness do not allow foods to remain in the oven after it is off after hold mode turns off Using Delay Timed Cooking NOTE Delay timed cooking cannot be used in Sabbath mode Adjust the racks to the appropriate level Put the food in the oven Touch the key for the desired cooking mode except Broil or Convection Broil 4 Enter the desired cooking temperature on the number keypad 5 If you want to turn the oven on immediately and turn off automatically at a later time skip to step 8 Touch the START TIME key Enter the time you want the oven to start on the keypad For 12 35 touch 1 2 3 5 You may enter a time up to 22 hours and 59 minutes ahead of the present time Touch the key to change AM or 16 8 If you want to set the stop time or cooking duration touch either the STOP TIME or COOK TIME key otherwise skip to step 9 Using the COOK TIME key allows you to determine when the oven will stop cook ing by entering the amount of time the oven is on Using the STOP TIME key allows you to determine when the oven will stop cooking by entering the clock time Using either key achieves the same result Touch START If you entered a START TIME the oven will start at the start time entered If you entered a COOK TIME or STOP TIME the oven will cook until the time entered and then go into hold mode 11 IMPORTANT amount of cook time For cooking temperatures
30. her of the broil modes If the meat probe is connected the broil modes will not start The meat probe symbol will flash when you attempt to start the oven in one of the broil modes with the meat probe connected Broiling is a quick flavorful way to prepare many foods including steaks chicken chops hamburgers and fish Broil Uses a top heat source It is best for broiling smaller amounts of food Convection Broil 9 5 This mode uses a combination of the convection fan and a top heat source It is best for items that do not need to be flipped such as thinner cuts of meat fish and garlic bread Broiling Tips To reduce the chance of overcooking use rack posi tions 1 through 4 Results will vary based on the type of food being broiled and the rack position used It is normal and necessary for some smoke to be present to give the food a broiled flavor Setting the timer is recommended to time the broiling process Always use a broiler pan and grill to provide drainage for excess fat and grease Doing so will reduce spat ter smoke and flare ups Start with a room temperature broiler pan for even cooking Use tongs or a spatula to turn and remove meats Never pierce meat with a fork because the natural juices will escape Broil food on the first side for a little more than half of the recommended time then season and turn Season the second side just before removing the food from the oven To prevent stick
31. hese ingredients to a 4 quart stock pot and bring to a boil Stir until all the sugar dissolves Remove the saucepan from the cooktop and allow it to cool Dip fruit into the simple syrup after it has cooled 19 Preventing Tough Skins when Dehydrating You should water blanch items with tough skins such as grapes prunes dark plums cherries figs and some types of berries Water blanching these types of fruit will crack the skins so that moisture can escape and dehydration can be done more effectively To water blanch 1 Bring 2 quarts of water to boil in a 4 quart sauce pot 2 Drop the fruit in the water for 1 to 2 minutes or until the skin begins to crack 3 Remove the fruit with a slotted spoon and dab dry with a paper towel before dehydrating The pit can be left inside or removed half way through the dehydrat ing process Defrosting Tips Food that takes an exceptional amount of time to defrost will not defrost well in a convection oven You should not defrost anything that would normally take over 2 hours to thaw The food will begin to spoil because the defrost temperature is not high enough to cook the food If you have a partially defrosted turkey rib roast or other large cut of meat you may continue to defrost it in your convection oven If wing tips and legs begin to dry out when you defrost poultry you may wrap the tips with aluminum foil If you are defrosting a small cut of meat lay it on a flat
32. ilure or power was turned Reset time See page 8 off Control panel does not Control panel tone beep is set Turn control panel tone beep on See page when touching the keys on the to off 8 control panel and when the timer runs down to zero Error code appears and stays An error code having a letter with Call for service on display for example U55 a number following it that appears and stays on the display indicates a problem that cannot be resolved by the customer Part and Accessories Use this number for ordering a replacement under warranty Use this number for ordering additional racks not covered under warranty Dacor full size cookie sheets maximize oven rack baking capabilities by utilizing the total usable rack space To order parts or accessories contact your Dacor dealer or visit www everythingdacor com 31 Warranty and Service Getting Help Before you request service please review the Before You Call for Service section starting on page 30 If you have performed the checks in the Problem Solution Guide and the problem has not been remedied please contact us at one of the numbers below Prior to request ing service it is helpful to be familiar with the warranty terms and conditions listed in the Warranty section on this page For warranty repairs call Dacor Distinctive Service Phone 877 337 3226 U S A and Canada Monday Frida
33. ime due to the amount of power consumed Also the double oven will not allow you to cook in one oven while the other is in self clean mode The oven lights do not operate while the oven is in self clean mode to protect them from damage Self clean will not work with the meat probe connected the meat probe symbol will flash 1 Before self cleaning the oven remove the racks the convection filter all cookware pots pans forks etc the meat probe foil and any other loose objects from the oven chamber See page 27 for filter cleaning instructions 2 Clean soil from the porcelain surfaces of the door outside of the door gasket Rinse surfaces well with a solution of vinegar and water then wipe dry Heav ily soiled areas may be cleaned with a non scratching scouring pad 3 Clean the door gasket by dabbing it with a solution of water and mild soap CAUTION Take extreme caution when cleaning the door gasket Rubbing or displacing it may damage the tight door seal required for proper cooking and self cleaning Do not try to force the door open after it is locked Damage to the door or latch may result 4 Turn on kitchen fans or vents to help remove odors during the self clean cycle 5 Make sure the oven door is shut Touch the Self clean key Touch the START key located on the far left of the control panel The control panel automatically locks the oven door during self cleaning The latch prevents the d
34. ing lightly grease the broiler grill Excess grease will result in heavy smoke For easier cleaning remove the broiler pan and grill when removing the food Operating Your Oven Timers WARNING The timers on your oven do not turn the oven on or off They are only for timing purposes When you want to turn the oven off automatically use the Delay Timed Cooking Features NOTE Touching the CANCEL SECURE key does NOT reset or stop the timers Your oven is equipped with two builtin timers e You can use both of them at the same time e You can time from 1 minute to 99 hours and 59 minutes The timer symbol appears the display when one both of the timers is in use To use the timers on your oven 1 Touch the TIMER 1 or TIMER 2 key 2 Enter the hours and minutes to be timed on the keypad and touch START To enter 11 hours 30 minutes touch 1 1 3 0 To time 25 minutes touch 2 5 When you touch START the time will appear on the display and begin to count down When the timer is done counting down 0 00 will appear on the display The timer number will flash on the display and the alarm a beeping sound will sound The alarms for Timer 1 and Timer 2 have different patterns Timer Alarm Pattern ___ 1 1 second on 1 second off repeat 1 second on 1 second off 2 seconds on 2 1 second off repeat When the alarm sounds touch either TIMER key to stop the alarm Touch CLOCK to return to the main dis
35. lass bake ware reduce the recipe tem perature by 25 F except when baking pies or yeast breads Follow the standard recipe baking time for pies and yeast breads e Use the pan size and type recommended by the recipe for best results e For roasting Dacor s optional V shaped rack and broil roast pan works best to allow air circulation around the food e Dacor s roasting pan works particularly well and two of them will fit side by side in a 30 inch oven V shaped rack Deep dish broil roast ban one per kit Optional Broil and Roast Pan Kit AORPVR 22 Cooking Tips Time and Temperature Sugaestions Rack Position Cooking Mode Temperature Setting Cooking Time Angel food cake BAKE 325 F 163 C 37min Apple pie Use rack 3 for one t _ double crusted 3 and 5 BAKE 350 F 1779C 30 45 min pie 3 and 5 when cooking two Turn pan sideways on Banana bread 3 CONV BAKE 325 F 163 C 50 min rack for more even cooking Biscuits frozen 4 BAKE 37592 191 C 25mi 4 CONVBAKE 3259F 163 C 50 60min Brownies 3 PURECONV 325 1630 20mi Bundt cake 2 PURECOM 325971680 35mm Leave in oven for 45 minutes after cook Cheesecake 3 CONV BAKE 300 F 149 C 55 min ing then place in refrigerator for 2 hours Chicken 5 Use meat probe set CONV ROAST 3500F 0770 Somn Coconut Coffee PURE CONV
36. n Oven is set to self clean Check display If lock symbol appears on display oven door cannot be opened Wait for oven to complete self clean or touch CANCEL SECURE Door will unlock once oven has cooled Oven lights will not work Oven in self clean mode Lights do not work when oven is in self clean mode See page 25 Oven in Sabbath mode Lights do not work when oven is in Sabbath mode See page 20 Light bulbs burned out Replace light bulbs Oven lights will not turn off Light key is set to on Touch light key to turn lights off Sabbath mode does not work Meat probe connected Oven will not start Sabbath mode when meat probe is connected Disconnect and remove meat probe 30 Before You Call for Service Problem Solution Guide continued May Be Caused By What Oven goes into hold mode too Meat probe connector is still wet Dry the metal portion of the plug that con quickly after meat probe is after cleaning nects to the oven using a soft dry rag connected Cooling fan continues to run Normal operation The cooling fan may run for a while after the after oven has been turned off oven is turned off until the internal parts have cooled Time on display not correct Time of day not set Set time See page 8 Power failure or power was turned Reset time See page 8 off Cannot set clock Oven in use Clock cannot be set Turn off oven to set clock while oven is in use Time flashes on display Power fa
37. n and off If you are not satisfied with the results from your oven you can adjust the temperature offset as follows 1 With the oven off touch and hold the 0 and keys on the number keypad at the same time After about three seconds PASS will appear on the display 2 Immediately enter 6428 on the number keypad then START SLCt select will appear on the display 3 Touch the key for cooking mode you want to change the offset for CONV BAKE CONV BROIL PURE CONV CONV ROAST BAKE or BROIL The current offset temperature will appear on the dis play for example 00 if you have not adjusted the temperature before 4 Enter the amount you want to increase or decrease the temperature on the number keypad To enter a minus sign touch the key after the number s A minus sign means that the oven will be cooler by the amount shown When there is no sign in front of the number the oven will be hotter by the amount shown You may enter a number between 35 F or 35 F 18 or 18 NOTE Edit appears on the display when you start to enter the offset value 5 Touch START to save the setting Repeat steps 5 and 6 above for any other cooking modes you need to offset 7 Touch CANCEL to exit offset mode 21 Cooki Food Placement Typically when baking on two racks with your oven use rack positions 3 and 5 counting from the bottom up When baking on three racks use rack positions 2 4 and 6
38. nd or the oven NOTE The meat probe does not work with broil or convection broil and Sabbath modes Plug in the meat probe when using the above modes the meat probe symbol will flash indicating an error If the meat probe is accidently disconnected after the PROBE key is touched the meat probe symbol will flash and the error message OPn will appear on the display To use the meat probe Prepare the meat for cooking prior to setting the oven Insert the meat probe skewer into the center of the meat Make sure that the skewer is not inside any fatty portions of the meat and does not touch any bones The point should rest in the thickest part of the meat When you are cooking fowl the tip of the skewer should rest toward the center of the bird Before placing the meat in the oven and with the door closed push the BAKE CONV BAKE PURE CONV or CONV ROAST key The preset temperature will appear on the display If you want to cook using a different oven temperature enter it on the number keypad Touch START 17 4 Allow the oven to preheat Excessive browning may occur if the meat is placed in the oven during preheat mode when PRE appears on the display Once the oven has preheated PRE disappears put the meat in the oven using pot holders Insert the meat probe plug into the connector inside the oven Push the PROBE key The preset probe temperature 160 F as well at the probe p symbol will appear on t
39. not use pans with tall sides They interfere with the circulation of heated air over the food If using a meat thermometer insert the probe halfway into the center of the thickest portion of the meat For poultry insert the thermometer probe between the body and leg into the thickest part of the inner thigh To ensure an accurate reading the tip of the probe should not touch bone fat or gristle Check the meat temperature 2 3 of the way through the recommended roasting time After reading the meat thermometer once insert it 1 2 inch further into the meat then take a second reading If the second temperature registers below the first continue cooking the meat Remove meats from the oven when the thermometer reg isters 5 to 10 F below the desired temperature The meat will continue to carry over Allow roasts to stand 15 to 20 minutes after roasting in order to make carving easier Roasting times always vary according to the size shape and quality of meats and poultry Less tender cuts of meat are best prepared in Bake mode and may require moist cooking techniques Use your favorite cookbook recipes Reduce spatter by lining the bottom of the roasting pan with lightly crushed aluminum foil 14 Your oven offers two broil modes Broil Convection broil WARNING Use the broil and convection broil modes only with the oven door completely closed To avoid damage to the meat probe remove it from the oven when using eit
40. obe WARNING To prevent damage do not immerse the meat probe in water The meat probe will not function properly if the plug the connects to the oven is wet The meat probe is constructed of silicone handles a wire a plug and a stainless steel skewer To clean the skewer use a scouring pad and hot soapy water When you clean the handles wipe them with a soft sponge soaked with a solution of detergent and warm water Dry thoroughly Broil Pan Your broil pan has a porcelain enamel finish When you clean it use a solution of detergent and hot water If your broil pan is heavily soiled use a scouring pad with plenty of water Rinse it well after cleaning 28 Optional Roast Broil Pan with Shaped Rack Your roast broil pan has a porcelain enamel finish When you clean it use a solution of detergent and hot water If your roast broil pan is heavily soiled use a scouring pad and plenty of water Rinse it well after cleaning The optional V shaped rack and grill are finished with an Excalibur nonstick coating When you clean it use a mild solution of detergent and warm water Use the soft side of a sponge to scrub it and dry it with a lint free cloth Optional Baking Stone Wash the optional baking stone with hot water and scrub it clean before you use it for the first time Do not use any soap or detergents to wash the stone The stone is porous and soap will get trapped inside The trapped soap
41. of 350 F and below add 13 minutes to the cook time Increase the cook time as the temperature increases above 350 F Other Things to Know About Delayed Timed Cooking When the oven is in delay timed mode Push the CLOCK key to view the time Push the START TIME key to view the current start time setting Push the STOP TIME key to view the current stop time setting Push the COOK TIME key to view the current cook time setting Operating Your Oven Using the Meat Probe When you cook foods like roasts and poultry the internal temperature is the best way to tell when the food is prop erly cooked Your oven s meat probe is an easy way to take the guesswork out of roasting You can use it to cook food to the exact temperature you desire The probe can be set from 100 F to 200 F Skewer Plug WARNING To avoid the possibility of burns use hot pads to handle connect and unplug the meat probe when the oven is hot Use the handles to insert and remove the meat probe s skewer and to connect it to the oven Pushing or pulling on either end of the cable could damage the meat probe To avoid breaking the meat probe make sure the food is completely defrosted before inserting the skewer To prevent damage never leave the meat probe inside the oven when it is not being used especially during the self clean cycle Using a meat probe other than the one provided with your oven may result in damage to the probe a
42. ong an implied warranty lasts or do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inconsequential damages so the above limi tations or exclusions may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state fold here E sett POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE DACOR ATTN WARRANTY PROCESSING DEPT PO BOX 90070 CITY OF INDUSTRY CA 91715 9907 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES Please visit www dacor com to activate your warranty online dacor WARRANTY INFORMATION Web site IMPORTANT Your warranty will not be activated until you activate it online or return this form to Dacor If you have purchased more 1 than one Dacor product please return all forms in one envelope or activate the warranty for each product online Please rest assured that under no conditions will Dacor sell your name or any of the information on this form for mailing list purposes We are very grateful that you have chosen Dacor products for your home and do not consider the sale of such information to be a proper way of expressing our gratitude Owner s Name Last Please Print or Type First Middle Street City State Zip Purchase Date Email Telephone Dealer City State Zip Your willingness to take a few seconds to fill in the section below will be sincerely appreciated Thank you 1
43. oor from being opened since the high interior oven temperatures can easily cause injury If the door is not shut an error message will appear on the display To correct the prob lem touch CANCEL SECURE and wait approximately one minute then close the door When the door is prop erly closed start the self clean process again The display shows the self clean cycle status e The clean symbol indicates that self clean is in process e lock symbol indicates that the door is 8 latched e indicates that the heating elements are on continued 25 Care and Cleaning Self clean Cont If you want to stop the self clean cycle touch the CANCEL SECURE key Keep in mind that the oven door will remain locked until it is safe enough to open The lock symbol will disappear from the display when the door lock is released You will still need to exercise caution when the door lock is released because the inside of the oven may still be hot After the self clean cycle is complete The door latch will release when the inside has cooled down The clean icon lock icon and ON will disap pear from the display Exercise caution because the oven will still be hot about 400 F at the time the door lock is released Reinstall the convection filter and oven racks before using your oven You may notice a powder ash residue in the bottom of the oven after self cleaning This condition is normal Use a damp cl
44. or personal injury or property damage DANGER 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 Keep items that could explode such as aerosol cans away from the burners and oven Do not store flammable or explosive materials in adjacent cabinets or areas WARNING WARNING NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room Doing so may result in overheating of the appliance WARNING WARNING NEVER cover any slots holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil Doing so blocks air flow through the oven causing a fire hazard READ AND SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Important Safety Instructions General Safety Precautions To reduce the risk of fire electric shock serious injury or death when using your oven follow basic safety precautions including the following WARNING If you receive a damaged product immediately contact your dealer or builder Do not install or use a damaged appliance Make sure that the oven has been properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer according to the accompanying installation instructions Have the installer show you the location of the fuse or junction box so that you know where and how to turn off power to the oven Do not install repair or replace
45. osition used Change rack position Dark heat absorbing cookie sheets used Use shiny reflective cookie sheets on top Food placed in oven during preheat Wait until oven is preheated Incorrect baking mode being used See Select from the Following on page 10 for guidelines Cakes burn on the sides Oven temperature too high Reduce oven temperature or are not done in the center Cookies are too brown Rack position being used is too high Change rack position Dark heat absorbing cake pans used Use shiny reflective cake pans Pies burn around the edges or are not done Use shiny reflective pans in the center Oven and or rack over crowded Reduce number of pans 12 Operating Your Oven Your oven offers three convection cooking modes Pure Convection Convection bake Convection roast As a general rule in the convection modes time is about 25 shorter Set the timer 15 minutes before the shortest stated time and add more time if necessary For Pure Convection and convection bake modes Some recipes especially those that are homemade may require adjustment and testing when converting from standard to convection baking If you are unsure how to convert a recipe begin by preparing the recipe using the standard bake settings If the food is not cooked to your satisfaction during this first convection trial adjust one recipe variable at a time such as cooking time rack position or temperature and
46. oth or sponge to wipe up the residue after the oven cools down Self cleaning Tips If any soil remains in the oven after the self clean cycle is done you may repeat the cycle if you want Self clean the oven regularly to prevent excessive soil build up Doing so will make the self clean cycle work better and reduce smoke and odors Setting the Oven to Self clean at a Later Time 1 Prepare the oven for self cleaning as instructed on page 25 Observe all safety precautions and remove all items listed from inside the oven Clean the door gasket and around the door as instructed 2 Close the oven door 3 Touch the Self clean key 4 Touch the START TIME key 5 Enter the desired start time For example touch 1 2 3 0 for 12 30 You may enter a time up to 22 hours and 59 minutes ahead of the present time Touch START When you touch START DELAY will appear on the display and the oven door will lock The oven will start to self clean at the time selected When the oven is set to clean at a later time If you want to view the time push the CLOCK key If the clock is displayed you can push START TIME to check when the self clean cycle will start When the self clean cycle starts DELAY will disap pear and ON will appear on the display 26 To cancel the time delayed self clean cycle Touch CANCEL SECURE If the self clean process has not started allow about a minute for the door to unlock before attemp
47. other than warranty questions call Dacor Customer Service 800 793 0093 U S A and Canada Monday Friday 6 00 to 5 00 Pacific Time Web site www dacor com Have the complete model and serial number for your appliance available The numbers are found on the appli ance data plate located inside the grill below the control panel Open the door to expose the grill On double ovens the plate is located behind the top grill Write these num bers below for future reference Model number Serial number Date of purchase View data plate through grate Since Dacor continuously improves the quality and perfor mance of our products we may need to make changes to the appliance without updating this manual Visit www dacor com to download the latest version of this manual Important Information About Safety Instructions The Important Safety Instructions and warnings in this manual cannot cover all possible problems and condi tions that can occur Use common sense and caution when installing maintaining or operating this appliance Always contact the Dacor Customer Service Team about problems or conditions that you don t understand Safety Symbols and Labels DANGER Immediate hazards that WILL result in severe personal injury or death WARNING Hazards or unsafe actions that COULD result in severe personal injury or death CAUTION Hazards or unsafe actions that COULD result in min
48. pad 3 Touch CONTINUE To cancel meat probe operation while the oven is cooking Touch the CANCEL SECURE key continued Operating Your Oven Using the Meat Probe Continued Important details about the meat probe e You must select the specific cooking mode BAKE CONV BAKE PURE CONV or CONV ROAST before you touch the PROBE key e When using the meat probe feature the preheat cycle is disabled For best results select the mode and allow the oven to preheat prior to starting the meat probe feature e The meat probe function will automatically cancel after 30 seconds if the meat probe is not connected The meat probe symbol will flash on the display e The meat probe feature takes precedence over the delay timed cooking feature The oven will continue to cook the meat until it reaches the selected meat probe temperature regardless of the STOP TIME or COOK TIME setting then go into hold mode USDA Minimum Safe Internal Cooking Temperatures for Various Foods Ground Meat and Meat Mixtures Beef pork veal lamb 160 F Turkey chicken 165 F Fresh Beef Veal and Lamb Medium rare 145 F Medium 165 F Well done 170 F Poultr Chicken and turkey whole o temperature taken in thigh er Poultry breasts roast 1709F Poultry thighs wings legs 180 Duck and goose 180 Fresh Pork Ham Fresh raw 160 F Pre cooked reheat 140 F NOTE The minimum safe internal cooking temperatures are subject
49. perly wired electrical connection Power to oven is off Turn on power at circuit breaker or fuse box Check for tripped breaker or blown fuse Control panel locked Touch CANCEL SECURE key for 4 seconds to reactivate control panel Contact power company Oven will not heat Oven setting not correct Touch CANCEL SECURE then follow instruc tions in Operating the Oven section Oven set for delay timed cooking Oven will turn on automatically at the preset time Touch CANCEL SECURE to return to normal operation Attempting to broil with the meat Broil and convection broil settings will not probe connected work when meat probe is connected Discon nect meat probe Foods over or under cook Incorrect cooking time or tempera Follow instructions in Operating Your Oven ture section Oven shuts off by itself after 12 hour timer is on Unit is set Turn off 12 hour timer See page 11 has been on for 12 hours to turn off automatically after 12 hours of continuous use Oven does not self clean Oven door not shut tightly Check for obstructions Shut door tightly Oven set for delay timed cleaning Oven will start to self clean at preset time Touch CANCEL SECURE to return to normal operation Oven not set properly Follow instructions in Care and Cleaning sec tion Meat probe connected Oven will not start self clean cycle when meat probe is connected Disconnect and remove meat probe Oven door will not ope
50. play While a timer is running you can Touch CLOCK to view the current time Touch TIMER 1 to view the time left on or set timer 1 Touch TIMER 2 to view the time left on or set timer 2 To change the amount of time on a timer 1 Touch the TIMER 1 or TIMER 2 key 2 Enter the new time on the keypad and touch START To stop a timer before time runs out Touch the TIMER 1 or TIMER 2 key twice The timer will stop and the display will clear Touch CLOCK to return to the main display Delay Timed Cooking Features If you want to set the oven to automatically turn itself on or off at a later time you can use the delay timed fea tures Things to Know About Delay Timed Cooking e The delay timed options work for all of the various cook modes except broil and convection broil e You may use the timers while using the delay timed features The timers do not have an effect on any of the delay timed cooking options e The delay timed cycle can be canceled at any time by pushing CANCEL SECURE WARNING Food safety is an important consideration when using the delay timed features To avoid potential sickness and the spoiling of food take the following steps Avoid using foods that will spoil while waiting for the oven to Start cooking Typical foods to avoid include those containing eggs and dairy products cream soups and cooked or uncooked meats poultry and fish Do not allow food
51. plosion may result Smother any flames with a lid cookie sheet or flat tray Use baking soda or a foam extinguisher to extinguish flaming grease Be careful to avoid getting burned Keep flammable items such as paper cardboard plastic and cloth away from and out of the oven Do not allow pot holders to touch hot surfaces WARNING Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using the oven Do not allow clothing to come into contact with the interior of the oven and surrounding areas during and immediately after use Do not use towels or bulky cloth as pot holders Do not use the oven for storage Clean and maintain the oven regularly as instructed in this manual Keep the entire oven free of grease that could catch fire Do not touch the outside surfaces of the oven during the self clean cycle They will be hot Use cookware only for its intended purpose Check the manufacturer s recommendations before use to determine if a utensil is suitable for use in an oven Certain types of glass ceramic and earthenware are not suitable for use in the oven Personal injury or damage may result from the improper use of cookware Exercise caution when opening the oven door Let hot air or steam escape before looking or reaching inside Use extreme caution if adding water to food in the oven The steam can cause serious burns or scalds Use only dry pot holders when removing food and cookware from the oven Wet pot holders can cause steam
52. remains active so that you can turn off the Sabbath feature or turn off the oven On double ovens both CANCEL SECURE keys remain active so you can turn off one oven and leave the other oven running e On double ovens you may repeat steps 2 4 to start the other oven Some double oven models are equipped for Pure Convection on only one oven e When the oven is cooking touching the 2 key on the number keypad then START tells the oven to raise the temperature by 25 F 15 C Touching the 0 key on the number keypad then START tells the oven to lower the temperature by 25 F 15 C In compliance with Jewish law the bake elements will be adjusted randomly when these keys are touched and no changes will be seen on the display On double ovens you must touch the BAKE or PURE CONV key for the oven on which you want the temperature changed before touching the O or 2 key Operating Your Oven Adjusting the Oven Temperature Even though your oven is adjusted at the factory to cook at the temperature shown on the display it may cook faster or slower than your old oven WARNING Do not adjust the probe or self clean offset temperatures The offset for the PROBE and Self clean offsets must remain at 0 for proper and or safe operation IMPORTANT Do not measure the temperature inside the oven with a thermometer Opening the door will cause an incorrect reading Also the temperature inside the oven will vary as the elements cycle o
53. s To remove the standard oven racks e f you want 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 Back of rack Front of rack support Standard Rack Safety Slide oven rack notch supports into slots on the rack To insert your GlideRack oven rack Your oven comes with a Dacor GlideRack oven rack You can pull the GlideRack oven rack out further than the standard racks and still support heavy pots and pans full of food It is great for heavier foods and the optional Dacor baking stone 1 Align both sets of safety clips right and left on the back of the rack guides with the oven rack supports as shown below NOTE The diagram below shows instal lation with the rack guides extended but the rack may be installed with or without the guides extended whichever is easier 2 Begin to slide the rack in lifting the front safety clips over the front of the oven rack supports Push the rack all the way in 4 Grasp the rack in the center of the front and pull The rack should come forward while the guides remain in place To remove your GlideRack oven rack e Grasp the rack with both hands and
54. s to remain the oven after it turns completely off When the temperature drops below 140 F bacteria can develop after hold mode e f cooking will not begin immediately place only very cold frozen food into the oven Most unfrozen foods should never stand in the oven for more than two hours before cooking begins The Three Ways to Use Delay Timed Cooking e Set the time the oven turns on START TIME and set it to turn off at a later time using either the COOK TIME key or the STOP TIME key Set the START TIME only then turn the oven off manu ally when you are done cooking e Turn the oven on manually and set it to turn off at a later time using either the COOK TIME key or the STOP TIME key continued Operating Your Oven Delay Timed Cooking Continued About the 3 Delay Timed Settings The delay timed cooking keys are START TIME The time the oven starts cooking COOK TIME The amount of time the oven cooks before it goes into hold mode STOP TIME The clock time the oven turns off and goes into hold mode When you set 2 of the 3 above the oven automatically calculates the third About Hold Mode When you set the oven to stop cooking using the COOK TIME or STOP TIME keys it will go into hold mode HLd appears on the display when it reaches the end of the cook time you have set The oven will keep the temperature at 150 F for two hours Touch CANCEL SECURE to turn the oven all t
55. s wipe stainless steel silver colored surfaces with the grain To prevent scratching do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers on stainless steel surfaces Using a soft cloth clean metal surfaces with a mild solu tion of detergent and warm water Rinse and dry with a soft lint free cloth Glass Interior and Exterior Use a mild glass cleaner to remove finger prints on glass surfaces You can also clean glass surfaces with Dacor Cooktop Cleaning Creme Use it according to the direc tions on the package You may scrub the oven light lens with the rough side of a sponge and warm soapy water Be careful not to scratch the lens 27 Cleaning the Interior Convection Filter WARNING For your safety and proper oven performance re install the filter before using the oven to cook If you don t the spinning fan blades at the back of the oven will be exposed The convection filter is located in the back of each oven chamber Clean the filter regularly If you allow it to become clogged the oven s convection cooking modes will not work properly You also need to remove the filter during the self clean cycle Removing your oven s convection filter When the oven is cool put your fingers around the edges of the filter and gently push up
56. st it preheats automatically The preheat cycle rapidly brings the oven chamber up to the proper cooking temperature It takes several minutes to preheat the oven Preheat time depends on the temperature settings The time may be longer depending on the type of electrical supply in your community There is no preheat cycle for any of the broil modes e After you pull food out of the oven it will continue to cook This process is called carry over The larger the portion of food the longer it will cook It is best to let the meat rest after it comes out of the oven for 10 to 15 minutes before carving Doing so will allow the meat to retain its juices and make it easier to carve CAUTION Do not allow acids citrus juices tomato sauces etc to remain on the oven s surfaces The porcelain finish may stain or pit Operating Your Oven Racks You may use either rack type on any level inside the oven WARNING To reduce the chance of burns position the oven racks when the oven is cool If you must reposition a rack when the oven is hot use pot holders To insert the standard oven racks 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 supports 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 hand
57. ting to use the oven If the oven is in the middle of the self clean pro cess the door will unlock when the oven has cooled down enough to open safely The oven will still be hot about 400 F 30 minute Quick Steam Clean The steam clean process is a quick simple way to clean light soil inside the oven Steam cleaning allows you to save time and energy over the self clean process which should be used for heavier soil build up Also on double ovens unlike the self clean process the quick steam clean process may be performed on both ovens at the same time WARNING Toavoid steam burns do not pour water into the oven when it is hot The water remaining inside the oven will still be hot to the touch when the door is opened after the process Do not use a temperature higher than 185 F 85 C 1 Remove the oven racks and all utensils from the inside of the oven 2 Making sure the oven is cool pour 1 1 2 cups of water preferably distilled into the recessed portion of the oven floor For slightly heavier build up you may mix a teaspoon of hand dishwashing soap into the water prior to pouring 3 Close the oven door touch the BAKE key then set the oven to 185 F 85 C Touch START 4 Setthe timer see page 15 for 20 minutes 5 When the timer beeps touch CANCEL SECURE 6 Wait 10 minutes before opening the door When you open the door there will usually be a large amount of steam condensation and
58. upports inside each oven chamber They support the adjustable oven racks They are numbered from the bottom up The door gasket prevents heat from escaping when the door is closed The self clean latch automatically locks the oven door during the self clean cycle The door latches for your safety There are very high temperatures inside the oven during the self clean cycle The broil elements are located on the ceiling of the oven chamber They are hidden behind a glass panel They are the source of top heat The convection fan blows heated air into the oven chamber during the convection cooking process The convection filter covers it The convection element heats the air that is blown into the oven chamber by the convection fan during the convection cooking process The convection filter covers it The convection filter covers the convection fan It helps prevent the transfer of taste from one food to another when you are cooking a whole meal It also keeps the oven cleaner and covers the moving fan blades for safety purposes Your oven comes with a GlideRack oven rack and a set of standard racks The total number of racks depends on the model Hidden below the floor of the oven chamber is the bake element It is the source of bottom heat The recessed oven bottom is designed to allow a 30 minute oven steam clean See page 26 for instructions Getting to Know Your Oven
59. ush CANCEL SECURE to save the changes and return to the clock display CLOCK TIMER Operating Your Oven Understanding the Various Oven Modes The three basic styles of cooking in an oven are Baking The gentle cooking of dry goods such as cookies cakes souffl s etc Roasting The cooking of meats or vegetables over a period of time Broiling Cooking with an intense heat for a short amount of time e Follow your recipe s original cooking time and tem Ba ke 55 perature Uses only a heat source from below the food This mode not open the oven door frequently during baking is the stand by non convection mode All baked items will Look through the oven door window to check the turn out nicely in this mode progress of baking whenever possible Baking Tips e Use the timers to determine baking time Wait until the shortest recommended baking time before checking the food For most baked goods a wooden toothpick placed in the center should come clean when the food is done e For best results use a single rack when using bake mode See page 23 for suggested rack positions for various foods For cooking on multiple racks Dacor recommends using one of the convection modes Common Problems When Using the Bake Mode Cookies burn on the Oven door opened too often Set timer to shortest recommended cooking bottom time and check food when timer beeps Use door window to check food Incorrect rack p
60. w part F O B factory to replace the defective part All delivery instal lation and labor costs are the responsibility of the pur chaser The owner must provide proof of purchase upon request and have the appliance accessible for service What Is Not Covered Service calls to educate the customer in the proper use and care of the product Failure of the product when used for commercial business rental or any application other than for resi dential consumer use Replacement of house fuses or fuse boxes or reset ting of circuit breakers Damage to the product caused by accident fire flood or other acts of God Breakage discoloration or damage to glass metal surfaces plastic components trim paint or other cosmetic finish caused by improper usage or care abuse or neglect THE REMEDIES PROVIDED FOR IN THE ABOVE EXPRESS WAR RANTIES ARE THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDIES THERE FORE NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES ARE MADE AND OUTSIDE THE FIFTY STATES OF THE UNITED STATES THE DIS TRICT OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO ONE YEAR FROM THE DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE IN NO EVENT SHALL DACOR BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL EXPENSE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES NO WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ARE MADE TO ANY BUYER FOR RESALE Some states do not allow limitations on how l
61. work when the meat probe is connected See pages 12 to 14 for detailed descriptions of the various cooking modes 3 Touch the key for the desired cooking mode The preset jump in temperature will appear on the dis play along with the symbol s for the selected cook ing mode see above On double ovens select the desired oven by touching the cooking mode key under UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN on the control panel 4 To cook at the preset temperature touch START To cook at a different temperature enter it for example 4 2 5 on the number keypad then touch START You can enter any temperature between 100 F and 5559F The suggested broil temperature is 555 F Double ovens have only one START key on the left side of the control panel Use it to start both ovens 5 If you are using Pure Convection or one of the bake or roast modes PRE for preheating along with the current oven temperature will appear on the display until the oven reaches the set temperature Once the oven reaches the set temperature usually in 15 to 20 minutes it will beep and PRE will disappear Care fully place your food in the oven Excessive browning will occur if you put the food in too soon Turning Off Your Oven To turn the oven off touch the CANCEL SECURE key On double ovens touch the CANCEL SECURE key under UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN NOTE After you turn off the oven the cooling fans may continue to run until the oven s internal
62. y 6 00 a m to 4 00 p m Pacific Time For non warranty repairs call Dacor Customer Service Phone 800 793 0093 U S A and Canada Monday Friday 6 00 a m 5 00 p m Pacific Time Contact us through our web site at www dacor com At Dacor we believe that our quality of service equals that of our product Should your experience with our ser vice network or product be different please contact our Customer Service Team and share your encounter with us We will do our utmost to resolve the situation for you and deliver on our Dacor promise If you need anything clarified just let us know Warranty What Is Covered CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTIES DACOR OVENS WITHIN THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U S A THE DIS TRICT OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY If your DACOR product fails to function within one year of the original date of purchase due to a defect in material or workmanship DACOR will remedy the defect without charge to you or subsequent users The owner must pro vide proof of purchase upon request and have the appli ance accessible for service Warranty is null and void if non CUL approved product is transported from the U S 32 OUTSIDE THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U S A THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA LIMITED FIRST YEAR WARRANTY If your DACOR product fails to function within one year of the original date of purchase due to a defect in material or workmanship DACOR will furnish a ne

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