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unnecessary service calls may be expensive, frustrating and time consuming. Before you call for service, please review the potential 

problems, possible causes and remedies shown in the table below.

Problem

Nothing works.

Oven will not heat.

clock displays incorrect time of day.

Foods over-cook.

Foods under-cook.

Oven does not self-clean.

Oven light will not work.

door will not open.

Oven will not heat after self-cleaning.

ignitors do not spark.

(Rsd Only)

sparking but no flame ignition.

(Rsd Only)

Possible Cause

Oven is not connected to electrical power.

Power supply is not energized.

time of day is not set.

Oven settings are not correct.

Oven is set for delay timed cooking.

time of day is not set.

Power supply has been interrupted.

incorrect cooking time, temperature.

Oven temperature calibration differs from your previous 

oven.

incorrect cooking time, temperature.

Oven temperature calibration differs from your previous 

oven.

door is not shut tight, so automatic door latch will not 

lock.

Oven settings are not correct.

Oven is set for delay timed cleaning.

light bulb is burned out.

Oven is in self-clean mode.

time of day is not set due to power failure.

Oven settings are not correct.

Oven is set for delayed time mode.

circuit breaker is tripped.

House fuse is blown.

Power outage in local area.

gas shut-off valve is in “off” position.

gas supply is interrupted.

Burner ring ports are clogged.

remedy

Have oven connected to a properly sized electrical 

power supply by a qualified electrician.

Have an electrician check power supply, including the 

house circuit breaker, wiring and fuses.

Press “clOck” touch pas, then press “tiMe•teMP” 

pad to set correct time of day.

Follow mode selection and clock settings as specified 

in OveN OPeRatiON.

Oven will turn on automatically at pre set time. if 

desired, press “caNcel•secuRe” touch pad to 

cancel our of delay time cooking.

Press “clOck” touch pad, then press “tiMe•teMP” 

pad to set correct time of day.

Reset time of day.

adjust time, temperature or rack position being used.

adjust oven temperature as per caliBRatiNg tHe 

OveN teMPeRatuRe.

adjust time, temperature or rack position being used.

adjust oven temperature as per caliBRatiNg tHe 

OveN teMPeRatuRe.

close door tightly.

Follow mode selection and clock settings as specified 

in selF-cleaNiNg.

Oven will turn on automatically at pre set time. if 

desired, press “caNcel•secuRe” touch pad to 

cancel out of delay timed cleaning.

Follow RePlaciNg tHe OveN ligHt.

if oven is hot, door latch will release automatically 

when oven temperature falls below 390°F at end of 

cycle.

if 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 60 seconds.

Press “clOck” touch pad, then press “tiMe•teMP” 

pad to set correct time of day.

Follow mode selection and clock settings as specified 

in OveN OPeRatiON.

Oven will turn on automatically at present time. if 

desired, press “caNcel•secuRe” button to cancel 

out of delay timed mode.

Reset circuit breaker.

Replace house fuse.

contact power supply.

turn shut-off valve to “on” position.

contact gas company.

clean burner ring ports with straightened paper clip, 

needle or wire.

Problem Solution Guide

Summary of Contents for Preference MSE Series

Page 1: ...65167 Rev H T a b l e o f C o n t e n t s Important Safety Instructions 1 3 Oven Operation 4 9 Cooktop Operation 10 11 Care and Cleaning Instructions 12 16 Before You Call for Service 17 18 Product W...

Page 2: ...the Before You Call for Service section of this manual for guidance It provides useful suggestions and remedies prior to calling for service Valuable customer input helps us to continuously improve o...

Page 3: ..._______ Date of Purchase______________________________________ For service and warranty information see page 18 19 In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance of our appliances it...

Page 4: ...mic and earthenware utensils are suitable for use only in an oven and not in cooktop applications 13 When cooking set the burner controls so that the flame heats only the bottom of the utensil and doe...

Page 5: ...oven cleaners or oven liner protective coatings on any part of the oven 11 Do not clean the door gasket because rubbing moving or in any way damaging the gasket may eliminate the required tight door s...

Page 6: ...e Time of Day What Is Pure Convection RSD RSE Control Panel MRES Oven Features Oven Modes All oven modes are described below 1 STANDARD BAKE In Standard Bake mode the bottom heat element provides conv...

Page 7: ...y 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 i...

Page 8: ...un 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...

Page 9: ...en turns the beeping and PRB flashing off Oven Operation Using the Temperature Probe For many foods especially roasts and poultry internal food temperature is the best test for properly cooked food Th...

Page 10: ...e racks at the same time Additionally complete meals can be prepared by using multiple racks See below for specific recommendations Follow the steps in the Oven Modes section to manually operate the o...

Page 11: ...seconds after setting the temperature the ON indicator will light up in the clock display the broiler element will begin heating The convection fan will turn on when in CONVECTION BROIL mode 5 It is...

Page 12: ...at a higher flame setting for a short period of time normally 60 seconds or less then adjusting the control knob down to the LOW setting The burner will also warm up faster if a utensil is placed on...

Page 13: ...lihood of burning or scorching of food 9 Reduce the flame if it is extending beyond the bottom of the utensil A flame that licks along the sides of the utensil is potentially dangerous 10 Reduce the f...

Page 14: ...slow but not eliminate this natural and expected aging process WARNING 1 Before cleaning the cooktop ensure that all burners are turned off and that all components are cool enough to safely touch 2 A...

Page 15: ...ven interior and inner door liners are finished in porcelain enamel Clean these surfaces with a solution of mild detergent and hot water Rinse and dry with a soft cloth Do not use abrasives or commerc...

Page 16: ...Use caution to avoid introduction of moisture into the control panel To replace knobs align the D shaped opening at the bottom of the knob with the D shaped valve shaft then carefully press the knob o...

Page 17: ...hazardous fumes or can permanently damage the porcelain finishes Prepare the active oven for Self Cleaning by following these steps 1 Clean soil from the oven front frame area and the oven door outsid...

Page 18: ...rated by following these steps 1 Press BAKE selector pad 2 Press the TIME TEMP pad to set a temperature of 500 F or higher 3 Press and hold the BAKE selector pad After approximately 5 seconds the temp...

Page 19: ...by a qualified electrician Have an electrician check power supply including the house circuit breaker wiring and fuses Press CLOCK touch pas then press TIME TEMP pad to set correct time of day Follow...

Page 20: ...arefully re install burner rings and caps Ensure that the type of cooktop matches the gas supply natural gas or L P gas Check installation replace regulator or set regulator for proper gas type Contac...

Page 21: ...lls to educate the customer in the proper use and care of the product Failure of the product when used for commercial business rental or any application other than for residential consumer use Replace...

Page 22: ...20 Notes...

Page 23: ...THE UNITED STATES DACOR INC ATTN WARRANTY PROCESSING DEPT 1440 BRIDGE GATE DR STE 200 PO BOX 6532 DIAMOND BAR CA 91765 9861 BUSINESS REPLY MAIL PERMIT NO 4507 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE FIRST C...

Page 24: ...tect 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 Dealer D Builder B Kitc...

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