Dacor ER30D Use And Care Manual

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10Operating the CooktopLighting A BurnerWARNING• In the interest of safety, always light the burner first beforeputting the cooking utensil on the grate. Turn the burnerknob to the off position before removing the utensil.• Do not turn the knob past the HIGH position until lit. Doingso may result in a burst of flame that could cause burns ordamage to the surrounding area.• Do not touch any burner cap, burner base, or igniter whilethe igniter is sparking. An electrical shock could result.• If the gas does not ignite after four seconds or if the flamegoes out and gas escapes, turn the knob to the off position.Open a window and allow at least five minutes for the gasto dissipate. Repeat the lighting procedure.Each burner control knob has a small diagramnext to it to tell you which burner it operates.To Light a Burner:1. Push in on the knob and turn it counter-clockwiseto the HIGH position. The igniter for the burner willspark repeatedly until it lights. The spark makes a“clicking” sound. The burner should light within fourseconds.2. The flame should burn evenly around the perimeterof the burner, except underneath each grate supportfinger, where the flame height is reduced by Dacor’sSmart Flame feature. A normal flame is steady andblue in color. Foreign material in the gas line, espe-cially in new construction, may cause an orange flameduring initial operation. This will disappear with fur-ther use. Small yellow tips on the ends of the flamesare normal when using LP gas.3. If a burner does not ignite, the igniter continues tospark, or if the flame is not spread evenly around theburner cap, see the Before You Call for Servicesection on page 29.4. Place the cooking utensil on the grate.5. Adjust the flame to the level necessary to perform thedesired cooking process.IMPORTANT: When the cooktop is cool, the igniter may con-tinue to spark if the control knob is set to the low position. Theburner will stop sparking when warm. The tendency to spark whencold can be reduced by operating the burner at a higher flamesetting for about 60 seconds. After 60 seconds, lower the flame tocook. The burner will also warm up faster if a utensil is placed onthe grate. The igniter will also spark automatically if the flame isdistorted by a draft or by the household ventilation system. Elimi-nate any drafts or reduce the ventilation blower speed to reducethis type of problem.WARNING• Always check the position of the control knobs to make surethe cooktop is off when you are finished cooking.• Do not operate the cooktop without all the burnercomponents in place. If the burner ring and cap are notproperly seated, the burner may not operate correctly. Seepage 7 for assembly instructions.• Never light the burners with a match or other open flame.IMPORTANT:• Avoid spills as much as possible. The porcelain sur-faces of the grates, spill trays, and burner caps areacid-resistant but not acid-proof. Some foods cancause permanent damage if allowed to remain onporcelain surfaces.• To keep the burners operating properly, keep theburner igniters, burner rings and burner caps cleanand dry. See page 25 for cleaning instructions.CAUTIONCookware with rough bottoms can cause permanent damage tothe coated surfaces.Selecting the CookwareFor overall safety and best performance, select the cor-rect cooking utensil for the food being cooked. Improperlyselected cooking utensils will not cook evenly or effi-ciently.Use cookware that:• Has flat, smooth bottoms.• Is well balanced.• Has tight fitting lids to keep heat, odors and steam in.WARNING• To avoid burns and scalding, always turn pan handles toa position where they cannot be easily hit. Also, handlesshould not extend over adjacent burners. Always setutensils gently onto the grates and center them so that theyare well-balanced.• Do not drag cookware across the grates. Sliding maydamage the finish. Lift utensils to reposition them. Do notdrop them on the grate.• To avoid burns or fire hazard, reduce the flame level ifit extends beyond the bottom of the utensil. A flame thatextends up the sides of the utensil is potentially dangerous.Burner knob symbolsOFF HIGH LOWXX