TABLE OF CONTENTS | 1 |
Purpose of this Manual | 1 |
Product Registration | 1 |
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS | 2 |
What To Do | 2 |
What Not To Do | 2 |
COOKTOP FEATURES | 3-4 |
Burner Configuration | 3 |
Sealed Burners | 3 |
Smart-Flame™ | 3 |
Burner Igniters and Perma-Flame™ | 3-4 |
Knobs and Spill Protector Rings | 4 |
COOKTOP OPERATION | 5 |
Selecting the Proper Cookware | 5 |
Before Cooking | 5 |
Operating the Control Valves | 5 |
Setting the Burner Flame Heights | 5 |
Using Simmer Plate | 5 |
Energy Saving Tips | 5 |
Accessories | 5 |
CARE AND CLEANING | 5 |
Cleaning Tips | 5 |
Stainless Steel Surfaces | 5 |
Porcelain Surfaces | 5 |
Knobs and Knob Bezels | 5 |
Burner Bases | 5 |
Burner Rings | 5 |
Burner Igniters | 5 |
PROBLEM SOLVING | 5 |
Troubleshooting | 5 |
Product Maintenance | 6 |
If You Need Service | 6 |
PRODUCT WARRANTY | 6 |
What Is Covered | 6 |
What Is Not Covered | 6 |
Purpose of This Manual
This Use & Care Manual is designed to enable you to properly operate and maintain your new cooktop. Please keep this manual handy for easy access and quick reference.
Additional information may be requested by e-mailing, writing or phoning the DACOR Customer Service Department. The address and phone number of this department are listed on the inside front cover of this manual.
Product Registration
What to Do
1.Begin by ensuring proper installation and grounding of the appliance by a qualified technician according to the accompanying Installation Instructions. Have the installer show you where the fuse or junction box is located so that you know how and where to turn off power. Also, have the installer show you the location of the gas supply.
If you smell gas, do not use the cooktop. Immediately turn off the gas supply at the shut off valve, disconnect electrical power to the unit at the fuse or junction box and contact the gas supplier or qualified appliance technician.
2.Ensure that the cooktop is used only by those individuals who are able to operate it properly.
3.Use the cooktop only for cooking tasks expected of a home appliance as outlined in this manual.
4.Properly clean and maintain as recommended in this manual, cleaning only the parts listed.
5.Use only dry potholders to avoid steam burns when removing hot cookware.
6.In the event that a burner flame goes out and gas escapes, open a window or door. Wait at least 5 minutes before attempting to use the cooktop.
7.Select utensils of the proper size, material and construction for the particular type of cooking being done. Select utensils that are large enough to contain food without boil-overs or spill-overs. Choose pans with easily grasped handles that will stay cool while cooking. Do not use utensils with loose handles. Avoid using pans that are too heavy to lift safely. Use cookware only for its intended purpose. Certain types of glass, ceramic, and earthenware utensils are suitable for use only in an oven and not in cooktop applications.
8.When cooking, set the burner controls so that the flame heats only the bottom of the utensil and does not lick at the sides of the utensil.
9.When deep fat frying, be certain that the pan is large enough to contain the desired volume of food without overflow caused by bubbling of the fat. Never leave a deep fat fryer unattended. Avoid deep fat frying of moist or frost-covered foods. Foods with high water content may cause spattering or spilling of the hot fat. Heat fat slowly and stir together any combinations of oils and fats prior to applying heat. Utilize a deep
fat frying thermometer to avoid heating the fat to temperatures above the flash point.
10.Always turn pan handles to the side or back of the cooktop. Do not turn handles towards the room where they are easily hit. Handles should not extend over adjacent burners.
11.Always check the positions of the control knobs to make sure the cooktop is off when you are finished cooking.
12.Before performing any service, turn off the gas supply by closing the gas shut-off valve and disconnect the electrical power supply.
13.Always light each burner prior to placing a utensil on the burner grate. Also, turn the control knob to the “off” position before removing an utensil from the burner grate.
14.Always clean the cooktop cautiously. If using a damp sponge or cloth, wait until the cooktop has cooled sufficiently to prevent steam burns. Also, some cleaners can produce harmful or unpleasant fumes if applied to hot surfaces.
15.Keep any ventilation filters from any adjacent or overhead vent hoods clean to avoid grease fires.
16.Always set utensils gently onto the grates and center them so that they are well- balanced.
17.Always keep the cooktop surface clean and dry.
What Not to Do
1.Do not use the cooktop for warming or heating the room.
2.Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the cooktop is in use. Never allow children to sit or stand on any part of the cooktop. Do not let children play with the cooktop.
3.Do not store items of interest to children above the cooktop. Children could be burned or injured while climbing on the appliance.
4.Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using the cooktop.
5.Do not repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically recommended in literature accompanying this appliance. All other service should be referred to a qualified technician.
6.Do not use water on grease fires. A violent steam explosion may result. Smother any flames with a lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
If you received a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
