Operating Your Range
Cooktop Operation
WARNING
•To avoid the chance of fire, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning, do not attempt to use your range without the burners completely and properly assembled (see page 6). The burner rings must be properly seated for proper burner lighting and operation.
•To avoid burns and scalding, always turn pan handles to a position where they cannot be easily hit. Also, handles should not extend over adjacent burners. Always set utensils gently onto the grates and center them so that they are
•Do not drag cookware across the grates. Sliding may damage the finish. Lift utensils to reposition them. Do not drop them on the grate.
•Cookware with rough bottoms can cause permanent damage to the coated surfaces on the grates.
•To avoid burns or fire hazard, reduce the flame level if it extends beyond the bottom of the utensil. A flame
that extends up the sides of the utensil is potentially dangerous.
• In the interest of safety, always light the burner before putting the cooking utensil on the grate. Turn the burner knob to the OFF position before removing the utensil. Always check all the burner knobs to make sure the range is OFF when you are finished cooking.
•Do not turn the knob farther than the HIGH position until lit. Doing so may result in a burst of flame that could cause burns or damage to the surrounding area.
•Do not touch any part of any of the burners while the igniters are sparking. An electric shock could result.
•Never light the burners with a match or other open flame.
•If the gas does not ignite after four seconds or if the flame goes out and gas escapes, turn the knob to the OFF position. Open a window and allow at least five minutes for the gas to dissipate. Repeat the lighting procedure.
Selecting the Cookware
For overall safety and best performance, select the correct cooking utensil for the food being cooked. Improperly selected cooking utensils will not cook evenly or efficiently.
Use cookware that:
•Has flat, smooth bottoms.
•Is well balanced.
•Has tight fitting lids to keep heat, odors and steam in.
IMPORTANT: Avoid spills as much as possible. The porcelain surfaces of the grates, spill trays and burner caps are
Things to Know Before Using the Cooktop
•A normal flame is steady and blue in color. For- eign material in the gas line, especially in new construction, may cause an orange flame during initial operation. This color will disappear with further use. Small yellow tips on the ends of the flames are normal when using LP gas.
•See page 4 for the heat ranges of the differ- ent burners.
•Food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil as it does at a vigorous, rolling boil. Maintaining a higher boil than necessary wastes energy and cooks moisture, food flavor and nutrients out of the food.
•Use a low or medium flame when cooking with utensils that are poor conductors of heat, such as glass, ceramic or cast iron. Reduce the flame until it covers approximately 1/3 of the utensil diameter. Doing so will ensure even heating and reduce the likelihood of burning or scorching the food.
•Dacor’s SimmerSear feature allows you precision control of the flame on the SimmerSear burner, from low to high heat.
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