Dacor ERD30 User Manual - Epicure Range - Page 16

Care and Cleaning WARNING • Clean 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 cleaning solutions specified in this manual. • To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off the burners and oven and make sure that all parts are cool before cleaning. DO NOT turn the burners on during cleaning. • Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the range. Steam could penetrate the electrical components and cause a short circuit. caution • Do not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may scratch your range's surfaces. • 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. Use only a sponge, soft cloth, fibrous or plastic brush, or nylon cleaning pad for cleaning the surfaces of your range. To keep the range looking and operating its best, clean it after every use. Also, wipe up spills that occur while cooking quickly. Be careful not to touch any hot areas. If you allow spills to sit on hot burner parts, they will burn on and be very difficult to clean. Certain types of food, such as tomatoes, citrus juices, vinegar, alcohol and milk can damage the finishes if you allow them to stand for any length of time. IMPORTANT: The cooktop is exposed to extremely high temperatures. The grates are under high stress when hot utensils are placed on them. Also, the range parts are occasionally exposed to acidic food spill-overs. These severe operating conditions, cause the porcelain enamel parts on your range to undergo a change in appearance over time. If you care for and clean these parts carefully, you will slow down, but not eliminate, the aging process. Self-Cleaning the Oven WARNING • Do not line the oven with aluminum foil or other materials. These items can melt or burn during a self-clean cycle, causing permanent damage to the oven. • Do not operate the oven lights when the oven is in self-clean mode. in the self-clean mode. • Do not touch the outside surfaces of the oven during the Self-Clean cycle. caution • Do not leave the oven racks in the oven during the self-clean cycle. Doing so will affect their ability to slide in and out easily. If the racks are accidently left in the oven during self-clean, polish rack edges with a soapy steel wool pad, then apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the edges so that the racks will slide more easily. • Do not try to force the door open after it is locked. You may damage the automatic door latch. About the Self-Clean Cycle • Your oven features an automatic pyrolytic selfclean cycle to eliminate the need for difficult and time-consuming manual scrubbing of interior surfaces. During the self-clean cycle, the oven reaches extremely high temperatures to burn off soil and deposits. A powder ash residue is left in the bottom of the oven after completion of the self-clean cycle. • Self-clean time is variable from two to four hours to offer flexibility in handling various conditions. The 2-hour cycle normally handles a moderately soiled oven. The 4-hour cycle is for heavy soil conditions. • The self-clean cycle can also be delayed to start at a later time if desired. • It is normal for some smoke to be emitted during the first few self-clean cycles. • Popping sounds are normal during the self-clean cycle. These sounds are caused by the expansion and contraction of metal surfaces during heat-up and cool-down. Preparing the Oven for Self-Cleaning 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. 14