ERSD36S09 Dual Fuel Dacor; broiler doesn't work
The ignitor seems to work (it glows orange a few seconds after turning on), but the ceramic IR broiler doesn't. So, to me it must be the ceramic broiler pad. Anyone agree, or is the ignitor not doing its job? I also noticed the temp. readout on the touch pad only indicates HI, and I can't get it to the LOW setting.
Are there any tricks to replacing either part, or it pretty straight forward?
Pete
Kitchen Ranges - Dacor - Epicure ERD30 Dual Fuel (Electric and Gas) Kitchen Range
Answers & Comments
I had a similar problem. My broiler wouldn't light but the igniter was glowing. It turns out this igniter has to glow virtually white hot. If it's red or orange it probably needs replacing. I bought a new one from Appliance Parts Pro's. However, when I look at pictures of these things they all look exactly the same. My guess is all appliance manufacturers use the same unit.
To change it on the Dacor you need to pull off the back panel. Loosen the unit inside by removing the screws and shake the wires so someone else can see which ones. Disconnect the wires from the connectors and tape a piece of thickish string to it. This allows you to pull it out from inside the oven and have a way to get it back in past all the little turns and corners. My replacement had bare ends so I cut off the old connectors and soldered them to the new unit. However, I would guess you could use wire nuts instead.