Use and C are Manual Renaissance ® Electric Range with induction cooktop Models: RR30NS[-C], RR30NFS[-C], RR30NIS[-C] and RR30NIFS[-C] Style varies, model RR30NFS shown Ta b l e o f C o n t e n t s Important Safety Instructions................................................. 1 Getting to Know Your Range................................................ 4 Operating the Cooktop........................................................ 7 Operating the Oven........................................................
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Important Safety Instructions Installer: Leave these instructions with the appliance. warning Consumer: Read this use and care manual completely before using this appliance. Save it for future reference. If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. For service and warranty information, see page 27. If you have any questions call: Dacor Customer Service warning Phone: (800) 793-0093 (U.S.A.
Important Safety Instructions General Safety Precautions To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your range, follow basic safety precautions, including the following: danger warning IMPORTANT: To avoid the possibility of explosion or fire, do not store or use combustible, flammable or explosive vapors and liquids (such as gasoline) inside or in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Important Safety Instructions warning warning • Use extreme caution if adding water to food on a hot cooktop or in the oven. The steam can cause serious burns or scalds. • Do not allow food to sit in the oven for more than one hour before or after cooking. Eating spoiled food can result in food poisoning. • Do not use the cooktop to heat aluminum foil, aluminum pots or items wrapped in aluminum foil. • Do not cook on a broken cooktop.
Getting to Know Your Range Parts of the Oven A j k L M n b c 7 6 5 D E 4 3 2 F G 1 H (below oven floor) j (at bottom of door) j A Control panel The control panel consists of keys and a display. Use the control panel to control all the oven’s features (sometimes called modes). B Self clean latch The self clean latch automatically locks the oven door during the self clean cycle. The door latches for your safety. There are very high temperatures inside the oven during the self clean cycle.
Getting to Know Your Range Control Panel Layout p R U V S W R T X y Z P Cooking mode keypad Select the type of cooking you want to perform by pressing one of the cooking mode keys. Also includes the SELF CLEAN and PROBE keys. R TIMER keys Use the TIMER 1 and TIMER 2 keys to time an event. The two timers operate separately from each other. You can use them even if the oven is not in use. They do not turn the oven on or off. See page 13. S CLOCK key Use this key to set the clock.
Getting to Know Your Range About the Cooktop • Your range is equipped with an induction type cooktop. Induction cooking is totally different from traditional types of cooking. A magnetic induction element below the cooking surface heats utensils (magnetic only) directly. Induction cooking is much more efficient because less energy is lost heating the cooktop itself. Also, food that spills on the cooktop does not burn since the cooktop is much cooler. • The cooktop has four circular cooking zones.
Operating the Cooktop Before Using the Cooktop Operating the Controls Before using the cooktop for the first time: • warning Be sure all packing materials, labels or tape are removed from the cooktop surface. • Wipe the cooktop with a clean, damp sponge and dry. • Turn on the induction cooktop only after placing the cookware on the element. • Apply Dacor Cooktop Cleaning Crème, according to the Care and Cleaning section.
Operating the Oven Control Panel Settings Setting the Clock 1. Press the CLOCK key. The colon between the minutes and seconds on the time display will begin to flash. Turning the Control Panel “Beep” Off/On 2. Enter the current time on the number keypad before the colon stops flashing. For example: For 12:08, press 1-2-0-8 on the keypad. Press the # key to change the AM-PM indicator. The control panel beeps any time you press any of the keys or when various error conditions exist.
Operating the Oven GlideRack™ Oven Racks Racks Your oven comes with Dacor’s deluxe GlideRack oven racks. You can pull them out further than other types of oven racks and still support heavy pots and pans full of food. They are great for heavier foods and the optional Dacor baking stone. You may use either rack type on any level inside the oven. WARNING To reduce the chance of burns, position the oven racks when the oven is cool.
Operating the Oven Starting Your Oven Changing the Temperature 1. Adjust the racks to the appropriate level. (after you press START · CONTINUE) 2. Determine the best cooking mode for the type of food to be cooked. Select from the following: 1. Press the key for the current cooking mode. The current cooking mode appears on the display (for example BAKE). ◊ CONVECTION BAKE - A combination of the convection fan and a bottom heat source. Good for single rack items in a deep pan.
Operating the Oven Understanding the Various Oven Cooking Modes Your range offers three convection cooking modes: • Convection Bake The three basic styles of cooking in an oven: • Convection Roast • Pure Convection • BAKING - The gentle cooking of dry goods such as cookies, cakes, soufflés, etc. • ROASTING - The cooking of meats or vegetables over a period of time. • BROILING - Cooking with an intense heat for a short amount of time.
Operating the Oven Understanding the Various Oven Cooking Modes (cont.) Pure Convection The uniform air circulation provided by Pure Convection allows you to use more oven capacity at once. Use this mode for single rack baking, multiple rack roast1 baking, 2 ing, and preparation of complete meals. Many foods, such as pizzas, cakes, cookies, biscuits, muffins, rolls and frozen convenience foods can be successfully prepared on two or three racks at a time.
Operating the Oven Your range offers two broil modes: • Broil • Convection Broil Timers warning Broiling is a quick and flavorful way to prepare many foods, including steaks, chicken, chops, hamburgers and fish. The timers on your range do not turn the oven on or off. They are only for timing purposes. When you want to turn the oven off automatically, use the Delay Timed Cooking Features. warning • To avoid burns, keep the oven door completely shut when using the broil modes.
Operating the Oven How to Use Delay Timed Cooking Delay Timed Cooking Features note If you want to set the oven to automatically turn itself on or off at a later time, you can use the delay timed features. Delay-timed cooking cannot be used in Sabbath mode. 1. Adjust the racks to the appropriate level. warning 2. Put the food in the oven. Food safety is an important consideration when using the delay timed features. To avoid potential sickness and the spoiling of food, take the following steps: 3.
Operating the Oven Other Things to Know About Delayed Timed Cooking Things to Know About Sabbath Mode • The CANCEL · SECURE key on your oven remains active so that you can turn off the Sabbath feature or turn off the oven. • When the oven is cooking, pressing the 2 key on the number keypad, then START · CONTINUE, tells the oven to raise the temperature by 25°F (15°C). Pressing the 0 key on the number keypad, then START · CONTINUE, tells the oven to lower the temperature by 25°F (15°C).
Operating the Oven 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. Skewer Plug 4. Allow the oven to preheat.
Operating the Oven Important Details About Meat Probe Use • You must select the specific cooking mode (BAKE, CONV BAKE, PURE CONV or CONV ROAST) before you press the PROBE key. • When you press the PROBE key the preheat cycle is disabled and the amount of time required to heat the oven is extended. For best results, select the cooking mode and allow the oven to preheat prior to pressing the PROBE key and putting the meat in the oven.
Operating the Oven Dehydrating/Defrosting (cont.) • 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, preheat the oven.
Cooking Tips Food Placement • NOTE: The rack positions mentioned below are counting from the bottom up. • For best results when baking on two racks, use rack positions #2 and #4 or #1 and #3 with the oven set to Pure Convection or convection bake mode. For best results when baking on three racks, use rack positions #1, #3 and #5 with the oven set to Pure Convection mode. • Turn pans on the racks so that the long sides run left to right, as you face them.
Care and Cleaning warning Your Oven’s Self Clean Feature • Clean only the parts of the range listed in this manual. Clean them only in the manner specified. About the Self Clean Cycle • To avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your range’s surfaces and accessories, use only the types of cleaning solutions specified in this manual. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. • • Clean the cooktop with caution.
Care and Cleaning After the self clean cycle is complete: • Cleaning the Glass Cooktop Surface The door latch will release when the inside has cooled down. The clean icon, lock icon and “ON” will disappear from the display. Exercise caution because the oven will still be hot (about 400°F) at the time the door lock is released. • Reinstall the convection filter and oven racks before using your oven. • You may notice a powder ash residue in the bottom of the oven after self cleaning. This is normal.
Care and Cleaning Cleaning the Cooktop Surface (cont.) • Metal marks – Utensils/pans will occasionally leave marks. If Cleaning Crème does not remove marks use a mild cleanser (i.e.: Bon Ami) to remove. • Stainless Steel Surfaces Rinse and dry surface and apply Dacor Cooktop Cleaning Crème. NOTE: Magnetic stainless steel and porcelain coated steel/iron pans are less likely to leave marks than other types of cookware. Uncoated cast iron pans are more likely to cause marking on the glass.
Care and Cleaning Convection Filter Meat Probe warning For your safety and proper oven performance, re-install the filter before using the oven to cook. If you don’t, the spinning fan blades inside will be exposed. The convection filter is located in the back of the oven chamber. Clean the filter regularly. If you allow it to become clogged, the oven’s convection cooking modes will not work properly. You also need to remove the filter during the self clean cycle.
Care and Cleaning To replace a light bulb, follow these steps: Cleaning the Oven Interior (cont.) 1. Turn off power to the range at the circuit breaker panel or fuse box. Optional Cookie Sheets 2. Hold your hand under the lens for support and gently pry it loose using a spatula or table knife. Pull the lens cover straight out. Clean the optional aluminum cookie sheets with a solution of detergent and warm water. Since aluminum can scratch, you need to use the soft side of a sponge.
Before You Call for Service Problem Solution Guide - Cooktop Problem Nothing works. Cooktop turns on and/or changes settings unexpectedly. Cooking zone (induction element) cycles on and off more often than usual. Utensil/cooktop vibrates or buzzes. Food/cookware does not heat. Food takes a long time to heat. May Be Caused By What to Do Range not connected to electrical Have an electrician connect range to properly power. wired electrical connection. Power is off.
Before You Call for Service Problem Solution Guide - Oven (cont.) Problem Oven will not heat. May Be Caused By What to Do Oven setting not correct. Press CANCEL · SECURE. Follow instructions in Operating the Oven section. Oven set for delay timed cooking. Oven will turn on automatically at preset time. Press CANCEL · SECURE to return to normal operation. Attempting to broil with meat probe connected. Broil and convection broil settings will not work when meat probe is connected.
Parts and Accessories Description Dacor Part Number Halogen light bulb (120 Volt 20 Watt) 107112 Dacor Stainless Steel Cleaner A302 Dacor Cooktop Cleaning Cream A300 Meat probe 72723 Wok ring AWR4 Standard broil pan and broil pan grill AER30BP Large capacity roast/broil pan with “V” shaped rack AORPVR 3 inch backguard kit ADRB30E03 6 inch backguard kit ADRB30E06 9 inch backguard kit ADRB30E09 30 Inch standard type oven rack 106992 GlideRack type oven rack 701464*, ARGO30H** Pizza b
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