10
Care and Cleaning
Cleaning the Burners and Igniters
WARNING
Use care while cleaning the igniters. The porcelain is
fragile and can crack or break.
IMPORTANT
: The igniters will not work properly
if the other burner parts or the igniters themselves
are not clean. Dirty or wet igniters may not spark at
all.
After dissembling the burners, check for any dirt or
grime deposited on the individual parts, including
the igniters.
1. Clean completely around the igniter, including
over and under the edge of the metal top and
porcelain base. A firm toothbrush is also ideal for
this task. Use care while cleaning because the
porcelain is fragile and can crack or break.
Do
not use water to clean the igniters. If necessary,
use a small amount of rubbing alcohol to help
dissolve grime.
2. Examine the burner heads. Remove anything
stuck in the holes with a straightened paper
clip, wire or needle. Be careful not to scratch or
damage the ring and head. Do not distort the
shape of the burner head holes. Because the
SimmerSear™ burner heads are not removable,
they must be cleaned in place.
3. Clean all the burner parts, including the burner
bases, with window cleaner or rubbing alcohol.
Use a cleaning brush with plastic bristles or a
firm toothbrush. When done, thoroughly rinse
all parts with clean water. Completely dry all the
parts before re-assembling them.
4. Assemble the cooktop according to the Burner
and Grate Assembly Instructions on page 5. Test
the burners after reassembling them (pages
6-7).
• If the flame is uneven, be sure that all the
burner parts are correctly positioned, then check
for any remaining dirt or grime on the burner
parts or igniter. If erratic clicking still occurs,
make sure the igniter is completely dry. If the
unit still exhibits problems after drying, call your
local Dacor Authorized Service Agent.
Single Burner Assembly
Burner head
Igniter
Notch
Cap cover
Burner base
Line up notch
with igniter
bottom of
burner
SimmerSear™ Burner Assembly
Burner cap
Burner head *
Burner base
Burner skirt
Cap cover
Wide side
down
Cleaning Stainless Steel Surfaces
WARNING
Always wipe stainless steel (silver colored) surfaces with
the grain. To prevent scratching, do not use abrasive
cleaners or scrubbers on stainless steel surfaces.
• Clean only stainless steel surfaces with the
Dacor Stainless Steel Cleaner included with your
cooktop. Use it according to the directions on
the package. You may order additional stain-
less steel cleaner at www.everythingdacor.com.
Order part number A302.
• You can also clean stainless steel surfaces with a
mild solution of detergent and warm water. Rinse
and dry with a soft, lint-free cloth.
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