Dacor Distinctive DECT304 Use And Care Manual

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7ENGLISHElement and Control SettingSINGLE RADIANT ELEMENTTemperature limitersEach radiant heaters has its own sensor to protect theglass cooking surface from extreme hightemperatures. The limiter will operate automatically bycycling the element the cycles as defined by knobsetting (HI-LO)DUAL RADIANT ELEMENTThe dual element consist of two radiant ribbonelements within the same heating area. Either thesmall (inner element) or both (inner and outer)elements may be selected for use. There are aninfinite number of heat settings between the LO and HIposition. Type and quality of pan Type, quantity and temperature of the food Element used and cook’s preferencesHEAT SETTINGSTYPE OF FOODMelting butter, chocolate LODelicate sauce, rice,simmering sauces withbutter and egg yolkLO toMediumCooking vegetables, fishbroths, eggs (fried orscrambled), finishingcereals, pasta, milk,pancakes, pudding,simmering meats,steaming vegetables,pop corn, bacon, stewingmeet soup, sau-teedvegetables, spaghettisaucesMediumBraising meat, pan fryingmeat, fish, eggs, stir frying,quickly brown or searmeats, holding a rapid boil.Medium toHIBoiling water forvegetables, pastaHIControl knobs (pos. 1 to 4)The placement of each knob corresponds to theplacement of the heating element that it controls.To turn on any element, PUSH DOWN on the knoband TURN in either direction to desired heat setting.Hot surface indicator light.ElEmEnT anD ConTrol sETTingsThis type of electric element uses a wire ribbonlocated under the glass surface to provide the heat forcooking. Each element cycles on and off duringoperation, controlled by its own temperature limiter.The HI and LO settings have fixed positionsto define the minimum and maximum heat settings.To turn on the inner element, push down on thecontrol knob and turn it counter-clockwise, setting theheat according to the graphic surrounding the knob.To turn on the inner and outer element, push downon the control knob and turn it clockwise, setting theheat according to the graphic surrounding the knob.Recommended SettingsThese are the recommended settings without theelement being preheated. A range of heat settings arelisted because the actual setting depends on:Each element features a hot surface indicator light toshow when the corresponding element is ON or hot.The light remains on until the element has cooled toa safe temperature to touch (approximately 150°F). Ifa hot surface light is ON, use caution when workingaround the cooktop because it is still hot.Dual ElementKnobSingle Element KnobDECT365DECT304