Dacor ER36D Use & Care Manuals - Page 13

Operating the Cooktop warning • Always check the position of the control knobs to make sure the cooktop is off when you are finished cooking. • Do not operate the cooktop without all the burner components in place. If the burner ring and cap are not properly seated, the burner may not operate correctly. See page 8 for assembly instructions. • Never light the burners with a match or other open flame. 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. • To keep the burners operating properly, keep the burner igniters, burner rings and burner caps clean and dry. See page 26 for cleaning instructions. Lighting a Burner warning • In the interest of safety, always light the burner first before putting the cooking utensil on the grate. Turn the burner knob to the OFF position before removing the utensil. • Do not turn the knob past 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 burner cap, burner base or igniter while the igniter is sparking. An electrical shock could result. • 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. Each burner control knob has a small diagram next to it to tell you which burner it operates. caution Cookware with rough bottoms can cause permanent damage to the coated surfaces. 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 To Light a Burner: 1. Push in on the knob and turn it counter-clockwise to the HIGH position. The igniter for the burner will spark repeatedly until it lights. The spark makes a "clicking" sound. The burner should light within four seconds. Burner knob symbols X 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. Sliding may damage the finish. Lift utensils to reposition them. Do not drop them on the grate. • 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. X OFF HIGH LOW 2. The flame should burn evenly around the perimeter 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. This will disappear with further use. Small yellow tips on the ends of the flames are normal when using LP gas. 3. If a burner does not ignite, the igniter continues to spark or if the flame is not spread evenly around the burner cap, see the Before You Call for Service section on page 31. 4. Place the cooking utensil on the grate. 5. Adjust the flame to the level necessary to perform the desired cooking process. IMPORTANT: When the cooktop is cool, the igniter may continue to spark if the control knob is set to the low position. The burner will stop sparking when warm. The tendency to spark when cold can be reduced by operating the 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 igniter will also spark automatically if the flame is distorted by a draft or by the household ventilation system. Eliminate any drafts or reduce the ventilation blower speed to reduce this type of problem. 11