Sears SGM304 Benutzerhandbuch

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IMPORTANT:

When a burner is cool the igniters may continue 

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to spark if the control knob is set to the LOW 

position. The igniters will stop sparking when 

the burner is warm. The tendency to spark when 

cold can be reduced by operating the cold 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 igniters will also spark 

automatically if the flame is distorted by a draft 

or by the household ventilation system. Elimi-

nate any drafts or reduce the ventilation blower 

speed to reduce this type of problem.
To keep the burners operating properly, keep 

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the burner igniters, burner rings and burner 

caps clean and dry. See the Care and Cleaning 

section starting on page 8. Dirty or wet igniters 

will result in constant sparking, even if there is a 

flame present.
The flame should burn evenly around the perim-

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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.

Cooking Tips

Reduce the flame height to the minimum level 

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necessary to perform the desired cooking pro-

cess. Food cooks just as quickly at a gentle boil 

as it does at a vigorous, rolling boil. A higher boil 

than is necessary wastes energy, cooks away 

moisture and causes a loss in food flavor and 

nutrients.
Use low or medium flame heights when cooking 

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in utensils that are poor conductors of heat, such 

as glass, ceramic and cast iron cooking vessels. 

Reduce the flame height until it covers approxi-

mately 1/3 of the utensil diameter to ensure 

even heating and reduce scorching.
Minimize the amount of liquid or fat to reduce 

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cooking times.
Use a timer rather than repeatedly removing the 

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lid to check food. Doing so will decrease cooking 

time and save energy.
Thaw foods prior to cooking to reduce cooking 

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time.

Available Accessories

Simmer Plate (Dacor Model# ASP10): The 

optional simmer plate is designed to spread the heat 

of a burner adjusted to a low setting evenly along 

the bottom of the cooking utensil. It is used for sim-

mering and holding food at the lowest safe tempera-

ture. It has a non-stick coating for easy cleaning.
Wok Ring (Dacor Model# AWR4): The optional 

wok ring is a safe, convenient way to stir fry. Place 

it on top of the grate, aligning the wok ring feet with 

the grate fingers. It will hold most standard sized 

woks.
Griddle (Dacor Model# AG11 or AG13): The 

optional griddle is coated with a non-stick finish and 

easy to clean. It is good for cooking pancakes, eggs 

and various other foods. It is designed to sit on top 

of your cooktop burner grates. A maximum setting 

of medium is recommended to avoid damage to 

the cooktop. See the instructions included with the 

griddle for further information.

Operating Your Cooktop