Dacor Preference PGM304-1, Use And Care Manual

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On SimmerSear burners, there is also a •
SIMMER flame level indicator. On SimmerSear
burners, turning the knob further counterclock-
wise reduces the flame to the simmer setting.
Once in the simmer mode, only the small inner
burner is operational and the simmer indicator
light comes on.
IMPORTANT :
When the cooktop is cool the igniter may con- •
tinue 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 automati-
cally 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.
To keep the burners operating properly, keep
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the burner igniters, burner rings and burner
caps clean and dry. See the Care and Cleaning
section starting on page 8. Dirty or wet igniters
will result in constant sparking, even if there is a
flame present.
The flame should burn evenly around the perim-
•
eter 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.
The orange color will disappear with further use.
Small yellow tips on the ends of the flames are
normal when using LP gas.
Cooking Tips
For superior cooking performance and to save
energy:
Reduce the flame height to the minimum level •
necessary to perform the desired cooking pro-
cess. Food cooks just as 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 flame heights when cooking
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in utensils that are poor conductors of heat, such
as glass, ceramic and cast iron cooking vessels.
Reduce the flame height until it covers approxi-
mately 1/3 of the utensil diameter to ensure
even heating and reduce scorching.
Minimize the amount of liquid or fat to reduce
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cooking times.
Use a timer rather than repeatedly removing the
•
lid to check food. Doing so will decrease cooking
time and save energy.
Thaw foods prior to cooking to reduce cooking
•
time.
Dacor’s SimmerSear feature allows you precision
•
control of the flame. The larger the burner size,
the wider the range of control. See page 4 for
the heat ranges of the different burners.
Available Accessories
Wok Ring (Dacor Model# AWR) : The wok ring is
a safe, convenient way to stir fry. Place it on top of
the grate, aligning the wok ring feet with the grate
fingers. It will hold most standard sized woks.
Griddle (Dacor Model# AG13): The AG13 easy
clean griddle is coated with a non-stick finish. It is
good for cooking pancakes, eggs and various other
foods. It is designed to sit on top of your cooktop
burner grates. A maximum setting of medium is
recommended to avoid damage to the cooktop. See
the instructions included with the griddle for further
information.
Simmer Plate: The simmer plate has been specifi-
cally designed for simmering and holding food at the
lowest safe temperature. Align the plate with the
five longest fingers on the cooktop grate then set
on it top of the grate. When correctly installed, the
simmer plate will rest about 1/2 inch above the top
surface of the grate and will lock in place to prevent
turning.
Low
position
Light & high
position
Knob position
indicator
Area of
operation
Low
position
High
position
Area of
operation
SimmerSear Burner
Knob
Operating Your Cooktop