Dacor EG486 manual

Use and Care Epicure ® Cooktop Part No. 102024 Rev . C T able of Contents Important Safety Instructions ................................................. 1-4 Getting T o Know Y our Cooktop .............................................. 4-5 Setting Up Y our Cooktop ....................................................... 6-7 Operating the Cooktop ..[...]

T o Our V alued Customer: Congratulations on your purchase of the very latest in Dacor products! Our unique combination of features, style and performance make us The Life of the Kitchen, and a great addition to your home. In order to familiarize yourself with the controls, functions, and full potential of your new Distinctive Appliance, we suggest[...]

1 Impor tant Safety Instructions INST ALLER: Leave these instructions with the appliance. CUSTOMER: Read this use and care manual completely before using this appliance. Save it for future reference. It contains important use and care information. Keep your sales receipt or canceled check in a safe place. Proof of original purchase date is required[...]

2 3 Impor tant Safety Instructions W ARNING If you receive a damaged product, immediately contact your dealer or builder . Do not install or use a damaged appliance. Make sure that the cooktop has been properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer according to the accompanying installation instructions. Have the installer show you the lo[...]

2 3 Impor tant Safety Instructions W ARNING Use cookware only for its intended purpose. Check the manufacture’s recommendations before use to determine if a utensil is suitable for use on a cooktop. Certain types of glass, ceramic and earthenware are not suitable for use on a cooktop. Personal injury or damage may result from the improper use of [...]

4 5 Getting to Know Y our Cooktop Special Cooktop Features Perma-Flame™: The Perma-Flame instant re-ignition feature automatically re-lights a burner quickly if it goes out. With Perma-Flame, your cooking experience is uninterrupted because the flame is re-ignited at the same level as when it went out. Smart Flame™: Smart Flame technology reduc[...]

4 5 GRA TES: The porcelain coated cast iron grates support the cooking utensils during cooking. They are removable to allow the area below and around the burners to be cleaned easily . The size and location of the grates depends on the model of the cooktop. BURNERS: The cooktop generates a spark to light the burner when you turn the knob to ON . Ga[...]

6 7 Setting Up Y our Cooktop Burner Assembly Stack Burner Assembly Put the burner rings on the burner bases as shown below . Match the correct sizes. The bottom of the correct size burner ring fits inside the top of the matching burner base. T urn the ring until it drops into place. T wist each ring back and forth slightly to make sure it is proper[...]

6 7 When installing the knobs, align the “D-shaped” opening on the back of the knob with the end of the valve shaft. Carefully push the knob on until it stops. Put the remaining knobs on the outer valve shafts. • • Setting Up Y our Cooktop Grates Gently set the grates on top of the spill tray . Put the legs of each grate into the correspond[...]

8 9 Selecting the Cookware For overall safety and best cooktop performance, select the correct cooking utensil for the food being cooked. Improperly selected cooking utensils will not cook evenly or efficiently . Use cookware that: Has flat, smooth bottoms. Is well balanced. Has tight fitting lids to keep heat, odors and steam in. • • • IMPOR[...]

8 9 If a burner does not ignite, the igniter continues to spark or if the flame is not spread evenly around the burner cap, see the Before Y ou Call for Service section on page 13. Place the cooking utensil on the grate. Adjust the flame to the level necessary to perform the desired cooking process. 3. 4. 5. Operating the Cooktop Do not turn burner[...]

10 1 1 Dacor ’s SimmerSear ™ feature allows you precision control of the flame. The larger the burner size, the wider the range of control. See page 5 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 a higher boil than necessary wastes energy and cooks [...]

10 1 1 Cleaning and Maintenance W ARNING Clean only the parts of the cooktop listed in this manual. Clean them only in the manner specified. T o avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your cooktop’s surfaces and accessories, use only the types of cleaning solutions specified in this manual. T o avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off the burners an[...]

12 13 Stainless Steel Sur faces Clean stainless steel surfaces with a mild solution of detergent and warm water . Rinse and dry with a soft, lint- free cloth. Y ou may also use Dacor Stainless Steel Cleaner on the stainless steel surfaces. Use it according to the directions on the package. Brass, Chrome and Copper Sur faces Using a soft cloth, clea[...]

12 13 Problem Solution Guide PROBLEM MA Y BE CAUSED BY WHA T TO DO Igniters do not spark. Cooktop not connected to electrical power . Check to make sure power cord is connected to electrical receptacle. Power to electrical receptacle is off. T urn power on at junction box. Check for tripped circuit breaker or blown fuse. Wet or dirty igniter . Clea[...]

14 15 OUTSIDE ThE FIFTY ST A TES OF ThE U.S.A., ThE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND CANADA: LIMITED FIRST YEAR WARRANTY If your DACOR product fails to function within one year of the original date of purchase, due to a defect in material or workmanship, DACOR will furnish a new part, F .O.B. factory to replace the defective part. All delivery , installati[...]

14 15 Notes[...]

16 NO POST AGE NECESSAR Y IF MAILED IN THE UNITED ST A TES DACOR INC. A TTN: W ARRANTY PROCESSING DEPT 1440 BRIDGE GA TE DR STE 200 PO BOX 6532 DIAMOND BAR CA 91765-9861 BUSINESS REPL Y MAIL PERMIT NO. 4507 POST AGE WILL BE P AID BY ADDRESSEE FIRST -CLASS MAIL DIAMOND BAR CA fold here Notes[...]

16 NO POST AGE NECESSAR Y IF MAILED IN THE UNITED ST A TES DACOR INC. A TTN: W ARRANTY PROCESSING DEPT 1440 BRIDGE GA TE DR STE 200 PO BOX 6532 DIAMOND BAR CA 91765-9861 BUSINESS REPL Y MAIL PERMIT NO. 4507 POST AGE WILL BE P AID BY ADDRESSEE FIRST -CLASS MAIL DIAMOND BAR CA fold here[...]

Web Site: www .Dacor .com Corporate Phone: (800) 793-0093 W ARRANTY INFORMA TION IMPORT ANT : Y our warranty will not be activated until you activate it online or return this form to Dacor . If you have purchased more than one Dacor product, please return all forms in one envelope or activate the warranty for each product online. Please rest assure[...]