Dacor Cooktops, Use And Care Manual

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Flaming grease can be extinguished with
baking soda or a multi-purpose chemical or
foam extinguisher.
7. Do not allow potholders to touch gas
burners. Do not use a towel or bulky cloth
as a potholder.
8. Do not block or obstruct the holes beneath
the control knobs. Blocking these holes
may affect burner operation and may result
in a hazard.
9. When using the cooktop, do not touch the
grates, burner caps, burner bases, or any
other parts in proximity to the flame. These
components may be hot enough to cause
burns.
10. If the cooktop is near a window, do not use
long curtains as a window treatment. They
can blow over the cooktop and create a fire
hazard.
11. Do not cover the burners and grates with
anything except properly selected utensils.
Decorative covers should not be used.
12. Do not heat unopened food containers
such as baby food jars and cans. Pressure
build-up may cause the container to burst
and cause injury.
13. Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaners
or detergents on this appliance, as these
may cause permanent damage. Do not
use aerosol cleaners, as these may be
flammable or cause corrosion of metal
parts.
14. Do not use or attempt to use this appliance
in the event of a power failure.
Burner Configuration
PGM304
Top View
Sealed Burners
Single burners and dual burners are attached
to the cooktop by retaining screws. Gaskets
around the underside of the single burner bases
and around the top of the dual burner bases
ensure that the burners are sealed, thereby
preventing any liquid spills from entering the
cooktop chassis. All spills remain on the surface
of the cooktop.
The brass burner heads spread the flame evenly
around the burner perimeters. The burner
heads must seat properly in the burner cross
rings or burner bases to enable proper cooktop
operation. To ensure proper seating, positioning
tabs have been placed on the bottom of each
burner cross ring or burner head to slide into
corresponding notches in the fixed burner base.
Smart-Flame™
Each burner head features Smart-Flame™
technology. When oriented properly by the
burner head positioning tabs, Smart-Flame™
prevents direct flame impingement on the
fingers of the porcelain grate. This reduces
temperatures on the grate and improves flame
and performance characteristics, as well as
increasing longevity of the porcelain enamel
coating on the grate.
Burner Igniters & Perma-Flame™
A burner igniter is located on each gas burner
base. When a control knob is rotated more
than 90˚ counterclockwise, only the selected
burner will spark. Additionally, due to the Perma-
Flame™ reignition feature, the igniters will spark
automatically if a flame should blow out or be
severely distorted by a draft or by a cooktop
ventilation system. Burner igniters must always
be kept clean and dry to function properly. Dirty
or wet igniters will result in constant sparking,
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 them carefully. An improperly
selected utensil will not cook efficiently or evenly.
For best results, follow these guidelines:
1. Use medium to heavy gauge metal
cookware with flat and smooth
bottoms for greatest efficiency
2. Use utensils with tight fitting lids to
retain heat, odors, and steam.
Before Cooking
Ensure that the cooktop has been installed
by a qualified individual who has tested the
operation of the cooktop in accordance with the
Installation Instructions. The brass burner heads,
cross rings, burner caps, grates, knobs, and spill
protectors must be in place for the cooktop to
operate properly. All cooktop components must
be clean. Be certain that the gas and electrical
power supplies to the cooktop are operational.
Read this Use and Care Manual in its entirety
prior to operating the cooktop.
On PGM304 Cooktops, there are a total of
four burners, including one burner rated at a
maximum output of 15,000 BTU/HR, one burner
rated at a maximum of 12,500 BTU/HR and two
burners rated at a maximum output of 9,500
BTU/HR. The knobs are grouped in twos. The
front two knobs operate the front two burners,
and the rear two knobs control the two rear
burners
Single Burner
12,500 BTU
Single Burner
9,500 BTU
Single Burner
9,500 BTU
Dual Burner
15,000 BTU
w/simmer
On the PGM365 Cooktop, there are a total of
five burners, including one burner rated at a
maximum of 18,000 BTU/HR with a minimum
of 500 BTU/HR simmer, one burner rated at a
maximum of 12,500 BTU/HR with a minimum
of 650 BTU/HR simmer, one burner rated at a
maximum of 12,500 BTU/HR, and two burners
rated at a maximum of 9,500 BTU/HR. The
knobs are positioned to correspond with the
burner layout.
Single Burner
9,500 BTU
Single Burner
9,500 BTU
Single Burner
12,500 BTU
Dual Burner
18,000 BTU
w/simmer
Dual Burner
12,500 BTU
w/simmer
PGM365
Top View
The control knobs provided with this cooktop
are designed for ease of use and longevity. The
“D” shaped design of the knob shaft ensures
proper orientation when re-installing the knob.
The PGM knobs have a triangular shape with a
blue indicator light located on point of the knob
for reference when setting the burner. Beneath
each knob, a spill protector ring is inserted
into the opening in the cooktop. These rings
prevent liquid spills from entering the chassis
beneath the cooktop and they also show heat
control information. The control knobs and spill
protectors are made of a composite plastic
material that is resistant to staining.
On the dual burners, the spill protector ring
shows the simmer setting and frames the blue
simmer indicator light. See “Operating the
Control Valves” for further information.
Single Cap
Cover
Single Burner
Head
Single Burner
Base
Single Burner Assembly
Dual Burner
Cap Cover
Dual Burner
Cap
Dual Burner
Head
Cross Ring
Skirt
Dual Burner
Cross Ring
Dual Burner Assembly