What to Do
1.Begin by insuring proper installation and grounding of the appliance by a qualified technician. Have the installer show you where the fuse or junction box is located so that you know how and where to turn off power.
2.Never let clothing, potholders or other flammable materials come in contact with the burners while in operation. Fabric may ignite and result in personal injury. For personal safety wear proper apparel; loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while cooking.
3.Always use pot holders when removing utensils from the cooktop elements. Wet or damp pot holders can cause steam burns. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth in place of pot holders.
4.Select utensils of the proper size, material, and construction for the particular type of cooking being done. Choose cookware with a flat bottom that closely matches the diameter of the heating element.
Select pans with easily grasped handles that will stay cool during cooking. Avoid using pans that are too heavy to lift safely. Do not use utensils with loose handles. Use cookware only as it is intended. Certain types of glass, ceramic, and earthenware utensils are suitable for use only in an oven and not in cooktop applications.
5.Always turn pan handles to the side or back of the range. Do not turn handles towards the room where they are easily hit. Handles should not extend over adjacent heating elements.
6.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 noxious fumes when applied to hot surfaces.
What Not to Do
1.Never use your cooktop to warm or heat the room.
2.When using the cooktop: DO NOT TOUCH THE GLASS SURFACE directly above or adjacent to the heating elements. The glass surface may become hot enough to cause burns.
3.Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the cooktop is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on the appliance. Do not let children play with the cooktop.
4.CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children above or at the back of the cooktop – they could climb on it to reach the items and be seriously injured.
5.Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless it is specifically recommended in literature you received. All servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
6.Do not use water on grease fires. Smother the flame, or use a dry chemical or
7.Never leave burners unattended when using high heat settings.
8.Do not operate the cooktop if the ceramic glass top is broken or severely pitted. Call a qualified technician to repair the appliance.
9.Do not store flammable materials near hot components or let grease or other flammable substances accumulate on the cooktop.
Getting Started
Before operating the cooktop, clean the glass ceramic surface carefully as outlined in the Care and Cleaning Instructions. The cooktop surface must be free of any foreign substances, especially those that could melt and permanently adhere to the glass.
During the first uses of your new cooktop, you may smell a slight burning odor or see light smoke. Both of these conditions are normal in new glass ceramic cooktops.
Heating Elements
DACOR glass ceramic cooktops contain ribbon type radiant heating elements in various sizes to allow the user the greatest cooking flexibility.
The Ribbon Radiant Heaters illuminate within approximately
All elements feature temperature limiters to ensure that the safe operating temperature of the glass ceramic top is never exceeded.
DACOR glass ceramic cooktops operate by automatically cycling the heating elements between “off” and full power. As the numeric setting of the control is increased, the element will stay at full power for longer periods and at zero power for shorter durations.
When the element is set to the dual range, both the inner and outer elements will cycle on and off at the same time. (The outer heating element can never be operated alone.)
For maximum performance from any burner remember to closely match heating element diameters and cookware size.
Residual Heat Indicator Lights
All Dacor glass cooktops have element residual heat indicator lights. These indicating lights remain illuminated until the burner cools down to a safe temperature of 140º degrees.
IMPORTANT:
Be certain that the cookware and glass surfaces are clean and dry before you turn on the burner and place a pot or pan on the heating burner.
Element ON Indicator Light
One light indicating power is on to any of the elements.
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