Dacor HDPR36 User Manual - Dual-fuel Range - Page 5

Before You Begin Important Notes to the Owner • Electrical and gas equipment with moving parts can be dangerous. Read and follow closely the Important Safety Instructions section (Pgs. 8 - 11) to minimize risk of property damage, personal injury, and death. • For best results, maintain the range as instructed in this manual. • Keep this manual handy for personal and professional reference. • Wipe down the range's exterior surfaces before its first use. Then, ventilate the kitchen well, remove the accessories from the oven chamber, and set the oven to bake at 400°F (204°C) for1 hour. There will be a distinct odor; this is normal. Energy-Saving Tips • During cooking, the oven door should be closed except when you turn food. Leaving the door closed also maintains oven temperature, which saves energy. • If cooking longer than 30 minutes, you can switch the oven off 5-10 minutes before the cooking is done. The residual heat finishes cooking the food. • Plan oven use to avoid turning the oven off between cooking tasks. • When possible, cook multiple items simultaneously. About the Oven Vent • The oven vent is above the oven chamber and can be seen when you open the door. When the door is closed, air is drawn in through a vent at the bottom of the door, up through the door, out a corresponding vent in the top of the door through the vent you see at left, and into the cooktop to cool internal components. • Proper air circulation promotes burner combustion problems and ensures good performance. Do not cover/block any part of the oven's vent system. • When the oven is in use, be cautious near its door. Steam and hot air emitted through the vent system can burn skin and melt certain items. English 5