Dacor A Comprehensive Guide on How to Calibrate Oven Temperature

WARNINGS:

1.DO NOT OPERATE THE OVEN LIGHTS IN THE SELF-CLEAN MODE.

2.Do not touch the outside surfaces of the oven during the Self-Clean cycle.

3.Do not use commercial oven cleaners inside the oven. Use of these cleaners can produce hazardous fumes or can permanently damage the porcelain finishes.

Prepare the oven for Self-Cleaning by following these steps:

1.Clean soil from the oven front frame area and the oven door outside 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 water, then wipe dry. Heavily soiled areas may be cleaned with a non-scratching scouring pad.

2.Remove the broiler pan, all cookware, utensils and other loose items from the oven chamber. Also, remove all oven racks and the convection fan filter to prevent them from permanently discoloring. However, to clean stubborn particles in the convection filter you may elect to simply leave it in place during self-clean. The filter will discolor due to the high heat, but this will not harm the filtering capabilities.

3.Wipe up excess grease and other food spills with a damp cloth. This will minimize smoke and increase the efficiency of the Self-Clean cycle.

4.Turn on kitchen fans or vents to help remove odors during the Self-Clean cycle.

5.Close the oven door completely.

6.Press the “SELF-CLEAN” touch pad. The oven will beep once, “CLEAN” will flash, and “– –:– –” will be displayed.

7.Press the “TIME•TEMP” “+” pad and the default time of “2:00” hours will be displayed.

8.Increase the self-clean time up to 4 hours (depending upon the amount of oven soil) by holding the “TIME•TEMP” “+” pad.

9.To delay the self-clean start to a more convenient time, press the “STOP TIME” touch pad. Then, press the “TIME•TEMP” “+” pad to set the time of day for the cycle to be complete. “DELAY TIMED” will appear in the clock display. The cycle can be delayed up to 11 hours and 50 minutes.

10.Approximately 30 to 60 seconds after selecting Self-Clean, the automatic door latch will lock the door. “LOCK” and “ON” will appear in the clock display. The oven will begin heating. The “ON” indicator will cycle on and off with the burner.

11.About 50 to 60 minutes will be required for the oven to reach the Self-Clean temperature.

12.The Self-Clean cycle can be stopped at any time by pressing “CANCEL•SECURE.”

13.After completion of the Self-Clean cycle, the oven will stop heating and the “ON” and “CLEAN” indicators will disappear from the clock display. Press the “CANCEL•SECURE” pad.

14.After the interior oven temperature falls below 390˚F, the door latch will release and “LOCK” will disappear from the clock

display. The door can now be opened.

15.Open the door. After ensuring that the oven has cooled sufficiently to be safe, use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe out the powder residue found in the bottom of the oven. If white spots remain in the oven, remove them with a non-scratch scouring pad before using the oven again. These spots are normally salt that cannot be removed by a Self-Clean cycle.

16.Re-install the oven racks and convection fan filter before cooking in the oven

NOTE:

If Delay Timed mode has been set, the “ON” display and the oven heat will not turn

on until the programmed time has been reached.

IMPORTANT:

With the oven at room temperature, if the Self-Clean mode is accidentally selected and the oven enters Self-Clean mode (indicated 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 attempting to select another mode. This allows the door latch time to unlock. The user may find the temperature in their new oven to be different from that of their previously- owned appliance. Familiarity with the old appliance sometimes makes it difficult to get used to a new oven. If you feel that the oven temperature is consistently high or low, the temperature of the new oven can be adjusted. The adjustment needs to be done only once.

SELF-CLEANING TIPS

1.If any soil remains in the oven after completion of a Self-Clean cycle, repeat the cycle if desired. Increase the cleaning time during future cycles.

2.Clean the oven regularly to prevent excessive soil build-up. This will increase the efficiency of the Self-Clean cycle and reduce the amount of smoke and odors generated.

3.Self-Clean in the cooler evening hours after cooking is complete and when electricity rates are lower.

Calibrate the Oven Temperature

The oven temperature may be adjusted (calibrated) 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 temperature display is replaced by “00”. The “BAKE” pad can now be released. The calibration mode has been accessed.

4.Press the “TIME•TEMP” “+“ or “–” pad to set the amount of temperature adjustment. The temperature can be changed a maximum of 35˚F higher or lower. Set the adjustment to positive (+) numbers

to increase the oven temperature; set the adjustment to negative (–) numbers to reduce the oven temperature.

Temperatures can be adjusted in increments of 5˚F.

5.After setting the desired temperature adjustment, press the “CANCEL•SECURE” pad to exit the calibration mode and to

reset the clock display.

NOTES:

1.If “CANCEL•SECURE” is not pressed after setting the adjustment, the clock display will automatically reset in 6 seconds.

2.The amount of temperature adjustment may be changed again by repeating the calibration procedure. The oven will only retain the amount of the most recent temperature adjustment.

3.The temperature adjustment is not affected by an electrical power failure.

4.The temperature adjustment only affects Bake and Convection modes. Broil and Self-Clean temperatures cannot be adjusted.

Replacing the Oven Light(s)

Your new range has oven lights to enhance the view into the oven. The light assembly consists of a removable lens cover and 40-watt 120VAC appliance bulb, as well as a light fixture housing. Light bulb replacement is considered to be a homeowner maintenance operation.

WARNINGS:

To prevent electrical shock and/or personal injury:

1.Make certain that the oven and light bulb are cool and that power to the oven has been turned off before replacing the light bulb.

2.Always ensure that the lens cover is in place when using the oven. The lens cover protects the bulb from breakage caused by high oven temperatures or mechanical shock.

To replace a light bulb, follow these steps:

1.Turn off the power at the main power supply.

2.Remove the threaded lens cover from the housing by rotating counter-clockwise.

3.Pull the light bulb out and replace.

4.Reinstall the threaded lens cover by rotating clockwise.

5.Turn the power back on at the main power supply.

6.Reset the time of day. (Refer to the Setting the Time of Day.)

Oven Light Assembly

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