Dacor SGM304 Use & Care Manuals - Page 8

Operating Your Cooktop Selecting the Cookware Lighting a Burner WARNING • NEVER cover the slots between the burner control knobs and the trim rings on the cooktop. Doing so blocks air flow through the cooktop 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. For overall safety and best cooktop 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. 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 5). 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 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 cooktop 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. To light a burner, press down on the corresponding control knob and turn it slowly counterclockwise to the HIGH position (see below). As you turn the knob, the burner igniters will spark until the flame ignites. The igniters will stop sparking when ignition occurs. 1. 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 on the trim ring indicates the flame setting. Knob Low position Off position 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. 6 Area of operation Knob position indicator (polished surface) Burner designation Light and high position Burner Knob