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Dehydrating Tips (cont.)

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:

Add 1 inch of water to a 4 quart sauce pot. Insert the steam 

basket and place the fruit in it. 
Cover the pot and steam for 1 to 2 minutes.
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 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 these 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.

Preventing Tough Skins

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:

Bring 2 quarts of water to boil in a 4 quart sauce pot.
Drop the fruit in the water for 1 to 2 minutes, or until the skin 

begins to crack.
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 dehydrating 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 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 according to the food manufacturer’s 

suggestions. You may also 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 examples are: 

pizza, frozen pastries, croissants, cookies, etc. Before baking 

frozen food, allow the oven to preheat.

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Operating the Oven

Proofing

You can use your range to proof yeasted doughs at a low and 

draft-free temperature using the bake mode.

Press the 

BAKE 

key.

Enter the temperature of 100°F on the keypad.
Press 

START

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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.
Turn on the oven lights.
Set the timer for the amount of rise time in the recipe.

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Summary of Contents for ER30DSRSCH

Page 1: ... Getting To Know Your Range 4 6 Setting Up Your Range 7 9 Operating the Cooktop 10 11 Operating the Oven 12 21 Cooking Tips 22 Cleaning and Maintenance 23 28 Replacement Parts and Accessories 29 Before You Call for Service 30 31 Warranty and Service 32 Warranty Card Back Cover For Use With Models ER30D ER30DSR ER30D C ...

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

Page 3: ...nce without updating these instructions CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING The burning of gas cooking fuel generates some by products that are on the list of substances which are known by the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm California law requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances To minimize exposure to these substances always operate th...

Page 4: ... failure Do not tamper with the controls To prevent the unit from tipping forward and to provide a stable installation the unit must be secured in place with the anti tip device See the separate installation instructions provided with this range Do not cover the burners and grates with anything except properly selected utensils Decorative covers may cause a fire hazard or damage to the range if a ...

Page 5: ...ven may cause the cooktop and backguard to become hot Before using glazed cookware such as glass ceramic or earthenware check the manufacturer s temperature and usage rec ommendations Glazed cookware that is not designed for high heat use may crack or break causing a spill or burn hazard Exercise caution when opening the oven door Let hot air or steam escape before looking or reaching into the ove...

Page 6: ... meat probe insert the skewer into the meat and plug the other end into the connector See the Meat Probe section on pages 19 20 for proper operation OVEN LIGHTS There are two oven lights inside the oven chamber so that you can easily see inside You can use the lights when the door is open or to see inside through the window when the door is closed The lights turn on or off only when you press the ...

Page 7: ...st then press the START key Also use the START key to start the timers CANCEL SECURE 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 LIGHT Located on the number keypad If you need to turn the oven lights on or off press the light key COOKING MODES Sele...

Page 8: ...rts BURNER CONTROL KNOBS Use the knobs to turn on the burners and adjust the flame size The corresponding knob illuminates when a burner is on TRIM RINGS Located behind each knob They prevent liquids from getting into the range s internal parts Special Cooktop Features Perma Flame The Perma Flame instant re ignition feature automatically re lights a burner quickly if it goes out With Perma Flame y...

Page 9: ...h the tabs on the bottom of the ring to the slots on the burner head Twist each ring back and forth slightly to make sure it is properly seated Put the burner cap on top of the burner ring The ridge around the bottom edge of the cap goes around the top of the burner ring 1 2 3 Crown Burner Assembly Ridge on bottom of burner cap Put locating tab into keyed hole Slots Tabs Step Step Step Keyed Hole ...

Page 10: ...e into the corresponding dimples Installing the Burner Knobs There are two different types of knobs for the range The knobs for the right burners have the words MAX GRIDDLE on them Put the knobs with MAX GRIDDLE written on them onto the right valve shafts Icons on Right Burner Knobs CAUTION Installing the range knobs in the wrong position may result in damage to the griddle included with the range...

Page 11: ...econds The control panel will go back to the regular clock display set to the new temperature scale 1 2 3 4 CONTROL PANEL SETTINGS Setting the Time IMPORTANT The clock cannot be set during delay timed cooking or if one or both timers are in use After a power failure the time on the display may flash indicating that the time may not be correct To set the time Press the CLOCK key TIME will flash on ...

Page 12: ...rates To light a burner Push in on the knob and turn it counter clockwise to the HIGH position The igniter for the burner will spark repeatedly until it lights The spark makes a clicking sound The burner should light within four seconds The flame should burn evenly around the perimeter of the burner except underneath each grate support finger where the flame height is reduced by Dacor s Smart Flam...

Page 13: ...cooking be careful with metal utensils on the surface because they can scratch the non stick coating Clean the griddle after each use See page 27 for instructions The right grate has burners of the same size in the front and back for even heating 1 2 3 4 Cooktop Tips Dacor s SimmerSear feature allows you precision control of the flame The larger the burner size the wider the range of control See p...

Page 14: ...ports Push the rack all the way in with both hands 1 2 3 4 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 Hold the GlideRack oven rack with the guides fully extended away fr...

Page 15: ...appear on the display see page 14 for more details Press START to cook at the preset temperature Or you may enter a different cooking temperature for example 3 5 0 on the number keypad then press START 3 4 You can enter any temperature between 100 F and 555 F The suggested broil temperature is 555 F On model ER48D the same START key is used to start both ovens If you are using one of the bake or r...

Page 16: ...pear on the display Only the CANCEL SECURE and the oven light keys remain functional To reactivate the control panel press and hold the CANCEL SECURE key for four seconds Operating the Oven 12 Hour Timer Feature Your range is equipped with a feature that automatically turns the oven off after 12 hours of continuous use The 12 hour timer resets if you change the cooking temperature or cooking mode ...

Page 17: ...EMS WHEN USING THE BAKE MODE Problem may be caused by What to do Cookies burn on the bottom Oven door opened too often Set timer to shortest recommended cooking time and check food when timer beeps Use door window to check food Incorrect rack position used Change rack position Dark heat absorbing cookie sheets used Use shiny reflective cookie sheets Cookies are too brown on top Rack position being...

Page 18: ...n roast mode uses a combination of the convection fan and heat sources above and below the food Best for rib roasts turkeys chickens etc Roasting Tips All baking modes can be used to successfully 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 exceptiona...

Page 19: ...top a timer before time runs out Press the TIMER 1 or TIMER 2 key twice The timer will stop and the display will read 0 00 1 2 Operating the Oven Your range offers two broil modes Broil Convection Broil Broiling is a quick and flavorful way to prepare many foods including steaks chicken chops hamburgers and fish In the interest of safety keep the oven door completely shut when using the broil mode...

Page 20: ...resent time Press the COOK TIME key Enter the amount of time you want the oven to be on after it starts using the keypad and press START For 1 hour and 35 minutes press 1 3 5 For 25 minutes press 2 5 You may enter from 1 minute up to 11 hours and 59 minutes The oven will start at the start time entered cook for the amount of cook time entered and then go into hold mode 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Operatin...

Page 21: ...tered before the PROBE key was pressed 7 8 1 2 1 2 3 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 properly 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 NOTE The meat probe...

Page 22: ... changes in bacteria and the temperatures required to eradicate them For the most current information contact the USDA USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline Phone 800 535 4355 www fsis usda gov Dehydrating Defrosting Your range can be used to dehydrate or defrost foods at low heat settings in the Pure Convection mode warning To avoid food poisoning cook meats immediately after defrosting them To dehydrate...

Page 23: ...gins to crack 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 dehydrating 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 sp...

Page 24: ...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 recommen...

Page 25: ...ent damage do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaners or applicators such as steel wool or scouring pads on any part of the range 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 range Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the range Steam could penetrate the electrical components and cause a short circuit CAUTION ...

Page 26: ...peratures The grates are put under a lot of stress when hot utensils are placed on them In addition the cooktop parts are occasionally exposed to acidy food spill overs These severe operating conditions cause the porcelain enamel parts on your cooktop to undergo a change in appearance over time If you care for and clean these parts carefully you will slow down but not eliminate the aging process C...

Page 27: ...l After dissembling the burners check for any dirt or grime deposited on the individual parts including the igniters Using the igniter cleaning brush that came with your cooktop brush completely around the igniter including over and under the edge of the metal top and porcelain base Use care while cleaning because the porcelain is fragile and can crack or break Do not use water to clean the ignite...

Page 28: ...the CANCEL SECURE key for six seconds The lock out feature 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 press 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 clo...

Page 29: ...ning the door gasket Rubbing or displacing it may damage the tight door seal required for proper cooking and self cleaning 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 CAUTION To prevent damage do not self clean the oven racks CAUTION To prevent damage do not self clean the oven rack...

Page 30: ...e oils from your hand The oils from your hand will stick to the bulb and cause it to burn out faster than normal When reinstalling 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 9 1 2 3 4 5 6 Cleaning and Maintenance Light bulb Socket Lens cutou...

Page 31: ...roil Pan with V Shaped Rack AORPVR Pizza Baking Stone ABS20 Cookie Sheets 3 per carton ACS303 Trim Kit Black Chrome AERTK30BC Trim Kit Brass AERTK30BR Trim Kit Copper AERTK30CP 14 Grate 2 used per unit 101524 Lens Pry Stick 62974 Trim Kit for Raised Vent ERV Installations Model ER30DSR ATK30SR 3 Inch Side Panel Kit Model ER30DSR ARSP3 Toe Skirt ARTS30 Thread Ring Removal Tool for crown burners 101...

Page 32: ...ge section Time flashes on display Power failure or power was turned off Reset time See Setting Up Your Range section Oven does not self clean Door not shut tightly Check for obstructions Close door tightly Oven set for delay timed cleaning Oven will start to self clean at preset time Press CANCEL SECURE to return to normal operation Oven not set properly Follow instructions in Cleaning and Mainte...

Page 33: ...tting Up Your Range section Range set up to use a different type of gas Natural or LP or set up for different altitude Have qualified service technician check to make sure that the range is set up for the type of gas and the correct altitude Gas regulator is not installed or faulty Have qualified service technician check the gas regulator Igniter continues to spark click after flame ignites Burner...

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