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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.

Please enter the information requested in the spaces provided below. This information will be required in the unlikely event that a service call 
becomes necessary:

Model No.  

Serial No. 

Date Purchased  

Date Installed  

Purchased From 

 

Address 

 

Phone

If you received a damaged product, 
immediately contact your dealer or builder. 
Do not install or use a damaged appliance.

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

 ..................................

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

 ....................................

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

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 

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. 

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.

Summary of Contents for Cooktops

Page 1: ...Safety Tips SAFETY IS EVERYONE S RESPONSIBILITY ALL DACOR APPLIANCES ARE DESIGNED AND CONSTRUCTED TO GIVE YOU MANY YEARS OF SAFE OPERATION THE OPERATION WILL BE FURTHER ENHANCED IF PROPER CARE AND JUD...

Page 2: ...manual This section contains a checklist of possible problems and solutions that may save you the time and expense of an unnecessary service call If you cannot readily find the solution to the proble...

Page 3: ...g 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...

Page 4: ...g even if there is a flame present Knobs and Spill Protector Rings Selecting the Proper Cookware Utensils will affect the overall safety and performance of cooktop cooking so it is important to select...

Page 5: ...sil handle and kitchen instead of the food and wastes energy To light a particular burner press down on the corresponding control knob then immediately rotate the knob counterclockwise from the OFF po...

Page 6: ...4 Use caution when cooking to avoid spills as much as possible Porcelain is acid resistant but not acid proof so some foods can cause permanent damage if allowed to remain on porcelain surfaces Daily...

Page 7: ...th or corroded by food deposits splattered grease or cleaning agents This condition can cause erratic or continuous sparking Keeping the igniters clean and dry will help to reduce this problem To avoi...

Page 8: ...Have cooktop connected to the electrical power supply by a qualified electrician following the specifications outlined in the installation instructions Confirm that the burner components are properly...

Page 9: ...e for service Warranty is null and void if non CUL approved product is transported from the U S What Is Covered What Is Not Covered Service calls to educate the customer in the proper use and care of...

Page 10: ...8 NOTES...

Page 11: ...N THE UNITED STATES ATTN WARRANTY PROCESSING DEPT DACOR 1440 BRIDGEGATE DR STE 200 PO BOX 6532 DIAMOND BAR CA 91765 9861 BUSINESS REPLY MAIL PERMIT NO 4507 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE FIRST CLAS...

Page 12: ...onds to fill in the section below will be sincerely appreciated Thank you 1 How were you first exposed to Dacor products Please check one only A T V Cooking Show F Builder B Magazine G Architect Desig...

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