Dacor Epicure OB36, Planning Manual

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9
Operating Your Outdoor Grill
Tank-less Gas Supply
warning
Dacor outdoor grills are factory equipped for use with
either LP or natural gas. DO NOt AttemPt fIeLD
CONverSIONS frOm LP tO NAtUrAL GAS Or frOm
NAtUrAL GAS tO LP.
Before using your outdoor grill for the first time:
make sure the gas line has been install and checked •
for leaks by a qualified installer.
Locate the gas shut-off valve and make sure it is open
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(in the on position).
Important Operating Information
warning
Always check the internal temperature of meats with •
a meat thermometer to determine doneness. See the
Safe Cooking Temperature Chart on page 16.
Do not operate the appliance without the knobs and •
trim rings in place.
Do not expose the knobs or trim rings to direct flame,
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hot utensils or other sources of heat.
Before each use, make sure the drip tray is clean and •
in place. Clean out any build-up in the bottom of the
tray to avoid a fire hazard.
to keep the burners operating properly, keep them •
clean. the more often you use your outdoor grill, the
more often you need to clean the burners. See the
Care and Cleaning section for cleaning instructions.
temperatures recommended in this manual are •
approximations. the best cooking temperature for
your climate and weather conditions may vary.
Avoid spills as much as possible. Porcelain grate
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surfaces are acid-resistant but not acid-proof. Some
foods can cause permanent damage if allowed to
remain on porcelain surfaces.
After Cooking
remove the food to serve and close the canopy for 1.
safety.
Leave the outdoor grill on an additional five minutes 2.
to burn off excess grease. Doing so will help keep the
burners from becoming clogged and help maintain
good ignition system operation.
If using an LP tank, close the shut-off valve on the top 3.
of the tank once the outdoor grill is off and cool.
Selecting and Using Cookware
for the Optional Side Burner
warning
Use cookware only for its intended purpose. Check •
the manufacturer’s recommendations before use to
determine if a utensil is suitable for use on a cooking
appliance. Certain types of glass, ceramic, and
earthenware are not suitable for cooking on the grill
or side burner. Personal injury or damage may result
from the improper use of cookware.
Utensils need to be large enough to contain the
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desired quantity of food without boil-overs or spill-
overs. Choose pans with easy to hold handles that
will stay cool while cooking. Do not use utensils with
loose handles. Avoid using pans that are too heavy to
lift safely.
to avoid burns and scalding, always turn pan handles
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to a position where they cannot be easily hit. Also,
handles should not extend over the adjacent burner.
Always set utensils gently onto the grates and center
them so that they are well-balanced.
Do not drag cookware across the grates. Sliding may •
damage the finish. Lift utensils to reposition them. Do
not drop them on the grate.
Cookware with rough bottoms can cause permanent
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damage to the coated surfaces on the grates.
to avoid burns or fire hazard when using the optional
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side burners, reduce the flame level if it extends
beyond the bottom of the utensil. A flame that
extends up the sides of the utensil is potentially
dangerous.
When using cookware, select the correct cooking utensil
for the food being cooked for the sake of overall safety
and best performance. Improperly selected cooking uten -
sils will not cook evenly or efficiently.
use cookware that:
Is well balanced and has flat, smooth bottoms •
Has tight fitting lids to keep heat, odors and steam in. •
the largest recommended pot size for the optional side
burners is 14 inches in diameter.