Care and Cleaning
Cleaning the Cooktop Surface
WARNING
•Before cleaning the cooktop make sure that all cooktop elements are off and cool enough to safely touch.
•Lock the cooktop controls during cleaning to avoid personal injury. See the Cooktop Operation section.
•To avoid dangerous fumes and damage to the cooktop, use only the cleaners specified. Use them only as instructed.
•To prevent damage to the glass finish do not use abrasive cleaners or scrubbers. They may cause permanent damage.
•Do not remove heavy spills with a sharp object like a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects may scratch the surfaces.
•Always clean the cooktop cautiously. If using a damp sponge or cloth, wait until the cooktop has cooled sufficiently to prevent steam burns.
•Proper cleaning is necessary for best cooktop performance and appearance and to ensure safe operation. Clean the surface using the following procedures after each use.
•To clean the cooktop, apply about a ¼ teaspoon of
*See the Parts and Accessories section below for reorder information.
•To remove heavy or
•Wiping the cooktop with a sponge or dish cloth may leave a film that will discolor during the next heating cycle. Remove any resulting discoloration using the recommended cleaner when the cooktop is cool.
Before You Call for Service
Problem Solution Guide
Before you call for service, please review the potential problems, possible causes and remedies shown in the table.
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Nothing works. | Cooktop is not connected to electrical | Have cooktop connected to a |
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| power. | properly sized electrical power |
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| supply by a licensed electrician. |
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| Power supply is off. | Check to make sure the power is |
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| turned on at the circuit breaker or |
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| fuse box. Check for tripped circuit |
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| breaker or blown fuse. |
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| Cooktop controls are locked. | See Cooktop Operation section. |
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| Power failure. | Call power company. |
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Cooktop heating elements go off and on even | The heating element temperature limiters | Normal operation. |
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on high setting. | automatically turn the elements off and on |
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| to regulate the cooktop temperature. |
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Glass ceramic surface is | Under direct or bright lighting, you may | Normal properties of black ceramic |
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color. | sometimes be able to see through the glass | glass panel on the cooktop. |
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| and into the chassis due to its transparent |
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| quality. You may also notice a red tint under |
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Parts and Accessories |
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Description | Part Number |
Dacor Cooktop Cleaning Cream | A300 |
Cast aluminum griddle, designed to fit perfectly over the bridge element on model | AMG11 |
Dacor Signature Gourmet Cookware Collection |
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To order parts and accessories, contact your Dacor dealer or visit www.everythingdacor.com. |
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