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If you are looking for a reliable, well-engineered cooking appliance with the latest technology and an innovative design, a Dacor range is worth considering. As the kitchen’s most indispensable centerpiece, an eye-catching range should make cooking and baking more convenient and comfortable. Yet, it can be challenging to find the most suitable cooking range with the overwhelming number of products on the home appliance market.
Dacor can transform your cooking space into a culinary wonderland of luxury appliances that rival a professional chef’s kitchen with exclusive state-of-the-art features, awe-inspiring designs, and out-of-this-world performance.
Whether you are remodeling for a new look or are looking for a high-end new range, our Dacor range guide can help! Read on for more about these luxury cooking appliances from Dacor and how they can morph your kitchen from ordinary to Julia-Child-levels of magnificent!
With a namesake like Dacor, the luxury brand’s appliance lineup is bound to meet high expectations. It truly lives up to its reputation as a renowned brand, with a history of industry firsts ranging from the first gas cooktops with an edge-to-edge grate design to the debut of the self-cleaning wall oven.
Luxury kitchens are a place to mingle, entertain, and create for the modern entertainer. Dacor manufactures beautiful cooking tools with expert innovations, intuitive technology, and handcrafted designs. Characterized by ultra-clean and sleek designs tailored to contemporary aesthetics, of course, the brand is befitting Dacor’s California headquarters’ image.
What is Dacor?
Dacor is the innovator of American-made luxury kitchen appliances, offering a premium ownership experience to individuals passionate about gourmet cooking. Dacor has been owned and operated by three generations of the Joseph family since its founding in 1965. The company, which used to be known as Distinctive Appliances Incorporated, is responsible for several industry firsts, including the 30” self-cleaning Pure Convection wall oven, a drop-in cooktop with continuous grates, an outdoor grill with halogen lights, and the first professional dual-fuel range with sealed burners. Dacor now provides superbly designed luxury appliances based on the skills and tradition of a third-generation, family-owned business.
Dacor manufactures a variety of kitchen appliances including dishwashers, refrigerators, wine storage, and several cooking devices like ranges, cooktops/range tops, wall ovens, microwaves, range hoods, and warmer drawers.
Dacor Appliance Designs
Dacor’s catalog includes appliances that feature exceptional reliability, outstanding performance, and stunning designs across its Professional, Contemporary, and Transitional collections. And regardless of which design you like, any Dacor range can be elegantly matched with cooling and cleaning solutions in your choice of silver stainless steel, graphite stainless steel, or panel ready options to compliment your upscale kitchen.
Dacor Transitional Style Appliances
Dacor Transitional kitchen appliances are distinguished by sleek user interfaces and bold stainless steel accents. The sleek design combines contemporary and professional elements for the best of both worlds.
Dacor Contemporary Style Appliances
The minimalist aesthetics of Dacor Contemporary styled kitchen appliances offer clean and simple design elements that may serve as a focal point in the kitchen.
Dacor Professional Style Appliances
The bold and sculpted appearance of Dacor Professional styled kitchen appliances offers a timeless and distinctive aesthetic that will surely become the center of attention and impress your dinner guests.
Dacor Ranges
Whether you want a new Dacor range in a Professional, Transitional, or Contemporary style, you’ll always get a cooking appliance with a leading edge in innovation and design. If your remodeled kitchen has extra space, Dacor offers ranges as large as 36” and 48”. If your luxury kitchen is on the smaller side, you can choose a 30” Dacor range. You will also have your pick of gas, induction, or dual fuel ranges wrapped in exclusive Graphite or Silver stainless steel finishes.
But the cherry on top is the features a Dacor range can be equipped with that can boost cooking performance or add a smart touch to your cooking experience.A few other impressive range features can be steam assistance, Wi-FI enabled LCD touchscreens, a RealSteam Dacor oven option, SmartThings integration, Illumina knobs, or dual-stack brass burners to help make your delicious, steamed veggies or your seared steak cooked in your favorite red wine sauce.
How Much Are Dacor Ranges?
Dacor ranges are more expensive than a standard range that cooks, bakes, sautés, and fries. You can expect to spend anywhere from $5,000 to $14,000 on a luxury Dacor range.
Top Dacor Ranges
If you are searching for a stylish Dacor range to grace your kitchen to pair with your Dacor range hood, below are some of the best ranges we have from this brand. Excelling in industry features, power, and performance, take a look at our Dacor range reviews!
Best Dacor 30 Inch Gas Range: Dacor Professional Collection 30” Stainless Steel Pro Style Natural Gas Range
Experiment new and old family recipes to your heart’s content with this Dacor 30” gas range. Get the best of this Dacor gas range equipped with a 5.2-cu.-ft. capacity oven and Three-Part Pure Convection — perfect for baking at least three full-size cookie sheets quickly and evenly for your kid’s school bake sale. Use the Illumina™ knobs to ignite the Perma-Flame of the Dual-Stack SimmerSear burners for a nice simmer at a low 9,500 BTUs for slow cooking and melting. Or fry your main course using as much power as 18,000 BTUs of the infrared ceramic broiler for even browning and your pie’s perfect golden flaky look. Another welcome addition to this exquisite range is the 14” continuous grates on the cooktop that allows for easy sliding for pot transfer.
Best Dacor 36 Inch Dual Fuel Range: Dacor Contemporary 36” Stainless Steel Pro Dual Fuel Steam Range
Tap into your inner chef and send your family on a culinary journey using this Dacor 36” dual fuel range. Get the best of gas and electricity with this dual fuel steam range equipped with 4.8.-cu.-ft.-capacity oven, six burners, Perma-Flame ignition, and Wi-Fi capability. Use the Illumina™ knobs to cook low and slow on a nice simmer with the SimmerSear burners that can burn as low as 9,000 BTUs. Or cook your main course using as much power as 22,000 BTUs for even crispy browning for your famous fried chicken. And with the help of the steam-assist oven and the Dual Four-Part Pure Convection, you can eat flavorful and juicy meatloaf and roast it every single time without spending your whole night in the kitchen.
Additionally, a Wi-Fi-enabled 7” LCD control panel fully commands your dual fuel range with eight cooking programs. Finally, the piece de resistance is the SmartThings integration installed in this dual fuel range. You can step away and mingle with guests with ease, thanks to Dacor’s Smart IQ Control and Connect App which allows you to monitor, manage, and pair your Dacor range hood all from your smart device.
After checking out our favorite Dacor range, you won’t be disappointed, whether you are simply browsing or are ready to take home that Dacor 36” gas range to upgrade your contemporary California kitchen. After learning everything a Dacor range is capable of, from Wi-Fi-based cooking that allows you to step away to pre-programmed cook modes that can put a delicious twist on old recipes, your life as a modern entertainer in the kitchen can only be enhanced.
Dacor FAQs
Before you take home that Dacor 48” dual fuel range you’ve been eyeing, here are a few of the top questions we get about Dacor appliances.
Q: Who makes Dacor appliances?
As of 2016, Samsung Electronics America acquired Dacor, a leading luxury appliance brand.
Q: Is Dacor a good brand?
Dacor is a luxury appliance brand that can be compared to the likes of Viking or Thermador. With more and more manufacturers including high-end, technical features into simple appliances, there comes an increased chance for repair needs. However, Dacor is a top-tier appliance brand that offers a sleek and modern addition to your kitchen. As with any appliance, if repairs are necessary, you can always look for warranties from the store of purchase or from the manufacturer itself.
Q: Is Dacor a high-end brand?
Dacor is considered a high-end appliance brand. Brands of similar quality include Gaggenau, Thermador, Viking, Bosch Benchmark, Fisher & Paykel, amongst others.
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