DACOR® INTRODUCES NEW 30" MICROWAVE CONVECTION HOOD A Microwave, a Convection Oven and a Hood come together in one space-saving design

DACOR®, a leader in high-end kitchen appliance design, manufacturing and distribution, today announced the introduction of the new 30" Microwave Convection Hood (PCOR30), the only over the range microwave convection hood approved for installation over the DACOR commercial style Epicure 30" dual fuel range.

Diamond Bar, CA, October 2, 2002-DACOR®, a leader in high-end kitchen appliance design, manufacturing and distribution, today announced the introduction of the new 30" Microwave Convection Hood (PCOR30), the only over the range microwave convection hood approved for installation over the DACOR commercial style Epicure 30" dual fuel range. The three-in-one PCOR30 combines the convenience of a microwave, the baking, browning, broiling and crisping capabilities of a convection oven and the power of an over-the-range hood to create a visually pleasing space-saving design.

In addition to microwave and convection cooking, the PCOR30 features a combination mode that creates a fusion of microwave speed with the browning and crisping capabilities of a convection oven. Roasting chicken or baking blueberry muffins has never been easier in terms of speed and cooking quality. The PCOR30 offers a two-level cooking rack; a 13" turntable that can be disabled to cook with larger oblong dishes; 850 watts of power; and a stainless steel 1.1 cubic foot oven cell. For added cooking convenience, the PCOR30 also features sensor modes; a keep warm feature; an on-screen cooking guide; a kitchen timer and a child safety lock.    

The PCOR30 ventilation system is equipped with a 300 Cubic Feet per Minute (CFM) blower or an optional ILB8 remote blower for 600 CFM of ventilation. The fan controls allow variations in blower speed and even delayed time settings. Whats more, the PCOR30 features light options, which allow the chef to select between a work or a dimmer night mode. The PCOR30 is 30" wide by 16 ¼" high by 15 ¼" deep and is available in stainless steel, black and arctic white.

Founded in 1965, and based in Diamond Bar, Calif., DACOR is one of the nations leading high-end kitchen appliance manufacturers and was the first U.S.- based appliance company to earn the ISO 9001 Quality Standard Certification in all its facilities. For complete information on DACOR and all of its products (including where to find them), visit the companys Web site at www.DACOR.com or phone (800) 772-7778 or (800) 793-0093.

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