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IMPORTANT: 

Cancellation of the Minute Timer does not 

turn off the oven if it is operating. You must 

manually shut the oven off by pressing the 

“CANCEL•SECURE” touch pad. (See the 

Delay Timed Cooking section on page 7 for 

automatic oven turn on and turn off.)

NOTES:

1.  To view the current time of day rather 

than the remaining time on the Minute 

Timer, just press the “CLOCK” touch 

pad. To change back to a Minute Timer 

display, press the “TIMER 1” or “TIMER 

2” touch pad.

2.  To cancel the Minute Timer while in 

progress, press the “TIMER 1 or 2” 

touch pad two times. The clock display 

will return to the time of day.

3.  The Minute Timers may be used at the 

same time as Delay Timed Cooking or 

Self-Clean.

4.  The Minute Timers will beep for 2 

minutes (if not cancelled) before 

automatically shutting off.

5.  Pressing the “CANCEL•SECURE” 

pad when the beeper is sounding will 

cancel both the beeper and the cooking 

function.

Securing Controls

To avoid accidentally turning the oven on, 

activate the “SECURE” feature. Press and hold 

the “CANCEL•SECURE” pad for approximately 

three seconds. This will disable the control 

panel and allow cleaning the controls without 

accidentally starting any functions. Three beeps 

will sound and “OFF” will appear in the display 

when the control panel has been secured.

To re-activate the control panel, again push 

and hold the “CANCEL•SECURE” pad for three 

seconds. Three beeps will sound and the “OFF” 

will disappear from the display.

Baking

Your DACOR range offers two convection 

baking modes: Pure Convection™ or 

Convection Bake.

As a general rule, a convection mode 

will allow preparation of most foods at 

reduced temperatures for shorter periods 

of time, while also producing superior 

results. Typically you can reduce standard 

temperature by 25˚F and cook for 10% less 

time.

 Baked goods will have golden-brown 

crusts with flaky textures, and meats will have 

crispy exteriors with succulent juices sealed 

inside.

1.  To convert Conventional Bake recipes to 

our convection recipes, reduce temperature 

by 25˚F and the cooking time by 

approximately 10%.

2.  Some recipes, especially those that are 

homemade, may require adjustment and 

testing when converting from standard 

to convection modes. If unsure how to 

convert a recipe, begin by preparing the 

recipe in Bake mode. After achieving 

acceptable results this way, follow the 

Convection guidelines listed. If the food is 

not prepared to your satisfaction during this 

first Convection trial, adjust only one recipe 

variable at a time (such as cooking time, 

rack position or temperature) and repeat 

the convection test. If necessary, continue 

adjusting one recipe variable at a time until 

satisfactory results are achieved.

3.  Do not open the oven door frequently 

during baking. Look through the door 

window to check the progress of baking 

whenever possible.

4.  Use the Minute Timers to time baking 

functions.

5.  Wait until the shortest recommended 

baking time before checking food. For 

baked goods, a wooden pick placed in the 

center should come clean when the food is 

done.

6.  Measure ingredients carefully and follow 

tested recipes for best baking results.

7.  Bakeware Tips:

• 

Use the pan size and type 

recommended by the recipe to ensure 

best results.

•    Cakes, quick breads, muffins and 

cookies should be baked in shiny, 

reflective pans for light, golden crusts.

•  

Medium gauge aluminum sheets 

with low sides should be used when 

preparing cookies, biscuits and cream 

puffs.

•  

Bake most frozen foods in their 

original foil containers placed on a 

flat cookie sheet. Follow the package 

recommendations.

•  

When using glass bakeware, reduce 

the recipe temperature by 25˚F, except 

when baking pies or yeast breads. 

Follow the standard recipe baking time 

for pies and yeast breads.

•  

Avoid the use of old, darkened pans.

•  

Warped, dented, stainless steel and 

tin-coated pans heat unevenly and will 

not give uniform baking results.

8.  Tips for Pan Placement:

• 

Place pans carefully on the oven 

racks. Turn pans on the racks so that 

the long sides run left to right, parallel 

to the door.

9.  Adjustments to recipe times and 

temperatures will have to be made 

when baking at high altitudes. Consult 

a cookbook on high-altitude cooking or 

contact the Home Economics Departments 

at your state university for specific 

recommendations.

NOTE:

For common baking problems refer to 

your Dacor cookbook. Your complimentary 

cookbook was packed with your range. If 

you did not receive your cookbook, please 

contact Dacor at (800) 793-0093 or at 

www.dacor.com

Roasting

All baking modes can be used to successfully 

roast in your oven. However, the Convection 

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 

a Convection mode, include: beef, pork, ham, 

lamb, turkey, chicken, and cornish hens.

1.  To convert conventional Bake recipes 

to Convection recipes, reduce the 

temperature by 25˚F and the cooking time 

by approximately 10%.

2.   Using a roasting rack, always roast meats 

fat side up in a shallow pan. Always 

use a pan that fits the size of the food 

being prepared. The broiler pan and grill, 

accompanying 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.

3.   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.

4.   For Convection roasting, do not use pans 

with tall sides. They interfere with the 

circulation of heated air over the food.

5.   When 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.

6.   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.

7.  Remove meats from the oven when the 

thermometer registers 5˚ to 10˚F below the 

desired temperature. The meat will continue 

to cook after removal.

8.   Allow roasts to stand 15 to 20 minutes after 

roasting in order to make carving easier.

9.   If using a cooking bag, foil tent, or other 

cover, use Bake Mode (ERDE models only) 

or Convection Bake Mode (ERD models 

only). 

The recipe time and temperature will have 

to be adjusted as well.

10.   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 and may require moist 

cooking techniques. Follow your favorite 

cookbook recipes.

11.   Reduce spatter by lining the bottom of the 

roasting pan with lightly crushed aluminum 

foil.

Summary of Contents for EpicureTM

Page 1: ...ons Safety Tips SAFETY IS EVERYONE S RESPONSIBILITY ALL DACOR APPLIANCES ARE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO GIVE YOU MANY YEARS OF SAFE OPERATION THE OPERATION WILL BE FURTHER ENHANCED IF PROPER CARE AND...

Page 2: ...ntains a checklist of possible problems and solutions that may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call If you cannot readily find the solution to the problem please contact your n...

Page 3: ...d product immediately contact your dealer or builder Do not install or use a damaged appliance TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 Purpose of this Manual 1 Product Registration 1 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS 2 What To Do 2...

Page 4: ...such as baby food jars and cans Pressure build up may cause the container to burst and cause injury 18 Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaners or detergents on this appliance They may cause permanent...

Page 5: ...This system is what allows multi rack cooking while achieving even results from one rack to another The other component in Pure Convection is the Filter The filter eliminates the transference of flavo...

Page 6: ...crease the temperature setting to decrease PRE and ON will appear in the clock display and the oven will begin to heat If in a convection mode the convection fan will turn on Also the clock display wi...

Page 7: ...d cream puffs Bake most frozen foods in their original foil containers placed on a flat cookie sheet Follow the package recommendations When using glass bakeware reduce the recipe temperature by 25 F...

Page 8: ...e correct START TIME After the COOK TIME has expired the clock will beep three times and Hold will be displayed If cooking in a convection mode the convection fan will also turn off at this time While...

Page 9: ...ly The burner being controlled is indicated by a blue indicator light while the adjacent burner is illustrated by a flame icon on the control panel To light a particular burner press in on the corresp...

Page 10: ...cted to mechanical shock when utensils are placed on or slid across them Finally spillovers introduce foods with high acidity to all of the porcelain components Due to these severe operating condition...

Page 11: ...t water To clean heavy soil use a scouring pad such as steel wool with plenty of water or use a solution of 1 cup ammonia to 2 gallons of water Remove racks during Self Cleaning If racks are left in t...

Page 12: ...of the door gasket Cleaning the door gasket by hand can cause it to bend or move A tight door seal is essential for proper baking and Self Cleaning Rinse surfaces well with a solution of vinegar and w...

Page 13: ...ated by LOCK and ON in the clock display the user must cancel out of this mode before attempting to select a different mode To cancel press the CANCEL SECURE pad Wait at least 60 seconds before attemp...

Page 14: ...me of day Adjust time temperature or rack position Adjust oven temperature as per ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE Adjust time temperature or rack position Adjust oven temperature as per ADJUSTING THE O...

Page 15: ...Self Clean was just selected and the oven is still cool press CANCEL SECURE to turn off Self Clean The door will open in about 30 seconds Press CLOCK touch pad then press TIME TEMP pad to set correct...

Page 16: ...le for service Warranty is null and void if non CSA approved product is transported from the U S What Is Covered What Is Not Covered Service calls to educate the customer in the proper use and care of...

Page 17: ...15 15 NOTES...

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Page 19: ...IN THE UNITED STATES ATTN WARRANTY PROCESSING DEPT DACOR 1440 BRIDGEGATE DR STE 200 PO BOX 6532 DIAMOND BAR CA 91765 9861 BUSINESS REPLY MAIL PERMIT NO 4507 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE FIRST CLA...

Page 20: ...onds to fill in the section below will be sincerely appreciated Thank you 1 How were you first exposed to Dacor products Please check one only A T V Cooking Show F Builder B Magazine G Architect Desig...

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