2Important Safety InstructionsRead the accompanying use and care manual com-•pletely before operating this appliance.Keep packaging materials away from children.•Plastic sheets and bags can cause suffocation.If you receive a damaged product, immediately con-•tact your dealer or builder. Do not install or use adamaged appliance.This cooktop must be properly installed and ground-•ed by a qualified installer according to these instal-lation instructions prior to use. The installer shouldshow the customer the location of the gas shut offvalve and the power cord so that they know whereand how to turn off the gas supply and disconnectpower to the cooktop.Do not use this appliance in combination with a sur-•face (countertop) ventilation system. Dacor stronglyrecommends the installation of a range hood in con-junction with this appliance.Do not install, repair or replace any part of the•cooktop unless specifically recommended in the liter-ature accompanying it. A qualified service technicianshould perform all other service.Before servicing or installing this cooktop, make sure•that the gas supply is turned off at the gas supplyvalve and that the power plug is disconnected fromthe electrical outlet.Disconnect the power plug from the electrical outlet•before cleaning. Clean this appliance only in themanner specified in the use and care manual.Only use the cooktop for cooking tasks expected of•a home appliance as outlined in the literature accom-panying it. This cooktop is not intended for commer-cial or laboratory use.DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACES OF THE•COOKTOP DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTERUSE.Do not operate this appliance if the power cord is•damaged.Turn the knobs to the OFF position prior to removing•them from the valve stems.To avoid a fire hazard, do not hang flammable or•heat sensitive objects over the cooktop.Do not climb on any part of the appliance.•WARNINGGeneral Safety PrecautionsTo reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, serious injury or death when using your appliance, follow basic safety precau-tions, including the following:Do not leave children alone or unattended in the•area around the cooktop. Do not allow children toplay with the controls or touch other parts of thecooktop. Do not store items of interest to childrenon top of or above the cooktop. Children could beburned or injured while climbing on the appliance.Clean the cooktop thoroughly before operating it for•the first time. Make sure that all the cooktop partsare dry before lighting a burner.Keep flammable items, such as paper, cardboard,•plastic and cloth away from the burners and otherhot surfaces. Do not place such items on thecooktop. Do not allow pot holders to touch hot sur-faces or gas burners.Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using•the cooktop. Do not allow clothing to come into con-tact with the cooktop and surrounding areas duringand immediately after use.Do not use towels or bulky cloth as pot holders.•Do not use the cooktop to heat sealed containers.•The container and contents may explode, causingpersonal injury.If the cooktop is near a window, do not use long cur-•tains as window treatment. The curtains could blowover the cooktop and create a fire hazard.Non-stick coatings, when heated, can be harmful to•birds. Remove birds to a separate, well-ventilatedroom when operating the cooktop.IMPORTANT - This appliance is equipped with athree-prong grounding plug for your protection againstpossible electric shock hazards.Plug it only into a dedicated,grounded three-prong electricaloutlet. It is the responsibilityof the customer to make surethe proper type of outlet isinstalled. Do not under anycircumstances:Cut or remove the third (ground) prong from the•power cord.Do not use an adapter plug.•Do not use an extension cord.•Do not use a power cord that is frayed or damaged.•Do not connect to an electrical outlet with a ground•fault interrupter (GFI).WARNING