Dacor Epicure ER36D Use & Care Manual

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24Cleaning and MaintenanceBefore self cleaning the oven, remove the racks, the convec-1.tion filter, all cookware (pots, pans, forks, etc.), the meatprobe, foil and any other loose objects from the oven cham-ber. See page 27 for instructions on how to remove and cleanthe filter.Clean soil from the porcelain surfaces of the door outside2.of the door gasket. Rinse surfaces well with a solution ofvinegar and water, then wipe dry. Heavily soiled areas may becleaned with a non-scratching scouring pad.Clean the door gasket by dabbing it with a solution of water3.and mild soap.WARNINGTake extreme caution when cleaning the door gasket. Rubbingor displacing it may damage the tight door seal required forproper cooking and self cleaning.Turn on kitchen fans or vents to help remove odors during the4.self clean cycle.Make sure the oven door is shut.5.Press the6. SELF CLEAN key.Press7. START.The control panel automatically locks the oven door during selfcleaning. The latch prevents the door from being opened sincethe high interior oven temperatures can easily cause injury. If thedoor is not shut, “DOOR” will appear on the display. To correctthe problem, press CANCEL-SECURE and wait approximately oneminute, then close the door. When the door is properly closed,start the self clean process again.The display shows the self clean cycle status:“• CLEAN” indicates that self clean is in process.“LOCK• ” indicates that the door is latched.“• ON” indicates that the heating elements are on.On model ER48D, “OVEN 1” (left oven) or “OVEN 2” (right oven)will appear on the display indicating the oven is in self clean.ER36D Self Clean DisplayER48D Self Clean DisplayIf you want to stop the self clean cycle, press the CANCEL-SECURE key. Keep in mind that the oven door will remain lockeduntil it is safe enough to open. “LOCK” will disappear from thedisplay when the door lock is released. You will still need to exer-cise caution when the door lock is released because the inside ofthe oven may still be hot.WARNINGClean only the parts of the range listed in this manual.•Clean them only in the manner specified.To avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your range’s•surfaces and accessories, use only the types of cleaningsolutions specified in this manual.To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off the burners and•the oven(s) and make sure that all parts are cool beforecleaning.To prevent damage, do not use abrasive or corrosive•cleaners or applicators such as steel wool or scouring pads,on any part of the range unless instructed to do so. Useonly a sponge, soft cloth, fibrous or plastic brush, or nyloncleaning pad for cleaning the surfaces of your range.Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the range. Steam could•penetrate the electrical components and cause a shortcircuit.Do not try to force the door open after it is locked. Damage•to the door or latch may result.Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object such•as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may scratch yourrange’s surfaces.Your Oven’s Self Clean FeatureAbout the Self Clean CycleThe oven will run better and produce better baked goods•when it is clean. During self cleaning, the oven is heated tovery high temperatures which burn off any deposits on thesurfaces of the oven. Self cleaning eliminates the need formanual scrubbing of interior surfaces. The self clean processtakes about three hours.It is normal for the oven to emit smoke during the first few•self clean cycles. It is also normal for the oven to emit pop-ping sounds during self cleaning. These sounds are causedby the expansion and contraction of metal surfaces when theoven heats up and cools down.Self clean mode will not function if the meat probe is con-•nected.WARNINGAlways wipe up excess grease and other food spills with•a damp cloth prior to using the self clean cycle. Doing sowill minimize smoke and increase efficiency. See propercleaning instructions on this page.Do not touch the outside surfaces of the oven during the•self clean cycle. They will be hot.Items left in the oven during self cleaning will become•damaged or damage the oven. See page 28 (Cleaning theOven Racks) for directions for polishing a rack that is left inthe oven during self cleaning.How to Use the Self Clean FeatureIMPORTANT: On model ER48D: The control panel will only allowone oven chamber to be self cleaned at a time due to the amountof power consumed. Also, model ER48D range’s computer willnot allow you to cook in one oven while the other is in self cleanmode.