Dacor PGM365 User Manual - PGM Cooktop - Page 4

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. 10. 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. 11. Do not cover the burners and grates with anything except properly selected utensils. Decorative covers should not be used. 12. 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. 13. 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. 14. Do not use or attempt to use this appliance in the event of a power failure. Sealed Burners On PGM304 Cooktops, there are a total of four burners, including one burner rated at a maximum output of 15,000 BTU/HR, one burner rated at a maximum of 12,500 BTU/HR and two burners rated at a maximum output of 9,500 BTU/HR. The knobs are grouped in twos. The front two knobs operate the front two burners, and the rear two knobs control the two rear burners Single Burner Single Burner 9,500 BTU 12,500 BTU Dual Burner 15,000 BTU w/simmer Single Burner 9,500 BTU PGM304 Top View On the PGM365 Cooktop, there are a total of five burners, including one burner rated at a maximum of 18,000 BTU/HR with a minimum of 500 BTU/HR simmer, one burner rated at a maximum of 12,500 BTU/HR with a minimum of 650 BTU/HR simmer, one burner rated at a maximum of 12,500 BTU/HR, and two burners rated at a maximum of 9,500 BTU/HR. The knobs are positioned to correspond with the burner layout. Single Burner 9,500 BTU Single Burner 12,500 BTU Single Burner 9,500 BTU Dual Burner 18,000 BTU w/simmer Dual Burner 12,500 BTU w/simmer PGM365 Top View Brass Burner Rings All burners are attached to the cooktop by retaining nuts. Gaskets around the undersides of the burner cross rings and burner bases ensure that the burners are sealed, thereby preventing any liquid spills from entering the cooktop chassis. All spills remain on the surface of the cooktop. The brass burner heads spread the flame evenly around the burner perimeters. The burner heads must seat properly in the burner cross rings or burner bases to enable proper cooktop operation. To ensure proper seating, positioning tabs have been placed on the bottom of each burner cross ring or burner head to slide into corresponding notches in the fixed burner base. Smart-Flame Each burner head features Smart-Flame. When oriented properly by the burner head positioning tabs, Smart-Flame prevents direct flame impingement on the fingers of the porcelain grate. This reduces temperatures on the grate and improves flame and performance characteristics, as well as increasing longevity of the porcelain enamel coating on the grate. Burner Igniters and Perma Flame A burner igniter is located on each gas burner base. When a control knob is rotated more than 90˚ counterclockwise, only the selected burner will spark. Additionally, due to the PermaFlame reignition feature, the igniters will spark automatically if a flame should blow out or be severely distorted by a draft or by a cooktop ventilation system. Burner igniters must always be kept clean and dry to function properly. Dirty or wet igniters will result in constant sparking, even if there is a flame present. Single Burner Head Single Burner Base Single Burner Assembly 2 Dual Burner Cap Dual Burner Head Dual Burner Cross Ring Dual Burner Assembly Knobs and Spill Protector Rings The control knobs provided with this cooktop are designed for ease of use and longevity. The "D" shaped design of the knob shaft ensures proper orientation when re-installing the knob. The PGM knobs have a triangular shape with a blue indicator light located on point of the knob for reference when setting the burner. Beneath each knob, a spill protector ring is inserted into the opening in the cooktop. These rings prevent liquid spills from entering the chassis beneath the cooktop and they also show heat control information. The control knobs and spill protectors are made of a composite plastic material that is resistant to staining. On the dual burners, the spill protector ring shows the simmer setting and frames the blue simmer indicator light.. See "Operating the Control Valves" for further information. Selecting the Proper Cookware Utensils will affect the overall safety and performance of cooktop cooking, so it is important to select them carefully. An improperly selected utensil will not cook efficiently or evenly. For best results, follow these guidelines: 1. Use medium to heavy gauge metal cookware with flat and smooth bottoms for greatest efficiency 2. Use utensils with tight fitting lids to retain heat, odors, and steam. Before Cooking Ensure that the cooktop has been installed by a qualified individual who has tested the operation of the cooktop in accordance with the Installation Instructions. The brass burner heads, cross rings, burner caps, grates, knobs, and spill protectors must be in place for the cooktop to operate properly. All cooktop components must be clean. Be certain that the gas and electrical power supplies to the cooktop are operational. Read this Use and Care Manual in its entirety prior to operating the cooktop.