Dacor Epicure ER30GISCH Use And Care Manual

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8Operating Your RangeThings to Know Before Using the CooktopA normal flame is steady and blue in color. For-•eign material in the gas line, especially in newconstruction, may cause an orange flame duringinitial operation. This color will disappear withfurther use. Small yellow tips on the ends of theflames are normal when using LP gas.See page 4 for the heat ranges of the different•burners.Food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil as it•does at a vigorous, rolling boil. Maintaining ahigher boil than necessary wastes energy andcooks moisture, food flavor, and nutrients out ofthe food.Use a low or medium flame when cooking with•utensils that are poor conductors of heat, suchas glass, ceramic or cast iron. Reduce the flameuntil it covers approximately 1/3 of the utensildiameter. Doing so will ensure even heating andreduce the likelihood of burning or scorching thefood.Dacor’s SimmerSear feature allows you precision•control of the flame on the dual burner, from lowto high heat.Selecting the CookwareFor overall safety and best performance, select thecorrect cooking utensil for the food being cooked.Improperly selected cooking utensils will not cookevenly or efficiently.Use cookware that:Has flat, smooth bottoms.•Is well balanced.•Has tight fitting lids to keep heat, odors and•steam in.IMPORTANT: Avoid spills as much as possible.The porcelain surfaces of the grates, spill trays andburner caps are acid-resistant but not acid-proof.Some foods can cause permanent damage if allowedto remain on porcelain surfaces.Cooktop OperationTo avoid the chance of fire, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning, do not attempt to use your range without the•burners completely and properly assembled (see page 6). The burner rings must be properly seated for proper burnerlighting and operation.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 arewell-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.Cookware with rough bottoms can cause permanent damage to the coated surfaces on the grates.•To avoid burns or fire hazard, reduce the flame level•if it extends beyond the bottom of the utensil. A flamethat extends up the sides of the utensil is potentiallydangerous.In the interest of safety, always light the burner before•putting the cooking utensil on the grate. Turn theburner knob to the OFF position before removing theutensil. Always check all the burner knobs to makesure the range is OFF when you are finished cooking.Do not turn the knob farther than the• HIGH position until lit. Doing so may result in a burst of flame that could causeburns or damage to the surrounding area.Do not touch any part of the burner while the igniter is sparking. An electric shock could result.•Never light the burners with a match or other open flame.•If the gas does not ignite after four seconds or if the flame goes out and gas escapes, turn the knob to the• OFFposition. Open a window and allow at least five minutes for the gas to dissipate. Repeat the lighting procedure.WARNING