Dacor Renaissance RNTT365GB, Use And Care Manual

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6
Using the Burners
WARNING
• To avoid the chance of fire, explosion, or carbon
monoxide poisoning, do not attempt to use your
cooktop without the burners completely and properly
assembled (see page 9). 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 putting the cookware on the grate. Turn
the burner control off before removing the utensil.
Always check the controls to make sure the cooktop
is off when you are finished cooking.
• Do not touch any part of the burners while the
igniters are sparking. An electrical shock may result.
• Never light the burners with a match or other open
flame.
• If the gas does not ignite when you attempt to light a
burner (the letter “ b ” will appear on the display and
the burner controls will lock), or if the flame goes out
and gas escapes, open a window and allow at least
five minutes for the gas to dissipate. Then, unlock
the burners and repeat the lighting procedure.
Lighting the Burners
Make sure the power is ON. If not, press
the ON / OFF button for 2 seconds to
start.
Refer to the below
Burner Controls
image below for instructions on burners.
To Light a Burner:
• Select a burner. Touch and
release the “ +” button
twice within 3 seconds.
When first lit, each burner
flame begins at the
maximum setting of “ 5 .”
• After the burner is lit, you
can lower the flame by
touching the “—” button.
• The burner control system will make a maxi-
mum of 3 attempts at 10-second intervals to
light the burner.
• Should the burner fail to light after the third
attempt and “ b ” appears on the display:
1) Open an outside window and allow the gas
to dissipate. After 5 minutes, 2) reset the
burners, and 3) attempt to light the burner
again. (See Resetting the Burners , page 7 . )
• The burner will shut off automatically after four
continuous hours, unless the timer for that
burner is set to shut off sooner (see Using the
Auto-Shutoff Timer page 8).
Selecting the Cookware
WARNING
• To avoid burns and scalding, always turn pan
handles 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 or glass
cooktop. Sliding them may damage the finish. Lift to
reposition. Do not drop them on the grates.
• Cookware with rough bottoms can cause permanent
damage to the coated surfaces on the grates.
• To avoid burns or fire hazard, reduce the flame level
if it extends beyond the bottom of the vessel. A flame
that extends up the sides of the pan is potentially
dangerous. See image below.
For overall safety and best cooktop performance,
select the correct cookware for the food being
prepared.
Incorrect cookware will not cook evenly or effi-
ciently. Pots or pans that are larger than the cook-
top are not recommended.
Use cookware that:
• Has flat, smooth bottoms.
• Is well balanced.
• Has tight fitting lids to keep heat, odors and
steam in.
IMPORTANT : Avoid spills as much as possible.
The porcelain surfaces of the grates and burner
caps are acid-resistant but not acid-proof.
Some foods can cause permanent damage if
allowed to remain on porcelain surfaces.
Operating Your Cooktop
Burner Controls
ON / OFF
Button
Sturdy and Safe
Cookware
Safe Flame
Dangerous Flame
Round-Bottomed
Cookware