Dacor ERD30 User Manual - Epicure Range - Page 14

Operating Your Range Cooktop Operation Lighting a Burner WARNING • NEVER cover any slots or holes anywhere on the range. Doing so blocks air flow through the range and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep all the slots clear of grease and grime. • 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. Sliding may damage the finish. Lift utensils to reposition them. Do not drop them on the grate. • 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 utensil. A flame that extends up the sides of the utensil is potentially dangerous. WARNING • To avoid the chance of fire, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning, do not attempt to use your range without the burners completely and properly assembled (see page 17). The burner rings spread the flame evenly around the outside of the burner. 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 cooking utensil on the grate. Turn the burner knob to the off position before removing the utensil. Always check the position of the control knobs to make sure the range is off when you are finished cooking. • Do not turn the knob farther than the HIGH position until lit. Doing so may result in a burst of flame that could cause burns or damage to the surrounding area. • Do not touch any part of the burner while the igniter is sparking. An electrical shock could result. • Never light the burners with a match or other open flame. • If the gas does not ignite after four seconds or if the flame goes out and gas escapes, turn the knob to the OFF position. Open a window and allow at least five minutes for the gas to dissipate. Repeat the lighting procedure. Selecting the Cookware For overall safety and best performance, select the correct cooking utensil for the food being cooked. Improperly selected cooking utensils will not cook evenly or efficiently. Use cookware that: • Has flat, smooth bottoms. • Is well balanced. • Has tight fitting lids to keep heat, odors and steam in. There are icons and lights on the control housing to identify the burner controlled by each knob. The burner being controlled is indicated by a blue indicator light, while the adjacent burner is illustrated by a flame icon. The knobs are grouped on the left or right to help indicate the burner controlled. 1. To light a burner, press in on the corresponding control knob and turn it immediately counterclockwise to the HIGH position (large flame icon). As you turn the knob, the igniters system will spark until the flame ignites. The igniters will stop sparking when ignition occurs. 2. Once the burner is lit, set the flame height to the desired level by rotating the control knob further counterclockwise, then place the utensil on the grate. The thickness of the flame level indicator around the knob indicates the flame setting. IMPORTANT: Avoid spills as much as possible. The porcelain surfaces of the grates, spill trays and burner caps are acid-resistant but not acid-proof. Some foods can cause permanent damage if allowed to remain on porcelain surfaces. 12