Dacor(R) Masters Precision Cooking with 30" Epicure(R) Dual-Fuel Range.

Exclusive LED Knob Design and Professional Performance Features Deliver Elegance and Power

DIAMOND BAR, Calif. -- Dacor([R]), market leader in luxury kitchen appliance design, manufacturing and distribution, today introduced the 30" Epicure([R]) Dual-Fuel Range expanding the brand's collection of premium performance cooking appliances that includes the 48" and 36" Epicure Dual-Fuel Ranges launched in 2006.

Debuted at the 2007 Kitchen & Bath Industry Show (K/BIS), the commercial-inspired stainless steel style of the Epicure Dual-Fuel Range offers consumers all the durability and control desired in professional cooking appliances, with exclusive style details that will appeal to discerning cooks and design enthusiasts alike.

"The Epicure Dual-Fuel Range includes innovative technological details that improve aesthetics, safety and overall performance, to provide consumers with the quintessential professional cooking experience," said Elaine Chaney, Senior Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Dacor. "Consumers can achieve gourmet-cooking results effortlessly and safely with the LED burner control knobs and precision burners that provide unparalleled control over the heat source, regardless of whether the recipe requires a slow simmer or rolling boil."

DETAILS THAT PERFORM

Each cooking mode features a brilliance that looks cool, even at the highest temperatures. Unlike any other range, the Epicure Dual-Fuel Range features ultra-safe llumina[TM] Burner Control Knobs that glow in the brand's signature "flame-blue" whenever a burner is activated, visually indicating when the burner is in the "on" position, even when the flame is barely visible at its lowest simmer setting.

High-performing precision SimmerSear[TM] Burners with a special melting feature provide professional-level accuracy over a wide range of cooking temperatures, so every sear, saute and simmer is perfect. Rated at 18,000 BTU, the increased power of the SimmerSear Burners delivers boiling times faster than the competition. In addition, the dual-valve burners offer even greater accuracy and control while simmering, so delicate chocolate and fragile butter never scorch.

The patented RapidHeat[TM] Bake and Broil Elements reduce preheat times for faster cooking and are securely hidden behind glass, increasing energy efficiency and temperature accuracy. Safely protected from spills and drips, the glass covering makes for trouble-free cleanup and provides more even baking across the bottom of the oven.

The Epicure Dual-Fuel Range features eight cooking modes including the Dacor Pure Convection[TM] system, which heats the air in a rear chamber and then quickly circulates it throughout the oven cavity, creating uniform temperatures on every level. This superior technology reduces cooking times, provides more even heating and prevents flavor transfer so users can roast a turkey and bake cookies at the same time.

DETAILS THAT SIMPLIFY LIFE

The convenient TiltVue[TM] Control Panel swivels upward for easier navigation and viewing from a comfortable standing position. The ergonomic flip-up control panel, spring-loaded to incline 50 degrees and lock into place, includes a soft 10-key touchpad for precise temperature management and an overall enjoyable cooking experience. With a dual timer, temperature hold and bright LCD display, the unique panel folds down flat when not in use, with one simple touch.

Continuous Platform Grates make maneuvering pots and pans around the burners a simple task. The heavy-duty cast iron grates extend to the sides of the range to create a larger cooking surface and sit on four rubber feet so they can be safely transported from cooktop to countertop without damaging surfaces. A one-piece sealed cooktop spill basin sits underneath each pair of burners to catch any food or grease that falls through.

The 30" Epicure Dual-Fuel Range comes with a removable griddle and working that complements the updated grate design and can be easily removed for effortless cleaning or stored away when not in use. Dishwasher safe, the griddle features a superior nonstick scratch-resistant coating, and the wok ring can accommodate any size wok. The fully extendable GlideRack[TM] slides in and out smoothly for uncomplicated loading and unloading and is ideal for cooking with heavy roasters, baking stones and cookie sheets. Optional grill and wok accessories provide users with the ultimate tools to be completely creative in the kitchen.

A wider viewing window makes it easier than ever to monitor dishes inside the oven with interchangeable trim pieces for the oven door handle and knobs in brass, chrome, copper and black chrome to coordinate with other appliances in the Epicure collection, for a finished look throughout the kitchen.

The 30" Epicure Dual-Fuel Range will be available at authorized Dacor dealers in August 2007.

Visit www.dacor.com to view the Epicure Dual-Fuel Range interactive video and experience the enhanced culinary control and ergonomic design.

About Dacor: Founded in 1965, Dacor has introduced many industry firsts including an infrared ceramic gas broiler inside an electric Pure Convection[TM] self-cleaning oven, an outdoor grill with built-in halogen lights, and the world's only 30" dishwasher. Based in Diamond Bar, Calif., Dacor offers a complete line of luxury consumer appliances that includes ranges, wall ovens, cooktops, warming ovens, microwaves, dishwashers, ventilation hoods, built-in coffee systems, refrigerators, beverage centers, wine stewards and outdoor grills.

Home chefs now have unlimited access to Dacor accessories with EverythingDacor.com, a new e-commerce site that offers consumers accessories to complement their kitchen.

For more information on Dacor, its product line and local dealer locations, visit www.dacor.com, contact Customer Care at [phone] or visit the Dacor product showroom at corporate headquarters in Diamond Bar, Atlanta, Chicago or San Francisco.