Dacor DR30EIFS User Manual

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. Some

cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a

hot surface.

• Clean the cooktop with caution. If a wet sponge or

cloth is used to up wipe spills on a hot cooktop, be

careful to avoid steam burns.

• 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.

• Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the range.

Steam could penetrate the electrical components

and cause a short circuit.

• 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.

• Always wipe up excess grease and other food spills

with a damp cloth prior to using the self clean

cycle. Doing so will minimize smoke and increase

efficiency. See the proper cleaning instructions on

this page.

• Do not touch the outside surfaces of the oven during

the self clean cycle. They will be hot.

• The racks, the convection filter, the meat probe or

any other items left in the oven during self cleaning

will become damaged or damage the oven.

• Use caution when cleaning the door gasket. Rubbing

or displacing it may damage the tight door seal

required for proper cooking and self cleaning.

• During self cleaning, do not try to force the door

open after it is locked to prevent damage.

• Ensure that the anti-tip bracket is engaged after the

range is moved out for cleaning. Use a flashlight

to look underneath the range and verify that the

anti-tip bracket covers the rear leg when the range

is moved back into place.

Your Oven’s Self Clean Feature

About the Self Clean Cycle

• The oven will run better and produce better baked

goods when it is clean. During self cleaning, the oven

is heated to very high temperatures which burn off

any deposits on the surfaces of the oven. Self cleaning

eliminates the need for manual scrubbing of interior

surfaces. The self clean process takes 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 popping sounds during self cleaning.

These sounds are caused by the expansion and con-

traction of metal surfaces when the oven heats up and

cools down.

• Self clean mode will not function if the meat probe is

connected.

How to Use the Self Clean Feature

1. Before self cleaning the oven, remove the racks, the

convection filter, all cookware (pots, pans, forks, etc.),

the meat probe, foil and any other loose objects from

the oven chamber. See page 25 for instructions on

how to remove and clean the filter.

2. Clean soil from the porcelain surfaces of the door

outside of the door gasket. Rinse surfaces well with

a solution of vinegar and water, then wipe dry. Heav-

ily soiled areas may be cleaned with a non-scratching

scouring pad.

3. Clean the door gasket by dabbing it with a solution of

water and mild soap.

4. Turn on kitchen fans or vents to help remove odors

during the self clean cycle.

5. Make sure the oven door is shut.
6. Press the SELF CLEAN key, then press START.
The control panel automatically locks the oven door

during self cleaning. The latch prevents the door from

being opened since the high interior oven temperatures

can easily cause injury. If the door is not shut, an error

message will appear on the display. To correct the prob-

lem, press CANCEL

SECURE and wait approximately one

minute, then close the door. When the door is properly

closed, start the self clean process again.
The display shows the self clean cycle status:
• The clean symbol indicates that self clean is in

process.

• The lock symbol indicates that the door is

latched.

• “ON” indicates that the heating elements are on.
If you want to stop the self clean cycle, press the

CANCEL

SECURE key. The oven door will remain locked

until it is safe enough to open. The lock symbol will disap-

pear from the display when the door lock is released. You

will still need to exercise caution when the door lock is

released because the inside of the oven may still be hot.

Rear leg

Anti-tip bracket