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This
Use & Care Manual
is designed to enable you to properly
operate and maintain your new cooktop. Please keep this manual
handy for easy access and quick reference.
Additional information may be requested by e-mailing, writing or
phoning the DACOR Customer Service Department. The address
and phone number of this department are listed on the inside
front cover of this manual.
. Begin by ensuring proper installation and grounding of the appliance
by a qualified technician according to the accompanying Installation
Instructions. Have the installer show you where the fuse or junction
box is located so that you know how and where to turn off power.
Also, have the installer show you the location of the gas supply. If
you smell gas, do not use the cooktop. Immediately turn off the gas
supply at the shut off valve, disconnect electrical power to the unit
at the fuse or junction box and contact the gas supplier or qualified
appliance technician.
. Ensure that the cooktop is used only by those individuals who are
able to operate it properly.
3. Use the cooktop only for cooking tasks expected of a home appliance
as outlined in this manual.
4. Properly clean and maintain as recommended in this manual,
cleaning only the parts listed.
5. Use only dry potholders to avoid steam burns when removing hot
cookware.
6. In the event that a burner flame goes out and gas escapes, open a
window or door. Wait at least 5 minutes before attempting to use the
cooktop.
7. Select utensils of the proper size, material and construction for the
particular type of cooking being done. Select utensils that are large
enough to contain food without boil-overs or spill-overs. Choose pans
with easily grasped handles that will stay cool while cooking. Do not
use utensils with loose handles. Avoid using pans that are too heavy
to lift safely. Use cookware only for its intended purpose. Certain
types of glass, ceramic, and earthenware utensils are suitable for use
only in an oven and not
in cooktop applications.
8. When cooking, set the burner controls so that the flame heats only
the bottom of the utensil and does not lick at the sides of the utensil.
9. When deep fat frying, be certain that the pan is large enough to
contain the desired volume of food without overflow caused by
bubbling of the fat. Never leave a deep fat fryer unattended. Avoid
deep fat frying of moist or frost-covered foods. Foods with high water
content may cause spattering or spilling of the hot fat. Heat fat slowly
and stir together any combinations of oils and fats prior to applying
heat. Utilize a deep fat frying thermometer to avoid heating the fat to
temperatures above the flash point.
0. Always turn pan handles to the side or back of the cooktop. Do not
turn handles towards the room where they are easily hit. Handles
should not extend over adjacent burners.
. Always check the positions of the control knobs to make sure the
cooktop is off when you are finished cooking.
. Before performing any service, turn off the gas supply by closing the
gas shut-off valve and disconnect the electrical power supply.
3. Always light each burner prior to placing a utensil on the burner
grate. Also, turn the control knob to the “off” position before removing
an utensil from the burner grate.
4. Always clean the cooktop cautiously. If using a damp sponge or cloth,
wait until the cooktop has cooled sufficiently to prevent steam burns.
Also, some cleaners can produce harmful or unpleasant fumes if
applied to hot surfaces.
5. Keep any ventilation filters from any adjacent or overhead vent hoods
clean to avoid grease fires.
6. Always set utensils gently onto the grates and center them so that
they are well-balanced.
7. Always keep the cooktop surface clean and dry.
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. Do not use the cooktop for warming or heating the room.
. Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area where the
cooktop is in use. Never allow children to sit or stand on any part of
the cooktop. Do not let children play with the cooktop.
3. Do not store items of interest to children above the cooktop. Children
could be burned or injured while climbing on the appliance.
4. Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using the cooktop.
5. Do not repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically
recommended in literature accompanying this appliance. All other
service should be referred to a qualified technician.
6. Do not use water on grease fires. A violent steam explosion may
result. Smother any flames with a lid, cookie sheet or flat tray.
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.
0. 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.
. Do not cover the burners and grates with anything except properly
selected utensils. Decorative covers should not be used.
. 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.
3. 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.
4. Do not use or attempt to use this appliance in the event of a power
failure.
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If you received a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer
or builder. Do not install or use a damaged appliance.
