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Lighting a Burner

 WARNING

To avoid the chance of fire, explosion or carbon 

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monoxide poisoning, do not attempt to use your 

cooktop without the burners completely and properly 

assembled (see page 5). The burner rings spread the 

flame evenly around the burner cap. The burner rings 

must be properly seated for proper burner lighting and 

operation.
In the interest of safety, always light the burner before 

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putting the cooking utensil on the grate. Turn the 

burner knob to the off position before removing the 

utensil. Always check the position of the control knobs 

to make sure the cooktop is off when you are finished 

cooking.
Do not turn the knob farther than the 

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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 part of the burner while the igniter is 

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sparking. An electrical shock could result.
Never light the burners with a match or other open 

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flame.
If the gas does not ignite after four seconds or if the 

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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.

To light a particular burner, press down on the 

1. 

corresponding control knob and slowly rotate 

it counterclockwise to the 

HIGH

 position (see 

below). The igniter for the selected burner will 

spark until the flame ignites. The igniter will stop 

sparking when ignition occurs.
Once the burner is lit, set the flame height to the 

2. 

desired level by rotating the control knob further 

counterclockwise, then place the utensil on the 

grate. The thickness of the flame level indicator 

on the trim ring indicates the flame setting.

Selecting the Cookware

 WARNING

NEVER cover the slots between the burner control 

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knobs and the trim rings on the cooktop. Doing so 

blocks air flow through the cooktop and may cause 

carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep all the slots clear of 

grease and grime. 
To avoid burns and scalding, always turn pan handles 

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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 

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damage the finish. Lift utensils to reposition them. Do 

not drop them on the grate.
Cookware with rough bottoms can cause permanent 

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damage to the coated surfaces on the grates.
To avoid burns or fire hazard, reduce the flame level 

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if it extends beyond the bottom of the utensil. A flame 

that extends up the sides of the utensil is potentially 

dangerous.

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.

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Is well balanced.

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Has tight fitting lids to keep heat, odors and 

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steam in.

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.

Standard 

Burner Knob

Area of 

operation 

Low 

position 

Light & high 

position 

Knob position 

indicator 

Operating Your Cooktop

Summary of Contents for Preference PGM304-1

Page 1: ...tant Safety Instructions 1 3 Getting to Know Your Cooktop 4 Setting Up Your Cooktop 5 Operating Your Cooktop 6 7 Care and Cleaning 8 9 Before You Call For Service 10 Warranty and Service 11 Notes 12 W...

Page 2: ...2008 Dacor all rights reserved...

Page 3: ...ULD result in severe personal injury or death CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices that COULD result in minor personal injury or property damage DANGER IMPORTANT If you smell gas Do not use or light an...

Page 4: ...ners such as baby food jars and cans Pressure build up may cause the container to burst and cause injury Clean the cooktop thoroughly before operating it for the first time Keep flammable items such a...

Page 5: ...plug Use an extension cord Use a power cord that is frayed or damaged Plug the cooktop into an electrical outlet with a ground fault interrupter GFI TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE EVE...

Page 6: ...ob Burner Control Knob Grate Grate Trim Ring Trim Ring Spill Tray Spill Tray A SimmerSear Burner 650 15 000 BTU B Standard Burner 12 500 BTU C Standard Burner 8 500 BTU D SimmerSear Burner 750 18 000...

Page 7: ...bottom of the ring into the hole on the base as shown Twist the ring back and forth slightly to make sure it is properly seated Place the burner skirt s over the cross ring as 2 shown On model PGM365...

Page 8: ...g the control knob further counterclockwise then place the utensil on the grate The thickness of the flame level indicator on the trim ring indicates the flame setting Selecting the Cookware WARNING N...

Page 9: ...s quickly at a gentle boil as it does at a vigorous rolling boil A higher boil than is necessary wastes energy cooks away moisture and causes a loss in food flavor and nutrients Use low or medium flam...

Page 10: ...shes if you allow them to stand for any length of time IMPORTANT The cooktop is exposed to extremely high temperatures The grates are under high stress when hot utensils are placed on them Also the co...

Page 11: ...or any remaining dirt or grime on the burner parts or igniter If erratic clicking is still present make sure the igniter is completely dry If the unit still exhibits problems after drying call your lo...

Page 12: ...d Clean and dry according to Care and Cleaning section Burner parts are not properly positioned Make sure burner is assembled according to the Setting Up Your Cooktop sec tion Cooktop set up to use a...

Page 13: ...uct is transported from the U S OUTSIDE THE FIFTY STATES OF THE U S A THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA LIMITED FIRST YEAR WARRANTY If your DACOR product fails to function within one year of the ori...

Page 14: ...12 Notes...

Page 15: ...THE UNITED STATES DACOR INC ATTN WARRANTY PROCESSING DEPT 1440 BRIDGE GATE DR STE 200 PO BOX 6532 DIAMOND BAR CA 91765 9861 BUSINESS REPLY MAIL PERMIT NO 4507 POSTAGE WILL BE PAID BY ADDRESSEE FIRST C...

Page 16: ...ilder B Magazine G Architect Designer C Appliance Dealer Showroom H Another Dacor Owner D Kitchen Dealer Showroom I Model Home E Home Show J Other 2 Where did you buy your Dacor appliances A Appliance...

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