Dacor EG486 User Manual

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Important Safety Instructions

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 location of the gas shut off valve and the 
power cord so that you know where and how to turn off the gas supply and disconnect power to the cooktop.

Installations with less than 2 1/2" (64mm) from the rear of the cooktop to a combustible vertical surface must use 
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 backguard model(s) AEB3609, AEB3612, AEB4809, AEB4812 or a non-combustible material.

Do not install, repair or replace any part of the cooktop unless specifically recommended in the literature accompa-
nying it. A qualified service technician should perform all other service.

Before performing any type of service, make sure that the gas supply and electrical power to the cooktop is turned 
off.

Only use the cooktop for cooking tasks expected of a home appliance as outlined in this manual. This cooktop is 
not intended for commercial use.

DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACES OF THE COOKTOP DURING OR IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE. After use, 
make sure these surfaces have had sufficient time to cool before touching them.

Make sure individuals who use the cooktop are able to operate it properly.

Never allow anyone, including children to sit, stand or climb on any part of the cooktop. Doing so may cause 
damage, serious injury or death. Do not leave children alone or unattended in the area around the cooktop. Do not 
allow children to play with the controls, pull on the handle or touch other parts of the cooktop.

Do not store items of interest to children on top of or above the cooktop. Children could be burned or injured while 
climbing on the appliance.

Do not attempt to use this appliance in the event of a power failure.

Do not tamper with the controls. Do not adjust or alter any part of the cooktop unless specifically instructed to do 
so in these instructions.

Do not cover the burners and grates with anything except properly selected utensils. Decorative covers may cause 
a fire hazard or damage to the cooktop if a burner is accidentally turned on with the cover in place.

Do not heat unopened food containers such as baby food jars and cans. Pressure build up may cause the con-
tainer to burst and cause injury.

Clean the cooktop thoroughly before operating it for the first time. 

Keep flammable items, such as paper, cardboard, plastic and cloth away from the burners and other hot surfaces. 
Do not allow pot holders to touch hot surfaces or gas burners. 

Do not wear loose or hanging apparel while using the cooktop. Do not allow clothing to come into contact with the 
cooktop and surrounding areas during and immediately after use.

Do not use towels or bulky cloth as pot holders. 

Do not hang flammable or heat sensitive objects over the cooktop. 

If the cooktop is near a window, do not use long curtains as window treatment. The curtains could blow over the 
cooktop and create a fire hazard. 

To avoid the possibility of  fire, do not leave the cooktop unattended when in use.

Clean and maintain the cooktop regularly as instructed in this manual. Keep the entire cooktop, ventilation filters 
and cooktop hoods free of grease that could catch fire.

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General Safety Precautions