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IMPORTANT
:
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When a burner is cool the igniters may continue
to spark if the control knob is set to the
LOW
position. The igniters will stop sparking when
the burner is warm. The tendency to spark when
cold can be reduced by operating the cold 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 igniters will also spark
automatically if the flame is distorted by a draft
or by the household ventilation system. Elimi-
nate any drafts or reduce the ventilation blower
speed to reduce this type of problem.
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To keep the burners operating properly, keep the
burner igniters, burner rings and burner caps
clean and dry. See the
Care and Cleaning
sec-
tion starting on page 8. Dirty or wet igniters
will result in constant sparking, even if there is a
flame present.
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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:
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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.
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Use low or medium flame heights when cooking
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.
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Minimize the amount of liquid or fat to reduce
cooking times.
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Use a timer rather than repeatedly removing the
lid to check food. Doing so will decrease cooking
time and save energy.
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Thaw foods prior to cooking to reduce cooking
time.
Available Accessories
Simmer Plate (Dacor Model# ASP10)
: The
optional simmer plate is designed to spread the heat
of a burner adjusted to a low setting evenly along
the bottom of the cooking utensil. It is used for sim-
mering and holding food at the lowest safe tempera-
ture. It has a non-stick coating for easy cleaning.
Wok Ring (Dacor Model# AWR4)
: The optional
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# AG11 or AG13):
The
optional griddle is coated with a non-stick finish and
easy to clean. 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.
Operating Your Cooktop