Dacor Epicure OBS36 Use And Care Manual Download Page 15

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Slide both forks toward the center, skewering the 

6. 

meat. tighten both forks using the attached thumb 

screws.
Attach the rotisserie motor to the side of the outdoor 

7. 

grill by slipping the edge of the bracket down into the 

slot on the right side of the frame. the canopy must 

be open.

make sure the motor switch is in the off position. Plug 

8. 

the power cord into a three prong grounded electrical 

outlet equipped for use with outdoor appliances. An 

electrical outlet equipped with a ground fault inter

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rupter (GfI) is highly recommended to minimize the 

risk of injury due to an electric shock.

Rotisserie Operation

 iMPortant

to prevent the rotisserie burner from becoming 

• 

clogged, leave it on for five minutes after removing 

the meat to burn off any spattered grease.
the rotisserie burner is not intended for use with the 

• 

warming rack in place. remove the warming rack 

before lighting the rotisserie burner.
When only the rotisserie burner is in use, the canopy 

• 

temperature gauge does not accurately indicate the 

cooking temperature.

the Ir rotisserie burner requires about a minute to heat 

up to cooking temperature. After a few minutes of use the 

burner will glow red, which is normal. 
the rotisserie burner requires no preheating and can 

be used in conjunction with the standard burners, the 

optional sear burner and the smoker box.

make sure the drip tray is in place.

1. 

Insert the pointed end of the rod into the rotisserie 

2. 

motor drive hole inside the compartment. rest the 

other end on the rollers on the left side.
Loosen the thumb screws on the rotisserie forks. Slide 

3. 

the meat to center it in front of the rotisserie burner 

(the white ceramic piece on the back wall of the grill 

compartment). Tighten the thumb screws firmly.

 

 

 

 

Continued...

Operating Your Outdoor Grill

Rotisserie Cooking

 warning

to avoid an explosion or fire hazard, do not use the 

• 

rotisserie burner during high wind conditions.
to avoid an electric shock and burn hazard, keep all 

• 

body parts away from the rotisserie burner during 

lighting and use.
the rotisserie burner flame may be difficult to see in 

• 

bright sunny conditions.
to avoid damage and an electric shock hazard due to 

• 

moisture damage, unplug and remove the rotisserie 

motor when not in use. Store it in a clean, dry place.

rotisserie cooking utilizes the intense searing heat of an 

infrared (Ir) burner to cook many different types of meat. 

As the motor slowly rotates the rotisserie rod, the meat 

sears and cooks evenly on all sides, producing flavorful, 

crispy-browned and juicy meats.

Things to Know About the Rotisserie

the rotisserie burner can be used in conjunction with 

• 

the standard burners and the smoker box.
the rotisserie burner does not need to be preheated 

• 

before using it. In fact, it is easier to insert the rotis

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serie rod before lighting.
the maximum amount of weight that the rotisserie 

• 

can hold is 17 pounds.

Preparing to Use the Rotisserie

 warning

If the outdoor grill is hot, use hot pads to handle the 

rotisserie rod and motor. Keep hands away from the 

rotisserie burner by handling the rotisserie rod near the 

ends.

Open the canopy.

1. 

If the warming rack is in place inside the grill com

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2. 

partment, remove it.

 caution

Always use cotton string to truss meats. Do not use 

nylon or plastic string, because it will melt.

Put one of the rotisserie forks on the blunt end of the 

3. 

rotisserie rod with the points toward the center. 
Push the food onto the pointed end of the rotisserie 

4. 

rod and center it.
Slide the second rotisserie fork onto the rod with the 

5. 

points toward the meat.

rotisserie 

motor

thumb screws

forks

rotisserie rod

Summary of Contents for Epicure OBS36

Page 1: ...arts and Accessories 22 Before You Call for Service 23 Warranty and Service 24 Warranty Card Back Cover Tested in accordance with the latest edition of ANSI Z21 58 2006 CSA 1 6 2006 Standard for Outdo...

Page 2: ...2007 Dacor all rights reserved...

Page 3: ...onditions 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...

Page 4: ...been damaged or dropped Do not operate the rotisserie motor if it is damaged or malfunctioning Make sure that this appliance has been properly installed by a qualified installer according to the accom...

Page 5: ...t allow children to operate it play with the controls pull on the handle or touch other parts Do not store items of interest to children on top of or above the appliance Children could be burned or in...

Page 6: ...ers allow you to cook foods best cooked in pots and pans to free up space in the grill compartment L Side Burner Grate Models OB52 OBS52 and OBSB162 The porcelain coated cast iron grate covers the sid...

Page 7: ...Models OB52 and OBS52 Models OB36 and OBS36 Grill Cart Model OBC36 Shown Not Shown Cart Models OBC52 and OBCW52 Locking wheels B B B A A A D D F F I I J J E E G G V U R R P P T T N N O O M M L L K K C...

Page 8: ...goes over the top of the grate and helps keep the side burner clean when not in use Setting Up Your Outdoor Grill Electrical Requirements warning Connect the power cords for this outdoor cooking gas a...

Page 9: ...burner assembly OB52 OBS52 and OBSB162 only Side burner cover Side burner grate Side burner cap Side burner base Grill compartment grates Flame spreaders Drip tray Warming rack Side burner head Outdo...

Page 10: ...d LP tank beyond 80 percent full by weight Unused or extra LP tanks must be stored outdoors in a well ventilated area out of the direct sunlight and or sources of high heat flames or sparks out of rea...

Page 11: ...peration 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 onl...

Page 12: ...After lighting if you hear a whooshing sound immediately turn the burner control knob off Wait several minutes before trying to light the burner again Lighting and Preheating Grill Compartment Make su...

Page 13: ...nt discoloration Burner Lighting Notes Dacor s automatic re ignition system will automati cally ignite an extinguished flame If the igniter does not work for one of the standard burners it may be lit...

Page 14: ...hting Procedures Grill Compartment warning Use the manual lighting procedure only in the event that one or more of the igniters is not working Use only the Dacor supplied match light tool or a long st...

Page 15: ...compartment Tighten the thumb screws firmly Continued Operating Your Outdoor Grill Rotisserie Cooking warning To avoid an explosion or fire hazard do not use the rotisserie burner during high wind co...

Page 16: ...serie rod and readjust If the food is not rotating properly it will not cook evenly Push in on the rotisserie burner control knob and 6 turn it counter clockwise to the LIGHT HIGH posi tion The ignite...

Page 17: ...asant smoke Brisket chicken and pork Pecan More subtle flavor than hickory Burns easily good for lower tempera ture smoking Pork chicken lamb fish and cheeses Smoker Cooking Use the smoker box to add...

Page 18: ...e time required to sear depends on the meat type and thickness Adjust the heat level and or time accordingly to prevent burning Flip the meat and sear on the other side for about the 4 same amount of...

Page 19: ...r nylon pad for cleaning the surfaces of your outdoor grill Do not clean any of the outdoor grill parts in a dishwasher They may be damaged Do not attempt to manually clean the rotisserie burner or op...

Page 20: ...tional sear burner are cleaned by leaving them on at high heat for five min utes after cooking If there is excessive grime and grease build up around the outside and below the sear burner it may be re...

Page 21: ...f erratic clicking is still present make sure the igniter is completely dry If the unit still exhibits problems after drying call your local Dacor Authorized Service Agent Cleaning the Exterior Knobs...

Page 22: ...replacing the light bulb s To avoid personal injury make sure the outdoor grill and the light bulb s are cool before replacing the light bulb s Always make sure the lens covers are in place when usin...

Page 23: ...all the appliances dis 2 connected plug in the appliance rotisserie plugs and turn them on one at a time If the GFI trips when an appliance device is plugged in and turned on call for service See pag...

Page 24: ...Freestanding cart with warming drawer for models OB52 and OBS52 OBC52 Rotisserie motor assembly 700482 Rotisserie rod 101179 Rotisserie forks set of 2 AGFS Replacement porcelain warming rack 101154 Re...

Page 25: ...Grill section Outdoor grill set up to use a different type of gas natural or LP Have qualified service technician check to make sure that the outdoor grill is set up for the type of gas Gas regulator...

Page 26: ...ISTRICT 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 wil...

Page 27: ...RANTY PROCESSING DEPT PO BOX 90070 CITY OF INDUSTRY CA 91715 9907 NO POSTAGE NECESSARY IF MAILED IN THE UNITED STATES BUSINESS REPLY MAIL FIRST CLASS MAIL CITY OF INDUSTRY CA PERMIT NO 1600 POSTAGE WI...

Page 28: ...ilder B Magazine G Architect Designer C Appliance Dealer Showroom H Another Dacor Owner D Kitchen Dealer Showroom I Model Home E Home Show J Other 2 Where did you buy your Dacor appliances A Appliance...

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