Dacor OB36NG Manual
To Our Valued Customer:
Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor prod
ucts! Our unique combination of features, style and
performance make us
The Life of the Kitchen, and a great addition to your home.
In order to familiarize yourself with the controls, functions, and fu
ll potential of your new Distinctive
Appliance, we
suggest that you thoroughly read this use & care manual, beginn
ing with the
Important Safety Instructions
section.
All Dacor appliances are designed and manufactured with quality
and pride, while working within the framework of our
company value. Should you ever experience a problem with your
product, please first check the
Before Y
ou Call for
Service section of this manual for guidance. It provides useful suggestions and remedies prior to calling for service.
Valuable customer input helps us to continuously improve our pro
ducts and services, so please feel free to contact
our Customer Service
Team for assistance with any of your product support needs.
Dacor Customer Service
1440 Bridge Gate Drive
Diamond Bar
, CA 91765
Telephone:
(800) 793-0093
Fax:
(626) 403-3130
Hours of Operation:
Monday through Friday
6:00 A.M. to 5:00 P
.M. Pacific Time
Web Site:
www.Dacor.com
Thank you for choosing Dacor for your home. W
e are a compan
y built by families for families and we are dedicated
to serving yours. W
e are confident that your new Dacor product will deliver a high level of performance and
enjoyment for many years to come.
Sincerely,
Cheryl Crowe
Director, Customer Satisfaction
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This Use & Care manual is designed to enable
you to properly operate and maintain your new
grill. Please keep this manual handy for easy
access and quick reference.
you to properly operate and maintain your new
grill. Please keep this manual handy for easy
access and quick reference.
Additional information may be requested by e-
mailing, writing or phoning the Dacor
mailing, writing or phoning the Dacor
Customer
Service Team. The address and phone number
of this department are listed on the inside front
cover of this manual.
of this department are listed on the inside front
cover of this manual.
Please enter the information in the spaces provided below for future use. This information will be
required in the unlikely event that a service call becomes necessary:
Model No.
Serial No.
Date Purchased
Date Installed
Purchased From
TABLE Of CONTENTS .................................... 1
Purpose of this Manual ................................ 1
ImpORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ......................... 1
ImpORTANT INfORmATION ........................... 1
GRILL OpERATION ....................................... 2-5
Safety ........................................................... 2
Liquid Propane Tanks ................................... 2
Grill/Cart Features ..................................... 2-3
Install Liquid Propane Tank .......................... 3
Lighting Liquid Propane Grills ...................... 3
Lighting Natural Gas Grills ........................ 3-4
Manual Lighting ............................................ 4
Canopy Mounted Temperature Gauge ......... 4
Preheating Instructions ................................ 4
Grill Cooking................................................. 4
Smoker Cooking........................................ 4-5
Rotisserie Cooking ....................................... 5
Side Burners ................................................ 5
Liquid Propane Tanks ................................... 2
Grill/Cart Features ..................................... 2-3
Install Liquid Propane Tank .......................... 3
Lighting Liquid Propane Grills ...................... 3
Lighting Natural Gas Grills ........................ 3-4
Manual Lighting ............................................ 4
Canopy Mounted Temperature Gauge ......... 4
Preheating Instructions ................................ 4
Grill Cooking................................................. 4
Smoker Cooking........................................ 4-5
Rotisserie Cooking ....................................... 5
Side Burners ................................................ 5
CARE AND CLEANING ................................. 5-6
Cleaning Tips ............................................... 5
ExTERIOR SURfACES .................................... 6
INTERIOR SURfACES ..................................... 6
BEfORE YOU CALL fOR SERVICE ............... 7
Troubleshooting ........................................... 7
Product Maintenance ................................... 8
If You Need Service...................................... 8
Product Maintenance ................................... 8
If You Need Service...................................... 8
pRODUCT WARRANTY ................................... 8
What Is Covered .......................................... 8
What Is Not Covered .................................... 8
What Is Not Covered .................................... 8
purpose of This manual
Important Information
Important Instructions
2.
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable liquids in the vicinity of the
appliance. Keep aerosol cans away from
the appliance.
flammable liquids in the vicinity of the
appliance. Keep aerosol cans away from
the appliance.
3.
If you smell gas:
•
•
Shut off gas to the appliance.
•
Extinguish any open flame.
•
Open the grill lid.
•
If odor continues, from a neighbor’s
phone, immediately call your gas
supplier.
phone, immediately call your gas
supplier.
•
If you cannot reach your gas
supplier, call the fire department.
supplier, call the fire department.
4.
Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
performed by a qualified installer,
service agency or the gas supplier.
5.
This unit is for outdoor use only in a
well-ventilated area. Not to be used in a
building, garage or any other enclosed
area.
well-ventilated area. Not to be used in a
building, garage or any other enclosed
area.
6.
Tested in accordance with ANSI Z21.58-
1998, standard for outdoor cooking
gas appliances and CAN/CGA 1.6-m98,
standard for outdoor cooking gas
appliances.
1998, standard for outdoor cooking
gas appliances and CAN/CGA 1.6-m98,
standard for outdoor cooking gas
appliances.
7.
Check your local building codes for
proper method of installation. In the
absence of local codes, this unit should
be installed in accordance with National
fuel Gas Code No. Z223.1 Current Issue
and National Electrical Code ANSI/NfpA
No. 70 Current Issue or the CAN/CGA
- B149.1 Natural Gas Installation Code
or CAN/CGA - B149.2 propane Gas
Installation Code and C22.1 Canadian
Electrical Code part 1.
proper method of installation. In the
absence of local codes, this unit should
be installed in accordance with National
fuel Gas Code No. Z223.1 Current Issue
and National Electrical Code ANSI/NfpA
No. 70 Current Issue or the CAN/CGA
- B149.1 Natural Gas Installation Code
or CAN/CGA - B149.2 propane Gas
Installation Code and C22.1 Canadian
Electrical Code part 1.
8.
If you received a damaged product,
immediately contact your dealer or
builder. Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
immediately contact your dealer or
builder. Do not install or use a damaged
appliance.
9.
NEVER cover any slots, holes or
passages on the appliance, including
the slots under the bottom of the
control panel. Doing so blocks air flow
through the grill and may cause carbon
monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil
linings may also trap heat, causing a
fire hazard. Keep all slots, holes and
passages clear of grease and grime.
passages on the appliance, including
the slots under the bottom of the
control panel. Doing so blocks air flow
through the grill and may cause carbon
monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil
linings may also trap heat, causing a
fire hazard. Keep all slots, holes and
passages clear of grease and grime.
10. A mINImUm clearance of 10 inches
(254mm) must be maintained, above
the countertop material, from all
combustible vertical materials on the
sides and behind the grill chassis and
canopy.
the countertop material, from all
combustible vertical materials on the
sides and behind the grill chassis and
canopy.
11. On all models except OBSB162, a
mINImUm clearance of 1 1/4 inches
(32mm) must be maintained, above
the countertop material, from all non-
combustible vertical materials on the
sides and behind the grill chassis and
canopy.
(32mm) must be maintained, above
the countertop material, from all non-
combustible vertical materials on the
sides and behind the grill chassis and
canopy.
WARNING:
NEVER use this appliance as a space
heater to heat or warm the room. Doing
so may result in carbon monoxide
poisoning and overheating of the
appliance.
heater to heat or warm the room. Doing
so may result in carbon monoxide
poisoning and overheating of the
appliance.
12. On model OBSB162, a mINImUm
clearance of 2 inches (51mm) must
be maintained, above the countertop
material, from all non-combustible
vertical materials on the sides and
behind the appliance.
be maintained, above the countertop
material, from all non-combustible
vertical materials on the sides and
behind the appliance.
13. A mINImUm clearance of 1/4 inch
(6mm) must be maintained, inside the
base enclosure below the countertop
material, from all vertical surfaces on
the sides of the appliance, except on
model OBSB162 (On OBSB162: 1/4
inch minimum at the back, 1/16 inch
minimum clearance on the sides).
base enclosure below the countertop
material, from all vertical surfaces on
the sides of the appliance, except on
model OBSB162 (On OBSB162: 1/4
inch minimum at the back, 1/16 inch
minimum clearance on the sides).
14. Do not locate this outdoor appliance
under overhead unprotected
combustible surfaces.
combustible surfaces.
15. Keep the area around the appliance
clear and free from combustible
materials, gasoline and other flammable
liquids.
materials, gasoline and other flammable
liquids.
16. This outdoor gas cooking appliance is
not intended to be installed in or on a
recreational vehicle or boat.
recreational vehicle or boat.
17. Do not leave the grill unattended while
cooking.
18. Do not place any items in front of the
unit while in use. This could obstruct
the proper flow of air needed for
combustion and ventilation.
the proper flow of air needed for
combustion and ventilation.
19. Keep the ventilation openings of the
enclosure free and clear of obstructions
and debris.
and debris.
20. Always inspect the natural gas or Lp
gas hose assembly before each use of
the appliance. If you see evidence of
abrasion, wear, or a cut gas connection
hose then immediately replace the hose
prior to operation of the appliance.
the appliance. If you see evidence of
abrasion, wear, or a cut gas connection
hose then immediately replace the hose
prior to operation of the appliance.
21. Keep any electrical supply cords and
the fuel gas supply lines away from
heating surfaces.
heating surfaces.
22. When the Lp-gas cylinder is enclosed, it
must be ventilated by openings on the
sides, back and floor of the enclosure.
Each opening must have a total area of
no less than 10 square inches.
sides, back and floor of the enclosure.
Each opening must have a total area of
no less than 10 square inches.
23. On models OB52 and OBS52, use only
a two stage regulator on the gas supply
line.
line.
24. Do not install, repair or replace any
part of the range unless specifically
recommended in the literature
accompanying it. A qualified service
technician should perform all other
service.
recommended in the literature
accompanying it. A qualified service
technician should perform all other
service.
25. Before performing any type of service,
make sure that the gas supply and
electrical power to the appliance is
turned off.
electrical power to the appliance is
turned off.
Important Instructions (cont.)
WARNING:
1.
If the information in this manual is not
followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage,
personal injury or death.
Important Instructions (cont.)