DCS RDS-305 User Manual

THE PROFESSIONAL RDS RANGEUse and Care GuideMODÈLS:RDS-305RDS-366RDS-364GLRDS-364GDRDS-484GGRDS-485GDRDS-486GLRDS-486GD

COOKTOP USE9BURNERSYour new professional gas range is equipped withburners typical of those used in restaurants. Theseburners are designed for maximum

BURNER EFFICIENCY AND FLAME CHARACTERISTICSIt is necessary to keep the burner ports and theigniters clean for proper lighting and efficientperformance

COOKTOP USE11BURNER GRATESThe burner grates are heavy cast iron. They weredesigned in sections to make them easier to removeand clean. (See fig. 5 &am

GRILLThe two grill grates are reversible (see fig. 9). Place theside with the two grooved tabs towards the back of thecooktop. The grill grates are ma

GRILL USE13CERAMIC RODSThe layer of ceramic rods, under the grill racks, will last for many years with proper care. They areshipped from the factory p

GRIDDLE USE14The built-in griddle on your cooktop is madefrom Type 304 stainless steel, highly polished toprovide a smooth cooking surface.It is norma

USE OF THE GRIDDLEBefore starting to cook on the griddle, be sure the drip tray and liners are in place. Preheat griddle for15 minutes with the contro

OVEN USE16CONVECTION BAKINGConvection baking is baking with a fan at the back of the oven circulating the hot air in a continuouspattern around the fo

OVEN USE17Aluminum pans work best for all types of baked goods. For the best browning, use a pan with a darkor dull finish that absorbs heat, when bak

OVEN USE18PREHEATING Preheating takes about 10 to 15 minutes depending on the temperature set. Preheating is usuallynecessary for foods baked at high

1Thank you for selecting this DCS Dual Fuel Range. Because of this appliance’s unique features we havedeveloped this Use and Care Guide. It contains v

OVEN USE1927” & 24” OVENSThe larger 27" self cleaning convection oven is located on the right side of a 48" RDS Range or is theonly oven

OVEN USE20HIGH ALTITUDE BAKINGRecipes and baking times vary if you are baking at a high altitude. For accurate information write tothe Agriculture Ext

OVEN USE21Using a Meat Thermometer to BroilTo accurately determine the doneness of a thick steak or chop (1-1/2 inches thick or more), use a meattherm

OVEN USE22SUGGESTED TEMPERATURES TO KEEP FOOD HOTINTERNAL COOKING TEMPERATURES Food Oven TemperatureBeefRare 150º - 155ºFMedium 155º - 170ºFWell Done

PROOFING / SELF CLEANING MODE2312” OVEN PROOF MODEThis feature of the 12” Proofing Oven maintains a warm, draft free environment useful for proofingye

OVEN SELF CLEANING MODES24OVEN DOOR LOCK DURING SELF-CLEANWhen the clean cycle starts, the lock light turnson, and the automatic door lock cycle begin

OVEN SELF CLEANING MODE25 Turn on the ventilator hood above the range and leave it on until after the oven has completed theself-clean cycle.SETTING

CARE AND MAINTENANCE26WHEN CLEANING THE RANGE OR COOKTOP:Be careful cleaning any part of this appliance while hot.All parts of the appliance can be cl

CARE AND MAINTENANCE27BURNERSFor proper lighting and performancekeep the burners clean. It is necessaryto clean the burners if they do notlight even

CARE AND MAINTENANCE28DRIP TRAYS & DRAIN TUBESIf you have a griddle or a grill there will be a tray liner.The drip trays are made of stainless ste

TABLE OF CONTENTS2SAFETY PRACTICES...

CARE AND MAINTENANCE29BACKGUARDThis is made of stainless steel. Use the mildest cleaning procedure first.Hot soapy water, rinse and dry.If the panel h

CARE AND MAINTENANCE30OVEN RACKS AND RACK SUPPORTSAll of the oven racks and 12” rack supports are chrome plated steel. The roller assisted rack suppor

PARTS ID EN TIFICATION3121213141516171821222423209826765341111102519* Rating Plate Located on the back of the unit.

PARTS ID EN TIFICATION32ITEM DESCRIPTION1Grill 2Burner Grates3Griddle4Drain Tubes5 27”Oven Control Knob6Griddle Control Knob7Oven Light Switch8Oven R

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE33BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Is the circuit breaker tripped or the fuse blown? Is there a power outage in the area?IF THE COOK

WARRANT Y34Length of Warranty:One (1) Year Full parts and Labor. Covers the entire product.Five (5) Year Surface burners, griddle burners,grill burner

When properly cared for, your new DCS Appliance has been designed to be a safe, reliable cookingappliance. When using this restaurant caliber applianc

 Be certain to use only dry pot holders: moist or damp pot holders on hot surfaces may cause burnsfrom steam. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth

 Clean the cooktop with caution. Avoid steam burns; do not use a wet sponge or cloth to clean thecooktop while it is hot. Some cleaners produce noxio

MODEL IDENTIFICATION648” RDS RANGE MODELSRDS-484GG36” RDS RANGE MODELSRDS-36630” RDS RANGE MODELSRDS-305OVEN ONHEATINGDOOR LOCKEDHEATINGRDS-486GL RDS-

BEFORE USING YOUR APPLIANCE71) Remove all packaging materials and labels from your appliance. If the installer has not set up yourappliance, do it now

 Do not use aluminum foil to cover the oven racks or to line the oven. Heat can be trapped beneaththe foil, this can cause damage to the oven and the