•If ignition does not immediately take place, turn the burner valve handle off, wait 5 minutes, and repeat the lighting procedure.
Manual Lighting
WARNINGS:
FOR YOUR SAFETY FOLLOW THESE STEPS BEFORE ATTEMPTING A MANUAL LIGHTING PROCESS:
1.Turn all control knobs to OFF position.
2.Raise the canopy to its full open position.
NOTES:
1.Remove all of the grills to access the heat control channels.
2.Find the hole in the front of the heat control channel located directly behind the front control panel.
3.Use the match holder provided or a long stem match to light the grill burners manually.
4.Push in on the control knob and turn
5.After waiting for 2 to 3 minutes, begin the process with step 4.
6.If you cannot achieve ignition after two attempts, turn off all gas to the product and immediately call your authorized Dacor servicer for a service call.
Access Hole for
Manual Lighting
Access Hole for Manual Lighting
Manual Lighting
NOTES:
1.Your Dacor grill is equipped with a canopy mounted thermometer to assist you in various grill functions.
•Preheating is an important part of proper grilling – preheat to approximately 225 degrees.
•Smoking foods – heat to a temperature range from 225 to 300 degrees.
•Grilling all types of foods – vary temperatures as needed from 225 to 500 degrees.
2.We recommend these temperatures as approximations. For more detail please refer to your complimentary Dacor cooking guide. To receive your cooking guide, send your completed warranty card to Dacor’s marketing department.
Canopy Mounted Temp. Gauge
NOTES:
1.Your Dacor grill is equipped with a canopy mounted thermometer to assist you in various grill functions.
•Preheating is an important part of proper grilling – preheat to approximately 225 degrees.
•Smoking foods – heat to a temperature range from 225 to 300 degrees.
•Grilling all types of foods – vary temperatures as needed from 225 to 500 degrees.
2.We recommend these temperatures as approximations. For more detail please refer to your complimentary Dacor cooking guide. To receive your cooking guide, send your completed warranty card to Dacor’s marketing department.
Preheating Instructions
NOTE:
When preheating, set burners on high. Following preheat, adjust burners to desired temperature setting.
In order for the U- burners and burner box to remain clean, the gas burners and the flame spreaders have to be hot enough to vaporize fats/oils/marinades as they drip upon them.
Without a proper preheat, these materials will collect on both the flame spreader and the burner tubes resulting in partial or total loss of ignition or a decrease in burner performance.
Always light every burner to generate maximum heat output and to assure even heat distribution. Using only one or two burners can eventually result in a buildup of unwanted material and could affect performance.
NOTE:
In colder climates the infrared burner may have to be used in order to achieve the suggested preheat temperature of 500F.
Regardless of what you are barbecuing, use every burner. This assures even heat distribution and also improves grease/fat management. Using only one or two burners will eventually result in an unwanted buildup of material that might inhibit reliable performance.
After using the barbecue, allow it to continue heating an additional five minutes. This allows materials to move to the grease tray and away from the burner area. This assures clean burners and a healthy ignition system.
Grill Cooking
NOTES:
1.Advanced preparation:
•Bring all food items to be grilled to thawed temperature.
•Check to make sure the drip retrieval tray is in position.
•Preheat the grill with the canopy closed to a minimum of 225 degrees or the applicable cooking temperature for the food you are preparing.
•Refer to the Dacor cooking guide for preheat/cooking food temperatures and style of cooking recommended.
2.Begin the cooking process:
•Once you have achieved the appropriate temperature for your chosen recipe, place the food product on the grill and begin the timing process.
•Refer to your Dacor cooking guide for approximate times for all types of grilled foods.
3.After completion of cooking:
•Remove the food to serve and close the canopy for a safer environment. (Refer to the Care and Cleaning section of this manual for further instructions.)
Smoker Cooking
WARNINGS:
1.Smoker cooking is done with the canopy in the down position. Smoke will be exhausting through the grill vents. Do not block vents. Blocking vents will damage the unit and may cause fire or injury.
2.Smoker wood chips are soaked with liquids which create steam and smoke while barbecuing. Proceed with caution during cooking. This steam can be very hot and dangerous. (Refer to the cooking guide)
3.Frequently, the smoker box will need to be refilled during cooking. It will be extremely hot. Exercise caution during this process. Steam and hot metal surfaces can cause personal injuries and possible fire.
NOTES:
1.Smoker cooking enhances the flavors of food during grilling or rotisserie cooking.
2.Your Dacor smoker box is a removable accessory that is shipped with your originally purchased grill product.
3.The smoker should be filled with your choice of wood chips. For your convenience, please refer to your Dacor grill cooking guide for a chart of wood types, characteristics, and foods to go with each type of wood chip.
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