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As you turn the knob, the igniter sparks until the flame
ignites, then stops sparking.
2. Turn the knob to adjust the flame.
SimmerSear™ Burners
This is a type of "dual burner" that gives a much wider tempera-
ture range than the standard burners.
IMPORTANT
• When the cooktop is cool, the igniter may continue to spark if
the burner knob is set to the LOW position. The burner will stop
sparking when warm.
• The tendency to spark when cold can be reduced by using
the burner at a higher flame for about 60 seconds. After 60
seconds, lower the flame to cook. The burner will also warm up
faster if cookware is placed its grate.
• The igniter will also spark automatically if the flame is dis-
torted by a draft or by the household ventilation system.
Eliminate any drafts or reduce the ventilation blower speed to
reduce this type of problem.
• To keep the burners operating properly, keep the burner ignit-
ers, burner rings, and burner caps clean and dry. See Care and
Cleaning starting on page 10. Dirty or wet igniters will cause
constant sparking, even if there is a flame.
• The flame should burn evenly around the rim of the burner,
except underneath "grate support fingers", where the flame
height is reduced by Dacor’s Smart-Flame feature.
• An optimal flame burns steady and blue. Foreign material
in the gas line, especially in new construction, may cause an
orange flame during initial use. The orange color will disappear
with further use. Small yellow tips on the ends of the flames
are normal when using LP gas.
Selecting the Cookware
WARNING
• NEVER cover the slots between the burner-control knobs and trim
rings. Doing so blocks air flow through the cooktop and may cause
carbon monoxide poisoning. Keep all slots clean.
• To avoid burns and scalding, always turn pan handles away from
burners and the edge of the countertop.
• Always lift cookware to reposition it. Sliding may damage the grate
finish. Gently set and center cookware on the grates.
• Never use rough-bottomed cookware, which can permanently
damage the grate finish.
• To avoid burns or a fire hazard, keep the flame level under the
cookware.
For overall safety and best cooktop performance, select the cor-
rect cookware for the food being prepared. Improperly selected
cookware will not cook food evenly or efficiently.
Use cookware that:
• Has flat, smooth bottoms.
• Is well balanced.
• Has tight fitting lids to keep heat, odors, and steam inside.
IMPORTANT: Wipe up spills as soon as possible. The porcelain
surfaces of the grates, spill tray, and burner caps are acid-resis-
tant but not acid-proof. Certain foods can permanently mar these
surfaces if allowed to remain.
Lighting a Burner
WARNING
• To avoid risk of fire, explosion, or carbon monoxide poisoning, always
use the cooktop with the burners properly assembled (see Pg. 4).
The burner rings spread the flame evenly around the burner cap. The
rings must be fully seated for correct burner function.
• For safety's sake, always light the burner before putting the
cookware on the grate, and turn it off before removing cookware.
Always check the position of the control knobs to verify the cooktop
is off when you finish cooking.
• Do not turn the knob past the HIGH flame mark until lit. Doing so
may result in a burst of flame that could cause burns or damage to
the surrounding area.
• Do not touch any part of the burner while the igniter is sparking. An
electrical shock could result.
• Never light the burners with a match or other open flame.
• If the gas does not ignite after 4 seconds or if the flame goes out
and gas escapes, turn off the burner. Open a window, and wait at
least 5 minutes for the gas to dissipate before retrying.
1. Press a burner-control knob (see the burner indicator icon on
the cooktop), and turn it slowly counterclockwise.
Operating the Cooktop
OFF
Ignite
flame
High flame
Low flame
On
OFF
Ignite
flame
High flameLow flame
On
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