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Burner Controls (MRE Only)
To turn the element on, tap the “ON/OFF” key
then glide your finger across the settings below
the numbers which correspond to the element
power. At any time while the element is on, you
may glide your finger up or down the scale to
adjust its heat.
The dual element, located in the front left burner,
can be activated after the “ON/OFF” key has
been pressed. At any time during the cooking
process, the small dual element indicator can
be tapped to turn the element on or off. It will
illuminate when the outer ring is activated.
To turn an element off, tap the Cancel/ Secure
key. You may turn off all active elements at the
same time by tapping twice on the Dacor logo
below the controls.
CANCEL • SECURE
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
ON/OFF
MRE Cooktop Controls
Burner Controls (Gas Burner)
Indicators have been placed on the control
housing, next to each control knob, to clearly
identify the burner controlled by each knob.
To indicate whether the knob controls burners
on the left or right, the knobs are grouped
accordingly. 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
corresponding control knob, then immediately
rotate the knob counterclockwise from the off
(ø) position to the “HIGH” position (larger flame
icon). All ignitors will spark continuously until
the gas ignites on the selected burner. Ignition
should occur within four seconds of turning to
this position. The ignitors will stop sparking as
soon as the burner ignites.
Once the burner is ON, reduce the flame
height by rotating the control knob further
counterclockwise, then place the utensil on the
grate. Progressively lower flame heights are
achieved as the knob is turned toward the small
flame icon (counterclockwise).
There are a total of four burners, including two
large burners rated at a maximum output of
12,500 BTU/HR and two medium burners rated
at a maximum output of 9,500 BTU/HR. The two
large burners are located at the front right and
the rear left of the cooktop, and the two medium
burners are located in the back right and the
front left.
IMPORTANT:
1. If the gas does not ignite within four
seconds, then turn off the valve. Allow
at least five minutes for any gas to
dissipate, then repeat the lighting
procedure.
Broiling is a quick and flavorful way to prepare
many foods, including steaks, chicken, chops,
hamburgers and fish.
Broiling in the oven is
completed with the oven door completely
shut.
It is normal and necessary for some
smoke to be present to give the food a broiled
flavor. The broil temperature may be adjusted in
5˚F increments from 135˚F up to the maximum
setting of “HI”. The “HI” setting is equivalent to
555˚F.
Follow these steps to operate the oven
in Standard Broil (PGR model only) or
Convection Broil (RSD and RSE Models)
modes:
1. Close the door tightly.
2. Press the “BROIL” or “CONVECTION
BROIL” pad.
3. Press the “TIME•TEMP” “+” or “–” pad and
the default temperature setting “HI” will be
displayed. “HI” is equivalent to 555˚F.
4. If a temperature other than “HI” is desired,
press the “TIME•TEMP” “–” pad to reduce
the temperature. Six seconds after setting
the temperature, the “ON” indicator will light
up in the clock display, the broiler element
will begin heating, and the cooling fan will
turn on.
5. It is recommended that the user set
the Minute Timer(s) to time the broiling
process.
6. When the Minute Timer expires
and/or the food is cooked, press the
“CANCEL•SECURE” touch pad to turn off
the oven. The cooling fan will continue to
run for 30 to 45 minutes depending upon
the length and temperature of the broiling
process.
NOTE:
For broiling and top grill tips 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.
Broiling
Secure Lockout
To avoid accidentally turning the cooktop on
while cleaning it, activate the “Secure Lockout”
feature.
5. The oven can be set to start now or later
in the day. To start cooking now, do not
perform any more programming steps. After
six seconds “PRE”, “ON” and “TIMED” will
appear in the clock display, and the oven
will begin heating. After the “COOK TIME”
has expired, the clock will beep three
times, and “Hold” will be displayed. The
cooling fan will continue to run, depending
upon the length and temperature of the
cooking process.
6. Press the “STOP TIME” touch pad, and
“STOP” will appear in the clock display.
Press the “TIME•TEMP” “+” pad to enter
the time of day that you wish the oven to
shut off. “DELAY” will now be displayed.
The oven will calculate the 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 in “Hold” mode, the
oven temperature will be maintained at
150˚F for a period of two hours. “Hold”
mode can be cancelled by pressing the
“CANCEL•SECURE” touch pad. The
cooling fan will continue to run depending
upon the length and temperature of the
cooking process.
DELAY TIMED COOKING TIPS
1. Do not use foods containing baking powder
or yeast in Delay Timed Cooking. These
foods will not rise properly.
2. Remember that “COOK TIME” refers to
the length of the cooking cycle. It does not
refer to the start time!
3. The time required to preheat the oven must
be included in the “COOK TIME.” Thus,
the “COOK TIME” should be increased by
about 8 to 12 minutes depending upon the
temperature setting. The broiler does not
come on to preheat in the Delay Mode, so
you will not pre-maturely brown foods.
NOTE:
The gas broilers are not activated for Pre-
heat in the Delay-Time cooking mode, so
Pre-Heat times are increased - but dishes will
not pre-maturely brown.
The range can be used to dehydrate or
defrost foods at low heat settings in “Pure
Convection™” mode.
Follow these steps to dehydrate or defrost
foods:
1. Position oven rack(s) at the proper
height(s).
2. Place the food onto the center of the oven
rack. (For dehydrating, prepare food as
recommended then place food onto a
drying rack.)
3. Press the “PURE CONVECTION™” pad.
4. Set the temperature to 135˚F. This is the
minimum temperature that can be set. (For
dehydrating, a higher temperature setting
may be required. Follow the recommended
temperature for the type of food being
prepared.)
5. It is recommended that the user set the
Minute Timer(s) to time the process.
Dehydrating/Defrosting
