7
Before Using the Cooktop
before using the cooktop for the first time:
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Be sure all packing materials, labels or tape are
removed from the cooktop surface.
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Wipe the cooktop with a clean, damp sponge and dry.
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Apply Dacor Cooktop Cleaning Crème, according to
the
Care and Cleaning
section.
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During the first uses of the cooktop, you may smell a
slight burning odor or see light smoke. These condi-
tions are normal for new glass ceramic cooktops.
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Be certain that the cookware and glass surfaces are
clean and dry before you place a pot or pan on the
cooktop and turn on an element.
Selecting the Proper Cookware
warning
This appliance is equipped with one or more surface
units of different size. Always use utensils that have flat
bottoms. Use utensils that best match the surface unit
size (smaller utensils on smaller surface units) and are
a minimum of four inches in diameter.
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All utensils used on an induction cooktop MUST be
magnetic.
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Utensils will affect the overall safety and performance
of cooktop cooking, so it is important to select them
carefully. An improperly selected utensil will not cook
efficiently or evenly.
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Use medium to heavy-gauge metal cookware with
flat and smooth bottoms. Also choose cookware that
closely matches the diameter of the cooking zone. Use
utensils with tight fitting lids to retain heat, odors and
steam.
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Properly center utensils in the cooking zone for proper
operation.
Do not use:
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Cooking utensils that have bottoms that are rounded,
convex or concave.
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Utensils that are smaller in diameter than the cooking
zone being used.
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Utensils made of materials that are poor heat conduc-
tors.
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Griddle plates that cover more than one cooking zone.
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Dirty pans or pans with greasy build-up.
Improper utensils will not heat properly, wobble and may
cause vibration.
Operating the Cooktop
Operating the Controls
warning
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Turn on the induction cooktop only after placing the
cookware on the element.
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Do not leave metallic utensils or lids on the cooking
surface since they can become hot.
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Make sure the cooktop surface is clean and dry.
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Place the pan on the element selected, center for best
operation.
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Locate the ON/OFF key operating the selected cook-
ing zone and touch it with your finger for one second.
Remove your finger when the power light turns on.
The power level display will flash “0”.
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Select the desired power level using the LOW,
MEDIUM or HIGH keys or using the UP (
▲
) key. The
selected power level will appear on the display.
NOTE:
◊
If a power level is not selected within 30 seconds,
the control will turn off.
◊
You can change the power level setting at any
time during the cooking process.
Recommended Settings
Type of Cooking
Power Level
Rapid heat up/rapid rolling boil
HIGH
Low level rolling boil
6 to 7
Frying
9 to HIGH
General cooking or browning
6 to 9
Simmer
2 to 5
Keep warm*
LOW to 1
*CAUTION: Avoid bacteria growth, keep food above 140ºF.
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Turn off power to the cooking zone by touching the
ON/OFF key or simply remove the pan from the
cooktop. 30 seconds after removing a pan the control
for that cooking zone shuts off automatically. NOTE:
If a pan is placed on the same cooking zone before 30
seconds has elapsed the cooking zone will remain on
at the same setting.
Cooking Tips:
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Practice and experience will ultimately determine the
power levels that work best for you. Don’t be afraid to
experiment and arrive at your own preferred cooking
settings. You may want to take notes when you find
a setting that works good for a particular food item.
There is a blank table in the back of this manual to
help.
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There will be some variation in the efficiency of the
pots being used. All brands do not behave in exactly
the same way since the different metals used conduct
the electromagnetic waves from the induction ele-
ments differently.
