Dacor ERSD48 User Manual - Preference/Millennia Range - Page 9

Burner Controls (RSE Only) For RSE range top, rotate one surface element knob at a time, counterclockwise, to the "HI" position. Within 5 seconds, the element should be fully energized and glowing red. Verify that the residual heat indicator light comes on in conjunction with the proper element, within approximately 30 seconds. Return the knob to the "OFF" position. Repeat for all surface elements. (Note: The right front element is a dual coil element. Clockwise rotation from "LO" to "HI" will energize the inner coil only. Counterclockwise rotation from "LO" to "HI" will energize both the inner and outer coils together). RSE Range Control Knob Burner Controls (MRES Only) To turn the element on, tap the "ON/OFF" key then tap the slew up/down area of the desired element. The element will come on at a setting of the number touched and may be adjusted up or down by slewing up or down on the appropriate key area with your finger. To activate the Dual Outer Element, tap the circle key at the end of the slew area (second row), then tap or slew your finger up or down on the second row of numbers. The outer ring element will come on at a setting of the number touched last. To turn the element off, tap the "ON/OFF" key. You may turn off all active elements at the same time by tapping twice on the "CANCEL•SECURE" key located below the controls NOTE: When the MRES unit is powered on for the first time, the cooktop control will go through a self-check routine. When the self-check is complete, the cooktop control will go to SECURE mode. See Securing the Controls section for more information. Secure Lockout To avoid accidentally turning the cooktop on while cleaning it, activate the "Secure Lockout" feature. ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF ON/OFF CANCEL • SECURE MRES "SLEW UP/DOWN" Cooktop Control Burner Controls (RSD Only) Indicator markings have been placed on the Spill Protector Rings and on the control bezel/ panel, next to each control knob, to clearly identify the burner controlled by each knob. To indicate whether the knob controls burners on the front or rear, the knobs are grouped by two's accordingly. The burner being controlled is indicated by a blue "NEON" indicator light, while the adjacent (front or rear) burner is illustrated by a half sphere bump, of the same control bezel material, located also on the control panel. To light a particular burner, press in on the corresponding control knob, then immediately rotate the knob counterclockwise from the "OFF" (ø) position to the "HIGH" position (larger end of the curvy comet-shape marking on the Spill Protector Rings). All ignitors will spark continuously until the gas ignites on the selected burner. Ignition should occur within four seconds of turning to this position. The ignitors will stop sparking as soon as the burner ignites. Once the burner is "ON", reduce the flame height by rotating the control knob further, counterclockwise, then place the utensil on the grate. Progressively lower flame heights are achieved as the knob is turned toward the small end (tip) of the Spill Protector Ring marking (counterclockwise). There are a total of four burners, including two large burners rated at a maximum output of 12,500 BTU/HR and two medium burners rated at a maximum output of 9,500 BTU/HR. The two large burners are located at the front right and the rear left of the cooktop, and the two medium burners are located in the back right and the front left. IMPORTANT: 1. If the gas does not ignite within four seconds, then turn off the valve. Allow at least five minutes for any gas to dissipate, then repeat the lighting procedure. 2. Burner ignitors must always be kept clean and dry to function properly. Due to the Perma-Flame re-ignition feature, dirty or wet ignitors will result in constant sparking, even if there is a flame present. Additionally, ignitors will spark automatically if the flame is distorted by a draft or by a ventilation system. Eliminate the draft or reduce the ventilation blower speed in this case. 3. Do not touch any burner cap, burner base, or ignitor while the ignitors are sparking. An electrical shock could result. 4. When the cooktop is cool and/or more than two burners are in use, the ignitors may continue to spark if the control knob is set to the "LOW" position. This is normal until the burner warms up. The tendency to spark under these conditions can be reduced by operating the burner at a higher flame setting for a short period of time (normally 60 seconds or less), then adjusting the control knob down to the "LOW" setting. The burner will also warm up faster if a utensil is placed on the grate. 5. The flame should be steady and blue in color. Foreign material and dust in the gas line and/or in the environment, especially in new construction, may cause an orange flame during initial operation. This will disappear with further use. 6. The flame should burn evenly around the perimeter of the burner, except underneath each grate support finger, where the flame height is reduced by the Smart-Flame™ feature. If the flame is uneven, ensure that the brass burner ring and porcelain burner cap are properly positioned, then check for any foreign material in the burner ring or on the burner cap. Remove any foreign material with a straightened paper clip, wire, or needle. Do not damage the brass or distort the shape of the burner ring ports. 7. If a burner does not ignite, consult the Troubleshooting section of this manual. 8. Use low or medium flame heights when cooking in utensils that are poor conductors of heat, such as glass, ceramic, and cast iron cooking vessels. Reduce the flame height until it covers approximately 1/3 of the utensil diameter. This will ensure even heating within the utensil and reduce the likelihood of burning or scorching of food. 9. Reduce the flame if it is extending beyond the bottom of the utensil. A flame that licks along the sides of the utensil is potentially dangerous. 10. Reduce the flame height, to the minimum level necessary, to perform the desired cooking process. Remember that food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil as it does at a vigorous, rolling boil. Maintaining a higher boil than is necessary wastes energy, cooks away moisture, and causes a loss in food flavor and nutrient level.