Dacor DYRTP486SNG Use & Care Manual

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Each burner control knob has a small dia-

gram next to it to tell you which burner it 

operates.
1.  To light a burner, push in gently on the knob and 

turn it counter-clockwise to the HIGH position. 

The igniter will spark (click) repeatedly until the 

gas ignites. The burner should light within four 

seconds.

2.  Once the burner is lit, set the flame height to the 

desired level by rotating the control knob further 

counterclockwise, then place the utensil on the 

grate.

Lighting a Burner

•  To avoid the chance of fire, explosion or carbon monoxide poisoning, do not attempt to use your rangetop without the 

burners completely and properly assembled (see page 5). The burner rings spread the flame evenly around the 

burner cap. The burner rings must be properly seated for proper burner lighting and operation.

•  Keep the area around the rangetop clear and free of combustible materials, gasoline and other flammable vapors 

and liquids. 

•  Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
•  In the interest of safety, always light the burner before putting the cooking utensil on the grate. Turn the burner knob 

to the 

OFF position before removing the utensil. Always check to make sure all control knobs are in the OFF position 

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 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 four seconds or if the flame goes out and gas escapes when attempting to light a 

burner, turn the knob to the 

OFF position. Open a window and allow at least five minutes for the gas to dissipate. 

Then, repeat the lighting procedure.

Operating Your Rangetop

IMPORTANT:
•  The flame should burn evenly around the perim-

eter of the burner, except underneath each grate 

support finger, where the flame height is reduced 

by Dacor’s Smart-Flame feature. A normal flame 

is steady and blue in color. Foreign material in 

the gas line, especially in new construction, may 

cause an orange flame during initial operation. 

The orange color will disappear with further use. 

Small yellow tips on the ends of the flames are 

normal when using LP gas. 

•  If the flame is not even around the edge of the 

burner, wait for the rangetop to cool and check 

to make sure the burner is assembled properly 

(see page 5).

•  When the rangetop is cool the igniter may con-

tinue to spark if the control knob is set to the 

LOW position. The burner will stop sparking 

when warm. The tendency to spark when cold 

can be reduced by operating the burner at a 

higher flame setting for about 60 seconds. After 

60 seconds, lower the flame to cook. The burner 

will also warm up faster if a utensil is placed on 

the grate. The igniter will also spark automati-

cally if the flame is distorted by a draft or by 

the household ventilation system. Eliminate any 

drafts or reduce the ventilation blower speed to 

reduce this type of problem.

•  For proper operation, keep the burner igniters, 

burner rings and burner caps clean and dry. See 

Care and Cleaning starting on page 9. Dirty 

or wet igniters will result in constant sparking, 

even if there is a flame present.

Burner knob settings