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Selecting the Cookware
For overall safety and best cooktop 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.
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IMPORTANT:
Avoid spills as much as possible. The porcelain surfaces of
the grates, spill trays, and burner caps are acid-resistant but
not acid-proof. Some foods can cause permanent damage if
allowed to remain on porcelain surfaces.
To keep the burners operating properly, keep the burner
igniters, burner rings and burner caps clean and dry. See
pages 24-25 for cleaning instructions.
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WARNING
Always check the position of the control knobs to make
sure the cooktop is off when you are finished cooking.
Do not operate the cooktop without all the burner
components in place. If the burner ring and cap are not
properly seated, the burner may not operate correctly. See
page 7 for assembly instructions.
Never light the burners with a match or other open flame.
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CAUTION
Cookware with rough bottoms can cause permanent damage to
the coated surfaces on the grates.
Operating the Cooktop
Lighting A Burner
WARNING
In the interest of safety, always light the burner first before
putting the cooking utensil on the grate. Turn the burner
knob to the off position before removing the utensil.
Do not turn the knob past 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 burner cap, burner base, or igniter while
the igniter is sparking. An electrical shock could result.
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.
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Each burner control knob has a small diagram next to it
to tell you which burner it operates.
To light a burner:
Push in on the knob and turn it counter-clockwise to the
HIGH
position. The igniter for the burner will spark repeatedly until it
lights. The spark makes a “clicking” sound. The burner should
light within four seconds.
The flame should burn evenly around the perimeter of the
burner, except underneath each grate support finger, where
the flame height is reduced by Dacor
’s Smart Flame feature.
A normal flame is steady and blue in color. Foreign material
in the gas line, especially in new construction, may cause an
orange flame during initial operation. This will disappear with
further use. Small yellow tips on the ends of the flames are
normal when using LP gas.
If a burner does not ignite, the igniter continues to spark, or if
the flame is not spread evenly around the burner cap, see the
Before You Call for Service
section on page 30.
Place the cooking utensil on the grate.
Adjust the flame to the level necessary to perform the desired
cooking process.
IMPORTANT:
When the cooktop is cool the igniter may continue
to spark if the control knob is set to the low position. The burner
will stop sparking when warm. The tendency to spark when
cold can be reduced by operating the burner at a higher flame
setting for about 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, lower the flame
to cook. The burner will also warm up faster if a utensil is placed
on the grate. The igniter will also spark automatically if the flame
is distorted by a draft or by the household ventilation system.
Eliminate any drafts or reduce the ventilation blower speed to
reduce this type of problem.
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WARNING
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 well-balanced.
Do not drag cookware across the grates. Sliding may
damage the finish. Lift utensils to reposition them. Do not
drop them on the grate.
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.
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Burner knob settings
HIGH
OFF
LOW
